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Page 1: Windsor Heights Living - Iowa Living Magazines · Windsor Heights Living magazine is a monthly publication of Big Green Umbrella Media, Inc., an Iowa corporation. Nothing may be reprinted

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welcome By Shane Goodman, publisher

LivingLivingIowaIowam a g a z i n e sm a g a z i n e s

Darren TromblayEditor515-953-4822 ext. [email protected]

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M y wife, Jolene, and I have three wonderful daughters, ages 14, 12 and 9. They have, for the most part, been relatively easy to raise so far. But, as our friends keep telling us, “You just wait.”

Yes, those teenage years are staring us in the face, and we are told this is the time when girls can be more challenging than boys. Aside from those unmentionables, there are the costs: cell phones, clothes, cars, activities and the biggest one — college. Yes, the reality of putting three girls through college — potentially

all at once — is extremely daunt-ing. I can’t imagine the stress par-ents must feel when sending their children off to school, let alone determining how to pay for it all. But before that first day of college arrives, a number of important decisions must be made, deci-sions that will impact a child’s future immensely. We will need to start reviewing options for our children soon, as they grow into young adults and decide what they want to do with the rest of their lives. Many of you are in the same boat as Jolene and me. Others of

you have already dealt with these decisions in raising your children. But regardless of your personal situation, we can all relate to the process of trying to determine what to do after high school. These are not decisions that should be taken lightly, so we offer a bit of guidance from area residents who have recently been through the process as this month’s cover story. And as for raising teenage girls, I guess the “you just wait” will soon be here. Thanks for reading.

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On the cover: Chaz Robinson-McCuddin. Photo by Alan Cross.

inside 5 Cover story Preparing for college

9 Legal briefs Revocable trusts

10 Education Meet Larry Beall

11 Garage The Beetles

12 Health Q & A Advice from professionals

14 City newsletter News of Windsor Heights

16 Calendar A comprehensive list

19 Faith Spring brunch

20 Recipe Chocolate chip cookies

21 Insurance advice Do’s and don’ts of accidents

22 Where we live Lost in the ’50s

24 Chamber News of local events

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Roosevelt senior Chaz Robinson-McCuddin is interested in graphic arts and wants to incorporate it into college education.

By Michael Swanger

A sk anyone who has been through the process and they will tell you that it is never too early to plan

for college or a postsecondary education of some kind. For students, it is an exciting time and the first big step on their path to adulthood. For parents, it is the culmination of years of financial planning and hard work to help give their child a better life. College preparation also means being ready academically and financially. In Iowa, students are required under state law to participate in the “I Have A Plan” pro-gram. The online tutorial guides students (and their parents) from elementary school through high school (and beyond for adult learners) to help them determine their career goals, how to select a college, what classes to take, how to earn college credit in high school, how to pay for college and a preparation timeline that walks each student through the necessary steps along the way. Chaz Robinson-McCuddin, a 17-year-old junior at Roosevelt High School and Windsor Heights resident, plans to study criminal justice and graphic design in college, and he credits the statewide plan for helping him to narrow his career choices at a young age. “It matched careers with what I like to study, and that’s when I learned about majoring in criminal justice,” he says. “I also got help from my teachers, counselor and family.” Robinson-McCuddin lives with his fos-ter parents in Windsor Heights and has relatives in New York. He has narrowed

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his choices in colleges to Le Moyne College in Syracuse, N.Y., and Grand View University in Des Moines, both of which he has visited, so that he can be near family. He also plays soccer for Roosevelt and wants to continue playing soccer in college, adding another factor to his vetting process. The high school student says both schools offer criminal justice, graphic design and soccer programs, and that he is

close to selecting a school. “My grandparents live in New York, and my foster parents live here. Either way, I know I will be near family, but I’m leaning toward Grand View because it has a great criminal justice program and it’s closer so that I can see my family here more than once a year,” he says. “I’ve also met with the soccer coach at Grand View and talked to some of the players, and

everyone has been so helpful and supportive.” Robinson-McCuddin is ahead of most stu-dents his age having determined his college major and final two choices for schools before the end of his junior year. For many students, the first step is narrowing the field of schools by size and geography. “I tell students when they go on vacation to take an hour and visit a college campus,” says

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T here are many determining factors that go into selecting a college or post-secondary education facility. Here are

some things to consider:

Kinds of schoolsPublic or private? Public schools are operated by state and local governments. Tuition is often less at a public school. Private schools are not affiliated with a government organization. They may be nonprofit, such as colleges run by pri-vate foundations or religious denominations. Or, they may be for-profit businesses, such as many career, trade or technical schools.

can offer bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate degrees, and sometimes include professional schools, like law school or medical school. Universities tend to be larger than colleges

These offer two-year associate degrees and sometimes certifications in particular career fields, like nursing. Because their costs are often lower and admission is more open, many students start their college careers here.

schools: These prepare students for specific careers, such as welding, cosmetology, medical imaging and electronics assembly. Their pro-grams may be two years or less.

Factors to consider: Find the right schoolCost is a big determining factor for most. What will your total annual costs be, including tuition and fees, room and board, books, travel and other expenses?

you decide you might go to a school away from home, factor in the cost of traveling to and from school for holiday and semester breaks.

nearby, do you want to live at home, in an on-campus dorm/residence hall or in private, off-campus housing?

-ting? A school that’s big enough to be a city by itself? Or something in between? Majors and concentrations offered. If you have an idea of what you want to study, does the school offer that major? Does their pro-

gram have a good reputation? If you aren’t sure what you want to study, does the school give you plenty of options?

How to payMany students worry that tuition and the other costs of continuing their education will be out of reach. But don’t let the price tag stop you. It’s only part of the picture. Keep in mind the major benefits of investing in your education. Most students receive some kind of finan-cial aid to help pay for the cost of their educa-tion. A few students even get a “free ride,” where all their costs are paid for. With your determination and assistance from financial aid, you can make the education you dream about a reality. There are five basic costs associated with going to college. Financial aid may be used for tuition and fees; room and board; books and supplies; personal expenses; and travel. Talk to your school counselor for advice on where to search for financial aid, starting with the Federal Student Aid website.(source: www.college.gov)

Setting your course: things to consider

Chaz Robinson-McCuddin (left) and Roosevelt counselor Ryan Williamson have been working together to develop a plan for Robinson-McCuddin’s post high school education.

