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july 2015
50211
Living
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Pets
and the
family
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IN PEOPLE’S LIVES
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H
er name was Tinker. She was an overweight, 14-year-old, mismarked Boston terrier. Admittedly, she wasn’t much to look at,
but she was a good dog in every sense. I realize that nearly every
10-year-old boy says his dog is a good dog, but mine truly was. My mom
taught her well, and Tinker worshipped the ground she walked on — literally. She followed Mom’s every footstep
all day, every day. More than once, Mom
tripped over Tinker in the yard with a
basket full of clean laundry that was about
to be hung on the clothesline. Those
were not good moments for Tinker. But
most were. Tinker set the bar for me in
determining what good dogs should be,
and I cried my eyes out the day she died.
Fast-forward 30-plus years.
Running my own business, I thought
it would be nice to bring a small dog to
work. That didn’t work out so well. This
dog, a miniature pinscher named Roxy,
followed me like Tinker did my mother.
After tripping over her a handful of times,
I decided that Roxy was best suited to be at home. Before she died, we
found another min pin, and I gave him a try at work, too. Max proved to be
neurotic. One of his most annoying habits was his continual howling over
the sound of a ringing telephone. This was not a good thing in a business.
Max now comfortably howls at telemarketers who call our home during
the day. Our third min pin, Colby, is a good dog. At 4 years old, he loves
to play and to inspect everything. But when he accompanies me at work, I
shut my office door and he relaxes in his dog bed next to my desk. It’s not
an everyday thing, and he joins me in the office more often after regular
business hours, but he is a good work dog all the same. I just don’t have the
courage to let him roam the office, as he would scoot out the front door
with ease. As much as I like this dog, he is more interested in exploring
new territory than he is in following in my footsteps.
In this month’s cover story, we share examples of people who have
made their canine — and other furry or scaly companions — part of their
family.
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FEATURE
Pets
and the
family
THE
HE ROLE PETS PLA
PLAY
AY
IN PEOPLE’S LIVES
By Melissa Walker
ulia Sheber found a picture of a small puppy
on an online classified advertisement. She
immediately fell in love with it.
“He was just really cute, and he looked
exactly like what I wanted,” she says.
Sheber’s parents soon came home with
Theo, a Shih Tzu/Poodle mix. Sheber had
wanted a Golden Doodle mix, but Theo looked
very close to one. His cuteness erased her
desire for that specific breed.
Over the course of the past year, Theo has
become Sheber’s best friend.
“When I’m away at college, I miss my family, but I miss him a lot because I can’t pick up
the phone and call him,” she says. “He’s my
best friend and my cuddle buddy.”
J
Pets provide companionship, quickly
become members of the family
Tammy Mineart of Norwalk doesn’t know
what she would do without her pet Shih
Tzus. She’s had several through the years, and
they’ve seen her through all kinds of challenging times, including her breast cancer diagnosis
and treatment.
“They’re an inspiration to me,” she says.
“I couldn’t have children, so these are like my
children.”
During recovery from her cancer surgeries,
3-year-old Zoey would lay next to Mineart and
provide her with comfort.
“They know when you’re sad or hurting,”
she says.
Mineart has been through loss with her
pets as well. Her longtime pet, Abby, died of
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Julia Sheber and her dog, Theo. Photo by Melissa Walker.
unknown causes about three years ago. She
found a Shih Tzu breeder in Milo and came
home with a very tiny Zoey to replace her lost
companion pet.
“She was a few weeks old and looked like
a rat,” Mineart recalls of baby Zoey.
In January, Mineart lost Chase, another one
of her dogs. He was 14. In both cases, it was
like losing a member of her family.
Anytime Theo knows that Julia is upset or
mad, he consoles her. He’s happy to see her,
even when she’s upset with him. He gives her
unconditional love.
And while Julia came up with Theo’s name
when she saw him, her grandfather, who goes
by “Ted,” has a given name of Theodore. He
calls Theo his “grand-dog.”
“It turned out really special,” Julia says
FEATURE
about her dog’s name.
A fuzzy gray kitten that initially
came to Lori Boyd’s pet grooming
shop in Norwalk is now the shop
cat. Smokey Joe greets her and
others when they come in. But
Boyd’s true love is her Birman cat.
Boyd and her husband, Rob,
had a tough period when three
of their long-time cats died of old
age. Boyd wanted a new kitten to
replace her beloved Mittens. She
previously had barn cats and common short-hair cats, but this time
she wanted a specific breed. She
saw a Birman at the Iowa State
Fair cat show and thought it was
beautiful. She sought out one and
came home with Lila.
Pets adapt well to addition
of children into their lives
The Boyds had cats long before
their son, Logan, 11, came along.
It was never an issue of whether
they would keep their pets once
baby came along, but how baby
would adjust to them.
Lori Boyd’s sister had asked
her what she would do if Logan
was allergic to cats. Boyd said
they’d have to find a way to treat
Logan “because those cats were
like my children,” she recalls.
When she was on bedrest
with Logan, Mittens would check
on her and lay next to her.
“If she could do something
for me, she would have,” Boyd
says. “She would just lay by me.
If I rolled over or moaned or had
a pain, she would just look at me
concerned.”
Once Logan arrived, Mittens
would look at him, but she left him
alone. She ran away when he was
crying, and fortunately, Logan was
not allergic to cats. By the time he
was walking and talking and pulling
her tail, the cat had let him know
who was boss. Mittens would give
him a gentle bite if Logan was
doing something that was painful
to her.
