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Salvation Army Store to hold Grand Opening in Atlantic

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November 21st, 2012 by Ric Hanson

A Grand Opening Ceremony will take place December 7thin Atlantic, for the new Salvation Army Thrift Store, in the Atlantic Shopping Plaza.

The new Salvation Army Thrift Store in Atlantic. Grand Opening Dec. 7, 2012.

Lawrence McPherson, Administrator for the Omaha, NE Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) says the building, which previously served as the Alco Store, offers a more serviceable and profitable location than their smaller store was on west 7th Street, which closed a little over a month ago. By “profitable,” McPherson refers to the SA’s ability to serve the people of western Iowa and Eastern Nebraska, by supporting their Rehabilitation Center in Omaha.

McPerson says acquiring the building from the Nodell Company is something that’s been in the works for some time. He says they began negotiations with the building’s owner about a year and a-half ago, but he says the Nodell Company was very helpful and cooperative in the process.

He says visitors to the Salvation Army Family Store in Atlantic will be pleasantly surprised at what’s available for purchase, and with the reasonable prices. The store will be open beginning December 7th, Monday through Saturday, from 9-a.m. to 9-p.m.  McPherson says you can also drop-off your “gently used furniture, clothing and appliances at the new location. He says if you can’t drop off your items, they will try to pick them up. Simply call 1-800-SA-TRUCK.

The Salvation Army he says, not only recycles products, clothing, furniture and appliances, they also “recycle lives.” McPherson  says your purchases and donations offer the chance for the Salvation Army to better serve its clients and change the lives of those involved in the ARC program. He says he thinks everyone will enjoy the new store, and they look forward to an enhanced relationship with residents in the area.

3 arrested last week on drug charges in Mills County

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November 21st, 2012 by Ric Hanson

Three people were arrested last week on drug charges in Mills County. Sheriff’s officials report the arrests occurred within minutes of each other, last Friday. 58-year old Darwin Smith, of Imogene, was arrested at around 9-p.m. on Possession of Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Open Container, charges. 21-year old Seth Travis, a homeless man wanted on a warrant out of Fremont County, was arrested at around 9:40-p.m., for Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Contraband. And, 47-year old Timothy Lekey, of Shenandoah, was arrested at that same time, for Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.The men were taken into custody in the vicinity of 195th and Jinkings, in Mills County.

Lekey’s bond was set at $1,300. Travis’ was being held in the jail on $10,000 bond, and Smith was being held on bond amounting to nearly $1,773.

Mills County arrests

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November 21st, 2012 by Ric Hanson

The Mills County Sheriff’s Department reports six people were arrested this week.  On Wednesday, 27-year old Audra Sue Honeyman, of Essex, was arrested  for allegedly attempting to elude law enforcement and on suspicion of Child Endangerment.  Officials told the Omaha World-Herald they received a call at around 1:30-a.m., indicating a 2010 Dodge Avenger traveling west on Highway 34, with its lights off. A Mills County Sheriff’s Deputy tried to stop the vehicle as it turned onto Interstate 29.

The car sped-up and the driver, later identified as Honeyman, turned on her lights. During the chase, the vehicle’s speed exceeded 100-miles per hour at times. The car eventually turned off onto I-480 heading toward Omaha. The vehicle finally stopped a short time later, after two tires were deflated when the car ran over stop-sticks laid down by authorities.  After the woman was arrested, authorities discovered a three-month old child unharmed, in the back seat. The child has since been placed with a relative. Honeyman’s bond was set at $4,000.

On Tuesday, 27-year old Jdrian Kenyon Allen, of Omaha, was arrested just after 6-p.m. on Highway 34, just east of 360th Street. Allen was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. His bond was set at $1,300. Late Tuesday night, 34-year old Joshua Robert Saunders, of Gray, was arrested in Pacific Junction, on charges of Driving Under Suspension, and Failure to provide proof of insurance. His bond was set at $600.

On Monday, deputies in Mills County arrested 36-year old Tema Elaine Hill, of Council Bluffs, on a warrant for six-counts of Burglary in the 3rd degree, Theft in the 3rd degree, Theft in the 2nd degree, Theft in 5th degree, and on two counts of Trespassing, Hill was being held in the Mills County Jail on $35,000 bond. And, 40-year old Darren Young, of Cedar Falls, was arrested on Highway 275 just south of Highway 34, for Driving While Revoked. His bond was set at $1,000.

