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T echnology has changed the way we communicate, read books, share photos and even — much to the chagrin of kids

— monitor grades. And it seems the number of technological devices and software programs created with the intent of making lives easier grows every year. Amy and Brian Lane of Beaverdale fre-quently use laptops, handheld devices and Web-based applications and programs in their daily lives. And because of the world in which we live today, Amy says the couple thought it was important to introduce their three chil-dren to technology at a young age. The Lanes and their oldest child, Kreyton, 11, all have Apple iPhones, and each of the couple’s children also has an Apple iPad. The kids also share a laptop, plus Brian and Amy each have their own laptop — his is a laptop that can switch to a tablet, which is helpful for his job as an architect. Amy also has her own iPad for work. Amy says the iPads are a lot more conve-nient to transport than a laptop computer.

“I think they favor the tablet more than they do the laptops,” she says of the couple’s children. “It’s such an easy piece of technology for kids to use,” Amy says of the tablet. “We started out on computers that were the size of a desk, and now to have that information on a notebook-thin tablet is just amazing. I think one of the things we have fought with our children is my son is going into the sixth grade and many of his friends have Twitter and Facebook accounts, and we just don’t allow that.” Amy works in education and says she sees the bullying that can accompany social media and doesn’t want to expose her children to that. She says her kids socialize through activities and athletics, and, at this point, social media is something they can save for college. The Lanes say there could be negatives to technology if it is not monitored or if the family doesn’t have a grasp on it and how it should be used. “For our family, it’s a positive,” Amy says. “One of the things we’ve seen is that our chil-dren are so exposed to technology, and they’re

better at it and they teach us about it.” The ways each of the Lanes uses their devices are different. Three-year-old Lula plays educational games on her iPad, which was a hand-me-down when the family upgraded to a newer version. “It’s a lot of eye-hand development and mind-hand development and using her finger to trace letters and to play games,” Amy says of Lula’s use of the iPad. “It is technology in her hands, and she can play with it, and she can maneuver it,” Amy continues. “She models what she sees; she does what we do. It’s a very simple thing for her to do.” Amy says Lula’s use of the iPad began when they were waiting at the doctor’s office and the toddler became restless. Now she uses the tablet to learn about letters and numbers, be read to and play dress-up games. All of the Lanes’ children are limited to the amount of time they can use on devices, especially during the school year. The boys received their iPads last year for Christmas. Each receives 30 to 45 minutes a day of use

The Lane family, from left, Carter, Amy, Kreyton, Brian and Lula, show some of the technological devices they regularly

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unless the device is being used to for schoolwork to look up math questions or for reading because both boys frequently use the Kindle application on their iPads. The Lanes also installed parent controls on the iPads to control the content their children see. Carter, the Lanes’ 9-year-old son, likes music and photography, so he uses his iPad to take pic-tures and edit them, and to create movies, slideshows and other dig-ital art. He’s very inquisitive, Amy says, and researches and finds all kinds of applications for his iPad where he can do various things. For example, Carter doesn’t have a cell phone, but he found an app that will allow him to make free calls and text through his iPad. Amy says she and her hus-band approve all app purchases because they control their iTunes passwords. However, sometimes instead of giving their kids an allowance, they’ll give them an

iTunes giftcard toward the pur-chase of apps for their iPads. Kreyton, the Lanes’ oldest son, uses his iPad to read and to improve his education. He also uses a keyboard with his iPad for school, which allows him to type his notes and improve his spelling. He started using it for research and is learning all of the different things for which he can use it. She says the couple decided that Kreyton was old enough for a phone when he became involved with more activities and had to be dropped off at different locations than his brother. “It gives him a sense of inde-pendence, yet allows us to stay connected,” Amy says, adding that Kreyton has rules on texting and phone usage and that she goes through his text messages. As a family, the Lanes use Skype, a free Internet phone/video conference calling system, to stay in touch with family mem-bers who live in other states.