“They had their own little relationship,” Boyd recalls.
The Boyds wanted their son to
have a dog as a companion, so they
Tammy Mineart with her dogs Zoey and Chance. She credits Zoey with helping her
through her breast cancer recovery. She got Chance in mid-June after a breeder took him
to the veterinarian to be euthanized because he was born with a leg deformity.
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got Pepper, a half schnauzer-half miniature pinscher, five years ago. Logan
ended up being more of a cat person
and has taken the Boyds’ other cat,
Snickers, as his playmate. He’s taught
her tricks and plays with her whenever he’s indoors.
Some jump in, others
research before adopting,
purchasing a pet
While Julia Sheber’s puppy was found
through an online classified ad, Mineart
contacted a breeder in hopes of finding another Shih Tzu to replace Chase.
She initially struck out but received a
call in mid-June from her veterinarian
about a small puppy that had been
taken to his clinic to be euthanized.
The Shih Tzu puppy was only
about eight weeks old and had beautiful markings, but the breeder was
going to have him euthanized because
one of his front legs had a bone deformity and was shorter than the other.
Mineart’s big heart knew the
puppy belonged in her home.
“I wanted to give him a chance,”
she says. Hence the puppy was named
Chance. “I gave him a second chance
at life.”
Chance can still walk and run. He
wobbles, but Mineart was scheduled
to take him to the veterinarian in
early July to discuss options for his
growth deformity.
Boyd took time to research
before purchasing Lila. She had never
had a purebred cat and wanted one
that wouldn’t shed too much. Even
though she was drawn to Birmans, she
wanted to know what kind of care it
would require.
“That was the most research I’ve
ever done on a pet,” Boyd says. “Most
of the time, it just sort of happens.”
That was the case with Snickers,
now 3 years old. The Boyds had suffered the loss of three cats in a row
and adopted a dog when they decided
they wanted a kitten again. They went
to the Animal Rescue League where
they spotted Snickers.
Snickers and her litter-mates were
found roaming around Southeast 14th
Street in Des Moines. When the family went to look at the kittens, she was
the only one who acknowledged them
Lori Boyd and her Birman cat, Lila. Photo by Melissa Walker.
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and wanted to play with them. They knew she
was the kitten for them.
The Boyds took the tiny 4-week-old kitten
to their vet, who described her as frail. By the
time they next went to the vet, Snickers had
fattened up.
“He said, ‘Oh my goodness! You’ve done
a really good job. I didn’t want to tell you this,
but I wasn’t sure this kitten was going to make
it. Now, she’s almost chunky,’ ” Boyd recalls.
Pets have own personalities, teach
owners lessons about life
Lila loves to be petted and brushed and given
lots of attention.
“She is like a little princess,” Boyd says with
a laugh. “She walks around here like she owns
the place.”
Once there was a stack of pillows, and Lila
climbed on top to sit. Boyd jokes it was like the
fairy tale “The Princess and the Pea.”
Little 3-pound Chance is already a lively
ball of energy. He wags his tail a lot and rarely
whines.
His “big sister” Zoey wants nothing to do
with him. He tries to get close to her, but she
growls. Mineart hopes the extra attention she’s
giving to Zoey will help the dog feel less jealous
and possessive of her.
“I think she’s afraid of him because he’s so
tiny,” Mineart says.
Shih Zhus are affectionate dogs, which is
why Mineart prefers to own that breed.
“They love to sit on your lap,” she says.
“They’re all very good lap dogs.”
Zoey, who Mineart describes as adorable
and loving, is no different. Plus, she loves belly
rubs.
“I say: ‘Zoey, do you want a belly rub?’ and
she brings her front paws to prayer and asks
for one,” Mineart says.
Theo, Julia Sheber’s dog, is an active toddler puppy most days. He enjoys playing fetch
and with his toys. When the toys get put away,
he drags them back out. Julia describes him as
floppy and cuddly.
“He’s like my living teddy bear,” she says.
“He cuddles like a teddy bear. He cuddles
everyone. He’s also really playful.”
Theo is very attached to Julia, even though
she spends most of the year away while she’s
attending Arizona State University.
“When she leaves, he waits at the door
for quite a while for her to come home in case
it’s just temporary,” says Susan Sheber, Julia’s
mother.
Julia has her own garage stall, and as soon
as Theo hears the door open, he jumps up and
runs to the garage door to meet her.
He becomes equally distracting when Julia
tries to leave the house. He’s trained to ring
a bell when he needs to go outside and often
uses it as a way to delay Julia.
“He’ll go outside to her garage and stand
between her and the door,” Julia’s mother, Susan,
says. “Or he’ll ring his bell. He uses it when he
wants to delay her. He pretends he has to go.”
The Shebers have a cat they adopted when
it was found at a Norwalk business. The family
was picking pumpkins for Halloween when they
heard a tiny kitten meowing from a tree. They
looked up and saw a pure black kitten that was
bleeding from a dog attack. They got the kitten
down, and Hallie, in honor of “Halloween,”
found a new place in their home.
Theo also likes other pets. He befriended a
kitten that he met at his doggy daycare, so now
the Sheber household has an almost 1-yearold cat named Winston. Unfortunately, Julia
is allergic to Winston. He stays at her sister’s
house while Julia is home in Norwalk for summer break.
