Daily Diary

 

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CITY OF ATLANTIC YARD WASTE SITE DAYS SUMMER HOURS:
effective April 6th, 2013, the hours are as follows:
Sunday: 1 pm to 5 pm
Tuesday: 12 pm to 8 pm
Thursday: 12 pm to 8 pm
Saturday: 9 am to 5 pm
*** The City of Atlantic reminds the citizens to bring ONLY trees,
branches, grass, garden waste, and/or leaves. ***
 
LOST & FOUND:

FOUND: A big friendly German Shepherd mix, wearing a camo bandana, female, found about 10 miles north of Kimballton. 563-2075. (5/17)

LOST: A little male black & brown min-pin, has blue collar goes by “Two”. Call 254-6461. (5/14)

FOUND: Small brown mixed breed dog, recently groomed, neutered male, no collar or chip. Found 5/5 in the morning @ 909 Chestnut St. in Atlantic. Call 249-2352. (5/6)

LOST:  Toy Yorkshire, 3 years old, weighs about 4 pounds, answers to the name “Jack.”  Was lost Monday, April 29th from 306 West 6th Street area in Atlantic.  Call 249-4990. (4/30)

*Please let us know if the pet is returned to the owner to help keep this updated.  Items will be listed for 2 weeks**
 
NOTICE: Recycling Trailer in Auduon is no longer located at Shopko, it is now at Audubon Church of Christ parking lot (2050 Hwy. 71)

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SATURDAY, MAY 18

A 4-H Horse Workshop will be held on May 18th, from 2:00 to 4:30 pm at the Guthrie County Fairgrounds.  Topics to be covered are 4-H Rule Book, ring safety, class procedures and guidelines, halter, showmanship, and show grooming preparations.  If you have questions, please contact Dana Stark at 219-613-0651 or email doodles 7879@hotmail.com .

American Legion Auxiliary Unit #240 in Shelby Poppy Days are going on now thru May 18th.

MONDAY, MAY 20

ServSafe, the national certification program for food service mangers, will be held in Logan on May 20th. The cost of the course is $135 which includes 8 hours class time, a manual, and the national certification exam. It will be held at ISU Extension and Outreach office in Logan. Anyone interested in preparing and serving safe food is welcome to attend. The course is required currently by some companies including restaurants, hospitals, schools, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities. To receive more information and registration form, contact ISU Extension and Outreach, Harrison County in Logan 712- 644-2105 or your local ISU Extension and Outreach office. Anyone needing to take the recertification exam only may contact the office for more information. Registration is required by May 15th.

Red Cross Blood Drive will be held in Exira on May 20th from 12-6 pm at the Exira Rec Center in Exira. To schedule an appointment call Charlie Wheeler at 913-660-8481.

TUESDAY, MAY 21

Elk Horn Community Blood Drive will be held on May 21st from 11:30 am – 5:30 pm at the Lutheran Church. Please call Ann White at 764-5888 to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins welcome!
 
CCMH Auxiliary Board Meeting will be held on May 21st at 1:00 pm in Conference Room 2.
 

WEDNESDAY, MAY 22

The Atlantic Public Library will have local writers present where you can meet with them and learn about their current project, learn about their books and possibly purchase a book and have it signed. Authors include: Lila Hoogeveen & Shiona Putnam, Allen Stark, Kerry Sauser, Kimberlee & Frank Spillers, Floyd Pearce, Roy Marshall and John Fleming. Light refreshments will be provided.
 
 
Griswold Volunteer Fire Department’s Ritter Family Fundraiser will be held on May 22nd from 5-8 pm at the Griswold Community Building. They will be serving spaghetti, garlic bread and salad for a free will donation. On May 2nd Severin & Laura Ritter along with their 1  1/2 year old twins Gage & Emma, lost all of their belongings in a devastating house fire. If you would like to donate, a fund has been set up at Rolling Hills Bank & Trust at any location under Griswold Fire Department, Severin & Laura Ritter Family Fire Fund.
 

