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Giza property on Townline to remain C-2 By KYLE WILSON
CNA managing editor kwilson@crestonnews.com
The plot of land on the southwest corner of Townline Street and Sumner Avenue owned by Jesse and Amber Giza of Creston will not be rezoned from C-2 light commercial to C-1 commercial as requested. The city’s planning and zoning committee voted 5-0 Tuesday evening to deny said request. The committee’s decision Tuesday came after listening to concerns from about 10 neighbors/citizens who spoke at public forums either on Sept. 9 or Tuesday evening. Mary White, who lives south of the Giza property on Prairie Street, spoke against Giza’s rezoning request Tuesday. “I don’t want to see any more flooding or land ruining,” White
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Jesse and Amber Giza requested this property on the southwest corner of Townline Street and Sumner Avenue be rezoned from C-2 light commercial to C-1 commercial.
said. “Ever since they tore out the trees and brush it has caused flooding on my property. I don’t begrudge anybody from building a place to work, but they knew what it was zoned when they purchased the property.” Kate Sanders of Creston was concerned that granting their request to
upgrade to heavy commercial could be dangerous for children walking to school in that area. During meetings, no specific plans were given by the Gizas as to why they wanted to upgrade the zoning to C-1. City officials explained Tuesday that C-2 light commercial zoning
allows for professional businesses that have regular 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. type hours and automobile traffic. Meanwhile, upgrading to C-1 would have allowed heavy truck traffic, no regulations on work hours and would have given the Gizas more flexibility for development on the land.
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Fall colors expected to peak in mid-October for southwest Iowa. Talmage Hill located about two miles from Thayer is one of the best viewing areas in Union County. ■
‘BRILLIANT’ FALL FOLIAGE
By JAKE WADDINGHAM
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onday marked the first day of the Autumnal Equinox — 12 hours of sunlight and darkness — and area trees are already starting to put on a color-shifting show. As the season changes from summer to autumn, the leaves on the trees start the transition from lively green leaves to yellow, orange, purple and red fall colors. “They are starting the change now, but it will be about three weeks before they get to the brilliant colors,” Iowa’s District 11 Forester Randy Goerndt said. Goerndt covers Adair, Adams, Clarke, Ringgold, Taylor and Union counties. The northern third of Iowa is expected to hit peak fall foliage the final week of September (see map, above right). The middle of the state should peak in early October and last through the middle of the month while the southern part of the state could see the best variety in colors from the second week of October through the end of the month.
TREE COLOR GUIDE Wondering what colors to expect out of the trees in your area? Check out this color chart that describes several varieties of trees that are common across southwest Iowa. Ash: Green Ash leaves turn yellow, but White Ash has a purplish cast. The leaves fall after those of walnut trees, but earlier than those of oaks and maples. Bur Oak: Buff to yellow colors predominate in bur oaks. The leaves remain on the tree and turn brown before falling. Elms: Elm leaves turn various shades of yellow with some turning brown before falling, others falling while still yellow. Hickory: Leaves turn yellow on hicko-
WHY THE CHANGE
Trees have a compound called chlorophyll that helps manufacture food for the plant and gives the leaves a green color. The trees also possess other color pigments, but they are overpowered by the chlorophyll. As the amount of sunlight decreases from summer to fall, the production of the green chlorophyll slows down, allowing other color pigments to show through. The best conditions for the best colors are bright, sunny days followed by cool nights. “What really causes an impact on the color change is a combination of the variation in daylight, tempera-
ture and weather,” Goerndt said. “It unmasks the colors that are already there (in the leaves).” Cooler temperatures destroy chlorophyll quickly, but freezing temperatures will cause the leaves to turn brown. Goerndt said windy and rainy conditions can prematurely knock the leaves of the trees.
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one of his favorite views is from the top of Talmage Hill — located two miles west of Thayer — and looking out across the valley. Union County Supervisor Chairman Dennis Brown said he has noticed a big change in colors this week.
In Union County, Goerndt said
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ry trees, then brown before falling. Maple (Soft): The leaves of soft (silver) maples turn yellow but do not turn brown before falling. Maple (Hard): Brilliant flame red hues are the signature of hard maple leaves. The red pigmentation of some leaves breaks down before falling. Oak (Red): The red oaks have brilliant red leaves in fall though the color is probably not as intense as that of some hard maples. Oak (White): White oaks have a more subdued purple fall leaf color. The leaves then turn brown and often stay on the tree until new leaves begin to grow in the spring.
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The committee’s recommendation to deny the request now moves to Creston City Council for final approval. If also denied by city council, a notice will be sent to the Gizas instructing them to remove the heavy machinery currently sitting on the property.
Veterans from Union County who are going on the Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., will be leaving on a bus from the Southern Iowa Trolley, 117 E. Montgomery St., Creston at noon Sept. 29. The bus will then go to Afton to pick up veterans at the VFW Post 8882 on Douglas Street at 12:15 p.m. Union County Veterans Affairs office is encouraging anyone who wishes to honor these veterans for their service and wish them well on their trip to Washington, D.C., to join them for a send-off at the respective locations.
Democrats hope to regain Iowa House DES MOINES (AP) — Republicans hold a narrow majority in the Iowa House, but Democrats said Tuesday they are hoping they can flip some seats in November and take control. Iowa House Democratic Leader Mark Smith, of Marshalltown, said he is optimistic
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