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THE STORIES BEHIND THE NAMES OF SOME FAMOUS NORWALK LANDMARKS

What’s in aname?

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From the moment when parents first place their eyes on their

children, those infants instantly become associated with a specific

name. Babies clearly do not have choices in their names, yet, in

most cases, they stick with them for their entire lives — and beyond.

My mother was born with the name Tressa Lavon Lane, yet she

used her middle name of Lavon her entire

life. Her siblings also went by their middle

names, and none of them can explain why.

Mom told me that if I had been born a girl,

she would have named me Devonna. Let’s

just say that I am glad I was born a boy, or

I might have been going by a middle name,

too. Yes, names are important.

Whether it’s in the newspaper archives,

hospital records, police reports or tomb-

stones, our names are etched into history.

Those who have made noticeable contri-

butions have their names associated with

streets, parks and monuments, while oth-

ers who offered even more have cities, counties and even states named

after them. We see many of those names day in and day out, we give

directions using them and we even correct others who may mispro-

nounce them, but we often don’t know the history behind the names.

We dedicate our cover story this month to some of those names

and provide the stories behind them, providing you with a bit of trivia

to impress your friends and some facts to help you further appreciate

the many people who have created such a rich history in Norwalk.

And as far as I can tell, none of them was named Devonna.

Thanks for reading.

Shane Goodman

Publisher

P.S. Don’t forget to check out www.iowalivingmagazines.com for

exclusives including obituaries, an expanded calendar of events and even

more photos.

The stories behind the names

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Every community and neighborhood has

buildings, streets, parks and other land-

marks that are named for people or have

funny stories behind their name.

Norwalk is no exception. We asked a vari-

ety of Norwalk residents from the mayor to

school district officials to city employees what

they knew, and we looked through local history

books to uncover other interesting tidbits.

City parks receive names from

caregivers and devoted city employees

On most nice weather days, any park in

Norwalk is filled with families and their young

children. Each of those parks has an interesting

story behind how it was named.

Norwalk-McAninch Sports Complex on

Wright Road was named in honor of Norwalk

resident Dwayne McAninch, who owns an

Earthmoving/grading company.

Nancy Kuehl, director of the Norwalk

parks and recreation department, says when

city officials were prepared to start creating the

complex, bids were received for the grading

work. McAninch’s company basically donated

the labor to do the project and only charged

fuel expenses.

“That was a gift,” she says, adding that city

officials, as a result, decided to name the com-

plex after McAninch.

The sports complex has baseball, softball

and soccer fields.

Billy O. Phillips Park, located on Lexington

Drive in the Legacy development, was named

in honor of Phillips, who was a land developer.

Phillips gave city officials land in the 1950s as a

gift in order for it to be sold with the profits

going toward the creation of a park trust fund.

Kuehl says this was how the city’s park

trust fund was able to get off the ground, which

is why city officials decided to name the park in

honor of Phillips, who died in 1975.

Also located inside the park is a shelter

house, which is named for Jerry Starkweather.

He served on the city’s parks and recreation

board and was on it when the city hired its first

parks director, which happened to be Kuehl.

He later served as the city’s mayor and died in

2008.

“We thought it would be a fitting tribute to

him,” Kuehl says of naming the shelter house in

honor of Starkweather.

You can almost bypass Brownie Park, one

of the city’s smallest parks. It’s located near the

city’s library at 805 Cherry Parkway and was

named after the Girl Scout. Brownie Troop

684 helps maintain the park and keeps it clean

as a community service project, Kuehl says.

The park also serves as the location for the

Brownie’s bridge crossing ceremony. Troop

684 has decorated several stepping stones,

which are located in the park.

The park was updated through a KCCI

Project Mainstreet Grant.

McDonald’s Woods is more of a forest

than a park. It was named for a man whose last

name was McDonald, but parks officials do not

know much more about him. He donated the

land where it’s located to the city.

Windflower Park received its name because

it is located in the Windflower development.

Inside City Park, located on North Avenue,

Merle Huff Avenue is named for a former city employee who spent 40 years working for the city as city clerk, director of public works and fire chief.

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THE STORIES BEHIND THE NAMES OF

SOME FAMOUS NORWALK LANDMARKS

What’s in aname?

Aidan Clark, 5, plays at Billy O. Phillips Park in Norwalk. The park was named in honor of Phillips, who was a land

developer. He gave city officials land in the 1950s as a gift in order for it to be sold with the profits going toward

the creation of a park trust fund.

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is an old railroad car. The car pays

homage to the city’s history as a

railroad town. The first railroad in

Norwalk was constructed in 1882

as part of a line that connected

Des Moines to Cainsville, Mo.

Burlington Railroad acquired

the line in the 1890s and used

it to ship farmers’ livestock to

various markets. The line had to

be abandoned in 1947 after the

North River bridge was damaged

by flooding.

Street names honor citizens,

former officials and others

Like most communities, Norwalk

has streets named after trees,

flowers, directions and even U.S.

presidents. But a couple of the


Brownie Troop 684 has decorated several stepping stones at Brownie Park, located near the city’s library at 805 Cherry Parkway and was named after the Girl Scout.

The park was named in honor of the Brownies, who help maintain it as a community service project.

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Starkweather Shelter is located in Billy O. Phillips Park. It is named for Jerry Starkweather, who served on the city’s parks and recreation board and later as the

city’s mayor.

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city’s streets have more interest-

ing stories behind their names.

Snyder Avenue receives its

name from one of Norwalk’s first

settlers. Samuel Snyder built a log

cabin in 1852 near the original

settlement close to the North

River. His log cabin was the city’s

first permanent structure. At that

time, Norwalk was called Pyra.

Swan Drive and Swan Court

in Norwalk are named for George

M. Swan. Swan was another one of

the town’s early residents, accord-

ing to historical records. He built a

hotel and later served as the city’s

postmaster. He platted the com-

munity and changed the name to

Norwalk in 1856 in honor of his

former home in Norwalk, Conn.

He also had been associated with

a newspaper in Norwalk, Ohio,

according to city history.

Merle Huff Avenue is named

for the former city employee. Huff

spent 40 years working for the

city as city clerk, director of pub-

lic works and fire chief, says his

wife, Margaret. Huff died in 1991

but was still living when the city

decided to name the street after

him.

“He was kind of embarrassed,”

his wife recalls.

Casady and Windflower drives

received their names because they

were part of areas that had once

been farms and were annexed into

the city and developed.

The Casady farm was annexed

in 1973, and the site has not

yet been developed. The Willison

farm was later annexed, and in

1977, it was developed as the

Windflower residential housing

development.

Colonial Circle is located

in the area owned by Colonial

Meadows LLC, a company formed

by the Ghrist family. The company

has developed part of the area into

housing, commercial and office

space through a development

known as Colonial Meadows.