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Amy and Brian also both use Skype for work presentations. She uses various other social media including Twitter, which she thinks is a great way to keep current on topics and news. Professionally, Amy uses her iPad and a special application on it that was designed by Heartland Area Education Agency, for teacher evaluations. She also uses Dropbox, a free file hosting services that allows her to create a document on one device and access it from another device. “You can do anything off of an iPad that you can do on a laptop,” she says. “It’s just what you feel more comfortable doing.” The DeVenney family also is a big believer in the benefits of technology. Tracy DeVenney, who works at Holy Trinity Catholic School in Beaverdale, loves everything Apple and regular uses her iPhone, iPad and MacBook. She uses her phone daily for texting and email, and enjoys the differ-ent applications that are available from the Weather Channel to Pandora Internet radio. She relies on online calendars and other web-based programs for her job. DeVenney says she got her first Mac in 1992 and can remember her two oldest children, Molly and Betsy, sitting on her lap learning how to play games that the family had purchased because the Internet did not yet exist. As Steve and Tracy DeVenney’s children got older, the family bought the kids their own computer, and then once the Internet caught on, the girls would instant message their friends through AOL (America Online). Molly, the couple’s oldest, got a cell phone when she was 14. Betsy got one at age 13, and Luke got his at age 13. Tracy says each kid was a little younger because the couple realized how much easier it was to get in touch with them at sporting events when they had their own phones. The DeVenneys have an iPad, but Steve mostly uses it for his work. He is a broker, and the company he works for has some specific apps designed for their employees’ use. “He’s able to work from home and if he’s on the road. He can work anywhere with those apps,” Tracy DeVenney says, adding that her husband no longer even uses a laptop, just his tablet. Tracy says the use of tablet devices has grown to her children’s careers, as well. Her oldest daughter, Molly, works at a salon in Jordan Creek Town Center. She uses an iPad to share the newest styles and other informa-tion with customers. Middle child Betsy is a student at Iowa State University and volunteers at Blank Children’s Hospital, where she says iPads are frequently used by hospital employees.

Tracy says she stays current on the newest devices and software, especially for her work as a graphic designer. “I try to keep up on my Mac, especially the software and if there’s any major updates and system software,” she says. “I might not get a new physical computer, but I always do the upgrades on the system.” She also plans to purchase the new iPhone when it comes out. Son Luke, 16, is a junior at Dowling Catholic High School. He uses his mom’s lap-

top for homework and occasionally the family’s iPad. He, too, has an iPhone, like the rest of the family. He also uses a program called Edline through his school, Dowling Catholic High School, to check his grades, test scores and to submit papers and homework online. The family has some rules when it comes to technology: Phones must be put away at dinner time. When the kids were younger, they had limits on their cell phone activity, but they’ve outgrown those and Luke has no limits on his phone or laptop usage.



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P ricilla Watkins is a music teacher at Willard Elementary who teaches 430 students

every three days. After moving from her former school, Hillis Elementary, she is enjoying her first year at a new school. Her goal is to imprint a love and appreciation for music as great as she feels. She believes that all her students are gifted with musical abilities and she enjoys watching them grow. “I am humbled to think I can expose students to different styles of music in just minutes using all the technology that is available” she says. “I can have students Google any style of music, instru-ment, performance, etc. and in seconds they can see and hear it. I wish each student leaving my class becomes consumers and or performers of music. I want them to have a passion for their favorite style of music for a lifetime.” Performances are a highlight each year for Watkins. She loves seeing her students perform at concerts and stand up to sing in front of friends and family and feel pride in their musical skills. “They just glow with accom-plishment,” she says. “I always ask them about what they liked or disliked about the performance. Ninety percent will always list first the people in the audience and

second the songs. They generally dislike the bright lights and how hot it gets on stage with a big crowd in the audience.” Witnessing her students grow from kindergarten to fifth grade and getting to know each one are part of what makes Watkins love what she does. “I so enjoy seeing my students when they reach middle school and the high school,” she says. “It’s fun when they come back to visit as teenagers. I am thrilled they remember to visit their music teacher. They always tell me what new things they’ve learned about music.” When Watkins is out of school, she looks forward to spending time with her family and friends, as well as curling up with some good books “This year I am excited to use my season tickets to the Des Moines Symphony,” she says. “I like to learn new ways to educate my students about the world of music.”

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are they going after a serious green building designation for that piece of real estate, but they have two electric car charging stations. You just have to love change, and if you don’t, you have to live with it any-way. It has been a great summer in Beaverdale. I hope everyone enjoyed the Fall Fest and loves watching football in all our great Beaverdale establishments.

