On January 10, 1953: Hank Williams is pronounced dead at Oak Hill General Hospital in Oak Hill, West Virginia, after passing away in the back seat of a Cadillac, en route to a show in Canton, Ohio.
The result of the original autopsy indicated that Williams died of a heart attack. Author Colin Escott concluded in his book Hank Williams: The Biography that the cause of death was heart failure caused by the combination of alcohol, morphine and chloral hydrate.
The following is a news release provided to KBOE from Mahaska Health Partnership in Oskaloosa, Iowa:
(MAHASKA COUNTY, Iowa)–Adan Dean Martin was born at 4:12 am on January 4, 2018, making him Mahaska Health Partnership’s 2018 New Year’s Baby.
Adan weighed 6 lbs., 7 oz., and was 20 inches long. His parents are Patricia Snook and Travis Martin of Sigourney. His grandparents are Tim and Faye Snook of Oskaloosa and Crystal and the late Larry Martin of Sigourney. His great grandparents are James and Bonnie Handeland of Eddyville and Wallis and the late Beverly Lippard of What Cheer.
Adan was delivered by Family Practice Physician Shawn Richmond, MD. He was not due until mid-January, so being the New Year’s Baby was a big surprise for the family. Big brother Joshua, 4, has warmed up to the idea of a little brother.
“He’s healthy, that is what we are most happy about,” Patricia said. “Both of my children were born here at Mahaska Health Partnership. With Joshua, the Birthing Center had just opened. It’s as wonderful as I remembered!”
As MHP’s first baby of 2018, Adan received a basket full of gifts from MHP and Whispering Tree Gifts, the Hospital Auxiliary’s gift shop located just inside Entrance #4 on the MHP campus.
Featured Photo: Adan Dean Martin of Sigourney is Mahaska Health Partnership’s 2018 New Year’s Baby. He is shown with his delivering physician, Dr. Shawn Richmond; his older brother, Joshua; and his mother, Patricia Snook. Dad Travis Martin works nights and was home sleeping when the New Year’s Baby gift presentation was made. Adan was born Jan. 4 at 4:12 am and weighed 6 lbs, 7 oz.
There’s a reason Dierks Bentley has been sporting a mountain man look recently.
The singer’s ninth studio album, The Mountain, is slated for later this year. The project is a departure for Bentley, although not to the extent of Up on the Ridge, his bluegrass album from 2010.
The album was inspired by Bentley’s performance at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival in 2017. He returned to Telluride on a songwriter’s retreat with Natalie Hemby, Luke Dick, Ross Copperman, Jon Randall, Jon Nite, and Ashley Gorley, and as he tells NPR, Bentley wrote and recorded most of The Mountain there last year. The end result will have a Western feel to it, he says, although a snippet of the title track falls very much in line with what he’s been working toward on recent albums including Home, Riser and Black.
“What I said to the musicians was, ‘Look around you. Look at the mountains,'” he tells NPR. “‘I can’t verbalize this. Just go for a hike, take the gondola, get some coffee, walk around town, take in the vibe of this location. That’s what I need you to make the record sound like.'”
No specific details about the remaining songs on The Mountain have been revealed, although the 42-year-old indicated he would release the first single in January. The album is the follow-up to the critically acclaimed, gold-certified Black, which featured hits in “Somewhere on a Beach,” “Different for Girls” and “Black.”
Last month Bentley shared two new songs, “Burning Man” and “Living” with fans at a concert in Las Vegas. It was a quiet fall for him on social media until he recently began teasing this new project.
The Mountain is currently available for pre-order via Dierks.com. Fans who pre-order the album will receive a key to The Mountain that will unlock extra tracks, bonus videos, special merchandise and VIP experiences with Bentley on his 2018 tour.
The Oskaloosa Water Board of Trustees will meet today (Jan. 8) for a regular meeting at 4:00 PM. Routine agenda items are on the docket, such as approving the agenda, approving meeting minutes from December, and more. A customer forum will also be held, as well as discussion about an agreement for professional services with Garden & Associates for water system improvements on A Avenue West, Hwy 432, and North L Street.
Looking ahead, the board will discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2018-2019 budget, talk about wastewater operations, and will receive an update from the general manager. Before adjourning, the meeting will focus on updates from member(s) of the Board.
The full agenda is available below:
WATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Regular Meeting
January 8, 2018
4:00 PM
Location: 1208 South 7th St.
Agenda
On The Green Restaurant in Oskaloosa will close its doors for good on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018, according to a post on the business Facebook page. Although the date has been set, guests are highly encouraged to keep checking the On the Green Facebook page in case that date changes.
“The Oskaloosa Golf Board will explore options for the building so it continues to provide value to visitors, families and businesses in the community,” said Frank Hansen, President of Oskaloosa Golf.
While On The Green may be closing, Friends of Oskaloosa Golf will continue to operate the golf course as a public facility through the 2018 golf season. In lieu of a restaurant/bar being open in time for golf season, the news release stated that Friends of Oskaloosa Golf will have a liquor license for beer and wine and offer “pro-shop and on the deck” food specials.
John Rich of Big & Rich celebrated his 43rd birthday (Jan. 7) a day early, with a Saturday night party at his house introducing the launch of his new Redneck Riviera whiskey. When discussing the creation of the liquor to his guests, Rich admitted that before he could put his stamp on the drink, he had to run it by someone very important first: His grandma.
“I had to run this by the greatest whiskey drinker that I personally know,” Rich explained, in a video captured by Nashville Noise. “Someone who drank whiskey decades longer than I have; someone I trust implicitly. I trust her taste and her opinion probably more than any other human being on the face of the earth: My Granny Rich.”
