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Even on a “slow” night at Harvey’s Chicken Inn, west of Creston, the dance floor is packed. Despite the number of changes and owners since it first opened in the 1930s, it appears the dancers have not missed a beat.

After its closure for about a year after the death of its former owner Harvey Briles, Harvey’s Chicken Inn reopened in Oct. 2013 and is currently run by Harvey’s daughter Debbie Glick, her husband Kevin and their friends Jimmy and Snookie George.

“My dad told Kevin as he was nearing death, ‘Can you please keep the Chick-en Inn open for my friends to dance,” Debbie said. “And, Kevin wanted to keep his promise.”

Harvey died May 7, 2011, and his friends continue to dance in the hall he owned, operated and loved so much.

CommunityCharlie Westman, a regular dancer

at Harvey’s Chicken Inn, described the bond the dance community has.

“It’s not like church, but, it’s kind of like a church family,” Westman said. “We have this one thing in common. The music and the dancing.”

Westman said he enjoys the social aspect of dancing at Harvey’s Chicken Inn.

“As far as I am concerned, the peo-ple are the best part,” Charlie Westman said. “Whether we are good dancers or

not, we get along and we dance with each other.”

And, others seem to agree. On the average dance night at Chicken Inn, which are the first and third Saturdays of the month, the number of attendees average between 80 and 100.

Westman, who dances at Harvey’s Chicken Inn with his wife Bonnie, said dancing is a “huge part of our life and our marriage.”

Westman said in the five years fol-lowing his divorce in 1991, he threw himself into his work as a college car-pentry instructor and running his own siding business.

“Eventually I thought, there has got to be more than going out and selling siding and windows every night and every weekend,” Westman said.

Then one day, Westman discovered an advertisement for a singles dance group at the American Legion in the Creston News Advertiser. He decided to attend and the rest, you could say, was history.

“We had a great time that night,” Westman said.

Westman, new to dancing at the time, was partnered with his current wife Bonnie during a dance lesson.

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“Bonnie broke me like a wild horse,” Westman said.

Together, Westman learned how to waltz, two-step, cha-cha and a couple of line dances.

“I loved polka and waltz, which, is all beat music. One, two three ... one, two three,” Westman said. “The exercise is wonderful.”

Westman said he contin-ues to go because he loves the music and the people.

He hopes more “young” people will attend dances and Wednesday night jam sessions at Harvey’s Chick-en Inn.

“We would love to see it continue,” Westman said.

Harold Walter, 93, of Prescott said he was 16 when he first attended Har-vey’s Chicken Inn.

“There is always a crowd,” Walter said.

Walter recalls his early days at the Chicken Inn.

“The louder the music

got, the louder the crowd got.”

Walter said one thing that has remained constant about Harvey’s Chicken Inn is that it’s a good place for teens and adults.

“They don’t serve alco-hol,” Walter said. “It’s a safe place to go.”

Walter said he started dancing at house parties and barn dances in Nodaway as a teenager.

“There was one lady that taught me how to

dance ... Wilma O’Riley (of Nodaway),” Walter said.

Walter said O’Riley taught him how to two-step. He later learned to polka after meeting a girl in Mas-sachusetts.

And, 77 years after first learning how to waltz, Wal-ter still enjoys going to Har-vey’s Chicken Inn.

“I just love to dance,” Walter said. “I like it be-

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CNA photo by SARAH BROWNDebbie Glick, co-owner of Harvey’s Chicken Inn and daughter of Harvey Briles, waltzes with Harold Walter of Prescott.

CNA photo by SARAH BROWNClassic Country performs 6 to 9 p.m. the third Saturday of the month at Harvey’s Chicken Inn. Pictured, from left are, Norma Crawford (bass guitar), Kevin Creveling (gui-tar), John Griffiths (drums), Bill Livingston (guitar) and Harvey’s Chicken Inn co-owner Jim George.

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cause it’s a real decent place to go and they are so friend-ly there.”

Hall of FameHarvey’s Chicken Inn was

inducted to the Iowa Rock and Roll Music Association (IRRMA) Hall of Fame Sept. 2011.

The history of the Chick-en Inn, documented on the Iowa Rock and Roll web-site, is mostly told by Har-vey.

According to the IRR-MA website, the founders of the Chicken Inn, Har-old and Elsa Collings, who owned and operated a small restaurant in the 1930s on the edge of Creston. As the restaurant became popular they decided to relocate and expand. It was in 1936 when the Collings purchased a

vacant “roadhouse” called “The Maples,” which is where Harvey’s Chicken Inn is located today.

With the prohibition-era over, the Collings renamed “The Maples” to “The Inn.” There, they opened the restaurant and bar and raised their own chickens for their specialty chicken dishes. As their new loca-tion grew in popularity, cus-tomers began referring to it as “The Chicken Inn.”

