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Larry Hurto presents a local historic tale.
Find out what are early signs of Parkinson’s disease
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Hy-Vee Dietitian provides tasty treat ideas for families
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historical moment
‘Look! Up in the Sky!’ Everyone seemed to be seeing UFOs By Larry Hurto
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Look there! See that?” Dennis Carroll shook his friends out of their lethargy as the men relaxed at the Colfax city park on Sunday evening, July 6, 1947. Looking skyward, Tom Jordan, Tom Naisbitt, and others observed a “shiny, saucer-like object” northeast of the city, watching it as it passed over the Spring City traveling to the southwest. “It was quite high in the sky, had a silver color and probably the size of a small plane, but of the saucer type shape,” The Colfax Tribune informed its readers on July 10, 1947. “No sound of any kind could be distinguished.” “For several weeks now, newspapers and radios have been reporting this mysterious saucer-like object appearing over various parts of the country, particularly in the west and southwest,” the Tribune said. “At first people who saw them in the air had difficulty in getting anyone to believe them, intimating they had had an optical illusion or some other remarks, not too complimentary. However, as the saucer-like objects were seen by more and more people, as well as airplane pilots observing them, the story of their existance [sic] in the air
Kenneth Arnold
is being believed.” Kenneth Arnold, 32, a Boise, Idaho businessman, was believed to have been the first person in modern times to report seeing “flying saucers.” On June 24, 1947, Arnold was piloting his own single-engine plane from Chehalis to Yakima, Wash., when he beheld a fleet of nine shiny, odd-looking aircraft passing in front of snow-covered Mount Rainier. He estimated they were about the size of a DC-4 airliner and moving at a fantastic rate of speed, as fast as 1,700 miles per hour. The objects flew erratically, he said, “like speedboats on rough water.” Thirty years later, at the first International UFO Con-
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An article Kenneth Arnold wrote about flying saucers appeared in the premier issue of Fate magazine in spring 1948.
gress in Chicago, Arnold, a publicity-shy person, still insisted on what he saw. “They seemed to be alive in the center, to have the ability to change their density,” he said. “No, I have never
claimed to have seen any little men in them. Others have, not me. I didn’t want to exploit anyone and I didn’t want to be exploited.”
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health Early signs of Parkinson’s disease
Despite affecting roughly 10 million people worldwide, Parkinson’s disease, a neurodegenerative disorder, remains a mystery to many people. To people outside of the medical field with no personal or family history of Parkinson’s, the disease may only ring a bell because of some notable names attached to it. The late Muhammad Ali and actor Michael J. Fox are two household names that made their Parkinson’s diagnoses public. But even those who study Parkinson’s for a living do not know everything about this puzzling disease. According to the Parkinson’s Foundation, the cause of Parkinson’s disease is largely unknown. While there’s no cure for the disease, various treatment options can help those diagnosed with the disease live as normal and productive a life as possible. The PF notes that understanding the disease and its progression is the first step to living well. Though the foundation also notes that people first start experiencing symptoms later in the course of the disease, learning to recognize some early symptoms may compel people to seek treatment. These are just a few potential early indicators of Parkinson’s disease. Information about additional symptoms is available at www.parkinson. org. — Metro Creative
Tremor:
Many people might experience shaking after a vigorous workout or when they are dealing with stress or injury. But the PF notes that a tremor in a finger, thumb, hand, or chin while at rest is a common early sign of Parkinson’s disease.
Small handwriting:
Handwriting can change as people age, especially if they are experiencing stiffness in their hands or their vision is deteriorating. But micrographia, a disorder in which handwriting becomes abnormally small and cramped, is another early indicator of Parkinson’s disease.
Loss of smell:
Difficulty sleeping:
The PF advises people who are having trouble smelling foods such as bananas, dill pickles or licorice speak with their physicians about Parkinson’s disease. Temporary loss of smell due to something like the common cold, congestion or the flu is not an early indicator of Parkinson’s.
A significant other may notice their partner moving suddenly during sleep, and such movements may be indicative of Parkinson’s. The PF notes that periodic tossing and turning is normal, as is quick jerks of the body during initial sleep and in lighter stages of sleep are common and should not be mistaken for Parkinson’s.