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T he moving season might slow down after the busy summer months, but home

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to age-related factors such as accumulated dust, insects and airborne contaminants, according to a Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center study. If you don’t know how old your smoke alarms are, or if you know they were installed more than 10 years ago, it’s replacement time. Additionally, the survey found that most American families are under-protected when it comes to fire safety. Sixty-seven percent of respondents have four or fewer smoke alarms in their homes, but the average U.S. single-family home should have at least five alarms. When replacing your home’s alarms every 10 years, look for smoke alarms with a 10-year sealed lithium battery that will keep your alarms powered for a decade. The alarm will never need its battery replaced during its useful life. Or, select a combina-tion smoke and carbon monoxide alarm, which offers a voice warning and uses the latest technology to help minimize nuisance alarms that often occur when cooking. As you prioritize your move-in to-do list, remember that an ounce of prevention today could save a life tomorrow.

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B rian Palmer’s favorite tool is his hammer.“It’s the tool I used most

often when building our addition,” the Beaverdale resident says. Palmer is nearing the comple-tion of an addition to his 1922 bun-galow which had a small, detached garage and galley kitchen. “We loved the look of our house,” says Palmer of his one-story, two-bedroom house. “But the kitchen was very small, the garage was barely bigger than a shed, the foundation needed work and our family was growing.” With a degree in design and planning, Palmer had spent much time sketching out ideas for an addition that would complement the original design of their house and provide the space they desired. Situated on a triangular piece of property, the front porch sits like the bridge of a ship, peering out over the bow of the boat. “I really wanted to keep that look from the front,” says Palmer. “With the porch as the dominant feature as seen from the front, I envisioned the rest of the house falling back and out as your eyes follow the lines.” Doing much of the work him-self and with help from friends, the Palmers built a new founda-

tion under much of their current house. At the same time, foot-ings and a new garage floor were poured for the addition. “I really had to think about the steps to build this, because we were still living here during construction. We had to maintain use of our old kitchen until the new kitchen was complete,” says Palmer. “The kitchen was the most challenging because it was also the main access to the new part of the house and would be torn out — with my hammer — and become an entryway to our home with a new door and porch off the garage.” Palmer and his hammer have been busy finishing the addition since that first foundation project. Their house now has an attached two-car garage, spacious kitchen and dining room and two bed-rooms with baths. “It’s a work in progress,” says Palmer of his never-ending honey-do list, his hammer not hanging in the garage for long. “We love our new space, though,” he says. “We’re happy with how the addition looks on the house and in the neighborhood We really enjoy having friends over; we just didn’t have the space before.”

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S ometimes we make a pros-and-cons list that circles the block in order to decide

some of life’s most important choices. When it comes to our children’s education, parents always want what’s best. That can mean a private school, a public school or a parochial one. For children who are not cur-rently enrolled in Holy Trinity Catholic School, there are still many programs that allow for faith-based education. Enrollment is still avail-able for families wanting their child to be apart of the church’s Faith Formation program. This is open to children from grades first through eighth who are members of the Holy Trinity Parish. It was created as an alternative for families not wishing to send their children to the Catholic school at Holy Trinity. The program is offered on Wednesday nights and gives kids the opportunity to meet their fellow Catholic peers. “Our Faith Formation program gives children a balance between the Bible and the teachings of the Catholic church. They have an opportunity to learn scriptures as well as traditions,” says Paulette Chapman, who is the director of Faith Formation. For older youth, Holy Trinity has LifeTeen as a part of its youth ministry. Teens have the oppor-

tunity to participate in activities with their peers, and most of the networking is done through Facebook. “It is nice that a lot of it is done through the Holy Trinity Youth Ministry Facebook page because we know that is what kids use to con-nect these days,” Chapman says.

There’s one for the kiddos, too. Holy Trinity’s Sunday school program, “Celebrate,” is an option for children ages 3 and 4. This is the only other program that requires registration. For children that are of age, but not quite ready to enter kindergarten, Holy Trinity has provided what they call “devel-opmental kindergarten,” which is used to help children better pre-pare themselves to enter school. For more information regard-ing Faith Formation, contact Paulette Chapman at [email protected], or for informa-tion regarding Holy Trinity Catholic School or other youth programs being offered, visit the church web-site www.htschool.org.