Within Colonial Meadows are

Briela Mendez, 5, of Norwalk, looks at books while at Norwalk Easter Public Library during a recent trip with her

mother. The library was named in honor of Albert “Bert” Easter and his wife,

Emily, who owned a grocery store located in Norwalk’s downtown area and donated

money, along with their children, to help build the new library.


Don Oviatt Elementary School is named in honor the former educator who had served as superintendent of Norwalk schools.

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Legacy Parkway and Legacy Court,

which lead to the Legacy golf

course, which received its name

because it was designed to be a

PGA-caliber golf course.

Grocery store founding

family helps make public

library a reality

Norwalk’s public library bears the

name Easter, not in honor of the

Christian holiday, but for the fam-

ily who helped make it possible.

Albert “Bert” Easter and his

wife, Emily, lived on North Avenue

across from where the city’s pub-

lic library sits today. They owned a

grocery store located in Norwalk’s

downtown area, where a bank

is located today. The Easters’

children grew the business into

a chain of grocery stores and

other businesses in the Midwest,

known as Easter Stores and Easter

Enterprises.

Norwalk’s library board at the

time asked the family if it would be

willing to donate money to help

with the building of a new library.

The family’s contribution helped

get the new library built, and

officials decided to name it after

the family. A plaque inside of the

library honors the contribution of

the A.E. Easter Family Foundation

and two of the couple’s children.

Elementary school, football

stadium named for Norwalk

educators

Norwalk used to have two ele-

mentary schools known as East

Elementary and West Elementary.

In 1974, the school district opened

Lakewood Elementary School in a

newer area of the city to address

a growth in residents and the need

for a school in that location.

The former East Elementary

closed that same year and merged

with West Elementary to become

Don Oviatt Elementary School.

The school was named in honor

of Donald “Don” Oviatt, a for-

mer educator who had served

as superintendent of Norwalk

schools. Oviatt died in 2002.

It may be known as “Warrior

Stadium” to most, but Norwalk’s

football stadium is actually named

“Mineart Field” in honor for Dave

Mineart. He was a long-time his-

tory and government teacher, as

well as Norwalk’s longest-serving

football coach with a record of

202 wins, 98 losses and three

ties. Mineart was named a Hall of

Fame Coach and was presented

with a sign from school district

officials that proclaimed the sta-

dium as “Mineart Field” when

the new field opened a couple of

years ago.


It may be known as “Warrior Stadium” to most, but Norwalk’s football stadium is actually named “Mineart Field” in honor for Dave Mineart. He was a long-time history

and government teacher, as well as Norwalk’s longest serving football coach.

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7th/8th Grade Choir Musical,

7 p.m., Norwalk Performing Arts

Center.

Saturday, May 11 Northern Warren Fire

Department’s Auxiliary Annual

Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser

RUNorwalk, benefits the Norwalk

Food Pantry, $20-$30 registration fee,

register at www.GetMeRegistered.com,

8:30 a.m.

Community Chat. 9 a.m., Maid Rite.

Sunday, May 12 Mother’s Day

42nd Annual Pancake Breakfast,

6 a.m. - noon, $5 adults/ $3 kids, sup-

port your local fire department, 2300

R63 Highway.

Monday, May 13 Library Board of Trustees meeting,

6:30 p.m., Norwalk Easter Library.

School Board Meeting, 6 p.m.,

LKWD Cafeteria.

Park & Rec Classes: Step Bench

Aerobics, 6:15-7:15 p.m. Yoga 7:30-

8:30 p.m. OV Multi-purpose room.

HS Boys Golf at Pella Christian,

2 p.m.

JV/V Girls Tennis vs. Pella, 4:15 p.m.

JV/V Girls Soccer at Indianola,

5/6:45 p.m.

9/JV Boys Soccer vs. Ankeny

Centennial, 5:30/6:50 p.m.

Tuesday, May 14 Job Search @ Your Library, 10 a.m.

- noon, Norwalk Easter Public Library.

History Club, 1:30 - 2 p.m.,

Norwalk Easter Public Library.

6th Grade Vocal Concert, 7 p.m.,

Norwalk Performing Arts Center.

JV/V Girls Soccer vs. Oskaloosa,

5:30/7 p.m.

JV/V Boys Soccer at Oskaloosa,

5:30/7 p.m.

Park & Rec Classes: Bootcamp

6:15-7:15 p.m. Family TaeKwonDo 6:15-


Wednesday, May 15 Early Dismissal - Norwalk Schools

Trash, recycling and Compost It!

Pick Up, 7 a.m.

Lego Club, K-4th grade from 1 -

2 p.m., 5 - 12th grade from 2 - 3 p.m.,


Card Night, “hearts,” 6:30-8 p.m.,


Vocal Music Spring Concert,

7 p.m., Norwalk Performing Arts

Center.


Aerobics 6:15-7:15 p.m. Circuit

Sensation 7:30-8:15 p.m. OV Multi-

purpose room.

Thursday, May 16 Iowa Cubs game vs. Tucson

Padres at home, 6:30 p.m.

Free Medical Clinic, registration

begins at 5:45 p.m., all are welcome,

no financial requirements, 6-8 p.m.,

Crossroads Church, 2601 Border St.

Computer Clinic, technology assis-

tant will answer your questions, 4 -

6 p.m., Norwalk Easter Public Library.

City Council Meeting, 6:30 p.m.,

City Hall.

American Girl Club, 2nd grade

and up, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m., Norwalk

Easter Public Library.

Craft Club, 6:30-8 p.m., Norwalk



6-7 p.m. Family TaeKwonDo 6:15-8:30

p.m. OV Multi-purpose room.

9/JV/V Boys Soccer vs. DM

Lincoln, 4:45/6/7:30 p.m.

HS Girls Tennis Tournament, 9 a.m.

Friday, May 17 Iowa Cubs game vs. Tucson

Padres at home, fireworks, 7 p.m.

Breakfast and Books, doughnuts

and muffins provided, 10:30 a.m.,


HS Boys Golf at Pella, 10 a.m.

Saturday, May 18 Iowa Cubs game vs. Tucson

Padres at home, 7 p.m.

Computer Class- Publisher, intro-

duction to Microsoft Publisher 2010,

9-10 a.m., Norwalk Easter Public Library.

Sunday, May 19 Iowa Cubs game vs. Tucson

Padres at home, 1 p.m.

Monday, May 20 V Boys Soccer Districts

Iowa Cubs game vs. Las Vegas

Mets at home, 6:30 p.m

Family Night, watch “The Gruffalo’s

Child” (G), 40 minutes, 6-8 p.m.,


HS Girls Golf at Newton, TBD.

9/JV/V Softball vs. Winterset,

4:30/6/7:30 p.m.


