Stories from Saturday, October 29, 2016

• Nasser G Abu-Erreish, MD graduated from the University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan in 1994. He comes to the local center from Klamath Falls, OR, where he specialized in hematology/oncology at Sky Lakes Medical Center Cancer Treatment Center. He also served as the Cancer Liaison Physician for Klamath County Oregon. ...

This is an open letter to the Carnival Guy who “awarded” my kid with a goldfish at the local fair this past summer. What can I say? Thank you doesn’t even begin to cover it. Everyone knows that nurturing, feeding and otherwise sustaining any and all household pets (including goldfish, salamanders and tree frogs) is at the top of every mom’s job description. We live to de-poop the fish tank...

During the campaign season, you’re more likely to find Iowa Senator Mark Segebart rolling through the cornfields in a combine than shaking hands at fancy party functions. “It is what it is, I suppose. It’s been a very busy summer and a challenging fall on the farm. But I’ve been around the district a lot over the past four years - the job is basically a four-year campaign. If you weren’t showing up, you wouldn’t be doing a very good job. I’ve tried to be accessible.”...

Plans for Creek Fest, the massive country music festival held each summer near Cherokee, remain up in the air as the founders seek a new financial partner. The relationship between Kurt and Joyce Rasmus and financial backer VT Industries has ended, forcing Jamin-R Enterprises, the corporation formed to run the festival, to file for bankruptcy last week...

A Dakota Access employee who allegedly made a sexual solicitation of a native American protestor’s college student daughter October 15 has been terminated and sent back to Texas, according to Bold Iowa, a group involved in protesting the Bakken oil pipeline...

The Spencer Performing Arts Coalition (SPARC) announces its 2016-2017 Season. The Season kicks off on Friday, November 11, at 7:30 p.m. with The HillBenders, a Bluegrass Ensemble from Springfield, MO. The evening will feature original music in addition to The Who’s “Tommy:” A Bluegrass Opry...

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City has announced that Emmy-nominated actor Rob Schneider, known the world over for his trademark blend of character and comedic acting, has been scheduled for two shows in Anthem on February 18th. Tickets are on sale and can be purchased at the Rock Shop or online at https://tickets.hardrockcasinosiouxcity.com. Events in Anthem are for guests 21 and older...

Dr. Paul Barber, UnityPoint Clinic Family Medicine Buena Vista, was awarded the Iowa Hospital Hero Award on October 19 in Des Moines at the IHA Annual Meeting. 10 people are recognized every year based on numerous applications from hospitals across the state. ...

Buena Vista Regional Medical Center’s First Embrace Obstetrics Department will be conducting a free car seat safety check on Saturday, November 5 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. The check will be held at Highway 7 Service Center in Newell. Bring your children, car and seat owner’s manual. No appointments needed and refreshments provided...

As the sole provider of blood to more than 120 hospitals in Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota, LifeServe Blood Center relies on local donors to ensure blood is on the shelf when hospital patients need it. 90 percent of the population will need blood at some point during their lives, but less than 10 percent of people give blood. If you don’t donate, who will?...

Vegetable intake is important for our overall health; however, Iowans are not consuming the recommended servings of vegetables daily with over one-quarter (26.9%) of adults in Iowa eating vegetables less than one time daily. Vegetable consumption is important for optimal weight management and chronic disease prevention...

A 75 hour Nurse Aide course will held at the Iowa Central Storm Lake Center starting November 28 and running through December 21. The course will be held: Classroom/Lab: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday from 5:30-8:30 P.M. at the IC BVU Nursing Suite located in the Basement of BVU Swope Hall...

A new report, The Health of Iowans, released by Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield identified obesity as a common, underlying factor that contributes to the most costly conditions among its members in Iowa. Obesity rates have drastically increased over the past 25 years — so much so that if obesity was a contagious disease, it would be considered an epidemic both in Iowa and across the country...

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Mr. and Mrs. Orlando (Olie) Leimer for rural Albert City will celebrate 60 years of marriage on November 4th. They were married at Zion Lutheran Church, rural Storm Lake, on November 4th, 1956. They plan to celebrate at a later time with their families which include Michael and Sharon Leimer of Blue Springs Missouri, Keith and Joni Boese of Storm Lake, Doug and Julie Pals of Clive and Jeff and Mary Leimer of Sheldahl, eight grandchildren and one great-granddaughter...

Jill Christiansen of Newell and Matthew Johnston of Stanhope were united in marriage June 18th. Jill is the daughter of Mike and Lisa Christiansen of Newell and Matthew is the son of Will and Colette Johnston of Stanhope. The June wedding was held at the Bethel Baptist Church in Newell...

Nationally known accordion player and children’s polka musician Mike Schneider (a.k.a. Uncle Mike) from Clinton, WI will be performing his Pint Size Polkas program on November 2nd at Albert City – Truesdale Elementary starting at 2 p.m. Schneider began performing professionally in 1996. ...

Put the exclamation point on the Halloween season with The Pilot’s eerily-growing collection of creepy local tales - an annual tradition. These haunts and horrors are gathered from books, historical record, law enforcement reports and personal interviews - every one sworn to be true - at least their sources so believe. Just try to explain them - we dare you!

“America the Beautiful” (Celebrating the 100th year of the National Park System) Second Grade Informance will be held November 7 at 7 p.m. in the Storm Lake Elementary Gym. There will be 160+ students taught by Mrs. Stacey Albers, Mrs. Jenna Campbell, Miss Abigail Carlson, Ms. ...

Faith, Hope & Charity would like to share their appreciation with the Storm Lake and surrounding communities as they say, “thank you,” for the service of their retiring members of their Faith, Hope & Charity Board of Directors, as well as their FHC Foundation Board of Directors...

How hard do bartenders work? Plenty – running a bar, especially one that serves more than one purpose, involves long nights, and early mornings, cleaning, cleaning, and cleaning. There are supplies to order, besides the obvious (alcohol, chips, snacks), upkeep of equipment (including reassembling bar stools that some inspired patron decides to try his shop skills on at 1 a.m.), and much, much more...