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Holiday
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JOHNSTON RESIDENTS SHARE
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Nothing says Christmas
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By Shane Goodman, [email protected]
like Spamwiches
M
y mother was the youngest in her family, as was my father in
his. I, too, was the youngest in my family. It’s not all it’s cracked
up to be.
Holiday memories for my older siblings consist of time at our
grandparents’ or our aunts’ and uncles’ homes,
spending time with cousins and enjoying the
season — playing games, watching football and
eating everything in sight. My brothers and sister continue to share those recollections each
time we all get together. And, of course, they
ask me if I remember. And, of course, I don’t.
I was 2 years old, for Pete’s sake.
By the time I was old enough to recall the
holidays, the extended family traditions were
over. My grandparents had passed on by then,
and my much older cousins were out of their
homes and on their own. So growing up as the
youngest, I missed out on much of these family times. Ironically, my wife,
Jolene, was raised in a similar way.
So what do you do when you don’t have traditions to recall? You
make them up, and that’s exactly what we have done.
My mother makes the trek from Algona to our home each Christmas.
She has become an integral part of our family tradition for the past 15
years, and we are thankful she makes the commitment to do this.
On Christmas Eve, Jolene cooks up what has become a tradition
for us — Spamwiches. Yes, a sandwich consisting of the famous Hormel
Foods canned meat. And, yes, I thought what you are thinking, but they
are actually quite good. Diced up with cheese and baked on hamburger
buns in the oven, this specialty with roots dating back to 1937 has
become a nice complement to the potato and broccoli cheese soups we
have before Santa shows up. Throw in a bottle or two of sparkling grape
juice, and you have the Goodman Family Christmas Eve meal. And you
thought we didn’t know how to celebrate.
In fairness to my wife, who works diligently preparing the holiday
meals, we also fill our bellies with the traditional ham on Christmas day
with all the fixings, but this just doesn’t seem to stick out in my memory
like the Spamwiches do.
Give it a try, and enjoy the holiday season! And, as always, thanks for
reading. Q
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Holiday
feasting
By Ashley Rullestad
he holiday season is a time of giving,
sharing, caring — and most definitely of
food. Many holiday traditions center on
favorite foods shared with loved ones, and most
everyone can name special foods that MUST be
on the table each year. A few Johnston cooks
shared some of their favorite holiday recipes
along with a story about why they are special to
their families. We hope you have a wonderful
time with loved ones enjoying festive eats this
holiday season.
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Fruit and pie
“I got this pie recipe my second year of teaching
from a first grade teacher whose husband was
an Anderson-Erickson milk man. The Christmas
fruit salad is one that I cut out of a magazine
years ago. I love both recipes because they can
be done a day ahead and both taste wonderful.”
— Gretchen Bonebrake
Eggnog pie
Serves six
2 cups eggnog
1 envelope Knox gelatin
4 oz. Cool Whip
¼ cup sugar
¼ tsp. salt
1 ½ tsp. vanilla extract
¼ tsp. almond extract
½ tsp. rum extract
1 premade graham cracker crust
Mix gelatin, sugar, and salt in a heavy saucepan. Gradually add 1 cup of eggnog. Warm
over direct heat until gelatin is dissolved.
Add remaining eggnog and chill until mixture
mounds when dropped from a spoon. Fold in
cool whip and extracts. Chill again 5-10 minutes
then heap into piecrust. To decorate pie quarter red and green maraschino cherries. Form a
flower with four petals and two green leaves.
JOHNSTON RESIDENTS SHARE
THEIR CHRISTMAS-TIME RECIPES
AND TRADITIONS
Gretchen Bonebrake has been making her special egg nog pie for more than 30 years.
Christmas fruit salad
3 egg yolks, beaten
3 tbsp. water
3 tbsp. vinegar
½ tsp. salt
2 cups whipping cream, whipped
3 cups miniature marshmallows
2 cups halved green grapes
1 can (20 oz.) pineapple tidbits, drained
1 can (11 oz.) mandarin oranges, drained
1 jar maraschino cherries (10 oz.) drained and
halved
1 cup chopped pecans
3 tbsp. lemon juice
In small saucepan, combine egg yolks, water,
vinegar and salt. Cook over medium heat until
mixture thickens and reaches 160 degrees.
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Remove from heat. Fold into whipped
cream. In a large bowl, combine remaining
ingredients. Add dressing; toss to coat.
Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours. Yield
12-14 servings.
Fred Gedden and his son Michael, now 14, decorating cookies
when Michael was eight. The Geddens have enjoyed this tradition
since their boys were youngsters.
Delicious desserts
“My husband, Fred, has been making and
decorating the cookies since we’ve been
married, 26 years. All of the nieces, nephews and then our own kids grew up with
them. This is his special Christmas activity
with the kids. First question at any family
gathering around the holidays is: “Did you
bring the cookies?” We introduced them
to the neighborhood when our daughter,
Jessica, requested them for her graduation
party in 2009. They were a hit. The bread
pudding has been a holiday staple for about
20 years now. If you are a bread pudding
fan, it’s a must have. At this point, it’s just
expected that I will make it. A little ice
cream makes it a great dessert.”
—Tamie Gedden
Caramel apple bread pudding
Ingredients
28 caramels
2 cups chopped, peeled apples
*5 dry bread slices, cubed (4 cups)
**¼ cup water
2 eggs, beaten
1 ¾ cups milk
¼ cup sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
¼ tsp. salt
¼ tsp. cinnamon
Unwrap caramels. A few extra isn’t a bad
thing. Grease 1 ½ quart casserole dish.
Prepare apples and bread and place in
casserole dish. Make sure they are well
blended together. In a bowl, preferably one
with a pouring spout, combine remaining
ingredients. Pour over bread. It’s important
to do this slowly so that the bread on the
top gets moist. Melt caramels with water
in heavy saucepan over low heat, stirring
frequently until smooth. Top all ingredients
in the casserole dish with caramel sauce.
Again, do this slowly to cover as much of
the top as possible. Bake at 350 degrees for
1 hour or until knife inserted in the center
comes out clean. Might want to put aluminum foil or cookie sheet on a lower rack
in case of spillover. Serve warm or chilled.
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Makes 6-8 servings.
Tips:
*“To save time, I use dried stuffing bread in the bag and chop it
into smaller pieces. Because I make
more than one bread pudding at a
time, I put 4 cups worth in a baggie
for every one that I make and I can
do this several days in advance.
**“Instead of ¼ cup water, you
can also use 2 tablespoons water
and 2 tablespoons bourbon or brandy.
“I’ve also added raisins or dried
cherries to the bread pudding, too.”
Rolled sugar cookies
Ingredients
2 cups flour
1 ½ tsp. baking powder
¼ tsp. salt
6 tbsp. butter
1/3 cup shortening
¾ cup sugar
1 egg
1 tbsp. milk
1 tbsp. vanilla
In one bowl, stir together: flour,
baking powder, salt. In a second
bowl, beat butter and shortening
for 30 seconds, then add sugar
and beat till fluffy. Add egg, milk
and vanilla; beat well. Add dry
ingredients from first bowl slowly
to second bowl, beating till well
combined. Cover and chill at least
three hours (may do this well
ahead of time).
When ready to roll and cut, flour
the counter surface and the rolling pin lightly. Remember to keep
adding small amounts of flour to
the counter and rolling pin when
the dough starts to get sticky. Use
a fist size of dough at a time and
keep remaining dough in the refrigerator. Roll to 1/8 inch thickness.