SATURDAY, MAY 25

All 2013 Riverside graduates are invited to be guests at the Oakland/Riverside Alumni Banquet on May 25th at the Carson Community Building. Please contact Terry & Wanda Hummel for you guest tickets. Doors open at 5:30 pm, serving at 6:30 pm. Following the meal, the program will include recognition of the honored classes, the Honored Alumni Award, entertainment and a cash drawing. Tickets may be purchased at both Oakland banks, and the Oakland Pharmacy. Tickets may also be reserved by calling Terry & Wanda Hummel at 712-482-3433.
 
Lewis Alumni Community Banquet will be held at the Lewis Community Building on May 25th at 6 pm. The meal will be prepared Roy & Claudia Marshall, menu includes: roast pork loin, mashed potatoes & gravy, baked beans & coleslaw, dinner rolls, dessert with iced tea & coffee. Call Susie Campbell: 769-2597, Emily Jobe: 769-2285 or Shirley Weideman:243-3892 for reserved tickets by May 21st. Tickets are $10. 

The 33rd Annual Danish Celebration Tivoli Fest wil be held on May 25th and 26th. This weekend long Danish festival includes a parade, folk dancing, tour of the Danish Windmill, VikingHjem, Bedstemor’s House, and the Danish Immigrant Museum, Danish foods, craft fair, activities for the kids, fireworks, Mill to Mermaid Fun Run/Walk, 5th annual Tour de Tivoli Bike Ride, 2 BBQ’s, and much more. Watch for live Vikings Saturday and Sunday! Elk Horn is located six miles north of I-80, Exit 54. Come join the fun ~ “Be a Dane for a Day in Elk Horn, Iowa!”  For more information, call 712-764-7472, email info@danishwindmill.com, or check the schedule of events at www.danishvillages.com.

SUNDAY, MAY 26

Run For the Fallen, Inc. will be holding the “Walk of Honor” on May 26th during Tivoli Fest in Elk Horn.  A ribbon cutting will be held at 2:00pm with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the American Legion Post #322 Veterans’ Memorial Park. When the ceremony is over, they will start the “Walk” by taking the trail to the Danish Immigrant Museum and return back to the Park. Along the “Walk of Honor” there will be a display of our local veterans’ photo and a short biography on weather-proof placards. A donation of $25.00 or helps to cover the cost of making the placards. The intention is to display these each year, adding more veterans in the years to come. All money collected, above the cost of the placards, will go to the American Legion Post #322 Veterans’ Memorial Park fund.

The 33rd Annual Danish Celebration Tivoli Fest wil be held on May 25th and 26th. This weekend long Danish festival includes a parade, folk dancing, tour of the Danish Windmill, VikingHjem, Bedstemor’s House, and the Danish Immigrant Museum, Danish foods, craft fair, activities for the kids, fireworks, Mill to Mermaid Fun Run/Walk, 5th annual Tour de Tivoli Bike Ride, 2 BBQ’s, and much more. Watch for live Vikings Saturday and Sunday! Elk Horn is located six miles north of I-80, Exit 54. Come join the fun ~ “Be a Dane for a Day in Elk Horn, Iowa!” For more information, call 712-764-7472, email info@danishwindmill.com, or check the schedule of events at www.danishvillages.com.

MONDAY, MAY 27

Exira Lions Memorial Day Breakfast will be held on May 27th. They will be serving pancakes, sausage, eggs, biscuits and gravy and drink. Breakfast is free will offering from 7 am to 1 pm. They’ll be serving Rueben sandwiches for $4.00 from 11 am to 1 pm all at the Lions Community Center.
 
