A Special Supplement to The Valley NewsCopyright October 2012

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McIntyre Real Estate117 South Elm, Shenandoah, Iowa • Licensed in Iowa & Missouri

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Jesse & Irene McIntyreFounders of McIntyre Real Estate

Janelll M.. McIntyree -- 712-246-1072Marlenee C.. Grahamm -- 712-246-9130

Kimm Walkerr -- 712-370-0805Andyy Spiegell -- 660-744-3685

Patrickk Maherr -- 712-246-8274Amyy MMaherr -- 712-246-8062

Kenn Leee -- 712-246-1072Billl D.. Royerr -- 712-542-8419

McIntyre Real Estatewill be glad to help youwith all your realestate needs.

McIntyre business still thrivingAfter Jesse McIntyre was honorably dis-

charged from the Air Force in 1946, hestarted McIntyre Real Estate. Sixty-sixyears later, his daughter, Janell, continues tokeep the business thriving.

“Mclntyre Real Estate still prides itselfon being a full-service destination for allmatters dealing with real estate,” Janellsaid.

In fact, Janell joined her dad in the busi-ness in 1985 and purchased the business in2000. She said her dad gave her muchadvice from his vast stores of knowledgenot only in real estate but farming too.

Born and raised on a farm, Janell said thefamily business has always been a part ofher life.

"I enjoy the opportunity to work with thecommunity and continue my dad's legacy,"she said.

Although the real estate business haschanged over the years, Janell saidMclntyre Real Estate strives to keep up todate with all the new tools.

“You can catch us on the Mclntyre RealEstate facebook page, our websites,mclntyrerealestate.com, and the MLS web-site of Fremont-page.com,” said Janell.“Agent Kim Walker even has a real estateblog on the internet.

Specifically, she said the internet haschanged the real estate world, with peoplecoming to town that have already been onthe internet and viewed homes availablethrough their business.

There are eight agents at McIntyre RealEstate that are ready to help you with all ofyour real estate needs, and they each oftenhold open houses and are always willing todo after-hour showings.

“Just give them a call and set it up tomatch your schedule. Our experiencedagents make the process of buying and sell-ing real estate run smoothly,” Janell said.

You can contact Mclntyre Real Estate at246-1072, email Janell at ianeli@mcintvre-realestate.com, or view us at mcintyre-realestate.com.

800 West Ferguson Road, Shenandoah, Iowawww.wabashwinecompany.com

712-246-3009

800 West Ferguson Road, Shenandoah, Iowawww.wabashwinecompany.com

712-246-3009

Providing unique wines and giftsFor the past couple years, Wabash Winery

has been providing customers with uniquewines and gift items, as well as offering acomfortable and tranquil space for smallerparties such as showers, parties, reunions,and special events. However, now they canalso offer

their services to larger events, such asweddings, receptions, large meetings intheir new Roundhouse Banquet room,which can set 75 to 250 people.

“The newly remodeled RoundhouseBanquet room can be arranged and decorat-ed to suit the needs from simple to extreme-ly extravagant,” said Wabash Winery ownerShelly Skahill. “ This large open space fea-tures three large original artworks by localartist Phyllis Craig. These

magnificent artworks feature three depic-tions of the Wabash Railroad: the old steamengine chugging along the Wabash tracks,the Wabash Nature Trail featured with oneof its unique bridges, and the WabashVineyard with its larger than lifegrapevines.”

Skahill said renting the Roundhouseroom provides the hosts with privacy, tablesand chairs, and a private staffed bar for theirguests.

”Being very accommodating, the WabashWine Company can assist with making yourevent be even more than you expected,” saidSkahill.

In addition to providing an exceptionalatmosphere, Skahill said they also offerservices such as table linens, place settings,table decorations and much more.

On top of that, Skahill said they have theCaboose Courtyard, which is perfect for anoutside venue.

“The deck, tranquil koi pond and foun-tain, the fire pit area, the bandstand stageand the shade of the numerous fruit trees inthis hidden gem provide your guests with an

abundance of experiences to make yourevent a memorable time,” she described.

Shelly at the Wabash Wine Company canbe contacted at 712 24603009 or atshelly@wabashwinecompany.com.