Sprinkle a dusting of flour on rolled
dough, lightly spread around and
then cut into desired shapes. Make
sure all shapes are the same size
as the rest on that cookie sheet.
Place parchment paper on cookie
sheet if making several batches or
use ungreased cookie sheet. Bake
at 375 for 8 minutes or till done,
depending on the size of the cookies. They should be taken out of
the oven before they start to get
brown around the edges. Makes
36 - 48.
Butter frosting
6 tbsp. butter
4 ½-4 ¾ cups powdered sugar
¼ cup milk
1 ½ tsp. vanilla
food coloring if desired
In a small mixing bowl beat butter
till light and fluffy. Gradually add
about ½ of the powdered sugar,
beating well. Beat in the milk and
the vanilla. Gradually beat in the
remaining powdered sugar, then
additional milk if needed to make
the frosting a spreadable consistency.
Tips:
Separate the frosting into different
small Ziploc containers to keep it
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Cake roll bliss
“Every holiday season my aunt,
Linda Van Maanen, makes 40-50
cake rolls with her daughter. They
give them away as gifts to all the
people in their life that serve them
in some way all year (bus driver,
teacher, hairdresser, etc.). They
make a day of it and get them all
done by the day’s end. At our
family holiday gathering as we eat
our meal, everyone asks if we
are having cake roll for dessert.
The answer for as long as I can
remember is “yes”. It is so delicious. As the family has grown and
the cousins have married and had
kids, the new members of the family have embraced the traditional
dessert with only a few exceptions.
Try it and enjoy it! It’s worth the
work. Even if the cake rolling part
of the process ends up not as perfect as the picture, it will still taste
yummy!”
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Cake roll
Beat together nine large or extra large egg
whites and 3/4 tsp cream of tarter until the egg
whites begin to stiffen and then add 3/4 cup
sugar. Continue beating until stiff and forms a
point. Set aside.
Beat nine egg yolks until they turn a lemon
color and then add 3/4 cup sugar. Continue
beating to partially dissolve sugar and add the
following after mixing them together separately
on a plate with a small fork: 7 1/2 tbsp. flour,
6 tbsp. Hershey’s dry cocoa, 1/2 tsp. salt. After
mixed well, also add: 2 tsp vanilla. Fold the egg
yolk mixture into the beaten egg white mixture.
Spread mixture into two jelly roll pans lined
with waxed paper.
Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Sprinkle
powdered sugar on a dish towel large enough
for two rolls or use two towels. As soon as
baked, turn chocolate roll onto the powdered
sugar towels and immediately remove waxed
paper. Cool 5 to 10 minutes. Gently roll cake
and towel together into a roll. Finish cooling.
After cooling, unroll the cake and spread with
8 ounces Cool Whip and reroll. Place cake on
a large plate or piece of cardboard covered
with foil. Freeze. After frozen, frost the cake
roll with chocolate frosting. Freeze uncovered
until frosting is frozen. Cover with foil and place
in zip top bag. Continue freezing until needed.
Remove immediately before serving and slice
onto plates.
Seasonal flavors
“This is a recipe my mom used every Christmas
and sometimes Thanksgiving, and she was
known for it. A lot of people would call her
and ask her to make
that if we had dinners or potlucks or
anything, she’d take
it for that. Now
I’m doing the same
thing with it. I guess
the special thing is
the recipe is probably 90 to 100 years
old. I don’t know
where she got it,
but it’s always been
Patti Friesen loves to make
in our family.”
a special cranberry salad for
— Patti Friesen
the holidays.
Cranberry salad
1 package raspberry Jell-O, 6 oz
1 cup water
1 can Ocean Spray whole cranberries
8 oz sour cream
½ cup nuts
1 can crushed pineapple
Mix Jell-O with hot water. Let cool, then mix in
other ingredients.
Bob was cookout king in 1964, when they
had the first one out at the fair and he’s always
done a lot of cooking. He made this ham recipe
when he wanted to have a ham and slice it.
He didn’t want to go around the bone. So you
have the butcher take the bone out and fill it
up with pineapple and have them tie it back
up. He puts it in the smoker, but it can also be
done in a roaster. He is known for his ham, and
our church always wants it for the Christmas
dinner. It’s unique and different and it slices so
nice.
Boneless ham w/ pineapple
18-20 lbs bone-in ham
20 oz. can of pineapple crushed
Roast at an oven temp of 300-325 until ham
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Photo by David Rowley
garage
Greg Fontanini’s garage is a man cave that reflects his interests.
Harleys, Packers and cars
Fontanini’s garage is neighborhood gathering spot
By David Rowley
here’s just something about
forts that stir the imagination of a young person’s
mind. Some were lucky enough to
have a tree fort/house while others
made do with pillows, blankets and
any surface more than 10 inches off
the ground. Getting older doesn’t
mean these forts go away; they
simply alter to what’s commonly
referred to today as the man cave.
“My wife’s the one who really
did all this,” says Greg Fontanini.
“With some of my input, of course.
She likes this (setup) as much as I
do.”
As it stands now Fontanini’s
garage is dressed from ceiling to
fan in flags, posters, signs, hats,
newspaper clippings and a host of
other sport and motorcycle paraphernalia. No wonder the two-car
garage has become the place to be
on weekends and game day for the
neighborhood.
“A neighbor of mine bought
me the (Brett Favre) Fathead, and I
didn’t really have anywhere to put
it,” Fontanini says. “That’s what
really got this whole thing rolling.”
A look at the garage reveals
much about Fontanini and his
interests. The Green Bay Packer
wall — complete with everything
from cheese hat to the season
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schedule — is easily explained
since he’s been a fan all his life.
Harley Davidson apparel dons the
opposite wall, a constant reminder
to his motorcycle past. And the
third wall and ceiling boasts a variety of NASCAR and beer apparel.
These days, though, Fontanini has
hinted they might need to redo the
Harley wall.
“I don’t have a Harley anymore, so I keep saying we need
to change (the wall) up,” says
Fontanini. “We bought a boat last
year, so I’m thinking we need to
make it into a boating wall. But
we’ll see.”
Ultimately this little cave offers
protection from the weather while
it allows folks to sort of be outside, which is just what Fontanini
likes. This isn’t about his place; it’s
about a place where neighbors can
get together and have a good time.
“The good thing about it is
this neighborhood is un-freakingbelievable,” Fontanini says. “People
from all around the neighborhood
swing by, and there may be a
couple that don’t participate, but
they don’t say a word. We’ll be
out here until 2 or 3 o’clock in
the morning some nights, and they
won’t say a word. So it’s kind of
just the gathering place.” Q
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e all love this time
of year — a big feast
on Thanksgiving followed by endless holiday parties
for Hanukah or Christmas and,
last but not least, a big New Year
celebration. As fun as the holiday
season is, it’s also known as the
“waist expansion” season. Well,
not this year. Here are three tips
that will keep your weight in check
and help you not only survive, but
win this holiday season
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morning, mid-afternoon and late
night. It could be simply a protein
bar in your purse or briefcase, or
a more deluxe MRFK that includes
proteins like turkey jerky, Greek
yogurt, hardboiled eggs, fats like
nuts and seeds and carbohydrates
like fruit, veggies or crackers. Or
try meal replacements like a protein bar or shake. You can load up
a travel size cooler and be ready
to take on the world, even during
holiday shopping.