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Holy Trinity Catholic School offers programs of faith even for non-member students.Owen Palmer enjoys helping his dad, Brian, with the new addition. Owen’s favorite tool

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4029 Urbandale Ave., $8, 5- 7 p.m. HHS 9/V Football at

Marshalltown, 4:30/7:30 p.m. Toastmaster Meeting, Naurine

Room at Broadlawns Hospital, 1605 Hickman Rd, 7 p.m.

The Hillyard Storyteller, Beaverdale Books, 7- 8 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 29 HHS V Volleyball at Urbandale,

8 a.m. Beaverdale VFW Post 9127

Lunch, 4029 Urbandale Ave., $5, 11 a.m.- 1:30 p.m.

Strategic Planning Workshop, host-ed by the Beaverdale Neighborhood Association, contact [email protected] to RSVP, Northwest Community Center, 1- 4 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 30 UNI Vocal Arts Festival, 8 a.m.-

5 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 1 UNI Vocal Arts Festival 8 a.m.-

5 p.m. Preschool Storytime, Franklin

Avenue Library, 10:15 a.m. Book Discussion, Franklin Avenue

Library, 1-2 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 2 HHS Boys Golf District Meet “Men’s Fraternity: Winning

at Work and at Home”, for more information call 255-2122, $15, First Federated Church, 6- 7:30 a.m.

Baby Rhyme Time, Franklin Avenue Library, 10:15 a.m.

Touching our Grief support group, Calvin Community 2nd Floor Lounge, 2- 3 p.m.

Beaverdale Farmers Market, Beaverdale Park- 34th & Adams, 5- 8 p.m.

Knitter’s Guild, Grace Lutheran Church, 3010 52 St., 6:30- 9 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 3 HHS 90 Minute Early Dismissal Toddler Storytime, Franklin

Avenue Library, 10:15 a.m. Book Discussion, Grace Lutheran

Church, 3010 52nd St., 5:30 p.m. “Men’s Fraternity: Winning

at Work and at Home”, for more information call 255-2122, $15, First Federated Church, 6:30- 8 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 4 Fun with Ones Rhyme, Franklin

Avenue Library, 10:15 a.m. HHS 10 FB at Mason City, 5 p.m. HHS Girls SW vs. Indianola,

5:30 p.m. HHS Powder Puff Game, 6:30 p.m. Westminster Tai Chi Classes,

eight week session $55/person or $90/family, visit www.westpres.org for more information, Westminster Presbyterian Church 4114 Allison Avenue, 5:15- 6:30 p.m. Beginners, 7-8 p.m. for Experienced

BNA Board Meeting, 7- 9:30 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 5 HHS Car Rally, 3:30 p.m. HHS Hooverama, 4:45 p.m. HHS 9/V Football vs. Mason City,

Homecoming, 4:45/ 7:30 p.m. HHS Boys Golf State Meet Cityview’s Martinifest, West

Glen Town Center, West Des Moines, $15 advance tickets and $20 at door, 5- 9 p.m.

Beaverdale VFW Post 9127 Dinner, 4029 Urbandale Ave., $8, 5- 7 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 6 HHS 9 Volleyball at Ankeny,

8:30 a.m. HHS Boys Golf State Meet Make it and Take it Craft, ages

3-8, Franklin Avenue Library, 11 a.m.- 4 p.m.

Beaverdale VFW Post 9127 Lunch, 4029 Urbandale Ave., $5, 11 a.m.- 1:30 p.m.

Flu Shot Clinic, Holy Trinity Parish Hall, 1- 4:30 p.m.

Star Wars Read Day, Franklin Avenue Library, ages 3 to 10, 2 p.m.

HHS Homecoming Dance, 8- 11 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 7 Westminster Fine Arts Event

“American Masters”, Hurley & Dancers perform, free admission and childcare provided, Sanctuary at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 4- 5 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 8 Columbus Day DM City Council Meeting, City

Hall, 4:30 p.m. HHS Sr. College Plan Night, The

Learning Center, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 9 “Men’s Fraternity: Winning



Crafty Readers, Franklin Avenue Library, 4- 5 p.m.


HHS Volleyball vs. Indianola, 6 p.m. Book Discussion: “State of

Wonder” by Ann Patchett, Franklin Avenue Library, 6:30- 7:30 p.m.