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Ryan Williamson, a counselor at Roosevelt High School. “If you’re going to Texas, for example, stop by the University of Kansas in Lawrence, or Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, or Texas Christian University, or the University of Texas on the way there to get a feel for the atmo-sphere and size. If you’re staying in Iowa, visit Drake, ISU, Iowa or UNI to see which one you like. Once you find out what size of school you feel comfortable with then you can narrow it down geographically. “The size of the school matters because maybe you prefer more one-on-one learning in smaller classes, so attending a bigger school with large lecture classes with hundreds of students isn’t best for you. When students are in their sophomore year we start talking about that, then in their junior and senior years we discuss what they want to be when they grow up.” Robinson-McCuddin agrees with Williamson. “When you visit a school, you get a feel for the teachers and how hands-on they are,” he says. “I like smaller classes, so I looked for schools that would fit me and the way that I learn.” Williamson says that Roosevelt counselors prepare every student for a post-secondary education, whether they attend a four-year univer-sity, two-year community college or trade school. “We help students prepare for the ACT or SAT tests, we offer college and career fairs, we help them enroll in classes that will prepare them for their post-secondary education and counsel them on career choices,” he says. “No matter where they go, for instance, we encourage them to take computer classes so that they have marketable skills in any field.” Additionally, Williamson says counselors and teachers help students understand what is required of them to be accepted into college, and they answer questions about financial assistance. He says the process helps students identify who they are along the way. “They have to make some big decisions, but we remind them that they can do anything or go anywhere if they put their mind to it,” he says. “We’re here to help them.”

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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.

A revocable trust is an estate-planning vehicle that is similar to a last will and

testament, but has many impor-tant differences. It comes into effect while you are still alive, unlike a will. Property and assets are transferred to the trust, to be held and administered by a trustee for the benefit of another. Typically, you would be the initial trustee of the trust and would administer the trust for your primary benefit. After death, the trust could be administered for the benefit of a surviving spouse or children, or could be liquidated and distributed. This type of trust has several benefits. First, a trust provides for the orderly management of assets. During your lifetime, you will typi-cally be the sole trustee and can manage the assets as you see fit. You can sell and acquire assets, change investments and fully utilize your resources. Second, if done correctly and completely funded, a revocable trust will avoid probate. It allows for the smooth transition of the ownership of assets. If the trust is to terminate on death and be distributed to beneficiaries, the settling of a trust should take less than six months. Third, a revocable trust allows you to make private provisions with respect to the disposition of your assets. Your wishes will not become part of public record, as they would if your estate went through probate. Finally, a living trust is a good

vehicle for planning for potential incapacity. By specifying a pro-cedure for determining incapac-ity and then naming a successor trustee, you can ensure the seam-less administration of your affairs. However, revocable trusts have some disadvantages. Initial costs will be higher because trust documents are more complex to draft than wills. Transferring assets to trusts incurs transactions costs. Plus, trusts have ongoing record-keeping and maintenance. If one of your goals is to avoid probate, placing all of your assets in the trust is crucial. Suppose you die with some assets in trust and some owned by you as an individual. Your estate will be have to be administered through probate to distribute the assets not in the trust. Most importantly, using a revocable trust has no particular tax advantages. A revocable living trust still faces taxes and settle-ment costs.

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S ince May 2010, Larry Beall has been instructing our future energy leaders on the

importance of Iowa’s energy and sustainability. Beal is the instructor of the Iowa Energy and Sustainability Academy at Central Campus. The class is specific to ninth through 12th grade students interested in energy. It’s in his classroom they all know the talk. Talk of power, electricity, fossil fuels, wind power, solar, hydrogen and simply caring for our Mother Earth. These kids “get it.” So it is no surprise that these students are excited for Earth Day this year. Beall’s students plan to have 12 tables of demonstrations for the public and a few select elemen-tary schools they have invited for their Earth Day event on Friday, April 20. Demonstrations will compare reusable bags vs. sacks, bottled water vs. tap water, and even cloth diapers vs. disposable diapers. A more complex demon-stration will test the ability to run cars on a water and hydrogen gas mix instead of gasoline. Beall’s students also get to visit energy-efficient buildings and sites such as Des Moines Water Works, Walnut Wind Farm and even the Mall of America. They use small wind generators and solar panels. They recycle.

Their first year of recycling was 2010. Their numbers were impressive: more than 10 tons of paper, 3,170 plastic bottles and 2,241 cans. Since then they have added new recyclables — old cell phones, iPods, digital cameras and ink toner. When asked what his biggest challenge is, Beall states just get-ting a program started. He was chosen in May 2010 as the first instructor for Iowa Energy and Sustainability Academy (IESA). Shortly after, IESA received its first grant from the community section of the Iowa Power Fund. Another grant was given in the fall of 2011 from Vernier Scientific Company. As Beall walks around his sci-ence lab, it’s clear that his program is on strong footing. His students are quiet in their own space with safety goggles and beakers as they take notes on fumes, colors and gases. Beall and his students are simply in their “element.”

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B efore moving to Iowa, Alessandra Meschini resided in Mexico where she bought

her silver 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle, as the models from 1998 - 2010 are technically called. With more than 20 million variations of Beetles produced worldwide since the model’s inception in 1938, they are recog-nized as a staple in compact cars. With newer models getting close to 29 miles per gallon, it’s easy to understand why they are still popular in today’s market. Meschini says the only con-cern she has with her car is the challenge she faces when looking for a mechanic who is qualified to work on the vehicle if it needs maintenance or repairs. “Being a Mexican car, nobody can fix it here,” Meschini says. “When it breaks, it’s always an adventure.” Vehicles produced and man-ufactured in Mexico and other parts of the world have different parts that aren’t easily found in the Midwest. Volkswagen released the

Final Edition New Beetle in 2010. While they reverted to calling the latest models The Beetle, they updated to a more modern look-ing vehicle in 2011. Volkswagen’s website boasts the newer model is “more pro-gressive, more prominent and more grown up.” The car has a wider and flat-ter appearance, but the interior remains nearly the same as previ-ous models. Because all models of Beetles are compact cars, hauling can be an issue for owners. Meschini owns a small busi-ness, Cooking with Alessandra, in which she teaches Italian cooking in the East Village several nights a week. She says it can be a chal-lenge getting food to her down-town space. No matter what she is teach-ing in class, she brings fresh ingre-dients to each class for her stu-dents. “It’s always full of flour and eggs,” she laughs, pointing out the bags and cartons stacked high in her backseat.