Today, the “Inn” no lon-ger serves its once famous Chicken Dinners, but, has been renamed “Harvey’s Chicken Inn” in memory of Harvey Briles.

Whether you are a sea-soned or beginner dancer, Harvey’s Chicken Inn is the place to be. And, in between dances, you’ll be sure to hear stories of yesteryear as you

experience a bit of Ameri-cana during the bi-monthly down-home dance parties.

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during open “jam sessions” 6 to 9 p.m. every Wednes-day. Admission on jam night is $5.

Coon Ridge Country, a country and western band based in Stuart, performs 6 to 9 p.m. the first Saturday of each month.

Classic Country, made up of Jim George (guitar), Norma Crawford (bass gui-tar), Bill Livingston (gui-tar/drums), John Griffiths (drums) and Kevin Crevel-ing (guitar, fiddle), performs 6 to 9 p.m. the third Satur-day of the month.

During the spring and summer months, dance nights are 7 to 10 p.m. Ad-mission to dance nights is $6.

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Wrinkle-busting skin care tips for boomer women (BPT) - Time brings plenty

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Is vision loss inevitable with age? The answer may surprise you

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weekly meal planning this year, choose colorful fruits and vegetables that provide these important antioxi-dants, like spinach, kale, and other dark leafy greens, as well as corn, peas, broccoli, and orange and red peppers.

2. Omega-3 fatty acids for eye health

A study published in the American Journal of Clin-ical Nutrition showed that people with higher intakes of omega-3 fatty acids may experience a lower inci-dence of dry eye syndrome (DES). For patients who suffer regularly from dry eyes, omega-3 intake can significantly improve symp-toms and increase quali-ty tear production. Adults should get at least 1,500 mg per day of DHA and EPA either by consuming fatty fish, such as salmon, mack-erel, and sardines, or taking high-quality fish oil and al-gae supplements. Be sure to check with your physician if you are taking medications that affect blood clotting be-fore increasing your intake of omega-3s to this level. For women who are pregnant or

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Understanding different types of financial advisors (BPT) - What’s in a name?

When choosing a brand of paper towels or laundry de-tergent, one name may be as good as another. When it comes to selecting a financial advisor, however, consumers should know there are differ-ent types of advisors who are held to significantly different professional standards.

Registered investment ad-visors (RIAs), for example, are regulated by the Secu-rities and Exchange Com-mission (SEC) or individual states. They are held to a “fiduciary” standard of care, which means they have a le-gal duty to place the interests of their clients first. Brokers, or registered representa-tives, are regulated by the Fi-nancial Industry Regulatory Agency (FINRA) and are generally not considered in-vestment advisors by federal regulators. They are held to a lower “suitability” standard, although FINRA views that as including a “best interest” of the client standard.

While more than half of U.S. investors use a profes-sional financial advisor (a catch-all phrase that some might see as including finan-cial planners, accountants, brokers, RIAs and even in-surance salespeople), four in 10 don’t know which stan-dards govern their advisor, according to a 2013 survey conducted by TD Ameri-trade Institutional. Yet it is a key distinction.

“It’s not uncommon for investors to think a broker is the same as a registered investment advisor,” says Skip Schweiss, managing di-rector of advisor advocacy and industry affairs for TD Ameritrade Institutional. “Even savvy investors may not know the difference. But different types of advisors deliver different types of ser-vices and are held to differ-

ent professional standards. Before you invest with any advisor, it’s important to un-derstand what their creden-tials mean, and under what accountability standards they operate.”

Fiduciary vs. suitabilityThere are two basic stan-

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Brokers (also known as registered representatives) operate under the suitability standard. They are required to have reasonable grounds for believing that securities recommendations are suit-able based on information provided by the customer re-garding other security hold-ings, financial and tax status, and investment objectives, and other information that would reasonably need to be considered.

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5 questions you should ask your pharmacist (BPT) — A visit to the

pharmacy can be about more than just picking up prescrip-tions or supplies for the med-icine cabinet. It can actually be an important, and conve-nient, time to ask your phar-macist key questions that could impact your health.

Dr. Andria Fetterman, a faculty member in South University Savannah’s School of Pharmacy, en-courages people to use their pharmacist as a resource for information about every-thing from prescription med-ication to lifestyle changes. Fetterman says there are five key questions you should frequently ask your pharma-cist.

What can I expect from this medication?

Fetterman says whether you’re picking up an over-the-counter remedy or a prescription, you should feel free to ask your pharma-cist what to expect from the medication.

“Many medications have potential side effects that you should be aware of be-fore you take them,” ad-vises Fetterman. “It may be something as mild as a little stomach discomfort or drowsiness, but knowing what to expect will help you handle any potential side ef-fects. Also, knowing what to expect could keep you from blaming any new, unrelated symptoms on your medica-tion.”