Tip 1: Eat in threes
Your body is a “feed as it goes”
machine, which means you need to
feed it consistently throughout the
day. The rule of threes makes this
really easy. Simply eat every three
hours (total of five to six meals a
day) and divide your plate in thirds
— one third protein, one third
fat and one third carbohydrates.
Eating this way keeps your blood
sugar balanced, which balances
your hormones and triggers your
body to steadily release fat.
Tip 3: Cheat right
It seems like the best food of the
year is during holiday time — it’s
truly the “eating” season. The cool
thing is you can “have your cake
and eat it, too” — you just need
to know how work those extra
treat meals into your plan. By
eating three to four ounces of protein before any type of treat meal
(cake, chocolate, candy, alcohol,
pie, etc.) you immediately slow
down the release of sugar into
your blood, which minimizes the
fat storage from that meal. Then
four hours after the treat meal, aim
to get right back on plan, and your
metabolism will keep on humming.
There you have it — three
do-able tips that will help you survive during this holiday season and
actually enter the new year with
a faster metabolism. Now that’s
what I call winning through the
holidays. Q
Tip 2: Have your MRFK
We all know life is busy and during the holiday season, well, it’s
even busier. This is why having a
MRFK (mobile readiness food kit)
is crucial to stay on plan. Your
MRFK is your “quick to go” meal
option that allow you to get a
balanced meal during those tough
meal times like early morning, mid-
Information provided by Kelly Timmerman, licensed nutritionist at Anytime
Fitness, 515-360-2686, www.2911coaching.com.
recipe
Convenient & Easy
Submit ideas to [email protected]
Cranberry cheesecake
Holiday dessert delights with texture and taste
By Kris Ellis Tracy
T
his cheesecake is full of
Christmas flavors and is a
dramatic ending to the big
Holiday Gifts
dinner.
I love the smooth textures, and
the sweet tartness of the cranberries. The filling is borrowed from
Rose Levy Beranbaum’s “The Cake Bible.” We like black walnuts in the
crust, but pecans are wonderful too. Likewise, the brandy in the cranberry topping is optional. Q
Cranberry
cheesecake
Filling:
Two 8-ounce packages
cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1 Tablespoon corn starch
cream
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 Tablespoons lemon juice
3 cups sour cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
Topping:
3 cups of cranberries
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1/4 cup of brandy
1 whole orange
Directions:
In a food processor, crush the walnuts and graham crackers. Add the sugar and
cinnamon. Transfer all into a medium bowl, drizzle in the melted butter. Mix
until the crumbs look like damp sand. Line a spring form pan with parchment
paper. Lightly butter the paper so it stays in place on the bottom of the pan.
Pour the crumb mixture in the bottom of the pan and press lightly to make
an even layer.
To mix the filling, use the whisk attachment on your mixer. Starting with
the cream cheese and sugar, whisk until blended. Add the corn starch and salt.
Blend and then add the eggs one at a time until the filling is smooth and no
clumps show. Add the lemon juice and vanilla and mix again. Mix in the sour
cream until it is a light creamy color and smooth texture.
Pour the filling into the spring form pan you have prepared with the crumb
crust. In a large, deep baking pan (like a turkey roaster) center the spring form
pan. Carefully pour hot water around the outside of the spring form pan. Bake
at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. DO NOT open the oven, but turn it off and
allow the cheesecake to stay in the oven for an additional hour. At the end of
that hour, set the cheesecake on the counter top for one hour longer. Then
the cheesecake should be refrigerated.
For the topping, put the cranberries, water, sugar and brandy into a heavy
saucepan. Using a vegetable peeler, remove the colored part of the orange rind
and julienne into tiny strips. Mince the peel into fine pieces. Peel and slice the
rest of the orange and add it and the peel to the saucepan. Cover and bring the
mixture to a boil slowly. Stir the mixture from time to time. After 15 minutes,
most of the cranberries will have burst and the mixture will look like loose
jelly. Pour into a covered container and refrigerate several hours. The mixture
will thicken as it cools. Spoon onto cheesecake to serve. Serves 16.
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news briefs
education
Meet Sue Nystrom
Teaching isn’t work; it’s a love for this educator
By Dawn Sagario Pauls
ome may be a bit weary of
their job after 40 years.
Not Sue Nystrom.
If her classroom is any indication of how she feels about being a
teacher, she’s having a great time.
Bright posters, colorful flags, multihued banners and flowers adorn her
room.
“I love to have fun with the
kids,” says Nystrom, who teaches
literacy and social studies at Summit
Middle School in Johnston. She loves
what she does and doesn’t consider
it to be work.
Nystrom, who has taught in
Johnston for 39 years, has seen a
couple of big changes during that
time. One has been the growth of
diversity among her students, who
come with all types of different
experiences.
“There’s so much more cultural
sharing,” she says. “It’s very refreshing to be able to have a classroom
with cultural diversity and the sharing that goes along with cultural
diversity.”
Another shift has been in the
use of technology.
“I am just in awe of what
technology has done and how it’s
enhanced education,” she says.
“Technology is phenomenal for children.”
One exciting way she’s found to
marry technology and reading has
been through the use of software
called Prezi, Nystrom says. Students
pick their favorite book and create
a presentation, sharing it with their
Social Connection donates to Partnership
On Oct. 12 the Johnston Women’s Social Connection delivered many bottles of shampoo, conditioner, laundry soap and bags of clothing to the Johnston Partnership. Every
month they collect a specific sundry item to be donated to the Partnership. Pictured
from left to right from the Johnston Women’s Social Connection are Sue Medley, Jean
Poock, Cynthia (from the Johnston Partnership), Donna Gonyea and Sue Timm.
Starbucks and the Patty + Jim Cownie Charitable Fund provided a walk-in cooler to
the Johnston Food Pantry. Pictured are Danelle England (back), JSC Properties; Shawna
Beron (front), Johnston Partnership program director; Judy Anderson (front), Johnston
Partnership board member; Jim Cownie, donor; Casey Coppess, Starbucks employee;
and Katy Merriman, Starbucks employee.
Johnston Partnership receives walk-in cooler
The Johnston Partnership would like to recognize Starbucks for its
generous donation of a walk-in cooler and the Patty + Jim Cownie
Charitable Fund for financing the removal and relocation of the cooler
to Partnership Place’s new home at Johnston City Hall in 2014. The
Johnston Food Pantry had a need. Starbucks and the Cownies answered
the call. It is because of this generosity that the Johnston Food Pantry will
be able to increase storage of donated produce as well as more easily
distribute holiday turkeys and hams to families in need. Q
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Photos submitted
S
Sue Nystrom teaches literacy and social
studies at Summit Middle School.
classmates and teaching them at the
same time.
But kids still need to know the
basics, Nystrom says, which includes
learning how to appreciate a book.
She’s a big believer in independent
reading.
Nystrom requires students to
read 100 minutes a week outside
of school, in addition to 20 minutes
daily in class. Her goal is for each
student to read 40 books.
“My goal is for them to adopt a
love of reading,” says Nystrom. That
love of reading will “have so much
impact on their lives, and there’s no
single literacy activity that has more
positive affect on reading achievement than independent reading.”
Another thing Nystrom is passionate about is creativity, and
encouraging kids to think outside
the box and not be afraid to try
something different.
All students have gifts, she says.
“I think it’s important for kids to
realize they have tremendous gifts
and it’s the school’s responsibility to
help them uncover those gifts and
celebrate them,” says Nystrom. Q
What do you like best about your teacher?