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Q: What is hospice?A: Often when people hear the word “hospice,” they think of a quiet, home-like facility where the very sick go to die. While many communities have a hospice facility, hospice is not a place. Hospice is a kind of health care that provides relief from physi-cal symptoms such as pain, anxiety or short-ness of breath and provides emotional and spiritual support to the patient and their loved ones. Most people prefer to remain at home during the last months of their life. Hospice care was designed to provide care in the patient’s own home, wherever they call home. Home might be their house, the house of a loved one caring for them, an assisted living facility or even a nursing facility. With the support of the hospice team of nurses, aides, social work-ers, spiritual care counselors and volunteers, patients receive the best care possible in their own homes surrounded by people they know and love. Very importantly, hospice care is not just for the last few days of life. Hospice focuses on comfort, so the patient and the family can focus on living, making the very most of the time that they have.

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APRIL 2012

City of Windsor Heights

1133 66th StreetWindsor Heights, IA 50324

(515) 279-3662www.windsorheights.org

CITY CLEAN-UP DAY This year’s Spring Clean-up will start on Friday, May 18. Your “Solid Waste” should be placed on the curb by 6am on Friday, May 18. “Solid Waste” means garbage, refuse, commercial, agricultural and domestic activities. The term “solid waste” shall exclude yard waste, Household Hazardous Waste and other similarly discarded solid or semisolid materials including but not limited to such materials resulting from industrial

for a complete list of items that are excluded from the pickup.

READY, SET WHAMM!2012 WINDSOR HEIGHTS ANNUAL MINI MARATHON On Saturday, May 19, runners and walkers of all ages are invited to participate in the 2012 Windsor Heights Annual Mini Marathon, better known as WHAMM and a perennial favorite in central Iowa.

muscular dystrophy and related progressive muscle diseases. Registration takes place at www.getmeregistered.com. Both the 5K Run/Walk (single loop) and the 10K (double loop) start and end at 66th and University and travel through the beautiful neighborhoods of Windsor Heights. Runners receive a shirt, post race food and the top runners in the 5K and 10K receive medals. Continuing for the second year will be a community health fair sponsored by the Windsor Heights Chamber of Commerce following the race where local businesses will share information and screenings, safety demonstrations and children’s activities. Together with WHAMM, this fair is an example of how we can create environments that support health. For more information on registering for WHAMM, visit www.getmeregistered.com or www.windsorheights.org, contact Jenna Knox, 453-9494, MDA or Tracy Levine, 645-6821, City of Windsor Heights.

CITY WIDE GARAGE SALE This year’s annual Windsor Heights city wide garage sale will be held on Saturday, May 12. If you wish to be listed on the garage sale map, please e-mail your name, address, phone number and a few main items to:

Garage Sale form. The cost for inclusion in the City Wide Garage Sale list is $5.00. A map of sale locations will be posted on the City’s Web site and available at City Hall for potential customers. This list will NOT be published in the Des Moines Register.

PARKING CHANGES SOUTH OF UNIVERSITY Residents and visitors on 69th, 68th, 67th and 66th Street south of University Avenue will soon notice a change. Starting in June, the parking on these streets will move from the west side of the street to the east side of

pointed north, directly towards University Avenue.

PANCAKE DAY

Residents are encouraged to purchase tickets even if they cannot attend to

2011 8:00am to 1:00pm. Tickets are $5.00 (Adult), $10.00 (Family).

WINDSOR HEIGHTS RESIDENTS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND AND COMMENT ON COLLABORATIVE STATE WATER QUALITY PLAN  A new state water quality plan – the result of a major collaborative effort between local, state and federal government organizations, universities and a

across the state in April, including one in Windsor Heights on April 26 in the

The plan, developed over 15 months, looks at the current state of water quality in Iowa and outlines ideas for improvement. Highlights include steps to develop a more consistent public outreach message, improving technical assistance, and fostering new partnerships for improved water quality.

steadfast collaboration between water quality professionals and the citizens

kind of transparent, cooperative approach that is necessary to advance the good work already being done.” The plan is accessible on the DNR website at: http://watershed.iowadnr.gov. After gathering comments from Iowans, the DNR will submit the

requires that each state update and maintain a water quality plan, also called

program support.

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Help keep our storm sewer and waterways clean!When mowing your lawn, please do not blow your grass clippings

onto your street, sidewalk or driveway

WINDSOR HEIGHTS SALUTES OUR ACTIVE DUTY, RESERVES AND MILITARY VETERANS The City, community and businesses of Windsor Heights will be hosting a salute to active duty, reserves and military veterans on Thursday, May 17 at 6:30 p.m. at the Windsor Heights Community & Events Center at 6900 School Street. The program is a tribute and thank you to military service

The keynote speaker will be Capt. John Hintz, U.S. Army Bronze Star recipient in both Afghanistan and Iraq. In September, 2010, Cpt. Hintz, a Newton, IA native, was company commander of a 101st Airborne Unit near

60 Minutes. This event is a special tribute to those with recent service in Iraq and Afghanistan but will also be recognizing military service back through World War II. The public is invited to this event to join us in thanking active duty, reserves, veterans and family members. Each member or veteran of the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force and Coast Guard will be asked to stand and be recognized. Active duty and veterans of duty during the Afghanistan, Iraq, Gulf War, and Viet Nam, Cold War, Korean and World War II eras will be ask to stand for a public tribute. There will be a color guard provided by

Active duty, reserves and veterans as well as those who have a spouse, close friend, or family members who are presently serving or died in a

The program will be from 6:30pm–7:30pm, followed by a chance to visit with active duty, reserves and veterans as well as stop at information tables for service in Iraq, Afghanistan, Desert Storm, Viet Nam, Korean War and World War II. There will be a free-will offering for donations to support the Iowa Army and Air National Guard’s Warrior and Family Services Fund. For additional information, contact: David Furneaux, Windsor Heights,

JULY 4TH PARADE AND VENDORS

stop by City Hall. If you have any question please call Tracy Levine at 279-3662 or email at [email protected].

CITIZEN OF THE YEAR The City is now accepting nominations for Citizen of the Year. At this time, guidelines and nomination forms may be picked up at City Hall or be available from the web site, www.windsorheights.org. Applications are due Friday, June1.

