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By KATHY STREET EDDYVILLE – It was just released that the City of Eddyville is the recipient of a grant. From the DNR Derelict Building Grant Program, comes the following information, “City of Eddyville — $6,000 to abate asbestos from an abandoned commercial building. The city plans
Mahaska Health Partnership to offer Youth Mental Health First Aid Training MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health Partnership Behavioral Health Services will be offering Youth Mental Health First Aid Training on Friday, June 12 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Cedar Bluff Learning Center (entrance #3) on the MHP campus. “Mental health symptoms can appear at any age,” MHP Behavioral Health Director Jan LeBahn, LISW, said. “Youth Mental Health First Aid training will help participants learn how to help youth ages 12-18 years. Teachers, first responders and other medical professionals, faith leaders and the general public will learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of mental health problems in young people.” LeBahn said many people experience a mental health illness at some point in their lives but every illness is different and should be treated as such. “There are many types of depression and even though they share similar symptoms, afflicted people need to be treated individu
to apply for deconstruction assistance in the future.” Plans are now underway to proceed with this project. The building, located at 203 Walnut Street, is currently empty and owned by the city. According to Katie Smith, city clerk, the city had previously applied for and received a DNR grant for asbes-
tos inspection. Upon confirmation of the asbestos present in the building, the asbestos abatement grant was applied for. Now a contract has been made with Environmental Edge, of Ottumwa, to remove the asbestos. The project is slated to begin after July 1, which will follow a very busy time in downtown Eddyville.
Eddyville’s 175th Celebration, scheduled for June 27-28, will be a jam-packed weekend of events, and the town is planning to host a large amount of visitors, as well as locals, teeming the streets. The building on Walnut Street with the date 1890 at the roofline, marked for the asbestos removal,
lastly housed the River Rat Bar. Many have memories of the pharmacy that called it home for many years prior, Harry Heitink’s Drug Store. Harry and Mildred Heitink provided much more than pharmaceutical items for their community. More
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MEMORIAL DAY AT HIGHLAND CEMETERY
Wreaths are placed during Memorial Day commemorations at Highland Cemetery.
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NM Class of 1970 45th Reunion at Rock Center It’s that time again where a group of folks who have been forever linked for life will be looking back and remembering all the elements of their high school lives that made them the “good ol’ days.” North Mahaska’s Class of 1970 will gather for a time of fellowship dinner. Linda Hamilton and her crew have led the charge this past year to get things in place to make it an evening class members and friends won’t soon forget. Doors will open at 4 p.m. on June 13 at the Assembly of God Rock Center with the evening meal to be served at 5 p.m. Once again, back by popular demand, Third Soul Band, headed up by Tom Pool, Dennis Boyd, and Alan McGriff, original band members, will be the evening’s musical entertainment. They have invited some special guest musicians to join them in the celebration. Sadly,
Members of the Barnes City American Legion gathered on Memorial Day to honor all who served. Front row (L-R): Mike Doonan, Gordon Lindblom, Marvin Freeborn and Chuck Hiner. Back row: Cliff Schiltz, Ned Schultz, Kenny Lindblom, Alva Calvert, Bob Rauch, Ernie Beck, Virgil Roorda and John Weghorst.
MHP Welcomes Psychiatry Physician Assistant Mahaska Health Partnership is pleased to welcome Melissa Gentry, PA-C, to its Medical Staff. Gentry is practicing in Behavioral Health Services at MHP; she most recently operated a private practice in Ottumwa.
“I’m excited to work as part of a team again,” Gentry said. “I feel my patients get better care because I can partner with other clinicians to coordinate treatment.” Gentry found her passion for psychiatry by accident. “I started out in Family Practice and Emergency Medicine, but the organization where I worked really needed psychiatric providers. I observed for two days and fell in love,” Gentry
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Mahaska County cemeteries were adorned with flags and flowers over the weekend as the Memorial weekend celebration brought rain and sun. Flags could be seen blowing in the breeze Saturday before rain came Sunday and Monday morning.
described. “I answered the call and completed a year-long psychiatric fellowship at the University of Iowa. I have found my personal perspective, derived from my own life experiences, has shaped my compassion and guidance for patients. I’m doing what I was meant to do.” When asked what she enjoys most about her specialty, Gentry said connecting with patients, hearing their
stories and helping them find the best version of themselves. “Few things in life give me more satisfaction than when a patient who has really been struggling responds to a treatment and the whole world opens up to them,” Gentry explained. “Things that others take for granted every day become within reach,” Gentry continued. “A person can’t
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Market Vouchers for seniors. As part of a national initiative, Milestones Area Agency on Aging will begin distributing vouchers starting June 1 to lowand moderate-income seniors for use at local farmers markets. To qualify, applicants must live in Iowa and be age 60 or older on the date of application. Milestones is the distribution agency for seniors living in Appanoose, Clinton, Davis, Des Moines, Henry, Jefferson, Keokuk, Lee, Louisa, Lucas, Mahaska, Monroe, Muscatine, Scott, Van Buren, Wapello and Wayne counties. Note: disabled individuals under age 60 are not eligible through this program. Annual income requirements are $21,775 or below for a single person and $29,471 or below for a married couple. Both husbands and wives may receive checks. Recipients must sign a statement of eligibility that includes their name, address, phone number and the last four digits of their Social Security number. Recipients are awarded 10$3 checks valued at $30. The checks can be used June through October for fresh, unprepared, locally grown fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs and honey at participating farmers market vendors. Checks cannot be used for baked goods, eggs, jelly, meat, etc. Distribution of the coupons will take place at the Milestones Area Agency on Aging senior nutrition meal centers throughout the 10. However, if you miss the distribution date, check at your local meal site to see if the checks are still available. Checks will be distributed on a first come basis and will be available until they are gone. A “Statement of Eligibility” can be obtained from the county site manager in advance but cannot be returned until the date of distribution. A proxy may act on behalf of more then one eligible recipient only if the proxy is directly related to the additional eligible recipients. Seniors must not sign the checks until they go to the market! Vendors will not accept pre-signed checks. For more details and other distributions locations call Milestones at 1-855-410-6222 or visit the website at www.milestonesaaa.org Distribution dates: Delta Senior Center, 203 E. 4th St., June 19, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Eddyville American Legion, 207 Walnut, June 5, 10-11 a.m. Hedrick Comm. Center, 109 N. Main, June 16, 12:30–1:30 p.m. Oskaloosa Senior Center, 715 B Ave. East, June 10, 8–11:30 a.m. Sigourney Senior Center, 214 S. Main, June 10, 1-3 p.m. What Cheer Senior Center, 308 S. Barnes, June 19, 10– 11:30 a.m.