“We couldn’t pass up a dog and a cat that
were best friends,” Julia says. Q
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MAYOR’S MOMENT
As our society immerses itself in electronics and the digital age, more people look to social media to get answers to their questions. Social
media, such as Facebook, is a great tool for reconnecting with old friends and sharing pictures of your family/kids, it is not always the best
(or most reliable) option for getting answers to your questions. I have compiled a list below of the most common/frequent requests City staff
receive. The list below includes the phone numbers, websites and/or email addresses you should use to report a crime, get emergency alerts,
and to simply ask questions of City Staff and our elected officials.
ALERT IOWA - Warren County Emergency Management is transitioning to Alert Iowa for their emergency notification system. If you had previously
signed up for emergency notifications under the CodeRED system, the County is asking you to sign up again under their new system. Your
contact information is not shared with any outside groups and you will not receive spam/junk mail or telemarketing calls. I strongly encourage
every resident of Norwalk to sign up for this system. You can sign up by following the link on the City’s website (www.norwalk.iowa.gov) or by
going directly to the Warren County website (www.co.warren.ia.us). You don’t have a computer? No problem. The Norwalk Easter Public Library
has 11 public computers and the library staff is available to assist you.
EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS – Police and Fire
sEmergency – 911 – Medical, fire, gas leak, break-ins, assault, domestic, “in-progress” calls, etc.
sNon-Emergency Dispatch 515.222.3321 – animal control, general police questions, criminal mischief complaint, etc.
sPolice Administrative Requests 515.981.0666 – copy of reports, finger printing appointments, etc.
sFire Administrative Requests 515.981.4316 – copy of reports, inspections, general business, etc.
NUISSANCE – Nuisance code questions or comments can be directed to Alan Waugh at [email protected] or 981-0228 ext. 2406. If you have seen a violation, a new
web-based nuisance complaint form can be found under the Building Department section of the City’s website at www.norwalk.iowa.gov.
POWER OUTAGES & STREET LIGHT OUTAGES – MidAmerican Energy provides the gas and electric service to the City of Norwalk. When you encounter a power outage
or you smell a gas leak, you should call MidAmerican Energy right away. They are also responsible for the repair and replacement of nearly all of the streetlights within
Norwalk. You can call MidAmerican Energy to report the street light outage or go online to their website at www.midamericanenergy.com.
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NON-EMERGENCIES – Residential Customers 888.427.5632
GARBAGE and RECYCLING COLLECTION – Important Numbers to Know
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NCIS UPDATES – www.norwalk.iowa.gov/Departments/PublicWorks/NCISProjects. The City has undertaken a couple of large street repair projects this year, a portion of
Holly Drive, from Shady Lane to Knoll Drive, and along Wakonda Drive, from Lakewood Circle to Highway 28. The Happy Hollow Drive sidewalk project should be wrapped
up at the time of this publication. All of the updates that have been sent to the residents, impacted by these projects, can be viewed online at the above website.
FACEBOOKn/&&)#)!,#)490!'%n)FYOUARENOTALREADYFOLLOWING City of Norwalk, Iowa – City Hall you should connect with us. It is the official page for the City of Norwalk.
Not only does staff post information, they are also available to answer your questions. It is a great page to go to when you want to know what is happening and you want
accurate information. Not everyone is a subscriber to social media and that’s okay. You can still get answers to your questions by calling City Hall.
GENERAL CITY QUESTIONS – Residents are encouraged to contact City Hall, at 981-0228 ext. 2221, or any of our elected officials with questions or concerns. Contact
information for staff and our elected officials is available on the City’s website.
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have additional questions and concerns, I strongly encourage you to join City staff at our monthly “Community Chats”. Everyone is welcome to join us at City Hall from 9:00
a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on the second Saturday of the month.
I hope that you find the above information helpful and please don’t hesitate to reach out with any of your questions and concerns.
– Tom Phillips, Mayor
Community Chat – Come to City Hall on Saturday, July 11 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
to speak with several of our City leaders on topics of your choosing.
D.A.R.E. GOLF OUTING - Friday, July 17, 2015 – Shot Gun Start at 4:30 p.m. at Warrior
Run Golf Course (3089 North Ave. Norwalk). Registration forms and information is
available at www.norwalk.iowa.gov. Registration deadline is Friday, July 10.
Norwalk Food Pantry – City Hall is a drop off location for the Norwalk Food Pantry.
We gladly accept all non-perishable food donations Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to
4:30 p.m. The Norwalk Easter Public Library is another local drop off option.
2015 CONSUMER CONFIDENCE REPORT
Des Moines Water Works’ annual Consumer Confidence Report is now available at
www.dmww.com/water-quality/water-quality-data/water-quality-reports/
If you are unable to view the report or would like a copy mailed to you, please
contact the Norwalk Water Department at (515) 981-0028 ext. 2231. This annual
water quality report summarizes the results of our water-monitoring program as
required by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) during 2014.