Stiffness:
Constipation:
Stiffness related to current or past injuries or even arthritis is not indicative of Parkinson’s. But stiffness in the arms, body and legs that is unrelated to injury or arthritis and does not go away with movement might be a sign of Parkinson’s. The PF notes that people sometimes describe this symptom by saying their feet feel stuck to the floor when they try to move.
People who strain to move their bowels might be showing an early sign of Parkinson’s. However, various factors, such as dehydration and a diet without adequate fiber, can cause constipation. In addition, men and women on medication may want to look into side effects of their medications to determine if their medicine, and not Parkinson’s, is the cause of their difficulty moving their bowels.
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Last Will and Testament
Newton’s Forty Men and Eight Horses chapter grants remaining funds to Skiff Medical Center By P.M. Brannock
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ike most small towns, Newton is still recovering from the cookie-cutter era of America: the 1950s, its glamorous land boat cars, white picket fence suburbs, drive-by interstates and strip after strip of malls. Jasper County’s imposing neoclassical courthouse sits at the center of the square mourning the façades of 1890s storefronts adorned with metal awnings and replacement windows slapped up during the Submitted Photo homogenization of AmeriThe official emblem of the 40 & 8. The triangular ca. Some storefronts remain shape suggests Veterans who served in the air, vacant shells. on land and at sea. Newton didn’t always look like this. Wally Schermerhorn, a 75-year-old United States Army veteran remembers when the streets bustled. Charitable fraternal organizations thrived in this environment: Masons, Lyons, the American Legion, and one group, La Sociéte des Quarante Hommes et Huit Cheveaux (the Society of Forty Men and Eight Horses) that stands out in Schermerhorn’s memory. The Forty and Eight grew out of a Philadelphia American Legion chapter in 1920. World War I veterans named the group after the symbol emblazoned across boxcars that each transported 40 doughboys and eight equines across the hexagonal continent. It’s now a national, invitation-only organization, and each chapter is called a “voiture” after the boxcars crammed with man and beast. Since 1941, it has contributed to nursing scholarship programs nationwide. At its peak, Newton’s voiture counted 400 men on its roll, Schermerhorn’s father among them. They met behind the large, preserved panes of the brick building across from what is now the dimly lit and ironically named Manhattan bar. “The history, it’s ripe history. I was there when I was a little boy, and it was quite the place,” Schermerhorn said. On Friday and Saturday nights, the space swirled with cigarette smoke, the trademark of the postwar era. Clean-cut men in suits and ties laid straights, continued on page 9 8
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flushes and pairs on tables of clinking poker chips. In the early morning mist, they’d hope to spot a buck loping through the fields, or they’d cast their lines into the rippling tides of chance and hope for a slick, gilled trophy. Even their charitable events screamed a good time. The Forty and Eight hosted boxing matches and ran the concession stands at Maytag Park. “They spread their funds throughout different charities around the nation, actually,” Schermerhorn said, “but most of it was spent right here in Jasper County. Year after year, the Forty and Eight provided a nursing scholarship through the hospital that has become Skiff Medical Center. Today, Newton’s voiture exhibits the same symptoms as the town itself: Under 20 members who belong to the organization meet only once a year. Since Schermerhorn joined almost a decade ago, they haven’t thrown a fundraiser or held regular initiation ceremonies; Schermerhorn is one of the chapter’s younger members. Although membership continued to dwindle, the Forty and Eight still sat on almost $15,000 that it had maintained and invested from the fêtes during the voiture’s active years. If they did nothing with the funds, that money would revert to the national governing body of the Forty and Eight upon the voiture’s eventual dissolution. When the chapter met for their annual 2018 meeting, they discussed how to disburse their remaining financial cushion. “We didn’t want that money that’s raised here in Newton and Jasper County to go back to a national level,” Schermerhorn said. “It would go to a good cause, but it’s money that was raised here, and we thought it needed to stay here.” As Chef de Gare (Chief of Station) John Billingsly presided over the meeting, the members present agreed to donate the entire sum to Skiff Medical Center for nursing scholarships. The organization’s long tradition of funding scholarship programs and Skiff’s pre-existing donation infrastructure made the hospital an easy choice. “Newton’s having some tough times,” Schermerhorn raised his eyebrows. “There are not a whole lot of good paying jobs around here, and since we’ve always funded nursing, we just decided maybe now would be a good time to take that money in there and put it to good use once and for all.” At the end of June, the Forty and Eight’s Donnie Swihart presented the check to Skiff. “We just appreciate the donation so much because is aligns so much with their mission,” said Leisa Zylstra, Skiff’s foundation and mis-
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Donnie Swihart, member of Society of Forty Men and Eight Horses, presents a donation check to Leisa Zylstra, Skiff Foundation and Mission Manager.