Grant United Methodist Church’s Annual Memorial Day Dinner will be held on May 27t from 11:30 am – 1 pm with a free-will offering. The menu includes: sloppy joe or ham sandwich, baked beans, assorted salads, pies and desserts, and coffee, tea or lemonade. All money raised by the dinner supports the Grant United Methodist Women and their work for mission projects and the Grant church. Following the church dinner from 1-2 pm, Grant Community Preservationists (GCP) will hold an open house at the Grant Masonic Lodge. In the Grant Park country-bluegrass music will be performed by Jim and Kathy Wymore and special guests. Admission to the Grant Park Opry is $6, and supports maintaining and improving the opry stage. A concession stand will also be open, serving soda, coffee, iced tea and desserts. Attendees should bring lawn chairs, umbrellas and rain gear; musicians play on a covered stage. A porty-potty will be on site. Proceeds from the concession stand benefit GCP and its work on the Grant Masonic Lodge and Grant Park.
 
Griswold American Legion Post #508 Memorial Day Service will be held on May 27th at 10:30 am at the Legion Park on Main Street in Griswold. State Commander, Lyle Schaffer will be the guest speaker. Bring your own lawn chair.
 
American Legion Post #322 Memorial Day Services will be held on May 27th. Military Service at Clay Township Cemetery will be at 9:30 am, Service at Monroe Methodist Cemetery is at 10 am, Military Service at Elk Horn Lutheran Church at 11 am followed by Military Service at the Cemetery. Everyone is invited to dinner & fellowship at the Elk Horn Lutheran Church. Any questions call John Jensen at 712-579-6482.
 

SUNDAY, JUNE 2

Audubon Flight Breakfast will be held on June 2nd from 6:30-10:30 am at the Audubon County Airport. Free breakfast to all fly-ins. They will be serving ham & cheese omelets, pancake, coffee, milk & juice. Cost is $7 for adults and $5 for children 11 & under. Tickets are available at Audubon State Bank, Landmans Bank, Audubon Foods, The Chamber Office and at the door. Shuttle bus to airport from D.R. & K.W. Transtor, Inc., or bike or walk the T-Bone Trail. There is bicycle parking area at the airport. This is sponsored by the Audubon Chamber of Commerce, for more information contact the chamber at 712-563-3780.
 

TUESDAY, JUNE 4

Dog Obedience Classes will start June 4th and will meet weekly for 10 weeks.  There will be no dogs at the first class, and that class will be at 7:00 pm at the Guthrie County Extension Office. The remainder of the classes will be at the Guthrie County Fairgrounds and will be with dogs. The last class will be on August 10th if there are no cancellations.  The topics of training will be commands, heel, sit, stand for examination, etc. Classes will be taught by Pat Wyatt, who has many years of experience judging and training dogs. Registration fee is $15 per dog for youth and $25 per dog for adults. To register, please contact the Guthrie County Extension Office at 641-747-2276. 

THURSDAY, JUNE 6

A FREE Reading program – Reading Rocks will be held on June 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th at the Atlantic Public Library for kids going into grades 1st-3rd for Summer vacation reading support. To enroll your child call 243-5466 ext. 1 or email jtjepks@atlantic.lib.ia.us, you can also stop in at the children’s department. This is sponsored by the Atlantic Public Library and the Atlantic BPO Does.

SATURDAY, JUNE 8

 The Anita & Atlantic Volunteer Fire Departments are hosting “Steam Train Ride” a round trip ride on a vintage train on June 8th. The train will depart from Atlantic at 9 am, noon and 3 pm; train will depart from Anita at 10:25 am, 1:25 pm and 4:25 pm. Passengers will board from the specific city, at the specific times, for each ride and will return to the point of their original departure. Only 400 tickets will be available per city and are available from any Atlantic or Anita firefighter for their city’s respective rides, the Atlantic Fire Station or by calling 243-2146. In Anita tickets are also available at Anita Municipal Utilities and at Anita Supply. Tickets must be presented at the time of boarding in order to ride, cost is $14 for adults (12 and over) and $7 for children. Infants who can ride on their parent’s laps may ride for free.