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SUMMER FIRE SAFETY TIPS FOR FIRE PITS, OUTDOOR FIREPLACES
Just like an indoor fireplace, a fire pit, outdoor fireplace, or chimney creates a warm and inviting atmosphere for families or friendly gatherings. However, just like an indoor
fireplace, there are important safety issues to consider when using one of these appliances. First, look around your outdoor area. Are there any low-hanging branches to
watch out for? Are there patches of dry grass, piles of brush, or other material that might catch a spark? Which direction will the smoke blow? Make sure your fire pit is on
safe ground, away from potential fire hazards. Concrete or stone patios with open space above are perfect for fire pits and chimneys. Be sure to keep a fire extinguisher
or a charged garden hose nearby just in case. If a fire pit features a stone mosaic, or granite top, the fire bowl itself will often be made from metal. With any metal fire pit,
you will need to be extra careful of hear. Metal is a very conductive element and can hold heat for longer than many other materials. Use thick gloves and fireplace tools to
ensure that you do not burn yourself while using your fire pit. The City of Norwalk Municipal Code specifically addresses year-round burning in fire pits, which are exempt
from the restrictions of our burn ban. The Norwalk Fire Department still urges you to have an adult present at all times and keep a fire extinguisher or hose handy in case
there is a problem. When choosing fuel for your fire pit or chimney, make sure the wood is dry and well-seasoned. Do not burn pressure-treated wood or manufactured
fire logs. Although these can help start nice fires, they release toxic gases that can be harmful. Do not burn wood that has been treated with paint, stain creosote, or other
chemicals. Do not burn pellets in your chimney, as they are manufactured specifically for wood stoves and they tend to burn very hot and leave a lot of ash. Most chimney
manufacturers also do not recommend burning charcoal. NEVER use gasoline or petroleum-based accelerants to help start a fire! Finally, do not burn trash in your chimney
or fire pit. Not only does this produce toxic smoke and release harmful chemicals, burning trash is strictly forbidden by the City of Norwalk Municipal Code. If you want a
more aromatic fire, try using pinion (pine) wood, apple wood, hickory, mesquite (especially if you will be using your outdoor fire for grilling), or pine cones. The smoke from
pine can help ward off mosquitoes, and creates a very pleasant aroma for those enjoying the fire. Please consider these safety tips when enjoying your lovely summer nights.
As always, if you have any questions or concerns, contact the Norwalk Fire Department at 515.981.4316.
NORWALK POLICE GET BICYCLES
Recently the police department purchased two police mountain bikes and sent two officers to specialized police training to learn
how to, most effectively, use the bicycles during patrol activities. The funding to purchase the bikes and related equipment was
awarded to the department through a grant received from the Warren County Philanthropic Partnership. The new bicycle patrol
is another part of the department’s on-going commitment to the principles of community policing; communication, collaborative
partnerships and problem solving.
When patrolling by bicycle, the officers will be full service law enforcement officers that respond to our calls for service, make
arrests and enforce traffic law. The officers on bicycle are an enhancement to our normal patrol activity and are a way to augment
police presence in areas where we receive information about criminal mischief, theft and suspicious activities. Bicycles are perfect
“vehicles” for use in neighborhood areas experiencing crime problems since officers are silent and unobtrusive on approach but
at the same time are more accessible to the public.
Bike Patrol Officers
Lewiston and Criswell.
Effective problem solving through community policing is predicated on collaboration between the police and the community.
Effective partnerships require open communication. Officers on bicycle are much more approachable then officers in cars so when
you see the bicycle patrol out and about, please say hello and strike up a conversation.
KEEP ‘EM LOOSE
Did you know recyclables in plastic bags are as good as trash?
More than 145,000 households recycle through Curb It!, the curbside recycling program in Central Iowa. Unfortunately, some of these households
bag their recyclables. Does yours?
Plastic bags, of any kind, ARE NOT recyclable in your curbside cart. When employees at the recycling facility spot a plastic bag – even if it is full
of recyclables – it is pulled from the line and sent on to the landfill. The reason? Plastic bags get wrapped in the equipment at the
sorting facility, preventing them from getting sorted properly. Separation of materials is what keeps contamination low and the program
sustainable. In addition, those pesky plastic bags cause damage to the equipment and halt the processing line.
Keep your recyclables loose in your cart, not contained in plastic bags, and you will ensure they escape the fate of the landfill. Learn
more about what is and is not accepted in your recycling cart, and other safe, smart disposal options at www.WhereItShouldGo.com.
PARKS & RECREATION
July is a month for celebrations. Along with celebrating Independence Day, Norwalk will be hosting a ‘Jazz in July’ concert as well. Thursday, July 30, bring your lawn chair
and appetite to the Norwalk City Park to enjoy music and BBQ out in the fresh air. There will be various vendors set up throughout the park for you to wander about and try
some tasty treats. Watch for more details coming soon.
The Vehicle Fair held at the High School parking lot is another festivity to enjoy with your children and/or grandchildren. Stop by and let them explore different types of
vehicles and let the adventures begin!
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Thursday July 9
Q Library Board of Trustees,
Thursday July 16
Q Al-Anon and Alateen, Free
Q Baseball: JV/V vs. Boone,
Childcare. 8 p.m., Lutheran Church of
5:30/7:30 p.m. @ Norwalk
6:30 p.m., Norwalk Easter Library
the Good Shepherd
the Good Shepherd
Q Superhero Academy, Kids going
in to grades K-5, learn different skills
Tuesday July 14
related to being a superhero with a
variety of games, crafts and activities!
Q Novel Year Book Club. Adults
variety of games, crafts and activities.
2-2:45 p.m., Norwalk Easter Library
are invited to join the Novel Year
Q Chamber of Commerce Board
Book Club every other month for
Q City Council Meeting, 6 p.m., City
Meeting, 112:15 p.m.
two to three consecutive Tuesdays.