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Come Be Our Guest!American Legion

Country Club• 18 Hole Golf Course

• Semi-Private

• Golf equipment atcompetitive prices

• Friday Night Social with limited menu

Excellent Banquet Facility

Call for opentounament schedule

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Come be our guests

Fall into Fair Oaksbefore the snow flys!

Give up those chores for aworry free lifestyle!

Fair OaksResidential Care Center

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• 24 hour staffing

• Assistance with Meds and ADL’s

• Laundry and Housekeeping

• All utilities included

The American Legion Country Club wasbuilt in 1925 in the southern part ofShenandoah among rolling hills. This is an18 hole course that water comes into playon 7 holes, has several native grass areasand large tree lined fairways. The contourof the course is gently rolling and seems tobe fairly open despite the number of treesthat line the fairways. A mix of large andsmall greens, with some rather undulatingterrain makes for a nice challenge. Playingto 5,803 yards from the men’s tees, and

5,200 yards for the women, it’s not verylong but can still be quite a challenge. Alarge brick clubhouse recently remodeledmakes for a wonderful facility to host any ofyour special occasions. There is also a quietlounge on the lower floor to enjoy a refresh-ment after your round and catch a little golfon the big screens.

Come be our guest at The AmericanLegion Country Club. Play a round of golfand enjoy our town. Call with any questionsor to check our open tournament schedules.

Fair Oaks Care Centerstrives to be just like home

Small home-like atmosphere, that’s whatsets Fair Oaks apart from its competition,according to Administrator of facilitiesJoElla Travis.

“When it is small and homey the peopleget to know each other better and thatmakes everything go smoother,” Travissaid.

Fair Oaks, which has been open for 15years, provides a wide variety of careoptions.

“We are here to assist with medicationand activities of daily living such asbathing, dressing, transferring and toilet-ing,” Travis said.

Fair Oaks also offers several accommoda-tion opportunities including suites, privaterooms and semi private rooms. Hospicecare is also available.

They have a family style dining and a fullservice laundry.

“We offer transportation to and from doc-tor visits or just out and about in the com-munity, and we also have an activities staff

that provides additional activities.” Whether looking for long-term or short-

term care, Fair Oaks is the place.“If they need daily assistance or are

recovering from an illness, come in todayand take a tour of our warm, friendly facili-ty,” said Travis. “We always have the coffeepot on and waiting.”

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GardenView Care Centerhcminc.com/facilities/iowa

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New faces andimproved services

Garden View is proud to announce thatwe have a number of new faces at our facil-ity. Our new administrative staff has over 60years of combined experience. The newAdministrator of Garden View is DanHansen, the Director of Nursing is TinaNichols, Lena Gruber is our new AssistantDirector of Nursing, and Laura Wilner isthe Director of Social Services.

We have been working diligently onimproving the services that we provide forour residents. One of our biggest projectshas been expanding the physical, occupa-tional, and speech therapy programs. Overthe next month, we will be more thantripling the size of the programs. Addingnew equipment and expanding the spaceallows us to make sure that our residentshave a quick and successful recovery fromsurgery, fall or other ailment. We are striv-ing to improve the services we have always

offered such as 24-hour nursing, woundcare, IV therapy, tube feeding, pain man-agement, exercise programs, and a widerange of social activities. The staff atGarden View would love for you to comedown and visit, chat with new staff, talk toresidents, and see for yourself the newdirection our facility is taking.

• Sales & Installation• Servicing all Makes & Models

• Local Builders• Exceptional

Engineering• High Quality

Lumber

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MCNEILLY GARAGE DOORThe Garage Door Specialists

Since 1982

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Gee Building Systems1890 Hwy 59 Nrth,

Shenandoah, IA • 712-246-2444 • 800-727-4859 • kim.n.gee@gmail.comCall Kim, “The Wick Chick”

1890 Hwy 59 North, Shenandoah, IA712-246-2444 • 800-727-4859 • kim.n.gee@gmail.com

1890 Hwy 59 North • Shenandoah712-246-2444 • 800-727-4859 • sales@geesystems.com

Hard work and customer serviceMaurice McNeilly came to Shenandoah to work for

Henry Field’s Nursery in the hybrid seed corn busi-ness. His family in Mt. Vernon Iowa was growinghybrid corn at the time and Henry Field’s neededsomeone that knew agronomy.