Aerobics, 6:15-7:15 p.m. Yoga 7:30-


Tuesday, May 21 Iowa Cubs game vs. Las Vegas

Mets at home, noon.

Job Search @ Your Library, 10 a.m.-

noon, Norwalk Easter Public Library.


6-7 p.m. Family TaeKwonDo 6:15- 8


MS Band Spring Concert, 7 p.m.,


JV/V Baseball vs. Urbandale,

5:30/7:30 p.m.

JV/V Girls Soccer vs. Newton,

5:30/7:30 p.m.

JV/V Softball at Interstate 35,

6/7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, May 22 V Boys Soccer Districts

last day of school for seniors

Iowa Cubs game vs. Las Vegas

Mets at home, noon.

Trash, Compost It! Pick Up, 7 a.m.

Tentative Planning & Zoning

Meeting, 5:45 p.m., City Hall.




purpose room.

9/JV/V Softball at Indianola,

4:15/6/7:30 p.m.

JV/V Baseball at Perry, 5:30/

7:30 p.m.

Thursday, May 23 Iowa Cubs game vs. Las Vegas

Mets at home, noon.




Crossroads Church. 2601 Border St.

Computer Clinic, technology assis-

tant will answer your questions, 4-6 p.m.,


Sampler Book Club, 6-8 p.m.,





Senior Honors Night, 7 p.m.,


9 Softball at Boone, 5 p.m.

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JV/V Baseball vs. PCM, 5:30/7:30 p.m.

JV/V Softball vs. Boone, 6/7:30 p.m.

Friday, May 24 Iowa Cubs game vs. Oklahoma

City RedHawks at home, fireworks,

7 p.m.

JV/V Baseball at Waukee, 5/7 p.m.

JV/V Softball at Perry, 6/7:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 25 High School Graduation

Iowa Cubs game vs. Oklahoma

City RedHawks at home, 7 p.m.

V Boys Soccer Substate Tournament

Sunday, May 26 Norwalk Easter Public Library

closed



Monday, May 27 Memorial Day

Norwalk Easter Public Library

closed

City offices closed

No school



Tuesday, May 28 Water service disconnects

V Girls Soccer Regionals

Job Search @ Your Library, 10 a.m.-

noon, Norwalk Easter Public Library.

7 Baseball at Southeast Warren,

4:15 p.m.

JV/V Baseball vs. DCG, 5:30/

7:30 p.m.


6-7 p.m. Family TaeKwonDo 6:15- 8


Wednesday, May 29 Park & Rec Classes: Step Bench



purpose room.

7 Baseball vs. Carlisle, 4:15 p.m.

9/JV/V Softball vs. Creston,

4:30/6/7:30 p.m.

Thursday, May 30 V Boys State Soccer Tournament





Computer Clinic, technology

assistant will answer your questions,

4-6 p.m., Norwalk Easter Public

Library.

Trash & Recycling & Compost It!

Pick Up, 7 a.m.




9 Baseball at ADM, 4:30 p.m.

Friday, May 31 V Boys State Soccer Tournament

8 Baseball vs. Carlisle, 4 p.m.

V Softball at North Polk, TBD.

7 Baseball at Winterset, 4:15 p.m.

JV/V Baseball vs. Creston,

5:30/7:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 1 V Boys State Soccer Tournament

Iowa Cubs game vs. New Orleans

Marlins at home, 7 p.m.

V Softball at North Polk, TBD.

9 Softball at Oskaloosa, TBD.

Sunday, June 2 Iowa Cubs game vs. New

Orleans Marlins at home, 1 p.m.

Monday, June 3 Last day of school

V Girls Soccer Regionals

Iowa Cubs game vs. New

Orleans Marlins at home, 7 p.m.

Summer Read Kick-off, registra-

tion begins today, 10 a.m.- 8 p.m.,



Aerobics 6:15-7:15 p.m. Yoga 7:30-


9 Softball at DM Lincoln, 4 p.m.

8 Baseball at Southeast Warren,

4:15 p.m.

7 Softball vs. DCG, 4:15 p.m.

8 Softball at SEP, 4:15 p.m.

Tuesday, June 4 Water bill due

Iowa Cubs game vs. New

Orleans Marlins at home, noon.

Novel Year Book Club, read

“The Year We Left Home” by Jean

Thompson, 6-8 p.m., Norwalk Easter

Public Library.

HS Competition Cheerleading

Tryouts, 10 a.m.- noon, MS Gym.





8 Baseball vs. Carlisle, 10 a.m.

7 Softball at Winterset, 10 a.m.

JV/V Baseball at ADM, 5:30/7:30 p.m.

JV/V Softball vs. Saydel, 6/7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, June 5 Trash pick up, carts must be at

curb by 7 a.m.

Park & Recreation Advisory

Commission Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Public

Safety Building.

Cooking Club, bring a dish

inspired by a book, something unique

or food art, 6:30-8 p.m., Norwalk





purpose room.

7 Baseball at Saydel, 10 a.m.

7 Softball at Indianola, 10 a.m.

8 Softball at Clarke, 10 a.m.

9 Baseball at Grinnell, noon.

JV/V Softball vs. Grinnell, 4:30/6 p.m.

V Baseball vs. Grinnell, 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, June 6 Iowa Cubs game vs. Round Rock

Express at home, 7 p.m.





City Council Meeting, 6:30 p.m.,

City Hall.




7 Baseball at Bondurant, 10 a.m.

8 Baseball at Winterset, 10 a.m.

9 Baseball at Carlisle, 11 a.m.

9 Softball vs. Ballard, 11 a.m.

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It was mid-April, and Amy

Crick’s students were about to

start reading S.E. Hinton’s, “The

Outsiders.”

It’s Crick’s favorite unit to

teach, says the seventh grade

English/language arts teacher at

Norwalk Middle School. This is

the last novel they read for the

school year, and it’s one that can

usually hold their interest.

That’s because teens can

relate to the characters, themes

and relationships between par-

ents, kids and teachers portrayed

in the book, Crick says.

Finding things that reso-

nate with students, like “The

Outsiders,” is one way she gets

them engaged in English class.

But that can be a tough job, par-

ticularly at the beginning of the

year, when she hears the common

lament of “I don’t like English.”

Crick’s response: “I didn’t

invent it, but I’m here to help you.”

She tries to create opportu-

nities to make her class fun and

interesting. That means tapping

into things that are relevant to her

students or that they enjoy. She’ll

use tools such as YouTube or

popular songs that convey a similar

idea they’re covering in class.

While English class may be a

tough sell for some of her stu-

dents, Crick is ecstatic about the

recent shift she’s seen in young

people’s attitude toward reading.

Most class periods begin with

about 10 to 15 minutes of free

reading time, which students seem

to enjoy, she says.