KEEP WINDSOR HEIGHTS BEAUTIFUL ANNOUNCES PLANT EXCHANGE, SATURDAY, MAY 12

spring, you’re probably getting anxious to get outside and get planting! If

your garden need thinning out, Keep Windsor Heights Beautiful has a great solution. Diversify your plant varieties and share your favorites during the

This free event gives you the opportunity to brighten up your garden,

plants, you’re also invited to bring gently used garden accessories and art to trade for something new (to you!). Whether planting an elaborate garden or simply looking to spruce up front porch planters, neighbors will be able to get new varieties just for sharing their own. Facing a vexing gardening challenge? Have questions about what to

to share advice and answer your questions! And be sure to visit the local arts vendors while you’re there. The success of this event depends on you! The more people who attend, the more there will be to share. No pre-registration is required; to make the exchange process go

available at www.windsorheights.org or will be available on site at Lions

garden center and bring new things to share, too) – and bring a

eep Windsor Heights Beautiful, Keep

Windsor Heights Beautiful is to engage the citizens, businesses and government of Windsor Heights to take greater responsibility for beautifying

and improving our community.

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Friday, April 20 Sense by Cultureall Fundraiser,

Windsor Heights Community &

Events Center, $35, 7 - 9 p.m.

Fun Fridays, Kangaroo Boo for

preschoolers/kindergarteners, 415

Fifth St., kangarooboo.com, 10 a.m.

Café V: Fair Food, VHS Room

321, call 633-4122 for reservations,

11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.

VHS 9 girls soccer vs. Winterset,

5:30 p.m.

RHS JV/V boys track at Waukee,

4:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 21 Keep Windsor Heights Beautiful

Spring Clean-Up, meet up at Burger

King on 73rd St., 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.

4th Annual Shred Fest Event,

St. Pius X parking lot, 3601 66th St.,

Urbandale, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Pancake Breakfast, Masonic

Lodge, 4133 Urbandale Ave., $3 - $6,

7:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Iowa Cubs vs. Memphis at

Principal Park, 7:05 p.m.

Spring Play, VHS Auditorium,

7 p.m.

RHS varsity girls soccer at

Nevada, 9 a.m.

RHS varsity boys soccer at Sioux

City North, 9:45 a.m.

Sunday, April 22 Earth Day

Outdoor Labyrinth, Covenant

Christian Church, 2700 72nd St.,

11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Earth Day in the Junction, 5K Run

Walk, vendors, children activities, live

music, food and more, Valley Junction,

10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Iowa Cubs vs. Memphis at

Principal Park, 1:05 p.m.

Spring Play, VHS Auditorium,

2 p.m.

Monday, April 23 Iowa Cubs vs. Memphis at

Principal Park, 12:05 p.m.

VHS JV boys track invite, 4 p.m.

VHS 9/JV/V girls soccer vs.

Johnston, 4:45 p.m.

VHS JV/V girls track at

Marshalltown, 6 p.m.

RHS JV/V girls track at Dowling

Catholic, 4:30 p.m.

RHS 9/JV/V girls soccer vs.

Dowling Catholic, 4:45 p.m.

RHS 9 boys soccer vs. Norwalk,

4:45 p.m.

Tuesday, April 24 DMPS no classes for grades 9 and

12, grades 10 and 11 ACT testing

Iowa Cubs vs. Memphis at

Principal Park, 12:05 p.m.

VHS JV/V boys tennis vs. Ames,

4:15 p.m.

VHS 9/JV/V boys soccer at

Johnston, 4:45 p.m.

RHS 9/JV/V boys soccer at

Dowling Catholic, 3:45 p.m.

Wednesday, April 25 Administrative Professional’s Day

DMPS no classes for grades 10

and 11, grades 9 and 12 a.m. only

Windsor Heights Planning &

Zoning Commission meeting, City

Hall, 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 26 TOPS #610 (Take Off Pounds

Sensibly) meeting, Windsor

Presbyterian Church, weigh-in 9:15 -

9:45 a.m., meeting at 10 a.m.

Greater Des Moines Garden

Club Past Presidents’ Luncheon,

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SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!

CALL 515.243.6111 OR VISIT TO ORDER YOUR TICKETS TODAY!

twitter.com/IowaCubs facebook.com/icubsComplete schedule online at iowacubs.com

May 4-7 New Orleans Zephyrs 17-20 Salt Lake Bees 21-24 Tacoma Rainiers

June 7-10 Nashville 11-13 Omaha 14-17 Albuquerque Isotopes 23-26 Round Rock Express

UPCOMING HOME GAMES

SATURDAY, APRIL 21 7:05 p.m. CLASSIC CARD SET NIGHT

SUNDAY, APRIL 22 vs. Memphis IOWA OAKS THROWBACK DAY / JERSEY SHIRT

MONDAY, APRIL 23 . TUESDAY, APRIL 24 TAKE A LONG LUNCH & ENJOY THE GAME

THURSDAY, APRIL 26 MUG CLUB / IOWA CUBS UNPLUGGED

FRIDAY, APRIL 27 vs. FIREWORKS

SATURDAY, APRIL 28 vs. Nashville 7:05 p.m. CUBBIE GARDEN STATUE NIGHT

SUNDAY, APRIL 29 vs. Nashville IOWA OAKS THROWBACK DAY / JERSEY SHIRT

FIREWORKS EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT!

EVERY SUNDAY IS CASEY'S FAMILY DAY

4 pizza slices, 4 tickets, 4 Cokes & 4 caps for $44!

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Westminster Presbyterian Church,

DM, advance reservations required,

call Jean at 254-1795, 11:30 a.m.

Café V: French, VHS Room 321,

call 633-4122 for reservations, 11:45

a.m. - 12:45 p.m.

Iowa Cubs vs. Nashville at

Principal Park, 6:35 p.m.

VHS JV/V girls tennis vs. Dowling

Catholic, 4:15 p.m.

VHS 9/JV/V boys soccer at

Marshalltown, 4:45 p.m.

RHS JV/V girls soccer vs. Lincoln,

4:45 p.m.

RHS 9/JV/V boys soccer at

Lincoln, 4:45 p.m.

Friday, April 27 Drake Relays

WDMCS no classes

Fun Fridays, Kangaroo Boo for

preschoolers/kindergarteners, 415

Fifth St., kangarooboo.com, 10 a.m.

Iowa Cubs vs. Nashville at

Principal Park, 7:05 p.m.

Saturday, April 28 Drake Relays

Community Coffee Club,

Grounds for Celebration, 9 -

10:30 a.m.

Iowa Cubs vs. Nashville at

Principal Park, 7:05 p.m.

Iowa Barnstormers vs. San Jose,

Wells Fargo Arena, 7:05 p.m.

VHS 9/JV boys soccer tourna-

ment at Valley, 8 a.m.