Kendall Webster:
“She is my favorite
teacher because
she makes
learning fun.”
Daisy McIlwee:
“Ms. Nystrom
teaches my
favorite subject,
literacy. I enjoy
being in her class.”
Siama Lal:
“Ms. Nystrom
is a very funny
teacher.”
Caleb Routt:
“Ms. Nystrom
is nice, and she
understands
kids.”
library news
By Johnston Public Library staff
You can give her a
Merrier Christmas!
Please give
generously to
the Red Kettle
campaign.
THE SALVATION ARMY
Take a break at
the library
in Des Moines
GIFT SETS &
GIFT CARDS
GET
STOCKED UP
Come see what’s shiny and new
TODAY!
By Johnston Public Library staff
eed a little break from all
the holiday preparations
this month? Stop in to
Johnston Public Library and see
what’s shiny, festive and new.
N
New layout
We’ve rearranged. We have moved
things around to enhance your
experience at the Johnston Public
Library. The new configuration
allows full view of the floor-to-ceiling windows, creates more spots
for conversation, study and reading
and makes room for more shelving
space for our growing collection.
Let us know what you think. We
hope you like our new digs.
Holiday books, movies, music
Stock up on your favorite holiday
books, movies and music at JPL.
Throughout the library we have
seasonal displays featuring your
must-have items for this time of
year. Take advantage of our brandnew catalog to search for these
items or ask a librarian for an e-tour
of our new, user-friendly catalog.
Holidays in Johnston
The kickoff for the season at the
library begins with our annual
Holidays in Johnston celebration
on Dec. 7 from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
The party starts when Santa arrives
on the Johnston Fire Department’s
ladder truck and continues with
Johnston High School Madrigal
Singers and the Summit Middle
School Flute and Clarinet Choir.
Stick around for cookie decorating, the popular gingerbread house
contest, stories, crafts and much
more. No registration is required.
Adult Book Club
Thursday, Dec. 12 6:30 - 7:45 p.m.
Relax with a good book — the
Johnston Public Library Adult Book
Club book, to be specific, then
come and talk about it with fellow
book lovers. This month’s book is
Junot Diaz’s collection of short stories, “This is How You Lose Her.”
Diaz is a Pulitzer Prize-winning
author, and this collection of stories
was a finalist for the 2012 National
Book Award. Treats will be provided. Books are available at the
circulation desk while supplies last.
6110 NW 86th street
suite 4
johnston
334-3444
www.adarasalonspa.com
Local
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Another reason to visit
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Johnston Public Library
6700 Merle Hay Road
(515) 278-5233
Mon. - Thur. 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Fri. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Sunday 1 - 5 p.m.
CHRISTMAS MASSES
Family Movie
Sunday, Dec. 29, 2 p.m.
Take the whole family to the
library for a free movie on the
“big screen.” This month’s movie
features your favorite monster
duo during their school days.
This movie is rated G. Free treats
are provided. No registration is
required. Call the library at 515278-5233 for more information. Q
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faith
The gifts of Advent
Jesus brings hope, joy, love and peace to us
By Pastor Craig Ferguson
n November we are thankful.
I read many friends’ Facebook
pages this last month and celebrated with them over the many
things they are thankful for —
things like friends, family, children, parents, co-workers, church
friends, etc. November is a great
month to give thanks for all of
these things.
However, as I look back over
those lists of what people are
thankful for, I realize no one mentioned they were thankful for a
Christmas present or a material
gift at all. As much as we love our
iPhones, video games, Craftsman
tools, new clothes, knick-knacks
or toys, we realize they are things
that will all pass through our hands
and not make a significant change
in our lives. What a great thing for
us to remember as we enter the
Christmas season; it is not things
in our lives that we appreciate, it
is the people.
December is the month of
Advent in the church. Advent
means the arrival or the start of
something new. It is a time of
preparing our heart for the coming of the messiah — Jesus Christ.
And we realize Jesus is the gift of
God to the entire world. There
are four major themes during the
season of Advent: hope, joy, love,
and peace. When Jesus was born
in Bethlehem he embodied these
gifts to the world.
These gifts of Christmas are
not packages that are wrapped
under the tree. They are not
something you can hold. They
are not exclusively for those who
can afford them; they are for all
people, and they are free. They
are the inspirational gifts of the
spirit God has given to each of us
through the child born in a manger
I
What are your plans for Christmas Eve?
Come and worship...
Candlelight
Christmas Eve Service
7 p.m. , Tuesday, Dec. 24
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
of Greater Des Moines
8250 NW 62nd Ave., Johnston
515-243-8161 x www.fbcdsm.com
An American Baptist Church
Come celebrate
Christmas with us!
Tuesday, December 24
Family Contemporary
4 p.m. in the Family Life Center
Traditional Candlelight
3, 4:30, 6 and 7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary
Contemporary Candlelight
5:30 p.m. in the Family Life Center
Fully staffed nursery for children under 3 years old.
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
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2,000 years ago.
Jesus is hope, hope for
redemption, justice and mercy.
Jesus is joy, joy in an almighty
king and savior.
Jesus is love, love that is
unconditional and sacrificial.
Jesus is peace, peace that comforts us in the midst of life.
New Hope United
Methodist Church
Pastor Neil H. Cross
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Worship services:
Sunday, 8:30 a.m.: Traditional
9:30 a.m.: Contemporary
10:45 a.m.: Traditional
Saturday worship:
5 p.m.: Casual service
Beaver Creek Elementary,
8701 Lyndhurst Drive
We invite you this December
to worship with New Hope United
Methodist Church and Johnston
River of Life as we celebrate the
“Gifts of Christmas.” We have
many special activities and services during the month for you
to participate in. Check out our
December schedule of events in
our advertisement.
Attend one of our five weekly
worship services at New Hope or
Beaver Creek Elementary.
Join us for the Johnston
Community Christmas at the
Barn on Saturday, Dec. 14 at 5
and 7 p.m.
Don’t miss the Christmas Eve
candlelight services at New Hope
United Methodist Church at 5:30,
7:30 and 10 p.m/
May your Christmas be filled
with the gifts of hope, joy, love,
and peace. Q
calendar
Submit event information to [email protected]
Friday, Dec. 6
Q Cityview’s Des Moines Sexiest
Party, starts at 6 p.m., event attendees
will vote to determine who wins from
top 16, winner revealed at 9 p.m., The
Keg Stand, West Des Moines.
Q City-Wide Tree Lighting
Competition, Johnston police officers
make note of decorated homes during
patrol, competition ends Dec. 8.
Q 7th-8th Grade St. Pius X Dance,
7-9 p.m.
Q JHS 9/JV/V Girls Basketball at DM
North, 4:45/6:15/7:45 p.m.
Q JHS 9/10/V Boys Basketball at DM
North, 4:45/6:15/7:45 p.m.
Q Crown Point Senior Center
Activities: Health Main Clinic Foot
Care 9 a.m.- 1 p.m., bingo 12:45 p.m.
Q Christmas From the Path, some
of the top musical talent in the area
to perform Christmas tunes and share
stories, 7-8:30 p.m., Simpson Barn,
6169 Northglenn Drive.
Saturday, Dec. 7
Q City-Wide Tree Lighting
Competition, Johnston police officers
make note of decorated homes during
patrol, competition ends Dec. 8.
Q Holidays in Johnston, 2:30-4:30 p.m.,
Johnston Public Library.