“The thing I’m most excited

about in the last few years is I’ve

really seen an increase in a desire

and willingness to read, and disap-

pointment when I say we don’t

have time to read,” Crick says.

She can’t explain exactly what’s

behind the trend — possibly the

curriculum has encouraged more

reading or parents have something

to do with it, she hypothesizes.

Regardless, it’s a good thing.

Crick has been teaching for 12

years, previously working with ele-

mentary-aged kids. Middle school

has been the right fit for her.

“I am exactly in the place I want

to be,” she says. “I really enjoy sev-

enth grade. Seventh graders under-

stand my dry sense of humor.”

She can also reason with stu-

dents at this age, to an extent, she

adds.

Crick laughs every day at

something a student says or does.

“They are very entertaining,”

she says.

education Submit story ideas to [email protected]

Amy Crick teaches seventh grade English and language arts at Norwalk Middle

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What do you like best about Mrs. Crick?

Alyx Witt:“She makes jokes a lot.”

Lauren Johnson: “She makes the boring things sound fun.”

Turner Saxton: “She gave us mints on Iowa Assessments day.”

Blake Johnson: “She’s very help-ful. She likes to help kids know what’s going on.”

YouTube and song lyrics make English interesting

By Dawn Sagario Pauls

Meet Amy Crick


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Norwalk offers many

advantages for potential

buyers looking to move

to our area.

We offer a great school sys-

tem and for a growing community,

a small town feel. Buying that first

house can be take be a painstaking

process. Some homebuyers can

look for months or even years

before finding the one.

With such a long and tiring

process, it’s very easy to get starry-

eyed when you finally find the house

with the perfect exterior, outdoor

space, paint and room size. Within

a few months, you’ve bought and

moved into your new home. It’s

at this point that you suddenly dis-

cover that everything isn’t as perfect

as you imagined.

Some homebuyers, especially

those buying for the first time, get

caught up in a situation just like the

above by focusing most of their

attention on surface conditions

instead of red flags, which can be

very expensive to fix. Here are a

few tips on some common prob-

lem areas.

Foundations are

one of the most expensive repairs

facing a homeowner. Therefore, it

should be one of the first things a

homebuyer checks. Look for cracks

in the stone or concrete base-

ment walls, brick fireplace wall and

around the windows. These can

be the first sign of a structurally

unsound foundation and should be

further inspected by a professional.

If the home has

HVAC to heat and cool it, make

sure to ask about the system’s age

and operation. Look for poorly

connected vents, and watch and

listen as the unit runs. Minor issues

with the system can reduce how

energy efficient the home is and

increase electric bills, while a total

replacement can cost several thou-

sand dollars in immediate expense.

A home built in

or before 1930 could still have

knob and tub electrical wiring.

Most insurers don’t consider this

type of electrical system safe and

will charge a higher premium or

turn you down entirely. Rewiring

the entire home will cost thou-

sands of dollars.

Homes

that have had water damage or

leak issues might be hiding several

expensive fixes. Look for the signs

of past leaks, such as any brown or

white stains along the basement,

main level and upper level walls,

mold growth under sinks and hori-

zontal stains along any bare floors.

The first walk-

through of a home is often with

rose-colored glasses. Even if you

want to make an offer, return to

view the home at least once more.

Suspiciously priced

homes or sudden large price

reductions can be indicators of an

undisclosed problem, which is why

a home inspection is so important.

Home

inspections can be a buyer’s best

friend and a seller’s worst night-

mare. Never make an offer before

getting a home inspection.

Be safe rather than sorry. First-

time homebuyers can avoid many

of the pitfalls to buying a home by

knowing what red flags to look for

and not ignoring them.

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ADMINSTRATIVE SERVICESCity ManagerMarketa [email protected] ext. 234

City Clerk Jeff [email protected] ext. 233

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Community Development DirectorJosh [email protected] ext. 226

FIRE AND EMS SERVICES1100 Chatham AvenueNorwalk, IA 50211Emergencies: 911Non-emergency: 515-222-3321Administrative: 515-981-0666

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PARKS AND RECREATION1100 Chatham AvenueNorwalk, IA 50211Phone: 515-981-9206

Parks and Recreation DirectorNancy [email protected]

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MAY COMMUNITY CHATTHE NEXT COMMUNITY CHAT WILL BE HELD

SATURDAY, MAY 13, 2013 AT MAID RITE FROM 9:00am TO 10:30am.

TOPIC: STORMWATER AND SIDEWALKS

SUMMER FIRE SAFETY TIPS FOR FIRE PITS, OUTDOOR FIREPLACES Just like an indoor fireplace, a fire pit, outdoor fireplace or chimney creates a warm and inviting atmosphere for families or friendly gatherings. Just like an indoor fireplace,

however, there are important safety issues to consider when using one of these appliances. First, look around your outdoor area. Are there any low-hanging branches to watch

out for? Are there patches of dry grass, piles of brush or other material that might catch a spark? Which direction will the smoke blow? Make sure your fire pit is on safe ground,

away from potential fire hazards. Concrete or stone patios with open space above are perfect for fire pits and chimneys. Be sure to keep a fire extinguisher or a charged garden

hose nearby just in case. If a fire pit features a stone mosaic or granite top, the fire bowl itself will often be made from metal. With any metal fire pit, you will need to be extra

careful of heat. Metal is a very conductive element and can hold heat for longer than many other materials. Use thick gloves and fireplace tools to ensure that you do not burn

yourself while using your fire pit. The City of Norwalk Municipal Code specifically addresses year-round burning in fire pits, which are exempted from the restrictions of our burn

ban. The Norwalk Fire Department urges you to have an adult present at all times and keep a fire extinguisher or hose handy in case there is a problem. When choosing fuel for

your fire pit or chimney, make sure the wood is dry and well-seasoned. Do not burn pressure-treated wood or manufactured fire logs. Although these can help start nice fires,

they release toxic gases which can be harmful. Do not burn wood that has been treated with paint, stain, creosote or other chemicals. Do not burn pellets in your chimney, as

they are manufactured specifically for wood stoves and they tend to burn very hot and leave a lot of ash. Most chimney manufacturers also do not recommend burning charcoal.

Never use gasoline or petroleum-based accelerants to help start a fire! Finally, do not burn trash in your chimney or fire pit; not only does this produce toxic smoke and release

harmful chemicals, burning trash is strictly forbidden by the City of Norwalk Municipal Code. If you want a more aromatic fire, try using pinion (pine) wood, apple wood, hickory,

mesquite (especially if you will be using your outdoor fire for grilling) or pine cones. The smoke from pine can help ward off mosquitoes and creates a very pleasant aroma for

those enjoying the fire. Please consider these safety tips when enjoying your lovely summer nights. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, contact the Norwalk Fire

Department at 515.981.4316.