the staff to keep up with changing medical practice and technology. Their work will be the legacy of Newton’s Forty and Eight voiture. Long after the organization becomes a page in a local history, their funds will continue to serve the community in which they invested for almost a century. “Someday this P.M. Brannock/Daily News Wally Schermerhorn wears his official Forty and Eight chapeau, an heir- may all be gone,” loom passed down from his father and his older brother. Schermerhorn said, “but as long as we’re here, we sion manager. “It will send nurses and front- got it going.” line staff to education, and they’ll come back The gift shows that the Forty and Eight and share that with our other staff.” still believe in Newton’s potential, its ability Each May, Skiff presents a member of to attract and retain promising professionals. its nursing staff with the DAISY Founda- Main Street America just swept it under its tion award for extraordinary nurses. Since guiding wing, and “coming soon” signs dot receiving the gift, Skiff has decided that the a few dark, vacuous windows. The town just donation will enable its DAISY recipients to needs an initial push. attend nursing training and educational semContact Phoebe Marie Brannock at inars. 641-792-3121 ext. 6547 or For years to come, Skiff’s nurses will pbrannock@newtondailynews.com receive continuing education that will enable
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food 5 reasons Greek yogurt is perfect for families By Jenny Thompson | Newton Hy-Vee Did you know almost 90 percent of Americans are not getting the recommended three cups of low-fat dairy a day? Chobani has a new product, Chobani Savor, which provides a convenient, delicious way to consume dairy as a nutritious substitution for sour cream. Check out the benefits and reasons to use Chobani Savor: Two tablespoons of Chobani Savor contains 50 percent fewer calories and 75 percent less fat than the equivalent amount of sour cream.
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Culinary Tips and Tricks Want to use Greek Yogurt as more than a topping? If you’ve explored heart-healthy eating, you’ve probably heard of Mediterranean Dietary Pattern. This is a traditional way of eating practiced by many people in the countries surrounding the Mediterranean Sea, which elevates rich, flavorful and nutrient-dense foods. Research shows adopting this eating style can support heart health and weight management and reduce risk for type II diabetes and age-related cognitive decline. The rich flavor and creamy texture of Chobani Yogurt pairs well with a variety of fruits, vegetables, herbs
and spices, making it a very versatile ingredient. Here are some easy ways to get started incorporating yogurt beyond as a topping: • Increase the amount of fruit in your diet with a yogurt-based smoothie or fruit-topped parfait • Pair sliced vegetables and whole grain crackers with yogurt-inspired dips like a Blue Cheese and Chive Dip or Guacamole. • Add extra flavor to your favorite lean meat or fish dish with yogurt-based sauces and dressings like homemade Tzatziki or Ranch Dressing. • Boost the amount of legumes in your diet with yogurt-infused dishes like Hummus or White Bean Chicken Chili.
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Greek Yogurt provides many essential nutrients including carbohydrates, potassium, magnesium and B vitamins — to make recipes and meals healthier.