Sunday, Dec. 8
Q
City-Wide Tree Lighting
Competition Ends today, Johnston
police officers make note of decorated
homes during patrol.
Activities: yoga 9:30 and 10:45 a.m., Angel
Corp 10 a.m.- 3 p.m., games 1 p.m.
Q St. Pius X 5-8 Band Concert, 7 p.m.
Q JHS JV/V Bowling at Fort Dodge,
3:45 p.m.
Q JHS 8 Girls Basketball vs. Iowa
Christian Academy, 4:30 p.m.
Q JHS 7/8 Wrestling at Ankeny
Centennial, 4:30 p.m.
Q JHS JV Boys Basketball at Dowling,
7 p.m.
Q JHS 9 Girls/Boys Basketball vs.
Dowling, 7/8 p.m.
Community Center.
Activities, “sew-cial” 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.,
bridge 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., games/cards
1 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 10
Monday, Dec. 9
Q Peaceful Yoga, beginners welcome,
please bring own mat and water, $5
suggested donation, 9:30 a.m., Level 1
Adaptive Sr. Yoga adaptive class attention to joints and healing using chairs
and minimal floor time (optional) 10:45
a.m., Crown Point Community Center,
6300 Pioneer Parkway
Q Johnston Partnership Open
House, 5-7 p.m., honor long-time
board member and supporter Mary
Zirkelbach, Partnership Place, 5870
Merle Hay Road.
Q Planning and Zoning Commission
Meeting, 7 p.m., City Council
Chambers.
Q Senior Citizen Advisory Board
Meeting, 1 p.m., Crown Point
Community Center.
Activities: mah jongg 9:30 a.m., games
1 p.m.
Q Breakfast Before Business, 7:30
a.m., Stoney Creek Inn, 5291 Stoney
Creek Court.
Q JHS JV/V Bowling vs. Urbandale,
3:30 p.m.
Q JHS 8 Girls Basketball vs. Valley,
4:30 p.m.
Q JHS 9/10/V Boys Basketball vs.
Waukee, 4:45/6:15/7:45 p.m.
Q JHS 9/JV/V Girls Basketball vs.
4:45/6:15/7:45 p.m.
Q JHS JV/V Boys Swimming at DM
Lincoln, 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 11
Q Early Dismissal - St. Pius X School
Q Senior Bus Tour of Jolly
Holiday Lights, 6 p.m., Crown Point
Thursday, Dec. 12
Q Adult Book Club Meeting, 6:30 p.m.,
Johnston Public Library.
Activities: Computer 101- Cheryl Heid
Librarian (30 min sessions 10 a.m.noon), cards/games 1 p.m.
Q St. Pius X K-2 Musical, 6 p.m.,
Gym.
Q Chamber Ambassador Meeting,
5:30 p.m., The Garden Grill, 8385
Birchwood Ct.
Q JHS 7 Girls Basketball vs. Boone,
4:30 p.m.
Q JHS 9/10/V Boys Basketball at
Urbandale, 4:45/6:15/7:45 p.m.
Q JHS 9/JV/V Girls Basketball at
Urbandale, 4:45/6:15/7:45 p.m.
Winter Wonderland in Webster City
Nov. 23-24
Dec. 7
Dec. 7-8
Dec. 11-25
Dec. 13
Festival of Trees and Chili Cook-off
Iowa Central – Share What You Wear
Webster City Community Chorus Annual Holiday
Concert
Lighted Drive at Briggs Woods Campground
Guys Night Out and Kids on Kampus
Dec. 14
Dec. 16 & 23
Dec. 17
Dec. 21
Christmas at the Bridge, Jane Young House Tours,
Santa’s Workshop and International
Holiday Festival
Supper with Santa
A Christmas Carol (one man show) at the library
Blue Christmas
DETAILS ARE ON THE EVENTS PAGE AT WWW.VISITWEBSTERCITYIOWA.COM
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Friday, Dec. 13
Activities: Guest Speaker: Shella
Henrichsen, following lunch, bingo
12:45 p.m.
Activities: yoga 9:30 and 10:45 a.m.,
Caring Hands of Johnston (knitting/crocheting) 10 a.m.- 3 p.m., games 1 p.m.
Q St. Pius X 7/8 Choir Concert, 7 p.m.,
Gym.
Q JHS 7 Girls Basketball gold vs.
purple, 4:30 p.m.
Q JHS 8 Girls Basketball at
Urbandale, 4:30 p.m.
Q JHS 7/8 Wrestling at Indianola,
4:30 p.m.
Q JHS JV/V Wrestling vs. Mason
City, 6:30/7:30 p.m.
Q JHS 9/JV Boys Basketball vs.
Urbandale, 7/8 p.m.
1 p.m.
Q JHS 7 Girls Basketball at
Marshalltown, 4:30 p.m.
Ames, 4:45/6:15/7:45 p.m.
Ames, 4:45/6:15/7:45 p.m.
12:45 p.m. bingo.
Dowling, 4:45/6:15/7:45 p.m.
Dowling, 4:45/6:15/7:45 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 18
Q Senior Fun Night, 6:30-9:30 p.m.,
Crown Point Community Center.
Activities, bridge 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.,
games/cards 1 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 19
Saturday, Dec. 14
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JHS JV Wrestling at DM East, 9 a.m.
JHS V Wrestling at Valley, 10 a.m.
Monday, Dec. 16
Q City Council Work Session/Meeting,
6/7 p.m., City Council Chambers.
Tuesday, Dec. 17
Q Johnston Tree Board Meeting,
5:30 p.m., Crown Point Community
Center.
Q Park Advisory Board Meeting,
7 p.m., Crown Point Community
Center.
Activities: Celebrate the Season
“Entertainment” (following Holiday
Lunch), 2 p.m. games.
Q JHS JV/V Bowling vs. Waukee,
3:45 p.m.
Q JHS 8 Girls Basketball vs.
Marshalltown, 4:30 p.m.
Q JHS JV/V Boys Swimming vs.
Ames, 5:30 p.m.
Q JHS 9 Girls/Boys Basketball vs.
Ankeny Christian, 6:30/7:45 p.m.
Q JHS JV Boys Basketball vs. DCG,
7 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 20
Activities: mah jongg 11:30 a.m.,
Saturday, Dec. 21
Q First day of winter
Q JHS V Wrestling at Waukee, 9 a.m.
Q JHS V Boys Swimming at Iowa
City, 11 a.m.
Ankeny Centennial, 1/3 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 23
Q No School - St. Pius X
Q No School - Johnston Schools
and minimal floor time (optional)
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10:45 a.m., Crown Point Community
Center, 6300 Pioneer Parkway
games 1 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 26
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Friday, Dec. 27
Thursday, Jan. 2
Activities: 12:45 p.m. bingo.
Activities: cards/games 1 p.m.
Q St. Pius X School Board of
Education Meeting
Sunday, Dec. 29
Friday, Jan. 3
Tuesday, Dec. 31
Tuesday, Dec. 24
Christmas Eve
No School - St. Pius X
No School - Johnston Schools
City Offices Closed
Crown Point Senior Center Closed
Wednesday, Dec. 25
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City Offices Closed
Wednesday, Jan. 1
Q Kwanzaa
Activities: cards/games 1 p.m.
Q Family Movie, 2 p.m., Johnston
Public Library.
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games 1 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 30
Q Christmas Tree Curbside PickupWest of NW 86th St by 6 a.m.,
Q Planning and Zoning Commission
Meeting, 7 p.m., City Council Chambers.