VHS Prom, 8 p.m.

RHS varsity girls soccer at ADM

Sunday, April 29 “George Drouillard: Hunter,

Interpreter, and Indian Sign-Talker

for Lewis and Clark Expedition,”

public invited, bring a dish or dessert

to share, Windsor United Methodist

Church, 6222 University Ave., potluck

at 11:45 a.m., presentation by Darrel

Draper at 1 p.m.

Iowa Cubs vs. Nashville at

Principal Park, 1:05 p.m.

RHS JV/V boys tennis vs. Ames,

3:15 p.m.

RHS JV boys track at Ankeny,

4:30 p.m.

RHS 9/JV/V boys soccer at Valley,

4:45 p.m.

Monday, April 30 Baseball practice begins

VHS JV girls golf invite at Willow

Creek, 3:30 p.m.

VHS 9/JV/V boys soccer vs.

Roosevelt, 4:45 p.m.

Tuesday, May 1 May Day

DM School Board meeting,

Central Campus, 2nd floor, 1800

Grand Ave., 6 p.m.

VHS JV/V girls golf vs. Ames,

3:30 p.m.

VHS JV/V girl stennis vs. Waukee,

4:15 p.m.

VHS 9 girls soccer at Winterset,

5:30 p.m.

VHS Band Boosters meeting,

7 p.m.

VHS varsity boys soccer at

Urbandale, 7:30 p.m.

RHS JV/V girl tennis vs. East, 4

:15 p.m.

Wednesday, May 2 Green Art Exhibit, Hillyard, 4267

109th St., Urbandale, free, 7:45 a.m. -

4:45 p.m.

Thursday, May 3 TOPS #610 (Take Off Pounds

Sensibly) meeting, Windsor

Presbyterian Church, weigh-in 9:15 -

9:45 a.m., meeting at 10 a.m.

Franklin Toastmasters meeting,

Northwest Community Center,

5110 Franklin Ave., http://franklinclub.

freetoasthost.com, 6 p.m.

Farmers Market/Music in the

Junction, Valley Junction, free,

4 - 8 p.m.

VHS JV/V boys tennis vs. Mason

City, 4:15 p.m.

VHS JV boys soccer vs. Johnston,

5:30 p.m.

VHS/VSW Orchestra Concert,

7:30 p.m.

RHS JV/V boys tennis vs. North,

4:15 p.m.

RHS varsity boys and girls track

at Hoover, 4:30 p.m.

RHS JV/V boys soccer vs.

Ottumwa, 4:45 p.m.

RHS JV/V girls soccer at

Ottumwa, 5:30 p.m.

Friday, May 4 Fun Fridays, Kangaroo Boo for

preschoolers/kindergarteners, 415

Fifth St., kangarooboo.com, 10 a.m.

Iowa Cubs vs. New Orleans at

Principal Park, 7:05 p.m.

Café V: Jumbo Food, VHS Room

321, call 633-4122 for reservations,

11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.

Saturday, May 5 Cinco de Mayo

Amanda the Panda Charity

Auction, “A Night for Hope and

Healing,” Capital Square, 400 Locust

St., DM, $40 per person, register

online at amandathepanda.org, 6 p.m.

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Cinco de Mayo Festival, Valley

Junction, free, noon - 10 p.m.

Iowa Cubs vs. New Orleans at

Principal Park, 7:05 p.m.

RHS Senior Prom, All Play, 8 p.m.

Sunday, May 6 Iowa Cubs vs. New Orleans at

Principal Park, 1:05 p.m.

Monday, May 7 Windsor Heights City Council

meeting, City Hall, 1133 66th St.,

6 p.m.

Iowa Cubs vs. New Orleans at

Principal Park, 12:05 p.m.

VHS 9/JV/V girls soccer vs.

Dowling Catholic, 4:45 p.m.

VHS 9/JV/V boys soccer at

Dowling Catholic, 3:45 p.m.

RHS 9/JV/V girls soccer at Ames,

4:45 p.m.

RHS 9/JV/V boys soccer vs. Ames,

4:45 p.m.

Tuesday, May 8 VHS JV/V girls golf vs. Mason City

at Willow Creek, 3:30 p.m.

VHS JV/V girls tennis vs. Fort

Dodge, 4:15 p.m.

VHS 9/JV/V boys soccer vs. Ames,

4:45 p.m.

VHS 9/JV/V girls soocer at SEP,

5 p.m.

VHS Spring Vocal Concert, 7 p.m.

RHS JV/V girls tennis vs. Hoover,

4:15 p.m.

RHS JV/V girls soccer vs. East,

4:45 p.m.

Wednesday, May 9 National School Nurse Day

Thursday, May 10 TOPS #610 (Take Off Pounds

Sensibly) meeting, Windsor

Presbyterian Church, weigh-in 9:15 -

9:45 a.m., meeting at 10 a.m.

Farmers Market/Music in the

Junction, Valley Junction, free,

4 - 8 p.m.

VHS 9/JV/V girls soccer vs.

Waukee, 4:45 p.m.

RHS varsity girls golf metro trian-

gular at Waveland, 3:30 p.m.

Friday, May 11 Fun Fridays, Kangaroo Boo for

preschoolers/kindergarteners, 415

Fifth St., kangarooboo.com, 10 a.m.

Café V: Mother’s Day, VHS Room

321, call 633-4122 for reservations,

11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.

VHS 9/JV/V boys soccer at

Waukee, 4:45 p.m.

RHS 9/JV/V boys soccer at East,

4:45 p.m.

Saturday, May 12 Windsor Heights City-Wide

Garage Sales, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Dodgeball Fundraiser

Tournament, Walnut Creek YMCA,

3 p.m.

Iowa Barnstormers vs. Kansas

City, Wells Fargo Arena, 7:05 p.m.

Sunday, May 13 Mother’s Day

Sunday Breakfast, WDM Elks

Lodge 2752, 8 a.m. - noon

Monday, May 14 RHS 9/JV/V boys soccer vs.

Urbandale, 4:45 p.m.

RHS varsity girls soccer at North,

6 p.m.

VHS JV/V boys soccer vs. Mason

City, 6 p.m.

VHS JV/V girls soccer at Mason

City, 6:15 p.m.

IH Orchestra Concert, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, May 15 DM School Board meeting,

Central Campus, 2nd floor, 1800

Grand Ave., 6 p.m.

RHS JV/V girls soccer vs.

Norwalk, 4:45 p.m.

