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SEEN AROUND TOWNTHE POLK CITY FARMERS MARKET JULY 1. An ice cream
smorgasbord and auction will be held Sunday, Aug. 29 starting at 5 p.m. at Sheldahl United Methodist Church, 6th and Hubbell in Sheldahl. Cost is $7 for adults. Bring your lawn chairs. n
ICE CREAM SMORGASBORD AND AUCTION
FRIDAY HIGH 94 | LOW 76Mostly sunny, hot and humid
SATURDAY HIGH 93 | LOW 70Mostly sunny and hot
MONDAY HIGH 84 | LOW 65Mostly sunny and humid
TUESDAY HIGH 79 | LOW 64Humid with partial sunshine
SUNDAY HIGH 83 | LOW 61Humid, a shower in the a.m.
Ellie Sharp and Chloe McColleySpencer and Mary Christian
The Summer Reading program drew 673 participants: 109 were age 5 and younger, 352 were ages 6-11, 44 were teens, and 168 were adults. The library held 144 programs with 3,923 participants. Fifteen volunteers helped staff with the 155 hours of programming. n
LIBRARY SUMMER READING STATS
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Take a seat, right over here on this collapsible camping chair — or what we in the Midwest commonly refer to as “bag chairs.” Not to be confused with “bean bag chairs,” these novelty chairs became commonplace in the 1980s, and seemingly everyone now has a number of them stowed away in their vehicle trunks and hatches. After all, you never know when you may be at a camping trip, sporting event, a beach or a picnic and need a chair.
Before an ISU football tailgate several years ago, my wife and I realized that we could not find our bag chairs. No worries, I said, and I made a quick trip to a nearby box store, only to find two hot-pink-colored chairs remaining. So I bought them, and we stood out like flamingos in the parking lots of Jack Trice Stadium. Then when we returned home, I found the other 18 that we have.
It could have been worse. If you were like me and did not read the weight capacity for most of these chairs, you quickly realized that the 200-pound limit really does mean 200 pounds. Not 207 pounds. It was then when I began to understand the difference between plastic, aluminum and steel frames.
Of course, what good is a bag chair without a bag made of the
same polyester or nylon fabric and a handy shoulder strap? This sure beats carrying those old-fashioned webbing chairs that my dad had. You know, the ones that left the weave impressions on the back of your legs?
Some friends and I were relaxing on bag chairs recently, and one of them remarked how the person who invented these things must have made a zillion dollars. That got me thinking, who did invent these chairs, and when? After a bit of research, I learned that it was Joseph Mathias Arnold, a citizen of the French Republic who resided in Belgium. He filed a patent in 1911 for the “combined collapsible chair and bag.” It apparently took a while to catch on.
Impress your friends with that fact when you pull out a bag chair at your next tailgate. Or if you happen to need a few, just let me know.
Thanks for reading. n
Shane GoodmanPresident and PublisherBig Green Umbrella [email protected], ext. 305
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TAKE A SEAT… ON A BAG CHAIRThe Polk County 2021
Urban Deer Hunting Season will run from Sept. 18 to Jan. 30.
Bow hunting for antlerless deer may be permitted within those dates and within the corporate limits of the City of Polk City. Hunting is prohibited within 200 feet of a home or building not owned by the hunter or where permission is not granted by the landowner to the hunter. Other prohibited areas include within 100 feet of a recreational trail, and all areas owned by the City of Polk City. Urban hunting within the boundaries of Big Creek State Park and any area marked as a wildlife refuge is not permitted and is strictly regulated by the Iowa DNR. Hunters wishing to hunt any area within the city limits of Polk City that is zoned Agricultural must comply with all Iowa DNR regulations. n
URBAN DEER HUNTING SEASON SET
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Brigett DeVos with Go Polk City provided an update of events at the Polk City Parks Commission meeting on Aug. 2.
She presented a review of the 2021 Four Seasons Mini-Fest. With COVID-19 uncertainties in early 2021, the Mini-Fest was planned in just 95 days. Overall, DeVos said she was pleased with how the event went. She mentioned that several people who had never attended a typical Four Seasons Festival were impressed with the size and scope of the event.
Next, DeVos mentioned RVTV will be coming back to Polk City on Monday, Sept. 6. The same concept will be in place as 2019 with WHO crew arriving to town around noon. Several live broadcasts will be held from town square throughout the day, coupled with games and entertainment. The band Burning Sensations will conclude the day of festivities.
Go Polk City and the City Parks will collaborate on some upcoming events. Fall Fest will be Saturday, Oct. 2 from 3-7 p.m. and will overlap with Fenders Fest, which will have live music from 5-8 p.m. Fall Fest will feature vendors. The evening will conclude with a movie in the park at 8 p.m.
Light Up Polk City is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 3. Details for that event are still being planned. n
FOUR SEASONS MINI-FEST AND FUTURE EVENTS REVIEWED
Parks and Rec Director Jason Thraen gave a review of movies in the park and yoga in the park to date. Thraen was pleased with the attendance and exposure of each event. July 2 Movie in the Park, sponsored by First Continental Group, had 54 attendees. July 3 Yoga in the Park, sponsored by Currie Engineering Associates, PLC, had 26 participants. July 23 Movie in the Park, sponsored by Fareway, had 42 attendees. July 24 Yoga in the Park, sponsored by Ankeny Sanitation, had 19 participants.
