Dr. Daniel Lister joins CRHC’s specialty clinic
Clarinda, IA – Clarinda
Sports Medicine, Adult Reconstruction, Shoulder and Knee Arthroscopy, as well as hand and wrist procedures. Originally from Rancho Cordova, CA, Dr. Lister has a distinguished educational background.
By PHIL COBB phil@pagecountypost.com
When I looked at the calendar to see what might be relevant to include in this week’s paper, I was pleased to discover that today, Tuesday, March 18, is National Agriculture Day.
Even though I technically live on a farm, I, in no way, can call myself a farmer. This paper is the only thing I produce for other people’s consumption.
However, I have lived in communities that are directly impacted by agriculture my entire life, and when I was very young, up until 8-yearsold, I was blessed to spend a lot of time on my Grandpa Henry and Grandma Evelyn Cobb’s farm.
He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry from the University of California – Davis
before obtaining his Doctor of Medicine degree from the California College of Medicine at the University of California – Irvine. He then completed a flexible rotating internship and an orthopedic surgery residency at Letterman Army Medical Center, Presidio of San Francisco, CA.
Dr. Daniel Lister
Grandpa primarily raised cattle on about 200 acres, located between the thriving metropolises of Ford City, Missouri, and Darlington, Missouri.
I have many fond memories of being on that farm.
That’s where my dad grew up, and, when my parents were living in Richmond, Missouri, or Odessa, Missouri, or Plattsburgh, Missouri, they would visit the farm on weekends.
I loved going to the farm, because that meant I got to go fishing in the farm ponds. There were two that I remember vividly.
Looking back I realize they must have been aw-
fully small, but they were big enough to support bass, bluegill, and catfish.
Fishing wasn’t the only reason I loved that farm.
There was a horse on the farm that I got to call mine, and at an early age, I loved to ride horses.
That is until Cocoa bucked me off one time and my grandpa responded by selling her to some people I would later know when we moved to King City, Missouri.
Grandpa to feed the cows, milking cows, gathering eggs, picking strawberries, and, of course, cleaning fish.
I was so excited when we moved to King City and would be a lot closer to the
“We are excited to have Dr. Lister join our team at Clarinda Regional Health Center,” said Chuck Nordyke, CEO of CRHC. “His extensive experience and commitment to high-quality orthopedic care will greatly benefit our patients and community.”
Dr. Lister is board-certi-
fied by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and is dedicated to providing toptier orthopedic services to patients in need of specialized care.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Lister, please call 712-542-8232 or visit our website to request an appointment online.
moved, Grandpa was injured when he fell onto a metal fence post that broke some of his ribs and punctured his lung, ultimately resulting in the sale of the farm and a subsequent move to town.
My
Visiting the farm meant riding the tractor with
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advertising director at the (then) Valley News Today (daily) under Greg Knowles. You either loved him or hated him...I was in the former camp. HE
SOLD NEWSPAPERS. We could not put the Weekly Times to bed until we had 28(!!!!) pages. Doesn’t that seem crazy in today’s advertising world? Loved the job...hated the 7-days a week. Was a single mom at the time.
I am NOT asking for a job (hahaha)...my husband and I own McNeilly Garage Door in Shenandoah since 1998. We like to support local papers. I regularly advertise in The Avalanche and the Hamburg Reporter.
Letters to the Editor
We use co-op for Raynor Garage Doors, Midland Garage Doors and Wick Buildings. Could you email me a rate sheet? And the distribution area?
My name is Kim Naven Gee (soft “G” like the letter). Our phone number is 712-246-2444. We have a showroom on the northside of Shenandoah on Hwy 59. You are welcome to stop and introduce yourself if you are in Shenandoah. M-F 8-5, closed over the noon hour.
— Kim
Phil, I appreciate your efforts for Page County and the column you have written the last couple issues. Having worked at the Herald-Journal for 27 years, I, too, am heartsick about the direction print newspapers have taken.
I hope to send you a news tidbit once in a while.
If you have been driving around Clarinda recently you may have noticed the roof on the Cow Palace at the Page County Fairgrounds was lifted by the
strong winds (probably March 5), folded up like an accordion and slapped back down on the building. No doubt it will be a huge cost to replace it and we will all be called upon to help.
— Thanks, Elaine Armstrong
New resident seeks info
Hi Phil, Congrats on your new venture. A month ago I bought a house in Shenan-
doah, because I have a brother living nearby that I visit frequently to visit and lend support. I have no roots in this area. But as a newby it struck me that the area has no newspaper, augmenting a lack of local information concerning news, events, or want ads. I have not been able to find anything regarding second hand goods, auctions, available purveyors and service people. I’m hoping
See LETTERS, Page 7
your publication can fill some of those holes. Also, I know you are Clarinda based, but there’s a giant need for info in the Shenandoah area as well. Please grow beyond Clarinda.
that if I hadn’t had the opportunity at an early age to experience the farm firsthand,
Whenever I have asked a local about finding ‘bulletin boards’, I’m referred to KMA. The problem is, you can only learn things on KMA’s schedule. On a website or newspaper, you can discern information on your own schedule. — Good luck. Name withheld by request
that I might not have the appreciation for farming that I still do today.
It would be easy to take it all for granted, and I think that’s the case for many people, even in our small communities today.
They can only imagine what it’s like on a farm, and they choose to believe what they are told about how farmers treat their animals, and the environment.
Maybe some time on the farm should be a requirement
Wants to see arts schedule
I really like the paper you have started. I’m wondering if you could get a schedule from the school for music and theater events to put in the paper. I rely on a friend to tell me when these things are happening. — Thanks, Norma Abma
for early education, or maybe even to run for public office. That sounds like a topic for another time, and probably for a different writer.
Speaking of appreciation, it’s time to show our gratitude for our new advertisers.