HHS Girls Swimming at Grinnell, 7 p.m.

Learn Irish Des Moines, Olivet Baptist Church, 2743 82nd Place in Urbandale, free for teens and adults, 7 p.m.

Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) and ALL MOMS , First Federated

Church 4801 Franklin Avenue, 7- 9 p.m. Alzheimer’s Education and

Support Group, Calvin Community Library, 4210 Hickman Road, 7-8 p.m.





Thursday, Oct. 11 Fun with Ones Rhyme, Franklin

Avenue Library, 10:15 a.m. HHS 10 Football at Dowling,

4:30 p.m. HHS Volleyball at North, 6 p.m. Westminster Tai Chi Classes,


Browsers Book Club: “A Widower’s Tale” By Julia Glass, Beaverdale Books 2629 Beaver Ave, 7- 8 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 12 HHS 9 Football vs. Dowling,

4:45 p.m. HHS V Football vs. Dowling,

Senior Night, 7:30 p.m. Toastmasters Meeting, Naurine

Room at Broadlawns Hospital, 1605 Hickman Rd, 7 p.m.

Beaverdale VFW Post 9127 Dinner, 4029 Urbandale Ave., $8, 5- 7 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 13 Beaverdale VFW Post 9127

Lunch, 4029 Urbandale Ave., $5, 11 a.m.- 1:30 p.m.

Second Saturday Book Club, Beaverdale Books, 2629 Beaver Ave, 11 a.m.- 1 p.m.

Strategic Planning Workshop, contact [email protected] to RSVP, 1- 4 p.m.

calendar Submit event information to [email protected]


Chili Cook Off competition, Holy Trinity Parish Hall, 2926 Beaver Avenue, 6-7 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 14 Westminster Fine Arts Event

“Bach to Bach”, free admission and childcare, Sanctuary at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 4114 Allison Avenue, 4-5 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 15 Preschool Storytime, Franklin

Avenue Library, 10:15 a.m. Pizza and Pages, Teen Book

Discussion, Franklin Avenue Library, 4 p.m.

Medicap Bingo, Calvin Community Rec Room, 4210 Hickman Road, 6:45- 7:45 p.m.

Neighborhood Improvement Committee, focusing on issues impacting residential properties in Beaverdale, for more information con-tact Sasha Kamper at [email protected] at ACE Hardware, 7 p.m.




Crafty Readers, Franklin Avenue Library, 4- 5 p.m.


Beaverdale VFW Post 9127 Meeting, 4029 Urbandale Ave., 7-9 p.m.

Beautification Committee Monthly Meeting, Calvin Community Garden Level, contact Nancy Dunbar at 255-2671, 7-8 p.m.

Public Affairs Committee Monthly Meeting, Chef’s Kitchen, 1903 Beaver Ave., 7- 8 p.m.





Thursday, Oct. 18 No School- Holy Trinity Catholic

School Fun with Ones Rhyme, Franklin

Avenue Library, 10:15 a.m. HHS Girls Swimming conference

at Lincoln, 4:30 p.m. HHS B/G CC State Qualifying Meet HHS 10 Football vs. Ottumwa,

5 p.m. Westminster Tai Chi Classes,


Beaverdale Young Professionals Monthly Meeting, contact Nick Smith for more information at 720-4163, 6 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 19 No School for Holy Trinity

Catholic School Beaverdale VFW Post 9127 Dinner,

4029 Urbandale Ave., $8, 5- 7 p.m. HHS Debate at Roosevelt, 4- 9 p.m. HHS 9/V Football at Ottumwa,

5/7 p.m. Hoover Blood Drive

Saturday, Oct. 20 HHS Debate at Roosevelt, 8 a.m.-

4 p.m. SCRUB, Clean up trash day, Polk

County River Place, 2339 Euclid Ave, 7 a.m.- 1 p.m.

Pancake Breakfast at Masonic Lodge, all you can eat adults $6/kids $3, 4133 Urbandale Ave, 7:30- 10:30 a.m.

Beaverdale VFW Post 9127 Lunch, 4029 Urbandale Ave., $5, 11 a.m.- 1:30 p.m.