Shelby Youth Council’s 1st Annual 5k Run will be held on June 8th at Stone Arch Trail at 8 am. Designed to promote the community of Shelby and all it has to offer to both residents and newcomers i will be a new local running event on a US Track & Field certified course. Cost is $20 per person or $50 per family (4 or more). Cost is $30 per person the day of the event. To register or more information visit www.shelbyia.com

THURSDAY, JUNE 20

The Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce’s 3rd Thursday Summer Concert Series will be held on June 20th from 6-8 pm at the Atlantic City Park. Performing is Praise Band a Christian Contemporary group. There will also be Produce in the Park. Rain location is at the Elks Lodge. For more information call 243-3017 or AtlaticIowa.com

FRIDAY, JUNE 21

Relay For Life of Cass County will be held on June 21st at the Atlantic High School Track at 6 pm. For more information, to donate, or start at team contact: Carole Schuler – 712-243-7545 or visit www.relayforlife.org/casscountyia.

SATURDAY, JUNE 22

Lewis Day Festival will be held on June 22nd. Activities include: Sunrise Off Road Race at 8 am (start at Cold Springs, end at Main St.), bake sale & free coffee 8 am at the Lewis Library, craftors/vendors from 9 am – 3 pm at the Community Center, Kiddie Parade on Main St. at 10:30 am, Parade at 10:30 am (start at school, ends on Main St.), 2nd Annual Riding of the World’s Largest Bike, Lunch in the Park at 11:30 am for a free will donation, Show & Shine at noon (north of park), kid’s activities at noon – tractor pulls, pony rides, barrel train rides, face painting, sidewalk art show, rock em sock em robots, penny toss, horseshoe tournament at 1 pm, kids water fights at 1 pm, Pirates of Tortuga at 4 pm, smoked meat supper after pirate show at the Community Building with presentation of smoked meat contest, winners of the raffle drawing announced at the Community Building at 6:30 pm, Free live music with “The Lariates” from 7-10 pm at Weirichs and fireworks at dark at the school.

 

 

EXTRAS ….

Walk To School starts April 22nd for the Anita & Atlantic School Districts. They will be walking to school each morning for 2 weeks through May 3rd. In Atlantic there are 4 starting locations 1) Redwood & 14th 2) Sycamore Village, 3) the Community Center, 4) 18th & Chestnut. You can drop your kids off between 7:15 am and 7:30 am. Kids can also join the group along the way to school. Volunteers in yellow walking vests will be at the starting locations. These volunteers will walk the kids safely to Schuler & Washington schools. In Anita there is 1 starting location – the Anita Public Library (812 3rd St.). You can drop your kids off between 7:30-7:40 am and volunteers will walk the kids safely to the CAM North Elementary School. If it is raining or too cold to walk, Walk To School will be canceled for that morning. Please listen to KJAN for cancellations or check the Cancellations page on kjan.com. In Atlantic, you may also call the YMCA 243-3934. If you would like to volunteer to help, please contact Teddi at the YMCA – 243-3934.

Alcoholics Anonymous Atlantic Group Meeting Schedule:

(309 Elm St., Atlantic) 712-243-2393

Monday  8 pm   Open  Big Book Study

Tuesday  12 pm  Open Discussion

Tuesday  8 pm  Closed Discussion

Wednesday  No Meeting

Thursday  12 pm  Open  Discussion

Thursday  8 pm  Open  Discussion

Friday  6 pm  Open  12×12 Study

Saturday  8 am  Open  Discussion

Saturday  10 am  Open  Women’s Meeting

Saturday  8 pm  Open  Discussion

Sunday  No Meeting

The Compassionate Friends of South West Iowa is a non-profit, self-help support organization for parents or grandparents who are grieving the death of a child of any age, from any cause. Monthly chapter meetings offer friendship, caring and a safe place to talk. Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm at the Trinity Lutheran Church, 301 N. Chestnut Street Avoca, IA

Grief Support will meet every Wednesday from 3:30 – 5:00 pm for 12 weeks starting on September 16th. Call for free registration if interested. Meetings will be held at 1011 E. 10th St., Atlantic.

Divorce Care will be held at the Evangelical Free Church at 2:30 pm on Wednesdays with Treva Turpin. For more information call, 243-4738.