Wednesday, May 16 Green Art Exhibit, Hillyard, 4267

109th St., Urbandale, free, 7:45 a.m. -

4:45 p.m.

Thursday, May 17 TOPS #610 (Take Off Pounds

Sensibly) meeting, Windsor

Presbyterian Church, weigh-in 9:15 -

9:45 a.m., meeting at 10 a.m.

Farmers Market/Music in the

Junction, Valley Junction, free,

4 - 8 p.m.

Franklin Toastmasters meeting,

Northwest Community Center,

5110 Franklin Ave., http://franklinclub.

freetoasthost.com, 6 p.m.

Iowa Cubs vs. Salt Lake City at

Principal Park, 6:35 p.m.

Valley Voices meeting, 6:15 p.m.

VHS Big Spring FLing Wing Ding,

7 p.m.

IH Chorus Concert at Hoyt

Sherman, 7 p.m.

RHS JV/V girls soccer vs. Hoover,

4:45 p.m.

Friday, May 18 Windsor Heights City Clean-Up

Day, items on curb by 6 a.m.

Fun Fridays, Kangaroo Boo for

preschoolers/kindergarteners, 415

Fifth St., kangarooboo.com, 10 a.m.

Iowa Cubs vs. Salt Lake City at

Principal Park, 7:05 p.m.

Café V: Pizza, VHS Room 321,

call 633-4122 for reservations,

11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.

VHS varsity girls soccer tourna-

ment at Valley, 5:30 p.m.

VHS Improv Show, VHS

Auditorium, 7 p.m.

IH 8th grade party, IH gym,

7 p.m.

State track tournament at Drake

Saturday, May 19 Armed Forces Day

WHAMM (Windsor Heights

Annual Mini Marathon), Health

Fair and Pancake Breakfast, Annual

Firefighters Assoc. Fundraiser, 1133

66th St., 8 a.m. - noon

VHS varsity girls soccer tourna-

ment at Valley, 5:30 p.m.

State track tournament at Drake

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It’s free!Submit calendar items for

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

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T ami Trewet has a story to tell, and sometimes she does it in song.

A plane crash left her a widow, alone to raise two teenagers. But through God’s greatest challenges and tests of faith, Trewet has pre-vailed — though it was not easy. The Lord has taken from her, but He also granted her the gift of song and a love for singing, which gives Trewet a cause for celebra-tion, despite her grief. She’s sharing her gift and her love for Christ with others dur-ing a spring brunch at Windsor Heights Lutheran Church this Saturday, April 21, at 9:30 a.m. Join Trewet as she tells her story in song while playing the guitar. All are welcome to the church for an morning of fun, fellowship and entertainment at 1240 66th St. The menu is muffins, egg cas-serole and fresh fruit. Tickets are $5. For more information, contact the church at 277-6277, or visit its website at www.whlc.org. Adults who feel the need for fellowship, a new faith or a renewed faith and knowledge of the greatest story ever told might

consider joining Walnut Creek Community Church, 900 64th St., in Windsor Heights, for its Sunday morning adult Bible study. This is a time for more in-depth studies of the Bible — there’s always something more to learn, enhance or consider, and sometimes such journeys are more auspicious when done with a group. Join the adult Bible study from 9:50 a.m. to 10:40 a.m. every Sunday.

The church offers three wor-ship times and a nursery.Attendees can catch the 9 a.m. traditional service in the chapel or the more contemporary worship service in the main auditorium, which begins at 9:30 a.m. Or, another contem-porary service time is available at 11 a.m. after the Bible study concludes. Learn more at www.walnutcreekcc.org.

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Spring brunchBy Amber Williams

Singer/songwriter Tami Trewet will share her story of faith in the wake of adversity at the Windsor Heights Lutheran Church spring brunch, 1240 66th St. All are welcome.

Singer to visit Windsor Heights Lutheran

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On Saturday, May 19, runners and walkers of all ages are invited to participate in the 2012 Windsor Heights Annual Mini Marathon, better known as WHAMM. The 8 a.m. walk/race benefits the individuals and families coping with muscular dystrophy and related progressive muscle diseases. The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) provides compre-hensive medical services to hundreds of people in central Iowa. Registration takes place at www.getmeregistered.com. Both the 5K Run/Walk (single loop) and the 10K (double loop) start and end at 66th and University and travel through the neighborhoods of Windsor Heights. Parking is available at the Town Center parking lot, 65th & University. Last year’s WHAMM raised more than $5,000, and it’s hoped this year’s event will beat that total. Individuals and teams are encour-aged to participate in this community-wide event. Shirt, post-race food, and medals to the top males and females in the 5K and 10K overall are included. Continuing for the second year will be a community health fair following the race when local businesses will share information and screenings, safety demonstrations and children’s activities. For more information about WHAMM, visit www.getmeregistered.com and fitnesssports.com or contact Jenna Knox, 453-9494, MDA or Tracy Levine, 645-6821, City of Windsor Heights.

WHAMM scheduled for Saturday, May 19

The Windsor Heights Foundation Board of Directors has again experi-enced a successful annual fund campaign and wishes to thank the more than 160 donors who contributed a total of $8,300. Gifts ranged in amounts from $5 to $250, and included more than $1,100 from 22 new donors. Among the gifts were those given in memory of Jerry Orman, James P. Lensing, Leon Eggers and Mary Lou Warford, and in honor of Bobby and Sheri Horner and Mildred Harmon, who will be 100 years old in May. In addition, grants have been awarded to the Windsor Heights Foundation — $400 from BRAVO Greater Des Moines, $1,000 from Prairie Meadows Community Betterment, and a grant pending from Polk County Community Betterment. The Foundation relies on these gifts and grants to finance the popu-lar free Music in the Park summer concert series, the Windsor Heights July 4th celebration and to support other projects that benefit the community. Most recently that included a grant to the City of Windsor Heights to support the Feb. 29 “Leap Into Spring” event held at the Windsor Heights Community and Events Center. This year’s Music in the Park concert series begins on Tuesday, June 12, at 7 p.m.,with the Ralph Zarnow Orchestra, directed by Dan Hartzer. One concert will be on Sunday afternoon, July 1, instead of Tuesday, July 3. A highlight this year will be a concert July 31 by a 20-piece brass band from Altenmedingen, Germany. A German supper will precede that concert; details will be announced. Those wishing to become part of the donor group should make a check out to the Windsor Heights Foundation and mail it to the Foundation at 1133 66th St., Windsor Heights, IA 50324. If you wish to consider how to make a long-lasting gift to the Windsor Heights Foundation Endowment Fund, please contact George Hanusa at 255-6367 or email [email protected].