You should also ask how long it will take for your medication to make you feel better. Fetterman says most antibiotics should have you feeling better in three to five days, but an anti-depressant may need to be in your sys-tem for three weeks before you begin to feel its effects. If a prescription medicine doesn’t seem to be working in the proper time frame,

you should let your doctor know. Remember that sud-den discontinuation of some medications, without proper professional advice, can be costly to your health.

How long should I take an over the counter medication before I call my doctor?

Over-the-counter medi-cines can provide relief for a number of ailments, but sometimes you need to see a doctor either for a prescrip-tion or a correct diagnosis of your symptoms. Fetterman says your pharmacist can help guide you when you’re not sure if it is time to see a doctor.

“A pharmacist can give you advice on how quickly you should see symptom re-lief with an over-the-counter medication,” says Fetterman. “Many times, people will treat themselves too long with over-the-counter medi-cine or will switch from one product to another looking for relief, and many times don’t go to a physician when they need to.”

How do I manage my con-dition?

“When someone leaves the doctor’s office after a di-agnosis, they may be scared or shell-shocked,” Fetter-man explains. “There may be questions about medica-tion or daily management that they didn’t think to ask. That’s where a pharmacist can help.”

Fetterman uses Type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure as examples. “A pharmacist can counsel you about weight loss, healthy eating and ways to promote cardiovascular activity. With proper disease management, some patients can actually reduce or eliminate their need for prescription medi-cation altogether.”

Do these medicines mix?Fetterman says it is im-

portant to ask a pharmacist about whether any new med-ication will mix well with other things you are already taking.

“Dietary supplements, herbal supplements and over-the-counter medicines can interact or interfere with prescription medica-tions. When you are having a prescription filled, your pharmacist should ask you about all other medications that you’re taking. If you’re on prescription medication, check with the pharmacist before beginning any new over-the-counter supple-ments or medication to make sure it is safe.”

What should I do about my persistent, minor symp-toms?

Fetterman says you should never hesitate to ask a phar-macist about a persistent, minor symptom that might be bothering you.

“If you’re having a non-specific or persistent symptom that you think is minor, you should still ask your pharmacist about it,” says Fetterman. “A pharma-cist can recommend an over-the-counter medicine that may relieve symptoms, but can also advise you to see a doctor about your symptom rather than ignoring it.

“A pharmacist can be a great source of health infor-mation. All you have to do is ask.”

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Helping people with diabetes keep their feet healthy (BPT) - A diabetes diagnosis

can be daunting, but a simple atti-tude adjustment can make a world of difference in how well you fare while living with the disease. By proactively taking steps to moni-tor key health indicators, experts agree that it’s possible to prevent some of the most severe risks of diabetes, including lower limb amputation.

People ages 20 and older who are living with diabetes account for about 60 percent of non-trau-matic lower-limb amputations, according to the Centers for Dis-ease Control and Prevention’s 2014 National Diabetes Statistics Report.

“The CDC says the occurrence of diabetes-related foot and low-er-leg amputation has decreased by 65 percent since 1996,” says American Podiatric Medical As-sociation (APMA) President Dr. Frank Spinosa. “Working togeth-er, podiatrists and their patients

with diabetes can reduce the num-ber of amputations even more.

People with diabetes may be less aware of cuts or wounds on their feets due to the nerve dam-age related to their disease, Spi-nosa points out. “Regular and vigilant foot care can help catch

problems before they develop into a health crisis.”

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* Inspect your feet daily, check-ing the entire foot and all 10 toes for cuts, bruises, sores or changes

to the toenails, such as thickening or discoloration. Treat wounds immediately and see your podia-trist if a problem persists or infec-tion is apparent.

* Exercise by walking, which can help you maintain a healthy weight and improve circulation. Be sure to wear appropriate ath-letic shoes appropriate for the type of exercise you’re doing.

* When you buy new shoes, have them properly measured and fitted. Foot size and shape can change over time, and ill-fit-ting shoes are a leading cause of foot pain and lesions.

Certain types of shoes, socks and custom orthotics are avail-able for people with diabetes, and they may be covered under Medi-care.

You can find a list of podi-atrist-approved footwear and products for people with diabetes on the APMA website.

* Keep your feet covered and

never go barefoot even at home. The risk of cuts and infection is too great.

* See a podiatrist to remove calluses, corns or warts - don’t tackle them yourself and don’t ask a unlicensed non-professional to do it. Over-the-counter prod-ucts can burn your skin and injure your foot. Podiatrists are special-ly trained to address all aspects of foot health for people with diabe-tes.

* Get checkups twice a year. An exam by your podiatrist is the best way to ensure your feet stay healthy.

“For people with diabetes, tak-ing charge of your own foot health can help you avoid foot-related complications like amputation,” Spinosa says. “Work with today’s podiatrist to help you safeguard your foot health.”

To learn more about foot care for people with diabetes or to find a podiatrist, visit www.apma.org.