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Twenty years ago this week, “Apollo 13” was playing at the Strand and rain canceled the July 4 talent show and fireworks. See page 2A of today’s paper for more of what happened this week in history >>
WALK-OFF WINNER Conner Pals’ walk-off single in the bottom of the ninth capped the Panthers’ doubleheader sweep of Carroll Kuemper Catholic Wednesday night. See page 8A for more >>
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CIRCUS MAGIC More than 2,000 people attend the Carson & Barnes Circus held Wednesday evening in Creston. The event included elephant rides, trapeze artists, motorcycle daredevils and juggling acts. The circus visits about 200 American cities each year. See video clips from last night’s circus at www.crestonnews. com. ■
CNA photos by KYLE WILSON
Top left: Trapeze artist Gabriella Cavallini releases a handful of glitter while spinning to the top of the big top tent Wednesday evening during the Carson & Barnes Circus. Cavallini is a native of Peru. Top right: Tiffany Ossian and her daughter Natalie, 2, of Creston feed a billy goat prior to purchasing tickets to the Carson & Barnes Circus Wednesday. Below right: The crowd erupts as Sandra Omar — who hailes from Argentina — leads one of her poodles through a hula-hoop during the Carson & Barnes Circus Wednesday in Creston.
CNA photo by IAN RICHARDSON
One of the Carson & Barnes Circus elephants sneaks a drink Wednesday afternoon as Creston firefighters Daniel Stull, left, and Jake Winkler rinse her off before the first show. The pre-circus pachyderm shower brought out several children and their parents. For video, visit www.crestonnews. com.
New pregnancy resource center opens today By IAN RICHARDSON CNA staff reporter
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Lc Clinic, Creston’s new nonprofit pregnancy resource center, will open its doors 2 p.m. today at 1109 S. Sumner Ave. The clinic will offer free and confidential medical services, including ultrasounds, pregnancy tests and testing and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases and infections. It will also offer free pregnancy resources and education. Hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Services are available on a walk-in or appointment basis. The clinic’s staff includes about a dozen volunteers and the clinic’s manager, Hannah Shady. Shady said those who have volunteered to get the clinic running include people from many backgrounds who share the mission of reaching those in the community who may not have support. “(We) want to help those in the community who may not have anyone to turn to,” she said. “We’re hoping that we can reach out to them and be a support system.” Creston’s clinic will be the second clinic opened by the nonprofit organization LifeCare Pregnancy Resources Inc. The first clinic opened in Stuart three years ago. Ruth Fennessey, Lc Clinic’s cofounder and executive director, said the clinic’s overarching goal is to provide confidential and nonjudgmental care to those in the Creston area. “I’m really looking for-
Clinic services • Pregnancy tests • STI and STD testing and treatment • Limited obstetrical ultrasounds • Support groups • Pregnancy options information • Sexual health education • Community referrals • Material assistance from the “Earn While You Learn” program ward to being able to help people in the community and just being a support to them,” she said. Fennessey said the community reception has been positive so far, with a Creston fundraiser May 15 Fennessey bringing in 120 guests and raising $26,000. She said she hopes to eventually add two to three more hours in the evenings, possibly as soon as this month. “We need to get some more evening volunteers,” she said. “Our evening hours in Stuart have been our most popular just because people don’t have to be at work.” She said the clinic may add another day to its hours in the future, as well. The clinic’s ribbon-cutting ceremony will be Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. A grand opening will be later in the summer. For more information on the clinic’s services and updates on its hours, visit www.iowalcclinic.org.
Habitat for Humanity names new officers, board member
CNA photo by KYLE WILSON
$500 winner: Southwest Iowa Homebuilders Alliance held a drawing for $500 in Builder
Bucks during its annual Parade of Homes event June 27 and Joe Owens of Creston won the $500 prize. He’s pictured here receiving the certificate this morning from Bill Winterstien, president of the Homebuilders Alliance. Also pictured, from left, are Homebuilders members Ronda Katzer, Dave Long, Paul Fuller and Craig Mittag. Owens has decided to donate the $500 to Habitat for Humanity of Union County.
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The local Habitat for Humanity organization has recently named new officers and welcomed a new board member. In May, Charlie Westman was appointed president for the 2015 term, replacing the Rev. Jonathan Watt. In June, Phyllis Allen was appointed vice president for the remainder of the 2015 term. The Rev. Jim Morris, pastor of the Jerusalem United Methodist Church, has joined Habitat for Humanity Board of Directors. Morris has been involved in God’s work for many years and Habitat for Humanity work for more than 50
years. When he was president of his chapter of Habitat in K e n tucky, they participated in a blitz b u i l d that built m o r e Morris than 50 houses in one week. During that week, Morris had the opportunity to work alongside Jimmy Carter shingling a roof for a day.
International Tithe Each year, every Habitat chapter is required to tithe a certain percentage of their
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funds to overseas projects. This year, Union County Habitat for Humanity sent in a tithe of $1,028 to Habitat International with the designation that it should be used in Nepal to help alleviate the housing crisis created by the terrible earthquake that racked that area earlier this year.
2016 Applicants Applicants are being narrowed down for Habitat’s 2016 home, which will be located at 310 S. Walnut St. in Creston. That lot was donated by Danny Gutschenritter. Please see HABITAT, Page 2A
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