Maurice’s brother, John, also came to town, andthey became partners in a business that sold and builtQuonset Buildings, and later Eaton Grin bins – theynamed the business McNeilly Steel Building.

“The Inland Steel Buildings was added around thatsame time frame,” explained current McNeilly ownerKim Gee. “It was the 60’s when the on-farm grain binbusiness grew and grew. The all-steel building explod-ed as well. Maurice told us that there are, or were, 90McNeilly Steel Building buildings in Shenandoahalone.”

In it’s same location on Highway 59 since 1963,McNeilly added the Raynor Garage Door line whenthe farm crisis hit the country in the mid 80’s.

“Farmers were not buying buildings or grain bins,so the residential and commercial line of Raynor Doorswas a great addition,” said Gee.

“In 1998, Gil Gee purchased McNeilly Garage Door& Steel Building Service.

With three full=time and one part-time employee,the Gee’s have infused new life into the business. Thecustomer base and customer service area has grownand grown each year.

“We take pride in all of the workers and the excel-lent customer service they give each and every day.”

McNeilly Garage Door is the only full-time garagedoor sales and service business in a large area.

“Customers are not only residential but large andsmall commercial business. It does not matter whatbrand of door or operator a customer has in thegarage…they will service and make it work. The tagline for the business is: The Garage Door Specialists.”

In 2004, the Gee’s brought on the Wick Post-FrameBuilding line, which is a very well-recognized post-frame building name.

“Gee Building Systems has consistently wonawards from not only Wick Post Frame but from theNational Frame Builders Association, as well. Theyhave been recognized for sales, crew foreman awardand the Extra Mile Award for excellence in customerservice.”

A few years ago, Sentinel All-Steel Building linewas added to round out a full product line of buildingsfor not only agriculture but for commercial as well.

“The Gee’s believe in giving back to the communi-ty in many ways; from post prom parties to daycares tohigh school yearbooks and booster clubs, not to men-tion any fundraiser for local charities.

Lastly, the Gee’s are always looking at product linesthat will meet the customer’s needs.

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J & R FurnitureYour Hometown Home Furnishings Headquarters Since 1953

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1215 West Nishna • Shenandoah (on the south edge of town)

712-246-3640 or 1-800-569-5752

Furniture store keeps it all in the family

612 W. Sheridan, Shenandoah • 712-246-2635Hrs: Mon.-Sat. 8:30 am - 5:30 pm • Visit us online at: www.healthmart.com

Old Fashioned Soda Fountain

GEORGE JAy DRUG CO.Dependable Druggists

Jay’s Gold Crown Hallmark Shoppe

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• Diabetic Supplies• Complete Pharmacy Services• Medical Supplies• Vitamins & Supplements• Free delivery in Farragut, Essex,

Shenandoah, & Imogene

Jay Drug & Health MartTeaming up for your Health

The Richardson family has been making folkscomfortable in their own homes for almost 60years. The business was started in 1953 by ElmerJohnson and Bob Richardson, thus the name, J &R. “The store was run and operated predominate-ly by the late Dorothy Richardson until March of2012,” said store manager Nicki Richardson. “Shewas the lifeline of our store - resident interior dec-orator, accountant, master saleswoman, andmore.” Since Dorothy’s passing, ownership of thebusiness has now been transferred to her foursons.

Located on 1215 West Nishna Rd inShenandoah, J & R Furniture & Carpets offers alarge array of living room, bedroom and diningroom furniture, and also sells and installs residen-tial and commercial flooring.

“We carry big name brands like Sealy,Tempurpedic, La-Z-Boy, Chromcraft Revington,Mohawk, and Congoleum,” said Richardson. “Wealso pride ourselves on carrying an extensiveamount of American and locally made lines likeCharles Schneider, made in Council Bluffs;Justice & Oakwood Industries, both made inMissouri; Vaughan Bassett, made in Virginia; andPerdue Woodworks, made in South Dakota.”

Family owned and friendly, Richardson said

they don’t answer to a big corporation, but ratherto their community.