PARKS & RECUPCOMING REGISTRATIONS

Be sure to check our website or brochure for our registration procedures and registration fees.

SWIM LESSONS – May 1 to August 1

BABY/PRESCHOOL LESSONS – May 1 to August 1

COED SLOW PITCH SOFTBALL – May 6 to May 17

BAMBAM/PEEWEE BASEBALL – May 6 to May 17

WATER WORKOUT – May 13 to May 24

LIFEGUARD TRAINING – May 13 to May 24

JUNIOR GOLF CAMP – May 20 to May 31

POTTERY IN THE PARK – May 20 to May 31

SHUFFLE BOARD – May 20 to May 31

LET US SING SHOW CHOIR – May 27 to Jun 7

NORWALK FAMILY TKD – May 27 to June 7

SWIM LESSONS. This is for children ages 5 and up. To enroll in this course, the participant must have

successfully completed or must be able to perform the skills in the preceding course. Only one swim class reservation per child is allowed at one time. Upon completion

of each course, another registration may be made. We also offer Parent/Child classes (ages 18-months to age 2) and our Preschool Aquatics (ages 3 and 4).

Registration begins May 1 and continues until classes are full. Red Cross Lifeguard Training will also be offered for those who are 15 and able to swim 500 yards.

COED SLOW PITCH SOFTBALL league is being offered again this year. This league uses a 12” softball and umpires are provided.

Get your neighbors and friends together for a Sunday afternoon of fun.

BAMBAM (age 4 and 5) and PEEWEE (Kindergarten) BASEBALL is a program for children that want to have fun playing while learning the fundamentals of tee ball.

The little ones will play a simplified version hitting a ball and running to first base that honks when they jump on it, while the Kindergartners learn to run

completely around the bases.

AEROBIC WORKOUT for muscle toning, flexibility and relaxation exercises. This class is held at the Norwalk Aquatic Center

and stresses going at your own pace and can be performed either high- or low-impact.

SHOW CHOIR.

If you like to sing and dance, this is the activity for you. This is for students who have completed grades 4, 5 and 6.

GOLF CAMP. It is for children ages 6 to 14.

Golf swing technique, rules of the game and golf course etiquette will be our focus. The camp will conclude with a tournament/skills challenge on the final day.

The last date will be saved for glass fusing for students ages 8 to 15.

HAPPY SPRING AND HAPPY MOWING! Norwalk’s Spring Cleaning Week kicks off on Saturday, May 4 with a Household Hazardous Waste and Tire

Drop-Off Event at the Public Works Facility from 7am to 3pm. Please note that residents are allowed up to five

(5) tires per household. A list of accepted items can be found on the City’s website at www.norwalk.iowa.gov.

Beginning Monday, May 6 at 6:00am, residents should have their stuff placed at the curb for pick up; this

includes metals, furniture, garbage (in bags or containers of 50-pounds or less), railroad ties (which must be cut

MAYOR’S MOMENT I feel compelled to talk about the April 18 Norwalk Council Meeting. I was disappointed

that a few speakers chose to verbally attack our City Manager, Marketa Oliver, for doing what

was asked of her by the Council, the Warren County Economic Development Corporation,

e-mail requests and phone calls in compiling data/facts about cities/counties that have casino

operations. Marketa and I have discussed the gaming referendum almost daily and I know

that she has worked extremely hard and long hours to keep up with her normal duties and still

respond to the inquiries made regarding this proposed project. So I find the verbal attacks on

her unacceptable!

As I continue to think about this meeting, I am reminded of the Six Pillars of Character that our children learn in

school through the Character Counts program. They are taught about trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness,

caring and citizenship. We had several high school students present at the Council meeting as a requirement of their

Government class. What they witnessed by a few of their fellow Norwalk residents was disappointing. We should all take

a moment to review the Pillars of Character because what happened in that meeting was anything but respectful. City

staff has tried to present the facts to the best of their ability only to have it undermined by opinions and speculations.

There is one more Pillar that I think should be reviewed and that is citizenship. At the request of several Norwalk

residents, the topic of the proposed casino was added to the Council’s agenda so that residents could go on record and

ask the Council questions and engage them in discussion. As residents got up to address the Council, discussion gave

way to “lecturing.” The example set for our students was quite often that of aggressive behavior and not of civil dialogue.

No matter how you believe the gaming issue was started, the process to get it to a referendum vote was the same as

for any other petition that has the proper number of signatures by registered voters. That number is at least 10% of the

number of voters who voted in the last election. In this case, about 26,000 Warren County voters went to the polls during

the General Election last November. This means the petition needed 2,600 legitimate signatures to allow it to go on a

ballot. Once the required number of signatures was obtained, by Iowa Code, it had to go to a vote.

PUBLICATION AVAILABLE A publication on quality water and quality service, provided by Des Moines Water Works, 2013 Consumer Confidence

Report, Des Moines Water Works’ annual Consumer Confidence Report is now available at:

www.dmww.com/upl/documents/water-quality/ccr2013

If you are unable to view the report or would like a copy mailed to you, please contact the Norwalk Water Department

at (515) 981-0028, ext. 231. This annual water quality report summarizes the results of our water monitoring program as

required by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) during 2012.

down to 4-foot or shorter lengths), and dried Latex paint. Waste Management will

still be collecting trash and yard waste on your normal collection day.

Time to dust off your lawn mower, tune-it up and get ready for the mowing

season. As you mow, please remember to direct grass clippings back towards

your lawn and away from streets, driveways and sidewalks. Growing grass

benefits from all the great nutrients found in lawn clippings. Clippings left on

impervious surfaces are washed down the storm drain and into the closest

creek or stream. Once there, nature works to decompose the grass clippings

and while doing so depletes the oxygen in water which fish and plants need

to survive. Keeping grass clippings out of the street is a simple

step we can all do to keep Iowa’s waters clean and healthy.

Happy Spring and happy mowing!

library news By Norwalk Easter Public Library

How librarians choose what to feature

Book displays

By Jeanne Wheeler, library assistant

Have you ever wondered

where the ideas come

from for the displays in

the Norwalk Easter Public Library?

Well, I can honestly say, literal-

ly, from anywhere and everywhere.

For example, the March center

display came about from a conver-

sation with a friend about a framed

quote hanging

on her mother’s

wall which reads

“Thanks for look-

ing up,” and we

turned it around

to use as “Thanks

for looking down”

as in noticing the

good books on the bottom shelves

of the library that may normally get

overlooked. Another example was

when I spotted two John Deere-

themed bird feeders at a consign-

ment shop and those became the

basis for the truck, tractor and

spring planting-themed display in

the children’s area.

Another good source is the

American Library Association cata-

log with its suggestion of month by

month commemoration of events.