Q New Year’s Eve
Q No School- St. Pius X
Q No School- Johnston Schools
Q Johnston Public Library Closes at
4 p.m.
Q Christmas Tree Curbside PickupEast of NW 86th St by 6 a.m.,
1 p.m.
New Year’s Day
City Offices Closed
Activities: Health Main Clinic Foot
Care 9 a.m.- 1 p.m., bingo 12:45 p.m.
Mason City, 4:45/6:15/7:45 p.m.
Q JHS 9/10/V Boys Basketball at
Mason City, 4:45/6:15/7:45 p.m.
Q JHS JV/V Wrestling at Ames,
5:30 p.m.
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December 2013
Senior Jolly Holiday Lights Tour
CONTACT US!
CITY HALL
6221 Merle Hay Road
PO Box 410
Johnston
515-278-2344
FAX: 515-278-2033
MAYOR
Paula Dierenfeld
252-8888
[email protected]
CITY COUNCIL
Gerd Clabaugh, Mayor Pro-Tem
252-7568
[email protected]
Matt Brown
986-0777
[email protected]
Tom Cope
278-7074
[email protected]
David Lindeman
339-2008
[email protected]
John Temple
270-0611
[email protected]
JOHNSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
6700 Merle Hay Road
PO Box 327
278-5233
JOHNSTON POLICE
6221 Merle Hay Road
PO Box 410
278-2345 (24 hours)
Emergency: 9-1-1
JOHNSTON PUBLIC WORKS
6400 NW Beaver Drive
278-0822
FAX: 727-8092
JOHNSTON PARKS DEPARTMENT
6400 NW Beaver Drive
727-8091
FAX: 727-8092
CROWN POINT
COMMUNITY CENTER AND
SENIOR DINING CENTER
251-3707
Join your senior friends and neighbors for a coach bus tour of Jolly Holiday
Lights on Wednesday, December 11 at 6:00 pm, sponsored in conjunction with
the City of Johnston and the Senior Citizen Advisory Board. Sign up at Crown
Point Community Center, 6300 Pioneer
Parkway, until Monday, December 9. You
may also call Donna Gonyea at 515-9861778. Please leave your name and phone
number and the number of people you are
signing up. The first 55 people will go on
the trip. If there are cancellations, a reserve
list will be started and any vacancies will be
filled from the reserve list. The coach bus will
promptly depart Crown Point at 6:00 pm on
December 11. This bus tour is free and snacks
will be served. What a great way to kick off
the holidays!
Senior Fun Night
Please join us for some holiday fun at Senior Fun Night on Wednesday, December 18 from 6:30–9:30 pm at
Crown Point Community Center. Play bridge, canasta, pitch, dominoes, pool, cribbage, Wii bowling and
table shuffleboard. Refreshments will be served and the night is free!
City Buildings Closed For Holidays
All City buildings will be closed on December 24, December 25 and January 1 in observance of the
Christmas and New Year Holidays. We wish you a safe and joyous holiday season and look forward to
serving you in the coming year. Trash and recycling collections are not affected by these holidays.
Snow Ordinance Reminder
Johnston’s snow ordinance is in effect any time snow removal operations are in progress. Please watch
the City of Johnston’s Facebook page, Twitter feed and website for updates during snow events.Parking is
not allowed on public streets at any time when snow removal operations are in progress. When vehicles
are off City streets, Public Works crews can do a more efficient job in clearing streets and making them
safe for you. Please remember it is unlawful to place, throw or push snow onto City streets from private
property. Clearing snow from all sidewalks adjacent to private property is the responsibility of the
property owner. Sidewalks must be cleared of snow within 48 hours after a snowfall. If snow accumulates
to the point it covers a fire hydrant, please clear the snow around the hydrant. This will save precious time
in the event the fire department must access the hydrant during a fire.
Christmas Tree Disposal
Christmas trees, just like yard waste, are collected
from the curb and recycled into compost. Trees
will be picked up on your regular garbage day
between December 30 and January 10, and they
must have a Compost It! sticker attached. Stickers
are sold at participating grocery and hardware
stores and City Hall for $1.20. Please remove all
decorations.
For more information about the city, please visit www.cityofjohnston.com
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Up-To-Date City Information
For the very latest City information, from fun holiday events and interesting gems to updates on storms and snow removal, please “like”
the City of Johnston Government Facebook page, follow us on Twitter @cityofjohnston and check our website www.cityofjohnston.com.
We are constantly updating to keep you informed on what is happening in our great City!
Emerald Ash Borer Update
The Iowa Department of Agriculture reports that at least 25 eastern Iowa counties are now under quarantine due to the spread of the
Emerald Ash Borer. There have been confirmed EAB infestations in four eastern Iowa counties. EAB kills all ash species and is considered
to be one of the most destructive tree pests ever seen in North America. Johnston residents are strongly cautioned not to transport
firewood across county or state lines, since the movement of firewood throughout Iowa or to other states poses the greatest threat to
quickly spread EAB even further. The City of Johnston is taking a proactive approach in dealing with EAB. Parks Director John Schmitz
encourages Johnston residents to take inventory of trees on their property. Schmitz says that if you have an ash tree in declining health,
now is a good time to remove it, especially if you have multiple ash trees. Visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fs73SnMjaOA for a
new video with helpful information.
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Adult Book Club
The Johnston Public Library
Adult Book Club has selected
This Is How You Lose Her by Junot
Diaz for December’s reading.
Join this group of fellow book
lovers for spirited conversation,
diverse perspectives and free
coffee and treats. The club meets
on Thursday, December 12 from
6:30–7:45 pm. No registration
is necessary and books are
available at the circulation desk
while supplies last.
Family Flick
Afternoon
Come to the Johnston Public
Library for a free family-friendly
flick on the big screen on Sunday,
December 29 at 2:00 pm. Snacks
are provided and no registration
is necessary.
Join us for a town celebration at the Johnston Public Library!
Holidays in Johnston will feature crafts, cookie decorating, a
gingerbread house contest, entertainment, food and fun.
On Saturday, December 7 from 2:30–4:30 pm, Santa will
even make a special appearance on a Johnston fire truck!
No registration is necessary. Holidays in Johnston is free and
open to everyone.
For more information about the city, please call 515.278.2344
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out & about
Submit your photos and captions to [email protected]
Lyssa Hoffman and Allan Graham at the
Chamber’s Business After Hours hosted by
WineStyles on Nov. 7.
Dave Dirks and Jane Dirks at the Chamber’s
Business After Hours hosted by WineStyles
on Nov. 7.
Meika Merrill, Carmen Scheuring and Magda
Dabrowska at the Chamber’s Business After Hours
hosted by WineStyles on Nov. 7.
Heather Wilcox and JP Peterson at the Chamber’s
on Nov. 7.
Tim Rietz and Scott Warren at the Chamber’s
on Nov. 7.
Carol Warren and Jolene Goodman at the
Chamber’s Business After Hours hosted by
WineStyles on Nov. 7.
Samantha Goodman and Lennox Boatwright trick
or treating in Johnston on Oct. 30.
Ava Elsberry, Lauren Elsberry and Landry Roberts
trick or treating in Johnston on Oct. 30.
Charlie Sullivan and Morgan Sullivan trick or
treating in Johnston on Oct. 30.
Violet Siffin, Will Siffin and Tess Siffin at the Trunk
or Treat event sponsored by River of Life
on Oct. 31.
Hannah Gregurek and Duke trick or treating in
Johnston on Oct. 30.