Hall
Q Thirsty Thursday, 4-6 p.m.,
Sessions include a book discussion,
Q Mythbusters, Does toast always
Warrior Run Golf Course
a movie and sometimes a special
lands buttered side down? Do eggs
Q Baseball: JV/V vs. Urbandale,
presentation. Registration required.
bounce? Test these myths and more
5:30/7:30 p.m. @ Norwalk
6:30-8 p.m., Norwalk Easter Library
out for yourself! Snacks will be
provided. 7-8 p.m., Norwalk Easter
Library
Friday July 10
Wednesday July 15
Q Free Lunch Fridays, Saving Lives;
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Greek yogurt muffins
Breakfast treats pack plenty of protein
By Jan Allen
H
appy summer, everyone! My husband and I are now in the
chicken “business.” We have 25 laying hens (although we have
a few “laying slackers”). We consume quite a few eggs and try
to share with our kids when we can. Chickens are interesting creatures.
Two of our grandchildren came to stay at Grandma and Grandpa’s
a couple of weeks ago. They love to bake with me and usually ask for
pancakes for breakfast. This time our 5-year-old granddaughter had
definite ideas about the breakfast menu on Sunday morning. She decided
that banana muffins were in order, and her 3-year-old brother agreed. I
was on the hunt for a banana muffin recipe that would be on the healthy
side and worthy to serve these precious grandbabies. I found a perfect
recipe that uses plain Greek yogurt, oatmeal, bananas, our farm-fresh
eggs and blueberries. They have very little refined sugar, which is something I liked about this recipe as well. (You could replace the brown sugar
with honey if you wish.) They loved them. I sent the remainder of the 12
muffins home with them, and I think there were only four or five in the
care package that was sent home. Q
Banana oat Greek yogurt muffins
Ingredients
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 ripe bananas
2 eggs
2 cups rolled oats
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup brown sugar
blueberries
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees and prepare muffin pan by spraying with cooking
spray or lining with cupcake liners. (You
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may want to spray cupcake liners with
spray so they don’t stick to the liners).
2. Put all ingredients except blueberries
into a blender or food processor and
process on high until oats are broken
down and it becomes a smooth and
creamy batter.
3. Pour batter into prepared muffin tins.
Push 5 or 6 blueberries into each filled
muffin cavity and bake for 15-20 minutes
until tops are set and a toothpick comes
out clean. Let muffins set 5-10 minutes
before removing and placing on a cooling rack. Makes 12.
Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight
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LIBRARY NEWS
Summer and
reading: make it fun
Follow the Three C’s when choosing material
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By Norwalk Easter Library staff
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tudents have put their schoolbooks away, grabbed their
swim suits and headed outside
for fun. Keeping youngsters interested in reading during summer is
an important and sometimes difficult role for parents and caregivers.
Youth Services Librarian Mallory
Inman encourages parents and caregivers to let kids have fun and
read what they
want in summer.
Norwalk Easter
Public
Library
suggests
using
the Three C’s:
Control, Choice
and Conversation
to help understand why reading what you want
is beneficial to help kids sustain the
skills they will need when school
resumes.
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First is Choice: Students
need to have choices in what they
read, and by having a variety of
materials around the house, in the
car and even at the campground
caregivers can provide kids with
opportunities to read throughout
the summer. You can easily find
a variety of materials at the library
or stock up on paperbacks, graphic
novels, newspapers or magazines to
provide a variety of items to choose
from.
Giving a child Control over
reading is also important. Many
students have lots of required reading in school or reading at a certain
level. Allowing a student to control
what he or she reads during summer offers a sense of independence
and he or she will be more inclined
to stick with their choices. As with
adults, kids might choose to read a
book that is “too-easy” or choose
a book based on topic, storyline or
because their friends are reading
it rather than any other reason. In
summer, it is more
important that kids
are reading rather
than what they read.
Conversations
about the things kids
might read are critical for choices and
control. Kids like making their own
decisions. However, parents and
caregivers can guide those decisions
by asking questions about interests or commenting on experiences
to spark interest in a topic. For
example, talking about a trip to the
zoo might prompt a child to hunt
for books about giraffes or pointing
out architectural sights, such as a
sports stadium, could lead a child
to choose books on architecture or
sports.
Audiobooks on road trips provide an additional opportunity to
incorporate reading into summer
fun. Norwalk Easter Public Library
has many audiobooks (digital and
on CD) that we would love to help
you find one that would appeal to
all ages. If you need help with our
digital collection, please feel free to
contact us!
Need further motivation?
Don’t forget about our summer
reading challenge, “Every Hero Has
a Story,” which lasts until July 24
with a pool party for kids who complete the program. Help kids make
a splash this summer with lots of
choices, control and conversations
about books and what they are
reading. Q
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HEALTH
SPORTS
PHYSICALS
Q: How can I stop sports
injuries?
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A: The old adage, “No pain, no gain” might be hurting your child’s athletic
career more than what you might think. According to the U.S. Centers for
Disease Control (CDC), participation in organized sports is on the rise.
Nearly 30 million children and adolescents participate in youth sports in the
United States. This increase in play has led to some other startling statistics
about injuries among America’s young athletes:
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are preventable.
Chiropractic care has been shown to decrease injuries and has faster
recovery time when compared to injuries treated only with physical therapy.