Windsor Heights Foundation thanks donors

International Student Exchange (ISE) is looking for host families to open their hearts and homes to a foreign exchange student for the upcoming school year. Students range in age from 15 to 18 years of age and come with their own spending money and insurance. For more information, contact Sergey Lozovich (515)222-6990, [email protected].

International Student Exchange seeks families

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

R ecently we were on a family vacation, and since it was a car trip it was easy for me

to pack some treats for us to snack on along the way. I usually make sure we have trail mix, granola bars and choco-late chip cookies. Chocolate chip cookies are easy to make and trav-el well. They will easily stay fresh for a week at room temperature in a sealed container. Chocolate chip cookies are something you can adapt with a variety of different ingredients; peanut butter, dark chocolate chips or M & M’s. If you are going to use peanut butter you need to use a half-cup of pea-nut butter and a half-cup of butter or Crisco. This trip I just made the traditional cookies, but I frequently make them with peanut butter. There is a great debate between chewy cookies vs. crunchy cookies. My family prefers soft cookies, and this recipe is one that looks crunchy but is still soft. My tip is to use the butter-flavored Crisco vs. butter. If you use butter, be sure it is at room temperature because your cookies will turn out better if it is. I also use a cookie scoop. This helps to make sure each cookie is the same size and shape. By having the cookies the same size, they will cook evenly.

Chocolate chip cookiesBy Beth McDonald

Chocolate chip cookiesIngredients2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon salt1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened ( I use 1 cup butter-flavored Crisco)1-1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 large eggs2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Directions1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

2. Cream together the butter and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.

3. In a small bowl combine flour, baking soda and salt. Add to bat-ter. Once mixed add the chocolate chips.

4. Drop by large spoonfuls onto ungreased pans. Bake for 10 - 12 min-utes or until golden brown.

Traditional favorite can be varied many ways

Perhaps you saw me walking the Windsor Heights bike trails or at the dog park. I will miss those fun times with my mom, Judy Drake.

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The 2012 Windsor Heights Music in the Park schedule has been set. Sponsored by the Windsor Heights Foundation, the 10 concert series in Colby Park begins Tuesday, June 12. The Ralph Zarnow Orchestra, directed by Dan Hartzer, will open the series, which will also feature a 20 piece German brass band on July 31. All concerts are held, with one exception, on Tuesday nights, starting at 7 p.m. The schedule: June 12: Ralph Zarnow Orchestra (big band sound) June 19: Java Jews June 26: Sacred Heart Sax and Brass July 1 (Sunday, 3 p.m.): Hot Club of Des Moines July 10: Party Gras Classic Jazz Band July 17: Urbandale Community Adult Band July 24: Hold On July 31: Brass Band from Altenmedingen, Germany Aug. 7: Greater Des Moines Community Band (includes Night Out Against Crime activities) Aug. 14: Free Style Concerts are free and will include free beverages provided by Bankers Trust, free snow cones by the Windsor Heights Lions Club and free pop-corn from the Windsor Heights Foundation. There will be door prizes. Note that because of July 4th activities, a Sunday afternoon concert is scheduled for July 1 at 3 p.m. The 20-piece brass band from Germany is on a tour which includes some Iowa stops, and will be a highlight of our concert series. A German supper, starting at 5 p.m., will precede the concert. Tickets may be pur-chased in advance for $6 at Music in the Park concerts; $8 at the door. Dan Hartzer will provide a “reprise” of the Ralph Zarnow Orchestra big band sound, using music played by that renowned group. Music in the Park is being underwritten by donors to the Windsor Heights Foundation annual fund, the Windsor Heights Lions Club and grants from Prairie Meadows Community Betterment, Polk County Community Betterment, and BRAVO Greater Des Moines, with in-kind support from the City of Windsor Heights. If bad weather is forecast, call 991-8682 for questions of cancellation. Donations to the Windsor Heights Foundation will be gratefully received at any time.

Music in the Park schedule announced

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T he fender bender you were just in appears to be minor. No one looks injured and

there is minimal damage to the vehicles. First breathe a sigh of relief — then take these pre-cautions to help prevent your small accident from becoming a big problem. move your vehicle to a safe place out of traffic even if there appears to be no damage. If the other car is parked and the owner isn’t around, leave a note with your name and contact information. aren’t injuries. your passengers. Even low-impact collisions can cause inju-ries, some not appearing until days after the accident. and avoid accepting or offering cash for repairs. You may end up paying out-of-pocket to repair dam-age to your car that only appears minor, or you could pay the other driver more than necessary. Take notes and photos, and exchange informa-tion with the other driver, includ-ing your name, address, phone number, driver’s license number, license plate number, insurance company, and policy number. is too minor to be reported. a report on your own. This will help your insurance agent handle your claim. An accident report could also help protect you from issues that may arise later about the extent of damage to your

vehicle or injuries to you and the other driver. your State Farm agent.

for handling potential claims. The State Farm Pocket Agent® smartphone app makes it easy to capture the essential details of an accident. Pocket Agent can help you diagram the accident scene, record witnesses’ names and num-bers, contact your agent, and even locate nearby repair shops. Learn more about what to do after a car accident. The information in this article was obtained from various sources. While we believe it to be reliable and accurate, we do not warrant the accuracy or reliability of the information. These suggestions are not a complete list of every loss control measure. The information is not intended to replace manuals or instructions provided by the manu-facturer or the advice of a qualified professional. Nor is it intended to effect coverage under any policy. State Farm makes no guarantees of results from use of this information. We assume no liability in connection with the information nor the sugges-tions made.

Information provided by Matt Cale, State Farm Insurance, 6733 University Ave., Windsor Heights, 280-9000.

