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Information and Updates:
Creston True Value to Open Wednesday, May 16th:
Creston True Value, 801 West Townline Street, will be opening for business tomorrow, Wednesday, May 16th at 7:30 a.m.
They hope to have Java J's open in the near future.
Greater Regional Announces Physician Realignment:
Greater Regional Medical Center announced plans this week to realign
Greater Regional employed physicians to increase convenience and
accessibility for patients as physician clinics move back to their
permanent locations in June. The physicians’ clinics will be
named Greater Regional Medical Clinics. “Co-locating physicians
according to specialty will increase communication, streamline lab
services and improve patient flow in the clinics,” said Dr. Joshwa
Tromblee, DO. Brian Schon, Director of Clinic
Services stated “Our goal is to increase our ability to meet our
patient’s expectations for appointments at a time that is most
convenient for them.”
All Greater
Regional employed family practice; family practice-obstetrics; and
internal medicine physicians will be co-located on the second floor of
the Medical Arts Plaza effective June 4, 2012. In addition, all
Greater Regional employed surgical specialists, including general
surgery and orthopaedic surgery will be co-located on the first floor
of the Medical Arts Plaza effective the week of June 18, 2012.
“As we expand surgical services on the Greater Regional Medical Center
campus, the relocation of physicians of similar medical disciplines
will allow for improved physician interactions in administering patient
care,” said Dr. Robert Kuhl, MD. “It should also provide a
smoother and more seamless health care experience for our medical and
surgical patients.”
Greater Regional
Medical Center continues its tireless efforts to recover from the
tornado that occurred in April and reported the Greater Regional Cancer
Center reopened Monday, May 14, 2012 for chemotherapy and radiation
therapy patients.
Patients of the visiting specialty
physicians are encouraged to contact their physician for appointment
rescheduling. Plans are to re-open the visiting specialty physicians
and clinics in the Medical Arts Plaza as soon as possible.
Updates from the Southern Prairie YMCA
The
Southern Prairie YMCA is slowly recovering from damage done by the
tornado. We have been able bring back some continuity for members
through our fitness classes over at Lincoln School. Members have also
been able to walk the halls as a replacement for our walking
track. Next on the schedule is making cardio equipment available.
Reopening the pool will be the longest delay. The pool has been
drained and we are waiting on a new dehumidification unit. This
unit is expected to take 16 weeks. With this we are looking at a
possible September 1 reopen date.
Only
a few months ago, the board announced a “Change Where you Change”
capital campaign. This campaign is to raise funds to remodel and
greatly improve our locker rooms. While the repair to the gym,
racquetball court, and pool are underway, the board has decided to
proceed with the locker room enhancements. This will mean we will
not have to close at a later date for the remodel and we will have a
better Y when we open.
While
the Y building is closed and we work on repairs and improvements, we
are planning a fundraiser called “Goat A Go Go.” It’s similar to
a “Cow Plop Drop”. The Goat A Go Go is scheduled for June 15 at 6
pm. Tickets are $25 per block with a $1000 payout if the goat
“goes” on your square. A BBQ, games and Raffle are also
planned. This will be a fundraiser for the YMCA tornado
restoration and renovation. Tickets will be available at the
YMCA, Lincoln School and Y board members.
The
Y wants to thank you everyone for their support of the Y through this
difficult time. We look forward to serving you in our temporary
home and back here at the new and improved Y.
Frequently Asked Questions about the YMCA
Below
is a list of common questions we have been asked, and as much
information as we can provide right now. If your question is not
on the list, call during our office hours (782-9622) or email us at
jsteffen@southernprairieymca.com.
What will the hours be? We will keep office hours at the YMCA by phone Monday-Friday 8 am to noon.
Hours
at the Lincoln School starting May 21 are Monday through Friday 5:30am
to 8:00pm; Saturday 7:30am to 2:00pm and Sunday 2:00-4:00pm.
What
fitness classes are going on? All of our land fitness classes
moved over to Lincoln School. We have a new class schedule
starting June 1. Check the YMCA website for a current schedule.
What about the cardio equipment and weight room equipment?
We
will have some cardio equipment moved over. Currently we have two
NuStep machines, two bikes and will be bringing additional equipment as
it is available. We are unable to move the large weight machines
to Lincoln due to size and weight limitations. We will be moving
over a weight bench and free weights as it becomes available.
Can
people walk at Lincoln? Yes, we have measured out Lincoln School
and 19 laps in the building are equal to one mile. You can come
during our Lincoln School Hours listed above.
Where is Lincoln School? Lincoln School is at the corner of Peterson and Jefferson.
Is
kid care available? Yes, we have kid care available during our
regular kid care hours during several of our fitness classes.
What
about the pool? Unfortunately the pool will remain closed until
we get a new humidity and temperature control system back on the
roof. Right now our estimated time frame is 16 weeks. The
City pool will be honoring YMCA memberships this summer when you bring
your Y membership card. We will post a pool schedule on our
website when one is available. Swim lessons have been cancelled
at the Y but the city is allowing the Y to offer group swim lessons on
Tuesday and Thursday evenings in June and July at the City pool.
Registration will be through the YMCA. Children previously
registered for the Y group swim lessons will be allowed to register
first and YMCA aquatics staff will be calling parents.
What
other things are you doing to the building? While the building is
closed we plan on doing general cleaning and sprucing up. We plan
to paint the cardio and weight rooms, pool area and downstairs
hallway. New flooring is going in downstairs as well as new
floors in the gym and racquetball court. The old water heater will be
replaced with more efficient system. The locker rooms will
be remodeled this summer.
Are
there any programs coming up through the YMCA? Yes. For
boys and girls 5th through 8th grade we are planning a Summer Youth
Fitness program aimed to increase their fitness level in a fun
way. This will be at Lincoln School. The registration
deadline is May 29. Boot camp is in July for those needing an
extra challenge. Swim lessons will be offered in June and July at
the City pool.
How
will I know what’s going on? Check for updates on the Southern
Prairie YMCA facebook page, the YMCA website
(www.southernprairieymca.com), Creston Radio and the Creston News
Advertiser.
What can I do to help? We would welcome any donations for our repairs and locker room enhancements.
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Creston High School Graduation will be held on May 20th.
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