Dr. Jesse Stumbaugh of Norwalk Chiropractic is an expert at the treatment
and prevention of sports injuries. Dr. Stumbaugh has years of experience
serving as a team physician for numerous professional sports organizations
including the Iowa Barnstormers and the American Hockey League. If you
or your child is experiencing pain, call Norwalk Chiropractic at 981-9208 to
schedule your free consultation to get you back into the game. Q
Information provided by Norwalk Chiropractic, 1228
Sunset, Suite B, 981-9208, www.norwalk-chiropractic.com.
Q: Can nail-biting pose any
dental problems?
A: Unfortunately, nail-biting is more than an unsightly habit. The habit
can leave more than stunted fingernails. It can lead to problems with
the temporomandibular joints, the joints in front of the ears where the
jaw bones meet, also known as the TMJs.
Any activity like nail-biting that involves holding the teeth in an
unnatural position for extended periods increases the possibility of
injury to the TMJ. Over a long period, the unnatural position of the
jaws involved in nail-biting will stretch the muscles in the jaw, causing
pain and throwing off the balance of the TMJs. If a very young child
begins the habit, it can contribute to a gap developing between the
front two teeth. Also, the type of person who is prone to nail and
finger biting, may also be prone to picking at his or her gums.
Some dentists and physicians recommend putting a non-toxic,
unpleasant tasting lotion on the fingers. Others believe putting a bandage on a finger could serve as a reminder and deterrent. If you have a
nail-biter in your house or you are yourself a nail-biter, talk with your
dentist about ways to break the habit. Q
Information provided by Norwalk Family Dentistry, 1101
Chatham Ave., 256-9000.
1101 Chatham Avenue
256.9000
www.norwalkfamilydentistry.com
Donna Grant, DDS Q Maureen Winslow, DDS
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HEALTH
Q: What is restless leg
syndrome, and how do I
treat it?
A: According to the American Sleep Association, restless leg syndrome
(RLS) is a sensory disorder causing an almost irresistible urge to move
the legs. RLS is generally more common in the evening and night hours
and when the body is at rest.
RLS is more prevalent in women. Children diagnosed before age 20
usually have a family history of RLS. RLS is most often diagnosed during
middle age.
Symptoms of RLS are an urge to move the legs or arms when sitting
or lying down or an unpleasant feeling in the legs described as creeping,
crawling, pulling, itching, tingling, burning or aching.
There are two types of RLS. Primary RLS is the most common and
there is no known cause. Secondary RLS is caused by another disease,
condition or a side effect of certain medications.
Some treatment options for reducing RLS include lifestyle changes
such as avoiding caffeine and tobacco, exercising regularly and maintaining a sleep schedule. Walking or stretching, taking a hot or cold bath,
massaging the limbs and using heat or ice packs are options to help alleviate the symptoms of active RLS. Q
Information provided by Cristin Larsen, director of
admissions/marketing, Norwalk Nursing and Rehab, 921
Sunset Drive, 975-5908.
Q: What are some tips for
successful contact lens
wear?
A: Here is some practical advice that we share with patients:
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Contact lenses are medical devices and should be treated accordingly.
Regular checkups are important to monitor the fit and vision with the
lenses and to assess the health of the eyes. Q
Information provided by Dr. Michael O’Meara, Optometric
Associates of Warren County, P.C., 1228 Sunset Drive,
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HEALTH
OUT AND ABOUT
Q: What are heat exhaustion
and heat stroke?
A: Heat exhaustion usually occurs when you are sweating a lot and do
not drink enough to replace the lost fluids. It generally develops when
you are working or exercising in hot weather.
Symptoms include sweating a lot, fatigue, weakness, headache, dizziness or nausea. Your skin
feels cool, moist, pale or flushed. Heat exhaustion
can sometimes lead to heat stroke, which requires
medical treatment. Heat stroke happens when
your body fails to regulate its own temperature,
Ryan Wiedmann and Jeremy Newton at the 804 Main ribbon cutting on June 19.
and your body temperature continues to rise.
You may stop sweating entirely if you have heat
stroke. Symptoms of heat stroke include confusion
or unconsciousness and the skin is red, hot and dry, even in the armpits.
Prevention: Drink eight to 10 glasses of water per day. Drink even
more if you are working or exercising in hot weather. Avoid strenuous
physical activity outdoors during the hottest part of the day. Wear lightcolored, loose-fitting clothing and a hat with a brim to reflect the sun.
Avoid sudden changes of temperature.
We all enjoy the summer weather and the outdoor activities it
brings, but with the heat comes real possibilities of health issues as shown
above. Q
Information provided by William (Bill) Chase, MD,
UnityPoint Clinic, 285-3200.
Lanny Heater and Newton Standridge at the 804 Main ribbon cutting on June 19.
Care coordinated around you.
At UnityPoint Clinic, getting you healthy
and keeping you that way is important to us.
Bill Pirkle and Marketa Oliver at the 804 Main ribbon cutting on June 19.
Because your health is important to you. By working
together as a team and involving you in the decision
making, we create a plan based on your goals and then
coordinate the care you need to achieve them.
The point of unity is you.
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OUT AND ABOUT
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June 19.
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INSURANCE
Summer safety and home insurance
Advice to keep you from injuries
By Mike Lane, Lane Insurance Agency Inc.