Two additional movies in the park are coming up: Sept. 24 and Oct. 2. Thraen provided an update on Lost Lakes Park. Seventeen new trees have
planted as part of Phase 2. Species planted included Bur Oak, Shumard Oak, American Elm and Yellow Birch. Playground equipment is still being reviewed and will likely be installed in spring 2022. n
PARKS AND RECREATION REVIEW
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NOW HIRING: Part-time positions (Metro, Adel, Winterset, Waukee, Polk City, Johnston, Grimes, West Des Moines). Flex-ible hours & you make your own schedule supporting individuals with disabilities. Day, evening, and weekend positions available. Respite Connection. www.respiteconnec-tion.com. Application is online. Call 515-277-1050 for more information
HOME FOR SALE: 504 S. 11th Street, Adel. Historical home located in the heart of Adel. Large yard, close to walking trails, park and schools. View description, photos, and take a 3D tour at: www.fsbohomes.com
DOG: Golden Doodle Puppy for rehoming. Up to date on shots and very healthy. New job leaves me with no time to take care of puppy
FOR SALE: ’81 Ford F100 Truck. 161,000 miles. Body needs some work. Last ran two years ago when I shut it off. Needs a battery or alternator. $900.00. Call 515-238-3198.
HELP WANTED: Seeking nursery care provider for children on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings at Polk City Unit-ed Methodist Church! Must love kids, be over 18, and be willing to complete child safety training.
HELP WANTED: Agri Star Meat and Poultry LLC is a family managed leading producer of Glatt Kosher meat products with national distribution. We have an open door policy fostering a culture of innovation and recognition for top performers. We are seeking dynamic team members that can be depended on to help our growing business. Contact us at [email protected] or look for us on indeed.com.
HELP WANTED: Sassman Glass & Mirror is looking for entry-level or experienced glass installers for residential and commercial proj-ects (mirrors, windows, shower doors, com-mercial storefronts, and more). See job de-scription and apply online at sassman.com/apply-online or stop by for an application.
WANTED: Townhome in Polk City. Prefer ranch type. Minimum 2 bedroom, 2 bath, with 2 car garage. In the 1300 square foot range. Call Larry 515-979-1405.
HELP WANTED: Available immediately. Adel TV and Appliance Heating and Cooling is now accepting applications for appliance technicians, HVAC technicians, and appliance delivery and installation associates. Techni-cians must have proper licenses. Background and drug testing required. Please email resumes to [email protected] or stop in at 916 Main Street in Adel to fill out an application in person.
HELP WANTED: Adel Fareway Meat De-partment is now hiring. Flexible part-time hours including evenings and Saturdays are available. 15-30 hours per week starting at $14 per hour. Must be a minimum of 18 years old. Apply in person at Adel Fareway.
FOR SALE: Golf Course 1 acre corner lot in River Valley Golf Community North of Adel. Bring your own builder; no building deadline. USGA 18 hole course with peaceful, serene views. COUNTRY LIVING WITH EASY CITY AC-CESS! Call 515-777-0707.
HELP WANTED: West Side Kids is look-ing for a full time teacher in our 1-year-old room. Job duties include general care for the children, teaching, arts and crafts. Must love kids and be reliable with a good work ethic. We offer paid holidays, vacation and discounted childcare. Call 515-978-0322 for an interview today!
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JOKE OF THE WEEKWhat’s the best way to
carve wood? Whittle by whittle!
The library will be closed Monday, Sept. 6 in observance of Labor Day. Staff will be at the Square for RVTV. The library will also be closed from Oct. 4-10 while new carpet is being installed.
Book Club will discuss “Before I Let You Go” by Kelly Rimmer on Wednesday, Sept. 1 at 7 p.m.
STEAM Fun Tuesdays is Sept. 7 at 4 p.m. Join this month and learn about probability and chance with a tasty experiment. Register online.
Acrylic Painting on Canvas – Landscape will be held Sept. 9 and 16, 6-8 p.m. Learn the basics of painting landscapes and buildings in this two-session acrylic painting class with local artist Candy Foster. All supplies will be provided. For ages 17 and older. Participants must be able to commit to both weeks. Register online at polkcitylibrary.org
Book Club (sixth grade and up) will discuss “Refugee” by Alan Gratz on Tuesday, Sept. 14 at 4 p.m. Pick up your copy of the book while supplies last. Read, then join for some fun discussion. n
POLK CITY COMMUNITY LIBRARY EVENTS
WHO-13 News RVTV crew will be having its first leg of the event stop in Polk City, Monday, Sept. 6 (Labor Day.) It is an excellent opportunity to showcase what Polk City is and has to offer to the viewing area. As in their previous stop in 2019, they arrive in town around noon, work on stories, and then the festivities begin at 4 p.m. on the square and go until 10:30 p.m. to end the news broadcast. n
RVTV RETURNS TO POLK CITY