“Every guest that walks into our store is vital toour success as a small business. At a big chainstore, you are a number and dollar amount. At J& R, you are a vital part of community and com-merce in Southwest Iowa. We don’t forget youafter we’ve cashed your check,” she said.“Providing great service after a sale is just asimportant to us as making a sale.”

As for what customers might find interestingabout the store is the selection available, freedelivery to most towns in Southwest Iowa,Northwest Missouri and Eastern Nebraska, andtheir willingness to work with a customer on aprice.

“The art of haggling is alive and well at J & R,”chuckled Richardson. “We have regular cus-tomers who have been with us for years and theysend us their friends and relatives so we feel weare doing things the right way.”

The Richardson family has built J & RFurniture & Carpet into a successful businessthrough hard work and dedication. “We’re readyto continue on for the next 60 years in honor ofour founding family members!”

The Healthmart AdvantageGeorge Jay Drug Co. is a Health Mart

pharmacy. Health Mart pharmacies are local-ly owned and the owners are allowed to maketheir own decisions that best fit their pharma-cy needs. That is exactly why owner’s Annieand Chad Van Houten chose to become aHealth Mart pharmacy. “We still operate inthe rural small town way and make decisionsbased on our customer’s needs,” says Annie.“Other Health Mart pharmacies in the biggercities are allowed to operate the way thatworks for them. To me it is a win win for allindependently owned pharmacies.”

Health Mart offers us ideas and guidanceon things to help our business stay competi-tive. We then pick and choose what we feelworks best for our store. They do not force usto do something we do not want to do whichis nice.

For the third time in four years HealthMart received the highest ranking in overallcustomer satisfaction among chain drug storepharmacies in the J.D. Power & Associates2012 U.S. National Pharmacy Study. Health

Mart is America’s fastest growing independ-ent pharmacy franchise with 3,000 locallyowned community pharmacies in all 50states.

At George Jay Drug, Health Mart hashelped us keep up with the times. We offer alot of new information on our store website atHealthmart.com. On this web page you willwant to do a store search which will thendirect you to our personal store website. Onthe website we offer our in store promotionsand special events that might be taking place.The website also offers online prescriptionmanagement, mobile refills, text notification,reminders and so much more. “This is a greatservice for us with the demand of today’s on-the-go customer’s.”

Another service we offer is our HealthMart generic over the counter products. Wefeel we are competitive in pricing on ourgeneric products compared to other chainpharmacies. Health Mart also gives uscoupons for our customers to use on theseproducts.

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Monday-Friday • 9AM - 6PMSaturday • 9AM - 4PM

Sunday: CLOSED

104 S. FremontShenandoah, IA 51601 Phone: 712-246-2077

"Experience and Customer Service to Serve You Better"

Experience and customer serviceProviding cellular service in the local area for

six years, Kris’ Connections is owned by KrisLaRock and managed by Amy LaRock and offersall phones and connected devices that U.S. Cellularoffers, as well as accessories to go with them.

“U.S. Cellular approached me in early 2006 toopen my own business while I was working forsomebody else in their U.S. Cellular store,”recalled LaRock. “When the previous businessclosed, I was ready within two weeks to open myown store doing exactly what I had already beendoing with, and for U.S. Cellular and area cus-tomers.”

LaRock said the cellular business has undergonenumerous changes since she started in the field in2000. Back then, she said, there were two phonesto choose from on an analog system and onenational plan.

“U.S. Cellular was the first in this area to moveover to the current CDMA system approximatelyeight years ago, and at that point, began offeringmore phone options for the consumer along withmore national plan options,” said LaRock. “As timehas progressed, consumer needs have changedtherefore requiring changes in phones and plans.”

Located at the corner of Highway 59 and WestSheridan Avenue in Shenandoah, Kris’

Connections has gained customers through theyears by consistent and dedicated customer serv-ice. In fact, between Kris and Amy, there’s morethan 16 years of experience with U.S. Cellular.Additionally, Kris said U.S. Cellular has been rec-ognized as the Best Call Quality Wireless Networknationwide over the past three years.

“We work very diligently to stay on top ofchanging technology and strive to make the cus-tomer experience as easy as possible.”