As Rich explained, his granny will be 86 in February, and she’s one tough/self-reliant lady. She still holds down a 40-hour-a-week job, lives alone without assistance, and “has been a whiskey sipper since she said she was 14 years old.”
Rich hilariously related bringing the whiskey to his grandma’s shop for her to have a taste, cautioning her that it was only 10:30AM, perhaps a bit early for alcohol. “She said ‘That’s never stopped me before,'” he grinned.
Granny Rich ended up telling her grandson that the whiskey was a lot smoother than any other that she’d ever had, and apparently even had a little more…or perhaps a lot more. “Well, John Daniel, I done think you rung the bell,” was her final judgement.
So, all whiskey drinkers heed: If it’s good enough for Granny Rich, it’s got to be some pretty good stuff overall!
Rich also pointed out that the whiskey is a strongly American product. Made in Portland and soon to be made more widely available, even the liquor’s bottle is made in the USA.
The artist created his Redneck Riviera brand in 2014, dubbing it America’s “work hard, play hard” brand celebrating the everyman. It includes bars in Nashville and Las Veags, as well footwear, apparel, hospitality and licensed products.
On Jan. 8, 1935, Elvis Presley is born at home in East Tupelo, Mississippi. Before emerging as the “King of Rock & Roll,” Presley makes inroads in country, where he returns during his latter years. He is inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1998.
Happy birthday from KBOE, Mr. King of Rock!
Editor’s Note: This is a news release that was shared with 104.9FM KBOE from Mahaska Health Partnership, located in Oskaloosa, Iowa.
(MAHASKA COUNTY, Iowa) – The cold and flu season is well upon us, when the weather gets cooler and germs are more prevalent. A massage to boost the immune system would be a good way to stay healthy, energized and reduce stress.
According to the American Massage Association, medical studies have found that massage may boost the body’s immunity. Several studies have measured the stress hormone called cortisol in subjects’ saliva before and after massage sessions, and found dramatic decreases. Cortisol, which is produced when you are stressed, kills cells important for immunity, so when massage reduces your stress levels and hence the cortisol in your body, it may help you avoid getting a cold or another illness while under stress.
Mahaska Health Partnership Licensed Massage Therapist Michelle Hynick said studies have also found that massage relieves stress by lowering blood pressure, relaxing muscles and increasing endorphins. “Massage is great for relaxation,” Hynick said. “It improves mental outlook, promotes relaxed states of mental alertness and enhances calm and creative thinking. I think many of us could use some relaxation after the holiday season.”
Hynick explained that massage techniques move the blood through the body which brings oxygen-rich blood to tense and/or sore muscles, which help them heal and rejuvenate. The squeezing and pulling techniques of massage also flush lactic acid from the muscles which improves circulation of lymph fluid that carries metabolic waste away from muscles and internal organs.
Recent scientific research also proves that massage therapy increases immune function, decreases stress levels and reduces recovery time in many medical conditions including:
“Another great benefit of massage is relief of tension-related headaches,” Hynick explained. “Massage has been proven to decrease occurrences of headaches, sleep disturbances and distress symptoms. It allows people to maintain a level of relaxation and stress-relief, reducing the chances of stress induced migraines.
“While some people still consider massage a luxury, research continues to prove it also has many important health benefits,” Hynick said. “Massage can help you maintain physical, mental and emotional well-being, especially when it is part of your wellness routine.”
MHP Massage Therapy offers a variety of massage options and extended hours. It is staffed by Hynick and Licensed Massage Therapist Esther Rose. For more information or to schedule a massage, call MHP Massage Therapy at 641-672-3181.
(JOHNSTON, IOWA) – Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds will discuss the significant impact biofuels will continue to have on Iowa’s economy and future energy strategy at the 2018 Iowa Renewable Fuels Summit.
“As the country’s number one producer of ethanol and biodiesel, renewable fuels mean a great deal for Iowa’s economic growth and energy security,” Reynolds said. “These home-grown fuels add value to agricultural commodities currently facing low prices and provide good jobs for rural communities. As governor, I will continue to fight for state and federal policies that provide renewable fuels fair access to consumers.”
Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) Executive Director Monte Shaw said it is exciting to welcome Reynolds back to the Summit as Iowa’s governor.
“Governor Reynolds has been a true champion for biofuels and Iowa’s ag economy,” Shaw said. “She understands the potential biofuels have to diversify America’s energy profile. Given her long track record of support, we’re excited to hear Governor Reynolds’ views on how biofuels will fit into Iowa’s future economy and energy landscape.”
The Summit is free to attend and open to the public. Registration is required. The last day to preregister is Jan. 26, 2018. The Summit will take place at the Meadows Conference Center at Prairie Meadows in Altoona, Iowa on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018. The last day to book lodging at the Prairie Meadows Hotel for a discounted rate is Jan. 8.
To register to attend and learn more about the 2018 Iowa Renewable Fuels Summit, click here.
About the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association
The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association represents the state’s liquid renewable fuels industry and works to foster its growth. Iowa is the nation’s leader in renewable fuels production with 43 ethanol refineries capable of producing nearly 4.4 billion gallons annually – including approximately 55 million gallons of annual cellulosic ethanol production capacity – and 12 biodiesel facilities with the capacity to produce 400 million gallons annually. For more information, visit the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association website.
On January 3, 1991: Billy Ray Cyrus signs his first recording contract with Mercury Records in Ashland, Kentucky. In conjunction with the event, the mayors of Ashland and Flatwoods, Kentucky, each proclaim Billy Ray Cyrus Day.
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