W
ith summer upon us,
Lane Insurance wants
to remind homeowners to take extra precaution this
summer to keep your family and
home safe from harm and accidents.
We want to point out a few common areas of concern and hopefully
help keep you from having an injury
or claim.
What can I do to prevent
grill fires and injuries?
According
to
U.S.
Fire
Administration, outside cooking
grills cause more than 170 injuries each year, and $35 million
in property damage and loss. Gas
leaks, blocked tubes and overfilled
propane tanks are to be blamed for
about half of all these property loss
and injuries. In order to prevent
injuries and property loss, take in
consideration the following tips for
preventing grill fires:
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Pool safety tips
With the summer months here, it is
more important than ever to brush
up on swimming safety. With more
than 43,000 swimming pool-related
injuries each year and nearly 600
deaths, it is never too often to
remind yourself and children of safe
swimming practices.
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accidents and injuries
Approximately 75,000 people per
year seek emergency room treatment for injuries sustained while
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accidents are caused by human
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LEGAL BRIEFS
No free bites under Iowa law
Owners are strictly liable for any damage caused by their dog’s bite
By Chandler Maxon, attorney at law
I
t’s that time of year again —
time to cheer on the Iowa Cubs,
time to dive into the swimming
pool, time to chase the ice cream
truck and time to take the dog out
for a nightly walk. But while a bite
of a hot dog at a baseball game is
an integral part of summer, a dog
bite should not be.
Although some states follow
the “one bite rule” and shield a
dog’s owner from liability to the
first victim of the animal, there
is no such thing as a free bite in
Iowa. The Iowa dog bite statute
provides that the owner of a dog
is strictly liable to an injured party
for all damages caused by the
dog. This means that an owner
is responsible for any damages
caused by the dog, whether it is
the dog’s first bite or second, and
whether or not the owner knew
the dog had a propensity to bite.
Ownership under Iowa law
can be proven by showing that the
dog was in the person’s possession
and the person was keeping the
dog on his or her premises like an
owner normally would. That’s not
to say that a person dog-sitting for
a friend becomes an owner of the
animal in question. A person acting as a temporary custodian of a
dog is not considered the owner
and shouldn’t be held liable if the
dog bites.
An exception to the strict
liability rule exists when the bite
victim is doing an unlawful act that
directly contributes to the injury.
For example, an owner might not
be held liable for a dog’s actions if
the victim was trespassing on the
owner’s property at the time the
injury occurred.
There is no exception granted
for a person who assumes the
risk of being bitten by a dog as
part of his or her profession,
such as a veterinarian or groom-
er. Accordingly, dog owners are
held responsible for the actions of
their dogs in these situations.
As a dog owner, I try not to
even think that my little guy could
hurt anyone. I’m pretty sure his
bark is bigger than his bite, but I
don’t want to find out. However,
as an injury lawyer in Iowa, I know
that if my dog bites someone, that
victim is entitled to compensation. All we can do is try to train
our dogs well, and try to restrain
the biting to hot dogs at Principal
Park. Q
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at law, Hopkins & Huebner
P.C., 2700 Grand Ave., Suite
111, Des Moines.
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NEWS BRIEF
EDUCATION
Meet Grace Sullivan
Students and staff make Lakewood enjoyable
By Morgan Parkhurst
G
FCC to celebrate 20 years of loving Norwalk
Fellowship Community Church is turning 20 years old. FCC invites
Norwalk to celebrate this milestone together on Sunday Aug. 2 at 10
a.m. The celebration will be held at the original Norwalk High school
football stadium, located directly south of the high school. A free cookout lunch will be served to everyone following the celebration. Special
musical guests will include Higher Power Quartet, Jeff Arrandale Band,
and FCC’s Next Generation Youth Band.
Fellowship Community Church is a non-denominational, independent
local church committed to the inerrant truths of the Bible. Their first
public worship service was held in the Norwalk High School gymnasium
on Sunday, Aug. 6, 1995. Through the years the church has become
known for its love for the people of Norwalk. This love has been demonstrated with events and ministries like the Easter Spring Scramble, Fun
Fest for children, Serve Fest, Valentine’s Day Businesses Appreciation,
Norwalk Schools Employees Appreciation Lunch, weekly nursing homes
services, food pantry drives, Celebrate Recovery, Christmas Eve cinnamon rolls for local businesses, Christmas Synchronized Lights Display,
Stepping Stones Preschool and Daycare and many other expressions of
love in partnership with other Norwalk churches.
The church is also known for its commitment to global missions and
relief efforts. These efforts have included the construction of a Bible
camp and college in Zambia, Africa with members donating $30,000
for building supplies and traveling to Zambia to assist with the building
project. In addition, the church raised more than $50,000 in the last six
years to build almost 70 homes in Tijuana, Mexico for needy families. A
number of families are also currently serving cross-culturally in several
foreign countries, with other members making preparations for longterm missions work.
Although the celebration will be held at the original high school
football stadium, Fellowship Community Church is located at 225 North
Ave. in Norwalk. For more information, visit the church website at www.
fccnorwalk.org, connect with them on facebook.com/FCCNorwalk, or
twitter: @FCCNorwalk, or contact the church office at 981-0699. Q
Suggest
a teacher
race Sullivan wanted a
career where she could
make a difference and
inspire a love of learning in others.
“It is truly the best job. Every
day is different,” says the Lakewood
Elementary fifth grade teacher.