And, last Sunday, 37-year old Heather Jean Reekers, of Glenwood, was arrested following a traffic stop on Interstate 29. She was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance, the bond for which was set at $1,000.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21st

Trading Post

November 21st, 2012 by Jim Field

FOR SALE:  Have two tickets to the Iowa/Nebraska Football game on Friday, November 23, 2012.  $50.00/ea.  Call:  308-746-1188 or 308-325-2075  if interested.

FOR SALE:  I have an almost new (two weeks old)  Memory foam mattress topper. 3 in. thick.  Discovered this old back needs a very firm mattress so I am selling this. I paid 125.00 for it. Yours for 60.00.  Near Atlantic  243 9849.

FOR SALE: Ashley Sofa $300…..always had a cover on….non smoking environment. 8? Memory Foam Queen Mattress with platform frame …no headboard, also always kept a protection cover on it so like new. $200.  Atlantic.    My cell number 402-516-2973. Local number 243-2890.(Click pictures to enlarge)

    

FOR SALE: LG Optimus Elite Cell Phone (Virgin Mobile) Android….comes with the charger and the green case. A few months old. No contract / in Atlantic. $100.00.   249-8475 (Click picture to enlarge)

FOR SALE:La-Z-Boy Recliner.  Medium brown color.  $130.  Call 712-773-2326.

FOR SALE: Schwinn 3 wheel bicycle $100; 14 foot trailer w/ good lights, jack, ramps, extra tires, all aluminum and flat with a backgate $800.  Call 712-790-1841.

(Podcast) 8-a.m. Local/State News – Wed., Nov. 21st 2012

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November 21st, 2012 by Ric Hanson

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Heartbeat Today – Wed., Nov. 21st 2012

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November 21st, 2012 by Ric Hanson

(Podcast) Jim Field talks with Lisa Steen-Riggs about this weekend’s 34th Annual Julefest Celebration.

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Atlantic City Council approves Tax Rebate for Steel Erectors

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November 21st, 2012 by Ric Hanson

The Atlantic City Council, Tuesday, held public hearings on an Amendment to the North Urban Renewal Plan, and a Development Agreement that includes Tax Rebates. Both matters pertained to United Steel Erectors (USE). Following the hearings, the Council passed a Resolution which approved the expenditure as an Urban Renewal Project, and authorized payment, with the stipulation it be included in the December 1st, 2012 certification to the County.

City Administrator Doug Harris explained a new State Tax Increment Financing law went into effect in July 1st, 2012. The new TIF law has several new requirements that have affected the agreement with USE, that the council had hoped to approve last June, and, last minute changes were necessary to eliminate any conditions related to job creation. Those elements caused an adoption of a TIF agreement to be postponed until Tuesday night’s meeting.

The Council then voted to approve a Resolution for the Development Agreement with United Steel Erectors, along with Tax Rebate payments between the City and the USE. Harris said the agreement calls for a 45-percent tax rebate for five-years, not to exceed $35,000.

The Council also approved the Final Plat for the Namanny Commercial Development project on the City’s west side. The nearly eight-acre parcel zoned Light Industrial, will be divided into four lots, two of which will be used for commercial buildings along Highway 6.

And, Mayor Dave Jones reminded residents of the City about their responsibilities when the snow falls. He said keep your shovel handy and get ready to shovel your sidewalks, to keep them clear and safe.Keeping sidewalks cleared of snow is required under the City’s Code of Ordinances.

(Podcast) 7:06-a.m. Local News Wed., Nov. 21st 2012

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November 21st, 2012 by Ric Hanson

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Man found dead in a Pottawattamie County hole ID’d

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November 21st, 2012 by Ric Hanson

Authorities in Council Bluffs have released the name of a man who was found dead in a hole Friday, as 34-year old Sasha Padowinikoff, a transient whose last known address was in California. His body was discovered in a hand-dug 4-foot deep hole in a wooded area just east of the 1600 block of North 15th Street. Officials say it appeared that he had been digging a hole for shelter or storage of his belongings, when he fell in as he tried to retrieve some items, and became trapped. Foul play is not suspected.

Officials say Padowinikoff had been staying at Mohm’s Place. His family members from Idaho were located and informed of his death, on Monday.

Rollover accident near Villisca, Tuesday

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November 21st, 2012 by Ric Hanson

One person escaped serious injury during a rollover accident Tuesday morning, north of Villisca. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department says 51-year old Mary Lynn Kuzemko, of Villisca, lost control of her late model VW Beetle on a gravel road near the intersection of Union Avenue and 242nd street. The accident happened as her car was topping a hill.

Officials say the car slid into the ditch and rolled over before landing on its wheels. Kuzemko refused medical treatment at the scene. No citations were issued.  The car was estimated to be a total loss.