American Legion Post #43 meeting at the Amory at 7 pm. Meetings are held the 1st Tuesday of every month.

HCCMS Family Planning is a program available for men and women of all ages, offering reproductive and other health services to help you get and stay healthy. They serve anyone requesting family planning services regardless of residency, household income or gender.  In Cass County, your HCCMS office is located at Cass County Home Care, 1500 E 10th St., Atlantic, IA. For more information or to make an appointment call 712-243-7551 or 1-800-993-4345.

Atlantic Coca-Cola Center and Museum will be open every Saturday from 1:00 – 3:00 pm beginning April 6th through December 7th. The museum is located at 207 Chestnut Street. For an appointment call the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce at 712-243-3017 or 877-283-2124.

The Eagles in Atlantic serve breakfast every day to help raise money for charities from 7am-noon that is open to the public. The have officers meeting every Monday at 7:00 pm and regular meeting at 7:30 pm.

H.O.P.E. – Helping Other People Excel, will be held on Thursdays from 3:15-4:45 pm at the Partnership For Progress (1800 W. 22nd Suite #100) in Atlantic. This is open to the public and everyone is invited to attend. For more information – Diane – 243-4269, Jennifer – 778-2174, Rikelle – 254-4906 or Vince – 254-1236. IS CANCELED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

Weight Watchers meeting will be held on Thursdays at 5:30 pm at the United Church of Christ on 16th St. in Atlantic. TOPS -  Take Off Pounds Sensibly a non profit weight loss support group meets every

Thursday in the Heritage House Rec Room. Weigh in from 5-5:30 pm with meeting from 6-6:30pm. For more information call  Barb at 243-6222.

Support group for people with Parkinson’s disease and their family, caregivers or befrienders is held the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 1-3 pm in the Commons room of Summerset Estates, the condos in the north end of the 3rd street in Fontanelle. For further directions or questions about this support group, call Lyle or LaVon at 641-745-4044.

Eagles Charity Bingo is every Wednesday night and is open to the public. Doors open at 4:30, early birds at 6:30 with regular games starting at 7 pm. The current charity is for Teigan Kinze, a 4 year old with many medical problems.

 Parkinson’s Support Group will be held the 3rd Wednesday each month at 2 pm at the Heritage House in Atlantic.

Sharing the Bounty - A free meal for the needy will be held the 1st Wednesday of the month from 5:30 – 6:30 pm at SS Peter & Paul Parish Center in Atlantic all ages are welcome.

The Atlantic Lions Club takes used eye glasses and hearing aids. You can drop them off at these Atlantic locations: Hy-Vee, W & S Appliance, Fareway, or any Lions Club member.

The Kiwanis Club of Atlantic will be holding a satellite Breakfast Club twice a month of the 2nd and 3rd Fridays of the month.  The meetings will be held at The Farmer’s Kitchen at 7:00 am.  The breakfast meeting is for all members of Kiwanis – especially those who find it difficult to make it to the club’s regular meetings at noon.  It will also provide an opportunity for those who would like to join Kiwanis, but are unable to do so because the noon meetings don’t fit their schedule.  For information on the breakfast club, contact Dennis Butler, club President, at 243-4953.  Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world on child and one community at a time.  The Kiwanis Club of Atlantic regular meetings are at the Pizza Ranch, weekly on Thursdays at noon.

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CITY OF ATLANTIC YARD WASTE SITE DAYS SUMMER HOURS:
effective April 6th, 2013, the hours are as follows:
Sunday: 1 pm to 5 pm
Tuesday: 12 pm to 8 pm
Thursday: 12 pm to 8 pm
Saturday: 9 am to 5 pm
*** The City of Atlantic reminds the citizens to bring ONLY trees,
branches, grass, garden waste, and/or leaves. ***
CITY OF ATLANTIC YARD WASTE SITE WINTER HOURS:
Saturday: 9 am to 5 pm
CLOSED: Christmas and New Years Day
*** The City of Atlantic reminds the citizens to bring ONLY trees,
branches, grass, garden waste, and/or leaves. ***
CCMH Community Support
 