Kris’ Connections has three full-time employeesin addition to Kris and Amy, and has received sev-eral sales awards. Always wanting to give back totheir community, Kris’ Connections has been amember of the Shenandoah Chamber and IndustryAssociation for the past four years and supportslocal schools and organizations.

As for the future of Kris’ Connections, the sky isthe limit.

“I believe that U.S. Cellular has reached thelevel they have due to their dedication of providingthe customer with the best possible experience,”LaRock explained. “And that customer servicededication is our goal at Kris’ Connections. Weprovide a knowledge and professional team to helpwith our goal.”

MADSENInternational

1308 W Ferguson Rd,P.O. Box 9Shenandoah, IA712-246-1187

Monday - Friday7:30am - 5:00pm

Saturday 7:30am - noonSeasonal hours may apply

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Family Owned since 1964Family Owned since 1964

Largest supplier of in-stock parts in Southwest Iowa.Ag Foreman - over 20 Years of Experience.

Service Department - 81 Years Combined Experience.

Making the Case for quality and serviceMaintaining the standards for certifica-

tion as a Case International Harvester deal-er, Madsen International of Shenandoah hasproven that in 48 years of service.

A long-existing and established businessin Shenandoah, Madsen Internationalmoved into a new building at 1308 WestFerguson Road in 1972. Owned and man-aged by the Madsen family since 1964,Madsen International was originally man-aged by Joe A. Madsen, who remainedactive in the operation of the dealershipuntil his death in 1991. Tom Madsen wasmade President and general manager of thecompany in 1975, after graduating fromUNI in 1970. Bob Madsen started in thebusiness in 1969 and is currently the partsmanager and vice President. Their sister,Carol Sue McEnaney, joined them in 1993as office manager and isSecretary/Treasurer of the corporation.

Dealing not only in new and used CaseInternational agricultural equipment,Madsen International also is a dealer of CubCadet outdoor power equipment, Parkergrain carts and wagons, and Yamaha ATVsalong with parts and service on most makesand models of other agricultural related

equipment. With the ever increasing num-ber of farmers buying their own truck andsemis to haul their crops from the fields,this brings Madsen a lot of business in therealm of parts and service, allotting forabout half of the service orders they com-plete in the truck line, with the other halfbeing in the servicing of agricultural equip-ment. “We’re very appreciative of theaccounts we have,” Tom Madsen explains.“We really appreciate everybody’s businessand we try to treat everyone with respectand courtesy.”

Madsen International is open 7:30 a.m. to5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday and 7:30a.m. until noon on Saturday. Seasonally,Madsen International is open 7 days aweek, remaining open on Saturday until 4p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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What is Internal Medicine?Internal medicine is the diagnosis and treat-ment of adult diseases. I treat patients withall types of diseases, both chronic and inci-dental, such as high blood pressure, dia-betes, heart disease, and respiratory dis-eases.

Do I need a referralfrom my doctor?I see patients seekingan internal medicinephysician for primarycare or by referral.Adult patients maychoose to see me astheir primary carephysician and do notneed a referral. Patientsmay schedule an

appointment directly by calling 712-246-7240. When a patient is referred by anotherphysician, I will communicate and coordi-nate care with the patient’s referring physi-cian.

Do you see patients every day?I have office hours Monday-Thursday at thePhysicians Clinic of Shenandoah MedicalCenter. You may call 712-246-7240 toschedule an appointment. Periodically, Iwill be on duty as the hospitalist, caring forpatients who are admitted to the hospital.

What has been your first impression ofsouthwest Iowa?“I am really happy to be here inShenandoah and have the trust of mypatients. I want to help them all that I can.People have been very courteous to me.”

Meet Quratul Raja MDBoard Certified InternistInternal Medicine Physician at Shenandoah Medical Center

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Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Pointe, Hip Hop, Power Tumbling, Boys Tumbling, & Boys Hip Hop

Call for more information

One of four family owned area studios1208 West Nishna, Shenandoah, IowaFor more information 712-246-5077

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Ages 3 years and up

Kristin Spriggs-Gile, Owner/Instructor30 years of dance experience Celebrating 14 years in Shenandoah

National Dance Champion in Ballet, Tap, & Jazz

Valley Dance Co.