If you have not had a chance to

peek into Chase’s Calendar of

Events, which is updated yearly,

you are truly missing a treat. Every

day there are several suggestions

for celebrations as diverse as “Hug

Your Cat Day” to “Married to a

Scorpio Support Day” to “Samoan

Fire Dance Day.” I sometimes

use this book to get

ideas for other dis-

plays because often-

times a sentence in

a book will trigger

an idea.

As I travel reg-

ularly for pleasure, I

always look at what

other libraries are doing and may

tweak (steal/borrow) their ideas

as well. And finally, sometimes

a song title, billboard or a walk

around the block will trigger an

idea as well.

We are starting to incorpo-

rate small displays in all our nooks

and crannies to give even greater

diversity and utilize all our available

spaces. Be on the watch for a new

display with combinations of books

and their companion recipe book.

Of course, if you have some

great ideas for displays, I would

love to hear about them. We are

very fortunate that our library’s

collection is deep enough to

accommodate a variety of displays,

so bring them on. We also encour-

age you to check out any of the

books on display. After all, they are

here to be read and checked out.

Norwalk Easter Library

1051 North Ave.

981-0217

Hours:

Mon. - Thur.: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Fri. - Sat.: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sunday: 1 - 5 p.m.

Information provided by Dr. Jennifer Mathis, DVM, CVJ, acupuncturist, Family

Pet Veterinary Centers, West Des Moines 224-9750, [email protected]

or fampetvet.com.

Vaccinating your dog against

respiratory diseases

It’s the middle of the night and you’re awaken by a hacking cough. No, it’s

not your kids, nor your spouse.... it’s your dog. But I thought dogs didn’t

get colds like we do. Dogs have their own set of viruses and bacteria that

cause respiratory disease. Currently, there are 11 organisms that cause dogs to

cough. Individually and by themselves, they typically cause coughing, fever and

some inappetence which can typically be treated by visiting your veterinarian.

But when we see two or more of these combine, dogs become very sick, often

requiring hospitalization. Prevention is the best medicine. Fortunately, there are

immunizations available for your dog that help to reduce and/or prevent cough-

ing. Does your dog need to be immunized?

Almost all dogs are at risk for respiratory disease and can encounter any of

these pathogens by contact with another dog. This includes dog parks, boarding

facilities, even the nose-to-nose greeting our dogs do when meeting a new dog.

Your veterinarian will know best which immunizations are best for your dog and

your situation. Of the 11 known pathogens (e.g. Bordetella, Canine Influenza)

causing respiratory disease, we have vaccinations to protect against six of them.

The interesting thing is that the dogs vaccinated for all six get more protection

against the remaining five than those that are only vaccinated for a few. Due to

the fact that respiratory disease can build to other problems it’s nice to know

that protection also builds and that we can help protect your pet. For more

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As the important holidays

of Christmas and Easter

pass, it becomes ever-

more important to remember to

keep Jesus relevant in our day-to-

day lives and keep that faith alive

throughout the rest of the year.

Because sometimes life gets

in the way of worshipping and

keeping the faith as we would like,

New Life Lutheran Church has cre-

ated “Making Sense of the Cross,”

which is a series of sermons dedi-

cated to learning about Jesus’ life

and the many messages and lessons

we can learn through studying his

path and sacrifices for us.

Viva la Vida, or Long Live Life is

the message around which the ser-

mon is based. Because Jesus died

for our sins and was resurrected,

it reminds us to live and love fully

each day. New Life Lutheran has

taken these concepts and broken

them down by week, which began

on Easter with “The Resurrection”

and ends on May 19 with “The

Pentecost.” In between, they will

“Live Belief,” “Live Again,” Live

Connected,” “Live Love,” “Live

Relationship,” “Live Witness,” and

will wrap it up with “Live Mission.”

Each of these lectures is

designed to touch on different

ways we can incorporate Jesus

into our lives on days that fall

before and after Christmas and

Easter.

New Life Lutheran believes

that “God has a mission, and God

creates the church to live that

mission.” Because of this, they feel

that all Christians and followers of

Jesus have a sense of responsibility

to spread that mission throughout

our community and the world.

If you or someone you know

are interested in joining New Life

Lutheran to explore the life and

meaning of Jesus and his beliefs,

you are invited to attend the

remaining sessions to “Make Sense

of the Cross,” and learn how you

can remember to live faithfully

throughout the rest of the year.

For more information about

“Making Sense of the Cross” or

other happenings at New Life

Lutheran, check out the website at

www.newlifenorwalk.org, or stop

by for a visit at 4380 Wakonda

Drive. And as the sign posted

outside says, visitors aren’t only

welcomed, they are expected.

faith Submit story ideas to [email protected]

New Life Lutheran Church is presenting a series of sermons dedicated to learning about Jesus’ life.

Spread the WordHave an upcoming event or

church news you would like to

announce? Send information to

[email protected].

Sermons remind us to live and love fully

By Rebecca Bowen

Viva la Vida


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recipe Submit ideas to [email protected]

Isn’t pizza one of America’s favor-

ite foods? My family loves pizza,

and we traditionally had pizza as

a meal at least once a week as our

three children were growing up.

Since then, my husband was

diagnosed with diabetes and our

eating habits have had to change.

Traditional pizza has a lot of carbs

in the crust, which means we

haven’t been able to enjoy it for a

very long time. Someone at church

mentioned that a friend had a rec-

ipe for cauliflower crust for pizza, and I was intrigued. We have cut out

wheat, potatoes and rice in our diet, so this is perfect. My husband isn’t

crazy about cauliflower, but he ate this crust and loved it. He said this is

his favorite way to eat cauliflower. I’m happy that we can finally enjoy a

favorite food in a new and healthier way.

I usually use an entire head of cauliflower and double the other ingre-

dients to make a larger pizza. If I double the recipe, it makes a 16” pizza.

Jan Allen lives in Bloomfield and teaches first grade in Albia. She enjoys cooking

and bakes and decorates birthday cakes for her six grandchildren.

Cauliflower crust pizza

Serves 2

For the crust:

2 cups grated cauliflower (about

½ head)

½ cup yogurt

1 egg

1 tsp. Italian seasoning

¼ tsp. salt

For the topping:

¾ cup of your favorite store-bought

or homemade pizza or marinara

sauce

1 cup of grated mozzarella cheese

Choice of toppings (cooked meat,

pepperoni, mushrooms, peppers,

etc.)

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

2. Grate the cauliflower by hand or

with a food processor until it takes

on a grainy or grated texture.

3. Place 2 cups of the grated cauli-

flower into a clean, thin dish towel.

Wrap it up in the middle and twist

closed, squeezing out all the mois-

ture. Place the dry cauliflower into

a bowl and add the yogurt, eggs and

herbs. Fold the mixture until every-

thing is evenly combined.