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1/8 teaspoon chili powder
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1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 tbsp salsa of choice
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 pound chicken tenders 2 cups all-purpose flour
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Crispy Chicken
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup Chobani Whole Milk Greek Yogurt
Canola oil, for frying
1/2 cup buttermilk
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1 teaspoon minced garlic
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seasoned flour. Remove chicken tenders from marinade. Dip tenders into seasoned flour once and place onto a wire rack-lined sheet pan. Repeat last step, then allow floured tenders to rest for 5 minutes before frying. Fry tenders in oil at 350ºF for 3-5 minutes each, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165ºF. Spread 1 tablespoon of Chobani(r) Savor on each tortilla. Top with 2 ounces of sliced crispy chicken and 2 tablespoons of salsa to serve. 11
History continued from page 5 Arnold’s experience sparked an aerial phenomena craze. The term “Flying Saucers” was coined by Pendleton, Ore. East Oregonian reporter Bill Bequette. Reports of unidentified flying objects came in from all over the country. “Iowans Too ... See the ‘Flying Saucers,’” the Associated Press reported on the front page of the Newton Daily News, on July 7, 1947, in an account that did not mention the Colfax sighting. The Tennants & Williams, publishers of the Colfax paper, obviously erred when they opined “this is the second one of these mysterious flying missiles seen in Iowa, this same one evidently being reported by a farmer near Mitchellville.” The AP story in the NDN stated that initial reports of the saucers came from Waterloo and Keokuk. One Iowan, in an apparent attempt to upstage Arnold, “said he believed he had seen one of the saucers as long ago as July 1946.” Orrie Miller, engineer at radio station KSO, reported seeing a bright object in the latter year while he was driving from Muscatine to Winfield at about dusk. He said at first he thought it was a locomotive headlight, but then realized
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“Professor” Adamski at the eyepiece of his telescope in 1952 searching the skies.
that it, too, was noiseless. “I[t] was low in the sky and was flying at high speed in level flight,” Miller, an amateur astronomer, said. “It appeared pear shaped and gave a brilliant light.” He disregarded the possibility that the object could have been a meteorite, “because it
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volunteer Volunteering as an older adult: How to find the right fit for your new lifestyle
Many parents feel involving their children in volunteering at an early age can have a profound, long-lasting impact on their kids. But youngsters are not the only ones who can reap great rewards from volunteering, as studies show that men and women at, beyond or approaching retirement age also benefit greatly from volunteer work. Research from the Corporation for National and Community Service found that more than 20 million older adults contributed in excess of three billion hours of community service time each year from 2011 to 2013. The reasons why older adults volunteer are varied, but in its 2014 survey the AARP’s Experience Corps found that 97 percent of its volunteers indicated that their volunteer work with the organization gave them a sense of purpose. Older adults who want to volunteer but have little or no history with volunteering might not know where to begin with regard to finding the right oppor-
tunity. The right fit can make all the difference for volunteers and the people they help, and the following tips might help older adults as they look for an opportunity that best utilizes their skills and experience. • Know your schedule. Older adults who are still working but want to volunteer may have a firm grasp on their schedules, but even retirees should not overestimate how much time they have to volunteer. Before you begin to look for an opportunity, write down your commitments and daily schedule, using this list to determine how much free time you have to volunteer. Some opportunities require greater time commitments than others, so make sure you know just how much time you can devote to an opportunity before signing up. • Give due consideration to your experience. Older adults who have retired or are on the cusp of retirement have a lifetime of experience they can
use to help others. Imparting wisdom learned in your professional life can provide a sense of purpose and even make you feel as though you are still actively involved in the industry where you built your professional reputation. But life experience can also prove invaluable in volunteering opportunities. Mentoring programs give volunteers the chance to help young people, and such opportunities can involve more than just offering professional advice. • Don’t downplay the significance of certain opportunities. Volunteering opportunities come in many variations, and each is significant in its own right. Coaching a grandchild’s soccer team can have as significant an impact on the people you help as other volunteering opportunities. Volunteers offer their time because they have a passion to help others, and that help can be given in a myriad of ways. • Leave time for the rest of your life. Volunteering is a selfless act, and volunteers are the backbone of many successful charitable organizations. But older men and women should leave time for the rest of their lives as well. Retirement should be fulfilling but also include time for recreation, so don’t downplay how important hobbies are to you in an attempt to find more time to volunteer. No retiree wants to grow resentful of his or her volunteer work because it leaves little time for other pursuits, so do your best to balance your charitable endeavors with the other things in life that matter to you. Finding the right volunteer opportunity can make all the difference for older men and women who want to give back to their communities. — Metro Creative
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See what events are coming up in Jasper County
Halloween Hike
Pancake Breakfast
Join us for a non-scary, fun family event featuring: Jasper your friendly host and “Natures Glow Show.” Come on out to the Izaak Walton League and enjoy long hikes with educational and musical skits. Marshmallow roasting, glow face paint, black light animal tracking, stargazing campfire music, wagon rides and pumpkin decorating. The fee is $3 a person; ages 3 and under are free.
