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Forecast for Cass and nearby counties, 1-16-2012

Weather

January 16th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

339 AM CST MON JAN 16 2012 NWS/Des Moines

TODAY…PARTLY SUNNY. COLDER. HIGH IN THE UPPER 30S. TEMPERATURE STEADY OR SLOWLY FALLING IN THE AFTERNOON. NORTH WIND 5 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 MPH.

TONIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY. LIGHT SNOW LIKELY AFTER MIDNIGHT. BREEZY… COLDER. SNOW ACCUMULATION UP TO 1 INCH. LOW 15 TO 20. NORTH WIND 15 TO 20 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT. CHANCE OF SNOW 70 PERCENT.

TUESDAY…CLOUDY WITH A 30 PERCENT CHANCE OF LIGHT SNOW THROUGH MID MORNING…THEN MOSTLY SUNNY IN THE LATE MORNING AND AFTERNOON. BREEZY…COLDER. HIGH IN THE LOWER 20S. NORTHWEST WIND 10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH.

TUESDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLEAR. COLDER. LOW 5 TO 10 ABOVE. SOUTHWEST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.

WEDNESDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. BREEZY…WARMER. HIGH IN THE UPPER 30S. SOUTHWEST WIND 10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY. COLDER. LOW AROUND 15. HIGH IN THE LOWER 20S.

CAM and EHK School Boards to hold separate meetings Monday

News

January 15th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

The CAM and Elk Horn-Kimballton Boards of Education will hold meetings Monday night in Anita and Elk Horn, respectively. Both meetings begin at 7-p.m.

On the agenda for the CAM School Board, is discussion and possible action on: Snyder & Associates’ preliminary drawings and project cost estimates, and an agreement for the final project design; Resolutions to open a free, K-thru 12 online school and to approval of an agreement with Connections Education for the online school. In addition, the Board will receive a bleacher project update, act on any resignations, and, open enrollment applications.

The Elk Horn-Kimballton School Board will discuss the election of Board members and Board policies, followed by discussion and/or action on the approval of a bid proposal for roof repairs, as well as Special Education Delivery Plan Committee members.

Cardinals confident they’ll be just as competitive w/out Pujols

Sports

January 15th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Albert Pujols is long gone, and the St. Louis Cardinals seem just fine about defending their World Series title without him. Their fans, too. General manager John Mozeliak got a favorable reception at the team’s annual Winter Warmup this weekend when he revisited the negotiations. Chairman Bill DeWitt is bullish about the moves made with the Pujols money. Outfielder Matt Holliday pointed out Sunday he’s played more seasons without Pujols as a teammate than with him, and that every year it’s different.

Lance Berkman joked that his initial reaction when he learned Pujols had signed was unrelated to the loss of a three-time NL MVP. It was that he would be playing first base. DeWitt had no regrets about the failed talks, saying the team had offered as much as it could.

Griswold School Board to hold public hearing on transfer of property

News

January 15th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

The Griswold School Board will hold its regular monthly meeting Monday evening. The meeting will follow a 5:30-p.m. public hearing on the transfer of school property to the City of Elliott. During the regular session, the board will act on transferring a deed for the property to the City of Elliott, followed by the receiving of information and discussion, with regard to re-districting for School Board districts.

Business action items include those pertaining to: a contract with Estes Construction; various Board policies; Piper-Jaffrey bonding; and, boiler maintenance at the Middle School/High School building.  The Griswold School Board meeting takes place in the Central Office Board Room at the Middle School/High School building.

Atlantic Parks and Rec Board to receive CIP updates Monday

News

January 15th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

The City of Atlantic’s Parks and Recreation Board of Directors will meet Monday evening in the Council’s chambers, at City Hall. During the 5:15-p.m. session, the Board will receive updates on the various Capital Improvement Projects (CIP), including those pertaining to: the Park Maintenance building; Sunnyside Park improvements (including the grills, softball field; swimming pool, and entrance signs); Sunnyside Park tennis court reconstruction; City Park sidewalk improvements; the refurbishing of Sunnyside Park Skate Park equipment, and, the Holt Park playground equipment.

The board will also act on a YMCA Management Agreement and Fee structure, in addition to preliminary plan and site specifications for the Park Maintenance building.

IA SUPCO Board suspends Atlantic lawyer/Magistrate judge’ license

News

January 15th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

The Iowa Supreme Court’s Attorney Disciplinary Board on Friday, suspended the law license of Atlantic lawyer and Cass County  Judicial Magistrate, James C. Van Ginkel. The Board suspended his license for an indefinite period of time, with no possibibility of reinstatement for at least 60-days. In it’s decision, the Board took into consideration a recommendation by the Grievance Commision of the Supreme Court of Iowa, which had suggested Van Ginkel’s license to practice law be suspended for at least 30-days, along with a public reprimand, but the Board concluded a suspension of 60-days was more appropriate, given the seriousness of the offenses.  No criminal charges were filed.