4. Place the cauliflower “dough”

onto a baking sheet lined with parch-

ment paper and spread the mixture

with your hands until it is about ¾

inches thick. This is your crust.

5. Bake the crust for 30 minutes

or until lightly browned and firm

enough to hold its shape. Remove

the crust from the oven and top

with marinara sauce, shredded moz-

zarella, and your choice of veggies

and meat.

6. Pop the pizza back into the oven

for another 10 minutes or until the

cheese is melted and bubbly. Enjoy!

Enjoy favorite food in a healthier way

Cauliflower crust pizza

By Jan Allen

Contact Darren at 953-4822 ext. 304 or [email protected] to recom-

mend someone for an upcoming issue of “What’s In Your Garage?”

Clem Sevde’s 1969 Buick Gran Sport is one of only 77 made that year.

Photo

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what’s in your garage?

A look at a rare 1969 Buick

By Cady Colosimo

Black Beauty

Listening to Clem Sevde rev up

the engine to his 1969 Buick

Gran Sport produces a very

distinct sound.

The initial roar is loud enough

and powerful enough to make a

person jump back in fright. It’s

more comparable to a 747 jet get-

ting ready for take off, but that’s

the beauty of the American muscle

car. Back then it was all about high

horsepower and speed.

Sevde has been a car enthusi-

ast since he was a teen. Growing

up in Ames he remembers what

a big deal cars were when he was

in high school in the late ’50s.

He drove a 1950 Ford and was

always envious of his friends’ ’55

and ’56 models because they were

faster and could race. Drag racing

was popular and, oddly enough,

encouraged, even being endorsed

by his school’s teachers and a

local politician. Then, in 1957 the

Ames Drag Strip was opened and

frequented by the students. It was

thought of as an appropriate extra-

curricular that gave the young peo-

ple somewhere to go, and Sevde

fondly remembers going to watch.

After purchasing the car in July

of 2001, his hobby has intensified.

Newly retired and searching for

an activity, he was looking to buy

a classic car, but actually stumbled

across the ominous black Buick

completely by chance on the east

side of Des Moines.

“It’s a beautiful car, but it

needed a lot of work,” he says.

He kept the black color, but

replaced virtually everything else.

Sevde had the engine rebuilt and

the interior redone, all with the

intention of having it looking as

close to the original design as

possible, which is crucial when it

comes to showing the car. Sevde

frequently takes it to car shows in

Nebraska and Clear Lake, where

he sometimes walks away with tro-

phies. He attributes the wins to the

fact that car is so rare — there only

77 were made that year. In fact,

rare cars like his sell for upwards

of $80,000 when in good condition.

It’s not so much about the

money for Sevde, but more about

the labor of love. He takes pride

in owning a vehicle he’s admired

for so long. He tenderly wipes the

hood and body down at any hint

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their feces and microorganisms inside your home. Not only is it trapping

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issues.

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keeping your equipment maintained as well as giving you the options for

improving your indoor air quality.

Q: What are the different options for improving my indoor air quality?

A: There are many different ways to improve your indoor air quality such as

installing new heating and cooling equipment in your home, routine maintenance

on your equipment, installing a whole home humidifier in your home, installing a

whole home UV light system in your home and having your air ducts cleaned.

Q: What are the common signs of bad air that may be inside my home?

A: Bad air inside your home causes many problems to people’s health and

most people are unaware that there are many ways to improve your family’s

health. Many symptoms people are experiencing are runny noses, congestion,

throat irritation, sneezing, coughing or wheezing, asthma flares, headaches,

blurred vision, mild depression, memory lapses, lung dysfunction, lethargy,

sinusitis, upper respiratory infections, throat and ear infections, bronchitis and

pneumonia are some of them.

Q: Do I need to have a whole home UV light installed in my home?

A: Yes! A whole home UV light helps with mold, bacteria, viruses, pollen,

smoke, pet odors and other indoor air pollutants. It is installed directly into the

duct work so that it purifies the air directly as it passes through the system. This

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Information provided by Norwalk Family Dentistry, 1101 Chatham Ave.,

256-9000.

health Q&A

Information provided by Norwalk Chiropractic, 1228 Sunset, Suite B, 981-9208,

www.norwalk-chiropractic.com.

A: At the very beginning of

your relationship with a dentist,

he or she may want to make a

model of your dental structure

to have a baseline against which

to measure future development

and treatment. Normally, the

dentist will create an impres-

sion of each jaw separately by

pressing a curved tray filled with

a special paste over your upper

and lower teeth. The past will begin to set into a firm but rubbery con-

sistency within minutes and the dentist will remove the tray.

Those impressions are sent to a dental lab that will make plaster

models of your teeth from the impressions. The lab will mount the two

cast impressions on a hinge called an articulator, so the model of your

jaws can open and close just like the real thing. Your dentist can use the

model to show you areas of concern.

The creation of a model of your mouth is absolutely essential if

you are going to have extensive restorative work or are going to have

orthodontic work. Talk with your dentist about the uses of models and

impressions.

Q: Why would a dentist make an impression of my teeth and mouth?


A: Although altering the temperature of an

injury or painful area can be quite beneficial

to the healing process, knowing when to apply

ice or heat can be confusing. It is necessary to

understand the effect each has on the body.

The application of heat increases the cir-

culation of blood and decreases the tension in

muscles and ligaments. Heat applications are

advantageous for the relief of chronic muscle

or ligament tension.

Application of ice has a far different effect.

Ice or cold packs applied to the body decrease the flow of blood,

decrease swelling from acute or recent strain or injury, decrease pain

nerve impulse transmission and increases muscle and ligament tension.

Application of ice is desirable during periods of acute injury in which

strain and sprain have occurred.

Be sure to contact your doctor of chiropractic if you are unsure

about applying ice or heat. Your doctor can advise you on what is best

for you and can also determine if you would benefit from further treat-

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Q: What is herpes zoster, and

can if affect the eyes?A: Herpes zoster, commonly known as “shingles,” is caused by the same

virus responsible for chicken pox. The virus remains in the body in a

dormant stage after an infection with chicken pox as a child. Later in life,

the virus can be reactivated if the body’s immune system is weakened

by factors that include age, illness, fatigue, stress, poor nutrition, chemo-

therapy or radiation therapy and certain medications.

The herpes zoster virus lives in the body’s nerve tissues. When the

virus is reactivated, the first symptoms are pain, itching and tingling in

the skin, followed by redness, numbness and the development of crusty

scabs. The outbreak of shingles typically lasts for a few weeks, but in

severe cases the rash can leave permanent scars, numbness and skin

discoloration.

