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An outbuilding on a farm place a mile west of Orange City’s northwest corner was destroyed in fire on Monday afternoon.
The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office reports that about 1:45 PM, they received the report of a fire in progress at 3576 440th Street. Read The Full Story…
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More bad news funding-wise for an area water project.
A few days ago we told you about the Lewis and Clark water system that is to provide Missouri river aquifer water to many tri-state area communities — and that they have received $5 million of a $30 million allocation. The rest is to be split up among other water projects in the U.S. The Bureau of Reclamation divvyed out the funds because due to the earmark ban, Congress wasn’t allowed to split it up. Executive Director of the water project, Troy Larson expressed his opinion : projects should not be subject to the earmark ban. The money that we were talking about then was for fiscal year 2012.
A lucky farmer in every one of Iowa’s counties as well as several others in other states have received grants to help community and non-profit organizations from Monsanto Corporation.
America’s Farmers Grow Communities is sponsored by the Monsanto Fund, to support farming communities by offering farmers the opportunity to register to win a $2500 donation for their favorite community charity. Recipients could include FFA, 4-H, schools or other civic organizations hospitals, fire departments or food pantries.
The multi-million-dollar water system that’s being constructed to serve Sheldon, Sibley, Hull, Sioux Center, Rock Rapids, and several other communities and rural water systems in Iowa, Minnesota and South Dakota received some more news regarding funding recently.
Troy Larson, the executive director of the project says that because of the federal ban on congressional earmarks, the tri-state congressional delegation couldn’t appropriate funding for the project.
Orange City Area Health System is an official sponsor for the Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP), a free health insurance counseling service of the state of Iowa.
Volunteer Health Insurance Counselors are needed to assist older adults who have questions or problems related to Medicare, Medicare drug coverage, Medicare supplement insurance, long term care insurance, and claims filings. SHIIP volunteer counselors receive six days of intensive initial training during two separate sessions in the spring; a comprehensive SHIIP resource manual; and regular support and follow-up training from the Iowa Insurance Division.
The Sioux County SHIIP office, located at Orange City Area Health System, will open when volunteers have been recruited and trained. For more information on how to volunteer contact the SHIIP office at 515-281-6867, or Char Ten Clay, SHIIP coordinator for Orange City Area Health System, at 712-737-4002.
Do you enjoy spending time with seniors? Do you have a few hours a month to give to the elderly in our community? Consider becoming a volunteer Resident Advocate at Orange City Area Health System’s Long Term Care Unit or Heritage House.
Volunteers are asked to visit residents three hours a month and attend quarterly committee meetings. During visits, volunteers assist residents to understand and exercise their rights. They also work as a team to find solutions to resident and/or family concerns.
Beginner orientation and on-going education are provided. People who live in long-term care facilities need to speak with compassionate and objective adults who care about their rights. You may be eligible to serve even if you have a relative who is a resident of Orange City Area Health System’s Long Term Care Unit or Heritage House.
For an application or more information on becoming a volunteer, contact Katie Mulford, Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman at 800-532-3213. Or visit www.state.ia.us/elderaffairs/advocacy/rac.html. Become a volunteer today and see how you can make a difference with our senior citizens.
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An Orange City woman has died in a skiing accident in western South Dakota.
Authorities say 24-year-old Tina Heilman of Orange City hit a ski lift tower Saturday as she was skiing down a beginner’s slope at the Terry Peak Resort in the Black Hills. Read The Full Story…
A Hospers man who had been charged with failure to register as a sex offender has now additionally been charged on an alleged drug offense.
The Sioux County Sheriff reports that 20-year-old Brandon Paul Finney was originally arrested on the original charge on Tuesday (2/7). On Wednesday (2/8), the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office charged Finney with Delivery of a Simulated Controlled Substance, an aggravated misdemeanor.
This charge stems from a drug investigation which began in January.
Health System Auxiliary hosts team trivia, karaoke, and food to raise money for new senior care facility.
The Auxiliary of Orange City Area Health System invites the public to its premier Trivia Night fundraiser on Friday, March 23, at Sioux Golf & Country Club in Alton.
This fun, casual event will raise money for the new Orange City Senior Care facility. It will include a team-based trivia competition with opportunities to earn extra points for participating in karaoke, dressing as a team, decorating your table, and purchasing mulligans.
Tickets are $15 per person, with 8 players to a team, and includes an appetizer and dessert buffet, prizes, a 50/50 cash drawing, and one free drink ticket. A cash bar will be available. Round sponsorships are available for $75. Doors open at 6pm, and trivia begins at 7pm.
For more information or to reserve a table of eight, contact Mary Plathe, OCAHS Volunteer Services Manager, at 712-737-5349. Individual and team tickets may be purchased at the health system ER reception desk. Limited tickets available.