The Iowa Supreme Court Attorney Disciplinary Board charged Van Ginkel with multiple violations of their disciplinary rules, in connection with the probate and closing of an estate. They charged Van Ginkel engaged in neglect in connection with the estate, engaged in conduct that was prejudicial to the adminstration of justice, knowingly made false statements to the tribunal, and engaged in conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation.

 James C. Van Ginkel has been a member of the Iowa Bar since 1980. He has a solo private practice in Atlantic, and has served as Cass County Magistrate from November 1984 to June 1985, and from August 2001 to present day.

The Attorney Disciplinary Boards’ decision can be found online at:

http://www.iowacourtsonline.org/Supreme_Court/Recent_Opinions/20120113/11-0886.pdf

Rayburn’s 14 leads No. 17 Purdue women past Iowa

Sports

January 15th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) – Brittany Rayburn scored 14 points and came up with a key block late to help No. 17 Purdue defeat Iowa 57-55 on Sunday.  Rayburn made two free throws with 17.5 seconds left, then blocked Kelly Krei’s potential game-winning 3-pointer on the other end. Rayburn followed up a performance in which she tied an NCAA record with 12 3-pointers in a win over Minnesota on Jan. 12th.  Courtney Moses added 10 points for the Boilermakers (15-3, 5-0 Big Ten), who won their eighth straight. Purdue has allowed 63 or fewer and held each opponent under 38 percent shooting during the streak.  The Boilermakers had 24 offensive rebounds to make up for 30 percent shooting. Morgan Johnson scored 16 points, despite hurting her left ankle during the first half and struggling with it throughout the game. Jaime Printy scored 15 points and Krei added 10 for the Hawkeyes (10-8, 2-3).

MERLE SNYDER, 88, of Atlantic (Svcs 1-17-12)

Obituaries

January 15th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

MERLE SNYDER, 88, of Atlantic, died Fri. Jan. 13th, at the Cass County Hospice Center in Atlantic. Memorial services for MERLE SNYDER will be held 11-a.m. Tue., Jan. 17th, at the United Methodist Church in Atlantic. Hockenberry Family Care Funeral Home in Atlantic has the arrangements.

Visitation with the family will be held from 10-to 11-am Tuesday, at the church (prior to the service).

Burial will be in the Oakwood Cemetery at Lewis.

MERLE SNYDER is survived by:

His wife – Dolores Snyder, of Atlantic.

His sons – Merlin Snyder, and Julian Snyder, both of Indianapolis, IN.

His step-daughters: Mary Young, of Lewis; and Patricia Hansen, and Joni Bieker, both of Atlantic.

His sister – Idella Anderson, of Moline, IL.

11 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, and 4 step great-grandchildren,

DUANE “BIGFOOT” BRUCK, 56, of Earling (Svcs 1-16-12)

Obituaries

January 15th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

DUANE “BIGFOOT” BRUCK, 56, of Earling, died Wed., Jan. 11th, at his home. Memorial services for DUANE BRUCK will be held 7-p.m. Mon., Jan. 16th, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.

The family will greet friends at the funeral home from 5-7pm Monday.

A private inurnment will be held at a later date.

DUANE “BIGFOOT” BRUCK is survived by:

His son – Tony Bruck, of Seattle, WA.

His daughter – Emily (Justin) Bruck, of Rochester, MN.

His brothers – Delbert (Yvonne) Bruck, of Harlan; Walter (Cheryl) Bruck, of Denison; Melvin (Marilea) Bruck, of Earling, and Ralph (Joan) Bruck, of Panama.

His sisters – Lucille (Harry) Ausdemore, of Neola; Marian (Joe) Wellman, of Neola; Sylvia (Dennis) Gaul, of Harlan; and Marlene Brich, of Neola.

BUD SCHULTZ, 89, of Greenfield (Svcs 1-18-12)

Obituaries

January 15th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

BUD SCHULTZ, 89, of Greenfield, died Sat., Jan. 14th, at home. Funeral services for BUD SCHULTZ will be held 10:30-a.m. Wed., Jan. 18th, at the Greenfield United Methodist Church. Steen Funeral HOme in Greenfield has the arrangements.

Visitation at the funeral home will be held from Noon until 7:30-p.m. Tue., Jan. 17th, with the family greeting friends from 6-7:30pm. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.steenfunerals.com.  Memorials may be directed to the Bud Schultz Memorial Fund, to be established by the family.

Burial, with full militar honors, will be in the Greenfield Cemetery.

BUD SCHULTZ is survived by:

His daughter – Sally (John) Gruss, of Greenfield,

His son-in-law: Lee Ashmore, of Greenfield.

6 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great grandson, other relatives & friends.