Numerous problems can occur if the nerves of the eyes are infected

with the herpes zoster virus. These may include a rash on the eyelids,

conjunctivitis (pink eye), dry eyes, increased risk of bacterial eye infec-

tion, blurred vision and light sensitivity, iritis (inflammation inside the eye)

and optic neuritis (inflammation of the optic nerve). Treatment for the

rash, inflammation, burning and pain may include cool compresses, anti-

inflammatory medication, anti-viral medication, antibiotic drops, lubricant

drops and pain medication. Surgery and long-term care may be necessary

for more serious complications such as corneal scarring, eyelid scarring,

glaucoma and cataracts. Prompt treatment of ocular herpes zoster infec-

tion is important to reduce the risk of sight threatening complications.

Q: What are some tips for

good eye health?A: Good eye health and eye care are crucial to preserving your vision,

treating eye problems early and protecting your overall health. Your eyes

are the “gateway to your soul,” and they can also reveal common or seri-

ous health problems. Here are some tips for healthier eyes.

If you are a computer user be aware of the following: staring at a

computer (or any digital screen) won’t hurt your eyes, but it can make

them feel tired and dry. Surprisingly, we blink about half as often when

we’re looking at a screen. Follow the 20/20/20 rule: Every 20 minutes,

look at least 20 feet away for at least 20 seconds.

like it does your skin. Whenever you’re outside; even on cloudy days,

you should wear protective lenses or hats block exposure too.

Heart-healthy foods like citrus fruits, dark leafy greens, whole grains and

carrots do help eyesight: the vitamin A in them is important for good vision.

your hands before handling lenses. Use only cleaners and drops approved

by your eye doctor. Clean, rinse, and dry the case each time you remove

the lenses, and replace it every two to three months. Bacteria grow easily

in liquid or creamy eye makeup. Throw out products after three months.

If you develop an infection, immediately get rid of all your eye makeup.


Information provided by Tami Dickeson, Norwalk Nursing and Rehab, 921

Sunset Drive, Norwalk, 515-981-0604.

Answer provided by Dr. Michael O’Meara at Optometric Association of

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out & about Submit your photos and captions to [email protected]

Tim, Shannon and Brenda Stephany at Stephany Insurance ribbon cutting on April 26.

Ed Kuhl welcomes Tim Stephany to the Norwalk Chamber on April 26.

Joe Desmond updates chamber members on upcoming events at the member breakfast on April 25 at Norwalk Christian Church.

Mayor Doug Pierce, Newton Standridge, Deb Mineart and Bryan Greiner at the Norwalk Chambers member breakfast on April 25 at Norwalk Christian Church.

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out & about Submit your photos and captions to [email protected]

A ribbon cutting ceremony for Stephany Insurance was held on April 26.

David Lester and Ed Kuhl at the Stephany Insurance ribbon cutting on April 26.

Tim Stepahny, John Marmon, Dr. Elwood and Tim Mineart at the Stephany Insurance ribbon cutting on April 26.

Kate Baldwin, Amanda Reid Raper and Dakota Zitler at the Stephany Insurance ribbon cutting on April 26.

come join the ZUMBA dance party! regular zumba: wednesday 5:15pm–6pm and

saturday mornings 8:30am–9:15am.

we also offer ZUMBA GOLD, which is a modified version of ZUMBA

for beginners and participants that may require a modified workout.

ZUMBA GOLD sessions are saturday mornings 9:15am–10:00am.

zumba punch cards available 6 sessions for $25 or drop-in rate of $5/sessions.

now enrolling for summer classes!

offering classes in

dance, baton, tumbling and pom/cheer

fall enrollment begins in june

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saturday, june 12pm and 7pm

sunday, june 22pm

3 performances!no ticket required

annual recital

981.4298

This Saturday is RUNorwalk.

If you haven’t registered

yet, you still can at the

Chamber office or at the high

school concession stand on race

day.

If you are not participating, we

still invite you to come, bring a

non-perishable food item for the

food pantry and watch as the run-

ners and walkers cross the finish

line. You can also bring your chil-

dren 8 and younger to participate

in the free kids fun run sponsored

by the Norwalk Family Dentistry.

Chamber office relocates

The Norwalk Area Chamber of

Commerce office has moved just

a few doors from its old loca-

tion. We are now located next

to Barber’s Unlimited and Cash

N Go. We will still be conduct-

ing our board meetings at EXIT

Realty North Star and would like

to thank Jon Niemeyer for having

the Chamber share space with

him for the past past years. The

Chamber loves it when a business

expands. EXIT Realty North Star

has gained several new agents, and

they now need more space.

Chamber directories arrive

By now you should have received

the 2013 Chamber Directory in

your mailbox. If you have not, or

if you would like additional copies,

stop by the Chamber office and

pick one up. Since the directory

went out, we added another new

Chamber member. Amore Pet

Boutique joined the Chamber, and

we had a ribbon cutting during

their open house. If you missed

their open house, you can still go

and check them out anytime. They

are located at 1409 Sunset Drive,

next to Huff Chiropractic.

Honors Night is May 23

Norwalk High School will be having

Honors Night at the Performing

Arts Center at 7 p.m. Thursday,

May 23. This is when awards and/

or scholarships are handed out to

a number of graduating seniors.

The Norwalk Area Chamber of

Commerce hands out two schol-

arships plus awards, one to the

Student of the Year who was

reconized at our annual banquet

last January. At this writing, we do

not know who the winners were,

so stayed tuned for the next edi-

tion to find out. Congratulations

to all the graduates of Norwalk

High School.

Golf outing set for May 24

The next event for the Norwalk

Area Chamber of Commerce is

our golf outing. This year’s golf

outing will be held on Monday,

June 24, at Echo Valley Country

Club. If you are interested in golf-

ing with us, contact Chad Stevens

at 981-1400, David Albrecht at

981-4234 or Deb at the Chamber

office at 981-0619 or norwalk-

[email protected].

Remember to Shop Local!

Shop Norwalk!

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Joe Desmond and George Meinecke at the Stephany Insurance ribbon cutting on April 26.

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Jordan Oliver George, incoming Norwalk resident, won a number of hon-

ors in the National American Miss pageant held April 13 and 14 at the Five

Sullivan Brothers Convention Center in Waterloo. Jordan competed with

151 girls in her age division and won the casual wear competition, was hon-

ored for her community service and won best resume. George’s community

service includes work for the Des Moines Area Religious Council’s food

pantries and Lou Gehrig’s awareness. She was also third runner up overall

and won first runner up in both the actress and top model competitions as

well as second runner up in the spokesmodel and talent competitions.

George wins honors in pageant

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1711 SUNSET DR. NORWALKGROCERY 981-4420 MEAT 981-4435

OURGREENHOUSEIS OPEN!

$2 OFFANY HANGING BASKET

LIMIT ONE BASKET PER COUPON, ONE COUPON PER CUSTOMER. NORWALK LOCATION ONLY. EXP. 5/31/13.

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