Valley Dance Company buildshealthy habits & self confidence

There are a multitude of benefits toenrolling at Shenandoah’s Valley DanceCompany not the least of which is the factdance lessons will help with grace, poiseand self-confidence.

And anytime you can encourage yourselfor your children to participate in an “active”pastime, you’re building healthy lifetimehabits and social skills.

Known throughout Southwest Iowa forits exceptional curriculum in all phases ofdance from ballet, tap, jazz, pointe, hip hop,power tumbling and boys tumbling, ownerKristin Spriggs-Gile has gained anunequaled reputation due to her advancedmethods and techniques used in teachingeveryone from beginners to professionals,whether children or adults.

Kristin has 30 years of dance experienceand 14 as the owner/instructor at ValleyDance.

She won the National Dance

Championship in ballet, tap and jazz andhas trained a national dance champion aswell as a winner at the Iowa State Fair BillReilly Talent Show.

Stop by and talk to Kristin at ValleyDance Company, located at their new loca-tion, 1208 West Nishna in Shenandoah.

“I’ve always dreamed of having a build-ing like this and it’s exciting to think aboutfuture possibilities,” said Spriggs Gile. “Italso has a full kitchen and small dining areathat can be rented out for small parties,meetings and business functions.”

For Spriggs-Gile, teaching dance is not ahobby, it is her career and she currently has300 students enrolled for this season.

“For the casual observer, they may notrealize all the hard work that goes intobuilding a successful business. I’m proud ofall the work that I have put in,” saidSpriggs-Gile, “I’m tired when I get home atthe end of the day.”

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Not only can you follow what's going onaround Shenadoah on The Valley News'website, at www.valleynewstoday.com andon Facebook under The Valley News, butrecently they have added a smartphone app.

Free mobile apps for Android-powereddevices and iPhones are available throughGoogle Play on Androids or the Apple Storeon iPhones. Other apps, including a dedi-cated iPad app and another for WindowsPhone, are in development and should bereleased shortly. To get your free app, sim-ply visit the appropriate online store.

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Shopping is always the highlight in Shenandoah, the Retail Hub of Southwest Iowa. It’s beautiful downtown streetscape and large vari-ety of shops and large retailer make it first rate, but there are many unique features that add to the recreation, dining, and entertainmentexperience in Shenandoah.

Eating is always at the top of everyone’s list. Shenandoah’s irreplaceable favorites include the Donut Stop, the Depot Restaurant, TheSanctuary, George Jay Drug soda fountain, and M’s Fine Dining all downtown. The glazed donuts at the Donut Stop are dubbed the bestin the world. The old train Depot converted into a microbrewery and restaurant is a favorite stop for a hamburger, tenderloin or one of manybrewed beer choices. They are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner in a Shenandoah museum atmosphere. The choice for lunch by visit-ing shoppers is The Sanctuary with homemade cuisine and pies. The buildingwas once a church and the beautiful stained glass windows are still part of thedécor. The days of old fashioned soda fountain can be experienced at GeorgeJay Drug Co. Stopping by for a malt or shake is essential for alumni whoreturn for visits to Shenandoah. And finally M’s Fine Dining is the place foran elegant evening out for steak or seafood. It’s located in a beautifullyrestored building with tin ceilings and exposed brick at the east end ofSheridan Avenue. Wabash Winery on Ferguson Road is fast become a newfavorite spot with locally grown grapes and award winning wines.

Recreation in Shenandoah is effortless. The Wabash Trace Nature Trailruns through Shenandoah on a 60 mile scenic trail stretch from Council Bluffsto Missouri, perfect for hiking, running or bicycling. Many cycling events areheld on the trail throughout the year and 2012 was the first year forShenandoah to host the finish of the Wabash Trace Nature Trail Marathon,Half Marathon and Marathon Relay. Shenandoah has 18 parks and recreationcenters including an 18-hole golf course, disc golf course, aquatic center witha zero-depth entry pool featuring several sides, a Sportsplex with go cart track, miniature golf course, driving range, batting cages and more.Just north of town is a great outdoor recreation spot. Rapp Park is a Page County Conservation project converting sand pits into a 200-acrewetland for fishing, camping, canoeing, and picnicking. The city and hospital both have fitness centers filled with exercise equipment andclasses.