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insurance advice By Matt Cale

Do’s and don’ts of a minor accidentTake precautions to avoid bigger problems

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S ean Oakes had completed his accounting degree in 2009, but due to the reces-

sion, was unable to find work. He then moved into his grandparents’ vacant house at 949 65th St., and it turned out to be a a great move for him. The house had been vacant for 15 years since Oakes’ grandmother had passed away. “Moving to Windsor Heights was the best move I have ever made,” Oakes says. The house was built in 1955, and most of it is still original. It has a definite ’50s vibe, right down to the pea-green carpet, tiles from the ’50s and the vintage windows that Oakes would like to replace sometime soon. The decor gets quite a reaction from Oakes’ friends, too. He admits they “freak out” a little when they see how the house is decorated for the first time. The house is a tri-level and actually doubles as a business place and living space. (Oakes’ grandfather used to run his business — Oakes Engineering — out of the base-ment of the house and still does some projects there.) Oakes records music in the top level of the house and uses this space to spend countless

late night hours practicing, writing and recording music for his band Violent Fade. “My parents were always annoyed by my practicing and writing back home, but now I have the perfect place to do so,” says Oakes. The area of the house is also Oakes’ favorite part — it used to be his dad’s bedroom when he was a kid. “It’s a cool space to work in,” Oakes says. With the living area sand-wiched between two businesses, there isn’t much privacy. But because he lives alone, Oakes doesn’t view this as an issue. As far as improvements to the house go, Oakes is hoping to extensively renovate and improve the interior at some point. He is planning to refinish the upstairs wooden floors, redo the kitchen cabinets and paint a few rooms. The pea green carpet? It’s going as well. “This house screams 1950s,” he says. “Time for an update.” Oakes is happy with the house and the area. “I feel very safe in this neigh-borhood and don’t feel the need to look elsewhere for a place to live.”

Sean Oakes makes his ‘best move ever’By Ricc Terranova

Lost in the ’50s

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The house where Sean Oakes’ grandparents lived is filled with 1950’s décor.

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Maribel Slinde, right, of Wesley Life, Home and Community Services, recently presented Mayor Jerry Sullivan with a certificate of appreciation for volunteering his

time to Meals on Wheels.

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Colby Cook and Carly Cook at the annual Chamber spaghetti dinner held at the Community and Events Center in Colby Park on March 8.

Sharon Cummins and Marcella Huff at the annual Chamber spaghetti dinner held at the Community and Events Center in Colby Park on March 8.

Marilyn Aten and Esther Kress at the annual Chamber spaghetti dinner held at the Community and Events Center in Colby Park on March 8.

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Laura Olson and Alex Olson at the annual Chamber spaghetti dinner held at the Community and Events Center in Colby Park on March 8.

Josh Heggen and Betty Ridout at the annual Chamber spaghetti dinner held at the Community and Events Center in Colby Park on March 8.

Dave Moench and Brook Wade at the annual Chamber spaghetti dinner held at the Community and Events Center in Colby Park on March 8.

Josh Daines, Barb Niccum and Todd Niccum at the annual Chamber spaghetti dinner held at the Community and Events Center in Colby Park on March 8

Dee Willemsen, Lori Pope, Sally Mead and Judy Johnson at the annual Chamber spaghetti dinner held at the Community and Events Center in Colby Park on March 8.

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Jerry Skeers, Dave Burgess and Betty Glover at the annual Chamber spaghetti dinner held at the Community and Events Center in Colby Park on March 8.

Sandra Jennings, Evelyn Glazebrook and Fern Andrew at the annual Chamber spaghet-ti dinner held at the Community and Events Center in Colby Park on March 8.

Jackson Niccum and Marco Daines at the annual Chamber spaghetti dinner held at the Community and Events Center in Colby Park on March 8.

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O n Saturday, May 19, runners and walkers of all ages are invited to

participate in the 2012 Windsor Heights Annual Mini Marathon, better known as WHAMM and a perennial favorite in central Iowa. The 8 a.m. walk/race benefits the individuals and families cop-ing with muscular dystrophy and related progressive muscle dis-eases. The Muscular Dystrophy Association provides compre-hensive medical services to more than 500 people in Central Iowa. This year, the Windsor Heights Chamber will again host a free community Health Fair from 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. in which local businesses will share information and offer screenings, safety dem-onstrations and children's activi-ties. Participants include Aspen Athletic, Famous Footwear and a Hy-Vee dietitian on hand to answer questions. Balance Chiropractic will be offering spinal screenings and chair massages. The Windsor Heights Police will have information about runner safety. Together with WHAMM, this fair is an example of how we can create environments that sup-port health. For more information about the Health Fair, visit www.windsorheightschamber.com. MDA is a voluntary health agency working to defeat muscu-lar dystrophy and related diseas-es through programs of world-wide research, comprehensive services, advocacy and far-reach-

ing professional and public health education. The Association’s programs are funded almost entirely by individual private con-tributors. Registration for WHAMM takes place at www.getmereg-istered.com. Both the 5K Run/Walk (single loop) and the 10K (double loop) start and end at 66th and University and trav-el through the beautiful neigh-borhoods of Windsor Heights. Parking is available at the devel-opment at 66th and University. Our mission at the Windsor Heights Chamber of Commerce is to promote and support mem-bers, local businesses and organi-zations through advocacy, public-ity and education, while working to promote the growth of our members, economic develop-ment and the quality of life in Windsor Heights.

chamber news Call 279-3662

Chamber promotes healthy communities with free Health Fair

By Betty Ridout, president, Windsor Heights Chamber of Commerce

Event is part of WHAMM on May 19

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

Janet Hanusa and George Hanusa at the annual Chamber spaghetti dinner held at the Community

and Events Center in Colby Park on March 8.

Jerry Reno and Lynn Hiatt at the annual Chamber spaghetti dinner held at the Community and

Events Center in Colby Park on March 8.

Dave Furneaux at the annual Chamber spaghetti dinner held at the Community and Events Center

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Bart Warford and Peggy Warford at the annual Chamber spaghetti dinner held at the Community

and Events Center in Colby Park on March 8.

Andy McBeth and Dave Jenison at the annual Chamber spaghetti dinner held at the Community

and Events Center in Colby Park on March 8.

Matt Cale and Dalton Cale at the annual Chamber spaghetti dinner held at the Community and

Events Center in Colby Park on March 8.

Andrew Wade at the annual Chamber spaghetti dinner held at the Community and Events Center

in Colby Park on March 8.

Cathy Simpson and Flo Hunter at the annual Chamber spaghetti dinner held at the Community

and Events Center in Colby Park on March 8.

Robert Reinard and Vicki Davis at the annual Chamber spaghetti dinner held at the Community

and Events Center in Colby Park on March 8.

Steve Peterson at the annual Chamber spaghetti dinner held at the Community and Events Center

in Colby Park on March 8.

Barb Niccum and Emily Wood at the annual Chamber spaghetti dinner held at the Community

and Events Center in Colby Park on March 8.

Adam Olson at the annual Chamber spaghetti dinner held at the Community and Events Center

in Colby Park on March 8.

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