Sullivan attended the University
of Iowa, where she majored in elementary education with endorsements in language arts and reading.
She also has minors in English and
theater arts.
After graduation, finding a
teaching position close to family
was important to Sullivan.
“I grew up in West Des Moines,
and my family lives there, so I knew
I wanted to be close to them,” she
says. Lakewood fit that requirement, but it held something more.
“After I had my interview at
Lakewood, I knew I wanted to be
there,” she says.
Sullivan credits the teachers,
staff and administration with making
Lakewood the ideal place to teach.
“It felt like home,” she says. “It
is such a great environment that
is conducive to creativity and innovation.”
It is also an environment that
encourages teachers to support
one another.
“I am very blessed to work
(with) and be mentored by such
amazing and talented teachers,” she
says.
When asked what she loves
most about her position, Sullivan
replies, “The kids. There’s nothing
Grace Sullivan teaches fifth grade at
Lakewood Elementary. Photos by Morgan
Parkhurst.
better than seeing a group of kids
really engaged and involved in learning.”
Sullivan may be the classroom
teacher, but she credits her students with expanding her knowledge as well.
“They always make me laugh
and make me see things differently
than I did before,” she says. “It’s like
having 25 different perspectives on
any topic.”
According to Sullivan, her students are also supportive of one
another.
They “experience genuine joy
for their classmates,” she says.
They are also extremely flexible, which Sullivan says is helpful.
“I like to try different things in
class, and they don’t always work
perfectly,” she admits. But her
students are willing to go with
the flow. According to Sullivan,
“They roll with the punches and are
always up to try anything.” Q
What do you enjoy about Ms. Sullivan’s class?
for a Norwalk Living
education column!
Call Darren Tromblay
at 953-4822, ext 304
or email
[email protected].
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Royce Clark:
“We have lots of
parties and play
games.”
Marin Randall:
“We get to listen to
music during reading
time, play on the
iPad a lot and have
parties.”
Rylie Swift:
“Being able to
choose your
partners for
activities.”
OUT AND ABOUT
Fore!
The Norwalk Chamber of Commerce
held its annual golf outing at Legacy Golf
Course on June 23.
Ryan Dorr, Will Schwartz, Neal Laedtke and Alex
Dorr
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Jim Lane and Andrea Woodard
Cindy Simpson and Mary Kennedy
Tom Smolen and Ed Schiller
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EVERYONE
IS
WELCOME!
CHAMBER NEWS
Where is
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Jazz in July and circus are yet to come.
By Deb Mineart, Chamber director
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hank you to those 96 golfers who joined us at our
golf outing at Legacy Golf
Course June 23. We had perfect “Chamber” weather for the
event.
Thank you to our sponsors:
Eggers Bilt Homes for being our
lunch sponsor; hole in one sponsor
City State Bank and our hole sponsors: City of Norwalk, City State
Bank, Casey’s General Store, Des
Moines Truck Brokers, Norwalk
Family
Dentistry,
Fareway,
McClure Engineering, Flooring
America, Consumer Credit of
Des Moines, Bluestone Project
Solutions, Scotts Foods, Legacy
Golf Course, Jester Insurance,
Four Seasons Auto Wash, Lane
Insurance, Community Bank,
Capital City Fruit, Norwalk
Living magazine, Dry Basement
Foundation, Norwalk Ready Mix,
Unity Point Clinic-Norwalk and
Warrior Run Golf Course.
Raffle prizes were donated by
Fareway, Scott’s Foods, Ted Lare
Garden Center, Norwalk Ready
Mix, Des Moines Truck Brokers,
Winn’s Pizza and Steakhouse,
Norwalk Living magazine, Four
Seasons Auto Wash, City State
Bank and Iowa Distilling.
A special thank you to Trevis
Manning and his staff for hosting
us. Chad Stevens does a great job
in putting this together every year.
Thank you Chad, Amy Dohlman,
Haley Gehringer, David Albrecht
and Nicole Smith for your help.
We would like to welcome
to the Chamber La Quercia LLC,
Herb and Kathy Eckhouse, and
Allstate Insurance, Gregg Young
Chevrolet, Shon Thielen and Julie
Nation. On Friday, July 17 we
will be doing a ribbon cutting for
the new Casey’s General Store
located at 500 N. Ave.
At presstime I am unable to
say much about our Party before
the Works event, but I am hopeful it was great, and therefore
will say more about it in the next
issue. I would like to thank our
sponsors, though: stage sponsor
Community Bank, Mediacom, City
State Bank, Norwalk Nursing &
Rehabilitation, Flooring America,
Capital City Fruit, Norwalk
Family Dentistry, Des Moines
Truck Brokers, Norwalk Living
magazine, Regency Care Center,
Harvey’s Automotive & Machine,
Lane Insurance, 804 Main, The
Wright Storage & Unity Point
Clinic-Norwalk. A special thank
you to Scott’s Foods and Fareway,
Young Guns BBQ, Kelly Cortum
and all our volunteers. Thank
you to committee members Dr.
Donna Grant, Stacy Rosonke,
Bryan Greiner and Newton
Standridge .
Join us for the Jazz in July
event being held at the city park
next to the library on Thursday,
July 30. This should be a fun event,
and is something new to Norwalk.
A reminder to mark your
calendars for Wednesday, Aug. 19
as the circus is coming to town.
More details will be in the next
issue.
Remember to Shop Local,
Shop Norwalk. Q
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