Harry-Potter Party, Franklin Avenue Library, 2 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 21 Beaverdale VFW Post 9127

Breakfast and Bake Sale, $6, 4029

It’s free!Submit calendar items for

your school, church, business, organization or family to [email protected].

calendar Submit event information to [email protected]

Urbandale Ave., 9 a.m.- 12 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 22 HHS Volleyball Regional Parent Meeting, all grades, The

Learning Center, 6 p.m. Preschool Storytime, Franklin

Avenue Library, 10:15 a.m. DM City Council Meeting, City

Hall, 4:30 p.m. Author Visit: Lorna Graham,

Franklin Avenue Library, 6:30 p.m. Macular Degeneration Support

Group, Calvin Community Main Lounge, 4210 Hickman Road, 7- 8 p.m.




Parent Conferences, 4- 8 p.m. Crafty Readers, Franklin Avenue

Library, 4- 5 p.m. Beaverdale Farmers’ Market-

Beaverdale Park- 34th & Adams, 5- 8 p.m.

Learn Irish Des Moines, Olivet Baptist Church, 2743 82nd Place in Urbandale, 7 p.m.

Mystery Book Club, Beaverdale Books, 2629 Beaver Ave, 7- 8 p.m.



Church, 3010 52nd St., 5:30 p.m.

“Men’s Fraternity: Winning at Work and at Home”, for more information call 255-2122, $15, First Federated Church, 6:30- 8 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 25 HHS Volleyball Regionals Fun with Ones Rhyme, Franklin

Avenue Library, 10:15 a.m. Westminster Tai Chi Classes,


History Committee Monthly Meeting, Tally’s, contact Bill Miller at [email protected], 7 p.m.

Fall Play, HS Auditorium, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 26 No School Hoover- Staff

Development Beaverdale VFW Post 9127 Dinner,

4029 Urbandale Ave., $8, 5- 7 p.m. Toastmasters Meeting, Naurine

Room at Broadlawns Hospital, 1605 Hickman Road, 7 p.m.

The Hillyard Storyteller, Beaverdale Books, 2629 Beaver Ave, 7- 8 p.m.

Fall Play, HS Auditorium, 7:30 p.m.

Johnston Community School DistrictThe JCSD has the following employment opportunities

Bus Drivers$16.74/hr., pre-employment drug screen required.

Substitute Bus DriversPre-employment drug screen required.

Visit our web site at www.johnston.k12.ia.usClick on Human Services – Current Vacancies

EEOC Employer5608 Merle Hay Road 278-0470


Information provided by Jim Talley, financial advisor at Edward Jones, 2703 Beaver Ave., 279-4179.

finance Jim Talley

T he Federal Reserve has warned of an approaching “fiscal cliff.” What can you

do in the face of such a dire pre-diction? You need to understand what led to the Fed’s remarks. Some $1.2 trillion in spending cuts are scheduled to begin in 2013 while, simultaneously, the Bush-era tax cuts are set to expire. This combi-nation of spending cuts and higher taxes could take some $600 billion out of the economy, leading to a possible recession . There’s no need for panic. Congress is likely to reduce the “cliff” to a smaller bump, though it probably won’t happen until after the election. But, as an investor, you may need to be prepared for two significant events: market volatility, at least in the short term, and higher taxes, probably for the foreseeable future. To combat market volatility, you need to own a broadly diver-sified portfolio that can handle “bumps,” “cliffs” and other rug-ged investment terrain. (Keep in mind that while diversification can reduce the impact of market vola-tility, it cannot guarantee profits or protect against losses.) You may need to “rebalance” your portfolio to ensure that it’s still aligned with your goals, risk tolerance and time horizon, despite the impact of volatility. Now, let’s turn to taxes. Even if taxes on income, capital gains and dividends do rise, they will still be lower than they’ve been at various points in the past. Nonetheless, you may want to consider a variety of steps, including the following: deferred vehicles. Contribute as much as possible to your tra-ditional IRA, your 401(k) or other

employer-sponsored retirement plan, and any education savings accounts you may have, such as a 529 plan. your traditional IRA to a Roth IRA. A Roth IRA provides tax-free earnings, provided you don’t start taking withdrawals until you’re 59½ and you’ve had your account for at least five years. (Be aware, though, that this conversion is tax-able and may not be appropriate if you don’t have money readily available to pay the taxes.) bonds. If you’re in one of the upper tax brackets, you may bene-fit from investing in “munis,” which pay interest that’s free of federal taxes, and possibly state and local taxes as well. Not all these choices will be suitable for your situation so con-sult with your tax and financial advisors. But give these options some thought because they may prove helpful in keeping your finan-cial goals from going “over a cliff.”