Events in Shenandoah include Thursday at the Flatiron downtown with free food and entertainment the last Thursday of each month

May through August. Independence Day is celebrated on July 4th with parades, games, food and fireworks at Sportsman's Park and down-town. Shenfest is in September and is Shenandoah largest celebration. A parade, music, games, tractor show and entertainment fill the dayand evening. Christmas kicks off the Saturday after Thanksgiving with the "Night the Lights Come On", an evening of entertainment andshopping often includes live reindeer, Santa and first glimps of Shenandoah’s spectacular downtown lights. The Christmas season alsoincludes a sale of Sno-dough the weekend before Thanksgiving. Sno-dough is discounted dollars that can be spent in Shenandoah thru theholiday season. Breakfast with Mrs. Claus is a fun morning for kids with carriage rides, crafts, Christmas stories and more.

Attractions in Shenandoah include the Iowa Walk of Fame, an established feature of our picturesque downtown shopping district. TheIowa Walk of Fame books are available at Shenandoah Chamber & IndustryAssociation and the museum. It explains the 125 plaques highlightingfamous Iowans from around the state adorning the sidewalks in ourstreetscape. They are surrounded by unique stores similar to boutiques in thebig cities, but more convenient and friendly. They offer everything fromsporting goods to home decor, ladies and children's fashions and fun restau-rants.

Everly Brother's Childhood Home and Shenandoah Historical Museumare must see attractions. The restoration of the Everly Brothers House nowsituated next the Historical Museum downtown on Sheridan Avenue featuresmemorabilia, photos, and furnishings from their childhood and career. TheEverly Brothers got there start in Shenandoah as early rock n roll superstarsperforming with their parents on Shenandoah's radio pioneer stations KMAand KFNF. Both stations were started by the nursery industry giants EarlMay and Henry Field, both Shenandoah garden companies. Many musicgreats got there start on live radio in Shenandoah. The Everlys went on to

become multi Grammy winning singers with TV shows and world concert tours. Don and Phil Everly were among the first to be inductedinto the national Rock n Roll Hall of Fame when it opened in 1986 along with Elvis and Buddy Holly. Visit the home and museum for his-torical reflections on the Everlys, radio and nursery pioneers, archeology from the area, and even the famous Kitchen Klatter homemakers.A Military Museum is housed in the Memorial Armory building at 423 W. Thomas Avenue. It displays military art, uniforms, photos, andother memorabilia of those locally who have served.

Entertainment Shenandoah is the home of the longest running community theatre play house in the state of Iowa. The SouthwestIowa Theatre Group performs five or six live plays per year, comedies, musicals, and occasionally drama. Performances are held in the ParkPlayhouse in Sportsman's Park. Downtown you can see first run movies on the three-screen Legacy 3 Theater. It is now been upgrade withDigital Light Projection Technology for state of the art resolution and sound. 3-D movies can be shown there and headphones for hearingimpaired are available as well as being handicap accessible.

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Shenandoah’s Miller Building Supply haseverything the big chain stores offer withouthaving to leave town, according to co-owner Amy Miller.

She and her husband, Jeff, started thebusiness 17 years ago in April of 1995.

“We offer a full line of plumbing, electri-cal, tools, hardware, nuts, bolts, screws, andnails for the professional or the do-it-your-selfer,” Miller said. “We offer great serviceand what items we don’t have on hand weare able to order for someone if they justgive us their specific need.”

Miller Building can order kitchen cabi-nets, windows, and doors.

They also offer window glass and screenrepairs.

“We are a dealer for Pella windows so wecan get anything they have,” said Miller.“We are also able to get custom windows,from the plant right here in Shenandoah.This is a unique service we are able to offerthat partners with another local businesshere in town.’’

Miller Building also offers free estimates

on any building project and also offers freelocal delivery.

One of their gems is a customized paintmixture.

“If a customer has a particular color theywant to match, we can put that in our com-puter and get a formula. We can match towallpaper, bed spreads, pillows, or any-thing.”

All these services, along with otherthings, set Miller Building apart.

“We have a knowledgeable staff about thevarious products we offer and about build-ing projects in general. We are able to givepeople that one-on-one service. We like togreet people when they enter the door of ourstore and find out what they want and if wecan be of any service.”