Kellogg Lions hosts a pancake breakfast. Menu includes pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, coffee, juice and milk. Freewill donation with the proceeds going to a local organization. It’s the first Saturday of the month.
6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 26 Izaak Walton League
Newton YMCA Family Fall Fest
6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 26, 2018 Newton YMCA
Join the Newton YMCA for its annual Family Fall Festival. Activities include trunk or treating, train rides with Grandpa Frank, a balloon artist, a floating pumpkin patch, face painting by the Centre for Arts & Artists, carnival games, a spook house, a bounce house and super heroes from Iowa League of Heroes. You can also enjoy free hot dogs, apples and hot apple cider.
Pork and Beef Feed 5:30 p.m. Oct. 26 Newton American Legion
Semi-annual scholarship event. Menu includes Pork and Beef barbecue with sides. Tickets are $10 available at American Legion Post 111.
Beggars’ Night 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 30 City of Newton
This year Beggars’ Night will be on Oct. 30. Be safe and have fun as you trick-or-treat through Newton’s neighborhoods.
7 to 9 a.m. Nov. 3 Cabin in the Park in Kellogg
McCann Flea Market & Craft Show 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 3 McCann Center in Newton
A long standing Flea Market that hosts a variety of vendors featuring handcrafted items, crafts, baked goods, gifts and more. The event will feature a large rummage room to dig for deals. Lunch and the famous cinnamon rolls will be available for purchase.
Monthly Potluck
free and open to the public. The OWLS program is a conservation program that encourages seniors to stay active and learn new things about the natural world. For more information, contact the Jasper County Conservation Office, at 641-7929780.
Brown Bag Lunch and Learn Noon Nov. 14 Jasper County Museum
The Jasper County Museum, 1700 S. 15th Ave. W., will host a Lunch & Learn on the second Wednesday of each month from noon to 1 p.m. The subject matter will be different each month. Participants will need to bring their own lunch. For more information, contact the museum at 641-792-9118.
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11 a.m. Nov. 13 Jasper County Senior Center
The Jasper County Senior Center and the Golden Agers Club host a monthly potluck on the second Tuesday of each month. The event will begin at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Jasper County Senior Center, 702 E. Third St. S. in Newton. Attendees are asked to bring a covered dish to share or a donation. Entertainment will follow the potluck, then the monthly meeting. After the meeting, Bingo will be played. Bring your own place setting.
Older, Wiser, Livelier Seniors (OWLS) 10 a.m. Nov. 14 Jasper County Conservation
Jasper County Conservation Board will host an OWLS program at the Jasper County Conservation Office, 1030 W. Second St. S. in Newton. The public is invited to come for 10 a.m. coffee and a program. This program is
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One of the Midwest’s largest independent clinics... because you deserve a choice in health care
Paul Ruggle, M.D. family practice
Steve Hill, M.D. family practice
Pat Edwards, M.D. family practice with OB
Orville Bunker, M.D. family practice
T. Y. Chan, D.O. internal medicine
Min Pak, M.D. family practice
Mureema Solberg, M.D. family practice
Zack Alexander, M.D., CCD family practice
Duane Jolivette, M.D. family practice
Andrew Cope, D.O. family practice with OB
Darryl Johnson OBGYN
Esgar Guarin, M.D., FAAFP family practice with OB
Janice Gates, DPM podiatry
Laurie Siddall, ARNP, FNP-C family practice
Beth Preston, ARNP, FNP-C family practice
Jodi Holloway. ARNP, FNP-C family practice
Past
Our roots were established as far back as the 1920s. The providers of Newton Clinic have been caring for this community for more than 80 years.
Present
Angela Nelson, PA-C family practice
Jeff Olson, DPM foot/ankle surgeon
Future
Our clinic continues to grow to meet your needs. Whether you want a male provider or a female one, a new graduate or a veteran doc, we have the right health-care provider for you.
Always
Every patient has a choice. Thank you for turning to Newton We want to make you better when you are sick, keep you healthy when you are well, help you grow your family when Clinic. Thank you for letting us treat you ... like family. a little one is on the way, and help you say goodbye in peace when your journey is done. Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. • Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon Same-day appointments always available!
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