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health Q&A
news briefs
Q: What does diabetes have to
do with my eyes?
Zirkelback to be honored at Dec. 9 open house
A: November is National Diabetes Month, and Dr. Howie encourages
anyone who has, or may be at risk for, diabetes to have an annual eye
examination.
“Diabetes affects 18.2 million Americans, 5.2 million of which may
not even know they have the disease,” Dr. Howie says. “One of the
health problems associated with diabetes is diabetic retinopathy, a disease of the eye which can cause blindness.”
Diabetic retinopathy can weaken and cause changes in the blood
vessels that nourish the retina. Symptoms may include blurred vision,
cloudiness and/or “floaters.” Diabetes also increases a person’s risk for
developing other eye diseases. For example, persons living with diabetes
are 40 percent more likely to develop glaucoma and 60 percent more
likely to develop cataracts.
“The early stages of diabetic retinopathy may produce no visual
symptoms at all,” Dr. Howie says. “That is why it is so important for
anyone who has diabetes or a family history of diabetes to have a yearly
comprehensive eye health examination. Early detection and treatment
are essential because once damage has occurred, the effects are usually
permanent.” Q
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The Johnston Partnership will hold an open house from 5 - 7 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 9, to honor long-time board member and supporter Mary
Zirkelbach.
The event will take place at Partnership Place, 5870 Merle Hay
Road, Suite D with wine by WineStyles, appetizers and holiday jazz. In
the spirit of giving, gifts to benefit the clients of Partnership place will be
gladly accepted.
Money from the Johnston Rotary’s community barbecue provided funds for the
Beginner Band Instrument Initiative.
Rotary donates $11,000 to music students
On Tuesday, Nov. 19, the Johnston Rotary Club presented a check
in the amount of $11,000 to the Johnston Community Schools
Foundation to provide students in the Johnston Community School
District the opportunity to participate in music programs.
The Johnston Community Schools Foundation is working with the
Beginner Band Instrument Initiative to provide band instruments to
fifth grade students who would not otherwise be able to participate
in the Johnston band program. Students are allowed to use the instruments for up to three years. Forty to 60 students will benefit from this
program annually across the school district.
“We are very fortunate to be in a community that supports
the schools and student programs,” says Supt. Clay Guthmiller.
“Involvement in music can greatly enhance the life of a student, and we
thank you for making it possible for more youth to become involved in
this program.”
The Johnston Rotary raised this money at their fourth annual community barbecue, which was held Sept. 12 at the Simpson Barn.
“The Johnston Rotary is committed to supporting local organizations through our annual community barbecue event,” says Kallen.
“We selected this organization through a competitive proposal process
which was sent out to several local Johnston-based schools or nonprofit organizations. The Johnston Community Schools Foundation’s
efforts resonated with our club and we are happy to help.”
The Johnston Rotary would like to thank the many sponsors of the
Beginner Band Instrument Initiative as well as those who attended the
community barbecue in September. Q
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out & about
Steven Roff and William Roff at the Trunk or
Treat event sponsored by River of Life on Oct. 31.
Bradyn Johnston and Caleb Williamson at the
Trunk or Treat event sponsored by River of Life
on Oct. 31.
Tasha Palacioz and Chase Maher of the Glenn
Waterhouse agency at the Trunk or Treat event
sponsored by River of Life on Oct. 31.
Running Man and Shannon Jungman of Anytime
Fitness at the Trunk or Treat event sponsored by
River of Life on Oct. 31.
Novana Brown and Heidi Harrison of La James
at the Trunk or Treat event sponsored by River of
Life on Oct. 31.
Brayden Byam and Kris Byam at the Trunk or
Brady Laursen and Megan Laursen at the Trunk or
Carole Followwill and David Followwill at the
Trunk or Treat event sponsored by River of Life on
Oct. 31.
Katrina Ellensohn and Kreed Ellensohn of First
Step Chiropractic at the Trunk or Treat event
sponsored by River of Life on Oct. 31.
Henry Olson and Steve Wiederin at the Trunk or
Paige Tibbetts, Haley Graham, Mackenzie Cooper, AJ Curfman and Stacy Dullard of Carlos O’Kelly’s at the Trunk
or Treat event sponsored by River of Life on Oct. 31.
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health Q&A
Johnston Hy-Vee’s
Registered
Dietitian
Q: Should I eat cranberries?
Missy Anker, RD, LD
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A: Fruit is a great choice when you are reaching for a snack. This time
of year provides the opportunity for me to use even more of one of
my favorite fruits — cranberries.
Here are five reasons to eat more
cranberries.
First, cranberries have a unique
health benefit from naturally occurring compounds called proanthocyanidins (PACs), that may help
to prevent urinary tract infections,
stomach ulcers and gum disease.
Second, cranberries contain
some of the highest amounts of flavonoids, which may help promote circulation and maintain heart health.
Third, new studies have found cranberries may help boost a healthy
immune system, which is very important during this cold and flu season.
Next, just one cup of fresh, chopped cranberries has five grams of
fiber and is an excellent source of vitamin C.
And last, anyone can enjoy the benefits of cranberries in a variety of
forms: fresh, dried and juice. A one cup serving of fruit equals one cup
fresh, a half cup dried or a half cup of 100 percent cranberry juice. This is
the season when cranberries are readily available. Take advantage of their
great health benefits and add them to your menu whenever you can. Q
Information provided by Missy Anker, Registered Dietitian, Hy-Vee, 5750 Merle
Hay Road, Johnston, 270-9045.
Q: How can I shovel snow
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with the least vibration transmitted through the upper back. Q
Information provided by Dr. Juliet O’Donnell, DC, Heartland Chiropractic and
Wellness Center, 5521 N.W. 86th St., Johnston, 252-8668.
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Advent at New Hope & Johnston River of Life
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out & about
Audrina Rivera, Sabastian Rivera and Ryan Rivera
at the Trunk or Treat event sponsored by River of
Life on Oct. 31.
The Johnston Chamber celebrated a ribbon cutting for Martinizing Cleaners on Oct. 31.
JP Pearson presents Travis Schipper of Martinizing
Cleaners a plaque to commemorate its ribbon
cutting with the Johnston Chamber of Commerce
on Oct. 31.
Jane Dirks and Kristy Tripp at the Chamber’s
ribbon cutting for Martinizing Cleaners on Oct. 31.
Lynnette Rohrs and Rob Woollums at the
Chamber’s ribbon cutting for Martinizing Cleaners
on Oct. 31.
Jim Wicker and Heather Goodwin at the
on Oct. 31.
Marge Jones and Debra Prentice at the Chamber’s
Travis Schipper and Glenn Waterhouse at the
on Oct. 31.
Mike Marlow and Kyle Ellensohn at the Chamber’s
Jody Valentine and Dean Burtch at the Chamber’s
ribbon cutting for Allied Travel on Nov. 8.
Jolene Goodman and James Arnold at the
Chamber’s ribbon cutting for Allied Travel
on Nov. 8.
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Suite 260
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Flexible spending
accounts
Year-end planning for spending any balance
By Janis Van Ahn, Health Insurance Advisor
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By Janis Van Ahn
s we get closer to the
holiday season and calendar year end, it’s time for
those who have flexible spending
accounts through their employers
to review the balance. If there is
a balance, now is the time to find
ways to spend it.