SHELBY COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT CLINICS:

Immunization Clinic for Children: WEDNESDAY, MAY 1ST FROM 3-6 PM. NOW MUST PRE-REGISTER!! NOTE TIME CHANGE.  We will be offering Immunization Clinic for 3 hours the first Wednesday of each month. Pre-register each child for an appointment at www.shelbycountyclinics.com or call 755-4422. Vaccines are free to children that qualify.   An administration fee of $14 per client will be charged.  If the client has Medicaid our office will bill Medicaid the fee.  If you have insurance that pays for immunizations or hawk-i please call Myrtue Medical Clinic @ 712-755-5130 to make an appointment there.Immunizations offered are seasonal flu, DTaP (diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough) and tetanus), polio, MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella), Hib (haemophilus influenza type B), hepatitis B, hepatitis A, varicella (chicken pox), rotavirus, pneumococcal, meningococcal (meningitis), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria & pertussis), and human papillomavirus (HPV, Gardasil) vaccines.  In 2009, the FDA approved the use of Gardasilinmales.  They recommend it to males and females age 9 – 26.Please bring the child’s previous vaccination records. No appointment is needed and walk-ins are welcome.
The Shelby County Public Health Nursing Department at Myrtue Medical Center is able to offer immunizations to infants and children through age18 that qualify under the Vaccine for Children (VFC) program guidelines. These free vaccines are offered to children with Medicaid coverage, children without any health insurance coverage, children of American Indian or Alaskan Native decent, or children with health insurance that does not cover any of the cost of routine immunizations.For Influenza vaccine please call the Community Health office at755-4422 for an appointment.
Family Planning: Two Family Planning clinics are scheduled in June. They are Tuesday May 14th from 8:00 am – 4:00  pm; Tuesday, May 21st from 10:30 am – 5:30 pm; Tuesday, May 28th 9:30 am – 4:30 pm. To schedule an appointment please call Rachel Birks at (712) 755-4312.
Lead Screening: Available at all Immunization clinics or at Public Health office by appointment for children 12 months to 6 years of age. Lead testing is recommended yearly for every child in this age group. Lead testing is required for Kindergarten entry. Childhood lead poisoning occurs when children are exposed to too much lead. Lead poisoning can be prevented. The only way to tell if your child has lead poisoning is to have a lead test.
Learning For Life program offers a home visitation program for families with children from prenatal through age 5. The curriculum used for home visits is the Parents as Teachers model and helps families prepare their children for learning and school entry. Assistance with proper car seats for children is also available.
Kid’s Korneris a program open to all families with children from prenatal through age 5 in Shelby County. Families earn points through a variety of healthy and developmental activities that can be used to shop in the store. Participation is free.  Hours are Tuesdays 11:00a.m.-1:00p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays 1:30-4:30p.m. For more information contact Joan Kloewer at 712-755-4296.
Tobacco Cessation: Call Quitline Iowa at 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8869). For more information on quitting smoking, call 755-4422.
FOR FUTHER INFORMATION ON ANY OF THESE PROGRAMS, CONTACT MYRTUE MEDICAL CENTER, DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH AT 712-755-4422.

WIC CLINIC

West Central Community Action
304 Chestnut Street, Atlantic 712-243-5421
FRIDAY, MAY 17th - 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
All WIC clients must now have an appointment for either a nutrition talk or to certify in order to get checks. If client doesn’t have either, then need to call the Harlan WIC Office at 1-800-338-4129
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FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, ATLANTIC

ST. PAUL’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, ATLANTIC

Each Tuesday during Lent St. Paul’s will host a series of talks titled “Heart of Passion” by Louie Giglio.  The series will begin on February 19th and end on March 26th and will begin at 7pm each Tuesday night.

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, ATLANTIC

 

ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH, ATLANTIC

ST. JOHN’S UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, GRISWOLD

1 MILE SOUTH OF LYMAN
 
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