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

Should you prepare for ‘fiscal cliff’?

Becka McGinn with daughter Ava at the pancake breakfast at Acanthus Lodge

during Beaverdale Fall Festival Sept. 15.

US Bank staff at the Beaverdale Fall Festival parade on Sept. 15: Kendra Guilliams, Nerma Mlivic, Captain Shield (aka Jason Stewart), Brad Sammons, Nichole Fayer and

Chinh Nguyen.

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Tony Royster with daughter Sophia at the pancake breakfast at Acanthus Lodge

during Beaverdale Fall Festival Sept. 15.

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legal briefs By Ross Barnett

Information provided by Ross Barnett, attorney for Abendroth and Russell Law Firm, 2560 73rd St., Urbandale, 278-0623, www.ARPCLaw.com.

P aying for long-term care for a loved one can be exception-ally expensive.

A short stay in a rehabilita-tive center or a more perma-nent transition to a nursing facil-ity can rapidly exhaust a family’s assets. When private insurance is no longer available, the federal government provides a safety net through the Medicaid program. Medicaid is a health program for individuals with low income and few resources. Medicaid was created under Title XIX of the Social Security Act of 1965 and so is often called “Title XIX.” Medicaid eligibility has two major components: 1. The applicant must have less than $2,000 in countable resourc-es. 2. The applicant must have a monthly income of no more $2,094 from all sources. A spouse’s income is not con-sidered available to the spouse who applies for Title XIX. The spouse who does not need care (called the “community spouse”) can keep part of the applicant’s income if the community spouse’s income is less than a certain dol-lar amount that is determined each year. This “minimum monthly maintenance needs allowance” is $2,841 per month in 2012. When the couple applies for Medicaid, an assessment of their resources is made. The couple’s resources, regardless of owner-ship, are combined. The assets are then divided evenly between the spouses and adjusted so that the community spouse has a minimum amount of assets. The community spouse is attributed assets called

the “Spousal Share,” up to a maxi-mum of $113,640 in 2012. Once resource eligibility is determined, any resources belonging to the community spouse are no longer considered available to the spouse in the medical facility. In order to become Medicaid-eligible, an applicant must have less than $2,000 in countable resourc-es. The recipient is allowed to retain one vehicle, miscellaneous personal property and his or her homestead. Medicaid applicants often need to “spend down” their available resources following the attribution of resources. The state employs a five-year look-back period when determin-ing Medicaid eligibility. If the appli-cant transferred assets for less than fair market value at any time within 60 months of application, the value of the transferred asset will be imputed to the applicant. This means, for example, that an applicant cannot give away or re-title assets and then immediately apply for Title XIX benefits. Applying for Medicaid for a spouse can be a daunting task, and it is vital to get experienced help if you need it.

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Beth McDonald is a wife and mother and works full time in Des Moines.

T he Iowa State Fair just wrapped up, and I hoped to be sharing with you a

blue ribbon cookie recipe, but unfortunately my recipe did not win this year. I am going to share my recipe anyway because my family and everyone else who tried these cookies before I submitted them to the fair loved them. If you have not entered any-thing into the state fair or any food contest, it is nerve wracking. I spent six months trying to perfect my cookie recipe, making several different versions of it. One of the biggest challenges was reviewing the classes and reviewing all the rules for the food contests. What should have been the easiest thing to prep for the contest was the most challenging — finding white small plastic plates to display the cookies. I had to go several places before I found white plastic plates. Once at the fair, turn-ing in the cookies is a little scary, too. There were several people ahead of me in line turning in their canned items, and they all seemed to know each other and exactly what to do. The last thing I wanted to do was upset a potential judge. Once it was my turn, I got a couple of “Oh, those look good,” and I left thinking those are winners. Oh well, there is always next year. I hope you enjoy these cookies and consider entering something into the fair next year.