A flexible spending account is
a benefit employers offer through
payroll. Typically coordinating with
calendar year deductibles of medical coverage, employers offer the
employee the opportunity to set
a budget to an annual maximum of
$2,500 to be divided per paycheck
and taken before taxes to pay for
medical, dental and vision expenses with pre-tax dollars. This is a
benefit for both the employer and
the employee as there is no state,
federal and FICA tax calculated on
these deductions, much like retirement deductions.
At this time of the year, an
employee is most likely deciding
what annual amount up to $2,500
to plan for in the new year as
well as looking at the current
year to spend any last minute dollars. Expenses known to be allowable through the flexible spending
account are:
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medications (cough medicine, ibuprofen, etc.) to be purchased with
flexible spending account dollars.
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and services to use up the flex dollars at the end of the year.
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[email protected] or
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legal briefs
By Ross Barnett
EXPERIENCED
New Year’s
resolutions
ATTORNEYS
SINCE 1987
It’s a good time to get legal matters organized
By Ross Barnett, attorney, Abendroth and Russell Law Firm
ith the holiday season winding down and
2014 upon us, it’s time
to make your New Year’s resolutions. Our firm can’t help you stick
to your diet or finally clean out
the garage, but we can offer these
suggestions:
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Update your estate plan
Putting your legal affairs in order is
important. It reduces the burdens
on family and loved ones in the
event of poor health or death. It
can save time and expense. And
it allows you to have control over
how your assets pass. Every person should have three basic estate
planning documents: a last will
and testament, a durable financial
power of attorney and a living will/
health care power of attorney.
A will directs the distribution
of your assets upon your death.
Through the power of attorney,
you give a another person the
ability to make financial decisions
for you should you become incapacitated. If you are too ill to speak
for yourself, you can express your
wishes and have your voice heard
through a living will. This advance
directive lets you detail your preferences for your medical care.
Make a list of key contacts
When you update your estate
planning documents, you should
also make a master list of important information. If you die or
become incapacitated, your family
will spend a great deal of time figuring out what assets you own and
whom they should contact. List
your accountant, insurance representative, business manager, bank
Top Row:
Joe Wallace, Chris Low, Mark Abendroth, Ross Barnett
Bottom Row:
Laurie Heron, David Russell, Madina L. Nguyen
or banker and attorney. Make
sure you have the correct contact
information for each advisor listed.
Review the title to your home
You should review how you hold
title to your home. When you
purchased your house, the seller
executed a deed. The deed contained important vesting information — the names on the title
and the legal relationship between
those titleholders.
If you are married, you probably want to ensure that both
spouses are on title to the house.
This may not be the case if the parties were married after one bought
the house or if it is a second marriage. You also probably want to
ensure that, if one titleholder were
to die, the house would pass to
the survivor. A simple review of
who holds title and how title is
held can prevent expensive and
time-consuming problems later.
These are three quick resolutions that can save time and
expense in the future. Happy
2014! Q
Information provided by Ross Barnett, attorney for Abendroth and Russell Law
Firm, 2560 73rd St., Urbandale, 278-0623, www.ARPCLaw.com.
We proudly welcome
Laurie Heron & Madina L. Nguyen
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news brief
Services held for Lewis Clarkson
Lewis Clarkson, age 94, went home to be with his Savior on Nov. 23,
2013. Lew was born May 13, 1919, in Buxton, Iowa in Monroe County.
His family moved to Hocking and later to Des Moines where he graduated from East High School. Lew served in the Army during World War
II, earning the Purple Heart. Following the war, he began his real estate
career, operating Lew Clarkson Real Estate Service for 30 years. Lew
was a lifelong member of Creekside Church (formerly Cornerstone
Community Church), where he served in various leadership capacities.
He gave much time and resources to Christian activities. His passion
was to help young people, and he supported several camps for kids. He
also served on the Board of Trustees of Emmaus Bible College for 20
years. He was a long-time resident of Johnston, where he helped in the
chartering process and played a major role in bringing Little League baseball to Johnston. He wasa faithful booster of Johnston Schools. Lew was
preceded in death by his wife, Margaret, to whom he was married for 63
years. He is survived by five sons: Rodney (Carole) of Ankeny, Richard
(AnnMarie) of Bristol, R.I., Randall (Kathy) of Johnston, Rollie (Debbie)
of Johnston and Ronald (Ann) of Colorado Springs, Colo. He has 16
grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held Tuesday, Nov. 26 and funeral services on
Wednesday, Nov. 27, both at Johnston Evangelical Free Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Willowbrook Bible Camp or
Emmaus Bible College. Q
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more information
chamber news
It’s time to wrap
things up
Chamber concludes another successful year
By JP Pearson, Johnston Chamber President
s the year end begins to
come to a close, it is time
to wrap up this year’s
business and look forward to next.
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What a great year it has
been at the Johnston Chamber
of Commerce.
The Johnston
Chamber is a great group of business people, living and working
and enjoying all that this city has
to offer. It has been my honor to
represent our membership and
serve as the Johnston Chamber
president.
First thing to wrap up is the
remaining events on the calendar. We have one more Business
After Hours and Breakfast Before
Business in December. Please
check the Johnston Chamber website or Heather’s weekly email, for
dates, times and locations.
Below you will find a list of all
that the Chamber accomplished in
2013:
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Green Days event, despite the
wet weather. (Yes, it did rain dur-
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or email
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Chamber of Commerce, 276-9064
ing part of the year.)
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ing, on a great sunny day.
I would like to finish the year
off by saying thank you, thank
you, thank you, to all of the hard
working and supportive members of the Johnston Chamber.
A special thank to the Chamber
Board of Directors, who have
helped with decision making and
guidance throughout the year, as
well as to Heather Goodwin, our
Chamber executive director. Her
hard work, time and effort were
instrumental at all the events.
I want to wish a Merry
Christmas/Happy Holidays to
the entire Johnston Community.
Please join us in 2014 for another great year with the Johnston
Chamber. Q
out & about
Sara Krouch and Debra Prentice at the Chamber’s
The Johnston Chamber of Commerce celebrated a ribbon cutting for Allied Travel on Nov. 8.
Stacy Henrichsen and Cindy Zinzer at the
on Nov. 8.
Bob Westland and Pat McGoldrick at the
on Nov. 8.
Mike Ginther and Julie Powell-Mohr at the
on Nov. 8.
James Arnold and Patricia Everett at the
on Nov. 8.
David Muhoz, Margie Muhoz and Jerry Aldrich at
the Chamber’s ribbon cutting for Allied Travel on
Nov. 8.
Diana Rosenberg and Diane Rosene at the
on Nov. 8.
Richard Clarke, Julie Boeding and Joyce Thomas at
the Chamber’s ribbon cutting for Allied Travel
on Nov. 8.
Jim Ramsey and Yen Stonehocker at the Chamber’s
JP Pearson and Heather Goodwin at the Regional
Legislative Luncheon at Otter Creek Golf Course
on Nov. 21.
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As the holiday season is upon us, we find ourselves
reflecting on the past year … on things we are
grateful for, and
on those who have helped to shape our Eusiness in a signiÀcant way
our customers and giving back to our
community are two of the things we treasure most. It has
Relationships with
Eeen our pleasure to serve the -ohnston community in We wish you heart felt happy holidays
and peace in the New Year.
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278-2900
HEATING s COOLING s FIREPLACES s GEO-THERMAL
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p
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financing
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Real Estate Group
BUYING OR SELLING
contact
Jared Barthel
515-988-5142
DECEMBER | 2013
Johnston Living
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