Nutella cookiesBy Beth McDonald

Nutella cookiesIngredients1 c. lard1 c. packed brown sugar1 c. granulated sugar3/4 c. Nutella2 eggs, beaten2 ½ c. all-purpose flour1 tsp. baking soda1 tsp. salt1 tsp. amaretto

Directions1. Cream together lard and sugars. Add Nutella and eggs. 2. Sift together flour, baking soda and salt. Add to creamed mixture; stir in amaretto.3. Form into balls and roll in sugar. Place on ungreased baking sheets. 4. Bake in 350º oven 12 to 15 minutes.

Recipe was entered in Iowa State Fair

Karen Massetti Miller, Rachel Brauch and Bill Brauch at the pancake breakfast at Acanthus Lodge during Beaverdale Fall Festival Sept. 15.

Don Coon, Bob Veach, Gene Shepard, Ron Leschber and Mike Taylor were cooks for the pancake breakfast at Acanthus Lodge during Beaverdale Fall Festival on Sept. 15.


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chamber news Chamber of Commerce, 286-4980

I n late August, I was doing what I do for Drake by getting on the road and encouraging alumni and

friends to financially support our local university. This most recent trip took me to Los Angeles. None of the following state-ments will come as a surprise: California is beautiful, the weather was nearly perfect, the city is crowded, and people are busy. My travel experience was accentuated by the fact that much of my time was spent in Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Rancho Santa Fe and Del Mar. Each of these locations is truly amazing. None of them felt completely real. On the plane ride back home, I was sitting with a young family from Canada also connecting through Denver. They were returning from a trip to Disneyland and the great-er L.A. area. Their stories were filled with joyful reflections of rides and restaurants, travel challenges and a strong desire to return home. I learned that this family has traveled extensively to many parts of the United States. Mostly, their excursions have taken them to California, Florida and New York. When asked about their impressions of the United States, they were extremely positive and slightly judgmental. They love the excitement and offerings in America, but they find the people lack the warmth and consideration of their homeland. When pressed for examples, they shared the absences of sim-ple pleasantries including casual conversations, “hello” and “good morning” and holding the door for someone walking into a store. As

my fly-mate described it, “All the nice things that keep us together.” As we began our descent into Denver, I realized that time was slipping away. My responsibility as an ambassador demanded that I address some of their con-cerns. With only a few minutes until wheels on the ground, I asked if they had travelled to the Midwest, Iowa and specifically Des Moines. The answer on all accounts was “no.” I informed them that simply courtesies, community pride and genuine hospitality are alive and well south of their border. To experience the type of warmth they have grown accustomed to, they need only to come to Des Moines and discover the west side. While I told them I can-not promise The Pirates of the Caribbean, I felt confident that they would discover a community with gravitas, abundant offerings and plenty of doors held open. Thanks to each of you for making the City of Des Moines and the west side so easy to sell — even at 35,000 feet.

A land of pleasantriesBy John Smith, 2012 president Des Moines West Side Chamber

Courteous Iowans make the state an easy sell

Volunteers for the Beaverdash 5K charity run/walk at the Beaverdale Fall Festival on Sept. 15.


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Dave, Carissa and Danielle Hurd at the Beaverdale Fall Festival parade on Sept. 15.

Lynda Carreiro and Wade Jerens at the Beaverdale Fall Festival parade on Sept. 15.

Zora and Annie Burch at the pancake breakfast at Acanthus Lodge during Beaverdale Fall Festival

on Sept. 15.

Janice and Richard Albrecht at the pancake breakfast at Acanthus Lodge during Beaverdale

Fall Festival Sept. 15.

Ava Fumarole and Lois Hartline at the Beaverdale Fall Festival parade on Sept. 15.

Clint Christopher and Faith Christopher at the Beaverdash 5K run/walk during Beaverdale Fall

Festival Sept. 15.

Chuck Schoffner and Michelle Kampmeier at the pancake breakfast at Acanthus Lodge during

Beaverdale Fall Festival Sept. 15.

Mitchell, Sarah and Todd Albrecht at the pancake breakfast at Acanthus Lodge during Beaverdale


Nathaniel Bales, Jeremy Bales and Samantha Bales at the Beaverdale Fall Festival parade on Sept. 15.

Michelle Nelson and Claire Nelson at the Beaverdash 5K run/walk during Beaverdale Fall

Festival Sept. 15.

Julia, Kendra and Dave Kampmeier at the pancake breakfast at Acanthus Lodge during

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