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You will find a unique shopping experi-ence in beautiful downtown Shenandoah atall three of the businesses owned by NancyMaher – Joyce Ellen’s on Main, MaeFarmer Boutique and Shenandoah Floral.

Joyce Ellen’s on Main carries a widevariety of contemporary, traditional andFrench country furniture, lamps, walldécor, pillows and accent pieces. You willalso find a great selection of sterling andsterling plated jewelry. The in-house silkfloral designer can create custom floralarrangements or you can select from abeautiful array of readymade arrangements,wreaths or wall pockets. At Joyce Ellen’scustomers can enjoy a wide variety of fla-vored lattes and cappuccino’s while theyshop.

With her customers tastes in mind,Nancy travels to markets all over the UnitedStates to find the latest merchandise andgather unique ideas to bring back to theMidwest. Many customers use her designconsulting services by making a storeappointment or an onsite visit. Joyce Ellensis open Monday through Saturday 9:30a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Thursday until 7p.m.

The store can also be found on Facebook oron the web at joyceellens.com.

Mae Farmer has been a mainstay ofdowntown Shenandoah retail since 1929. In2006 the store closed for the first time in itshistory. After Nancy acquired Mae Farmershe completely remodeled the shop andwith the new and modern look andreopened in 2008 under the name of MaeFarmer Boutique. With a whole new look,Mae Farmer boutique now carries uniqueand contemporary clothing lines. Fromblouses to sweaters and slacks to denim, the

lines are unique. The quality, look andselections you find at Mae Farmer Boutiquecompare and exceed any selections you willfind in the big cities. Nancy prides her storein providing great customer service withindividual help and wardrobe consulting.Store Hours are Monday through Saturday9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Thursday until7p.m.. The store also has a presence on thenet at maefarmer.com or on Facebook.

Shenandoah Floral is the oldest estab-lished floral shop in ShenandoahIowa.Nancy acquired Shenandoah Floral in

2006 and returned it to its current down-town location. The five floral designershave a combined floral design experienceof more than 75 years. The designers areconstantly keeping abreast of the newestand trendiest floral designs and techniques.They are able to find just about any plant orflower with a 24-hour notice. The design-ers select fresh florals daily from the manyfloral delivery services. With a deliveryspecialist on hand, same day delivery canbe provided in Shenandoah or the surround-ing communities of Imogene, Essex,Farragut, Coin or College Springs,Shenandoah Floral also provides delivery tothe local cemeteries for Memorial Day,Veterans Day and other specialoccasions.Shenandoah Floral is Teleflora,FTD and Bloomnet affiliated Call anytimeat (712) 246-3647 or toll free (888) 385-3569. Store Hours; Monday-Saturday from8:30 to 5:30 p.m., Thursday nights until 7p.m.

Or on the web at shenfloral.com all threestores offer free gift wrap and gift cards thatcan be used at all three locations.

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Progress means remodeling and renovatingSHOWCASEShenandoah12 October 2012 The Valley News

After several months of busy construc-tion, life at Forest Park is back to beingrelaxing and laid back, following an exten-sive upgrade and remodel.

Kim Johnson, executive director at ForestPark said in the 1990s the building wascompletely remodeled, but there were someissues that weren’t resolved at that time.

“The biggest problem was that the mainentrance was hidden and could not be seenfrom the street. It created a safety concernin that you couldn’t see residents enteringor exiting the building,” said Johnson. “Ifresidents were dropped off at the curb, thedriver had no idea if the resident actuallyentered the building.”

Additionally, Johnson said the lobby ofthe apartment building was small, dark andcramped. Residents waiting for guests hadnowhere to greet their visitors.

Therefore, Forest Park underwent a halfmillion-dollar capital improvement projectto rectify those problems and create abright, open and welcoming entrance.

The main entrance faces the south and iseasily identifiable and accessible from thestreet. The Foyer entry is large and comfort-

able, with areas away from the flow of traf-fic for residents and guests to gather andvisit, and the business offices are readilyaccessible from the lobby and easy for res-idents to use.

Johnson explained Forest Park was builtin the late 60s early 70s and started out with80 apartments for the elderly only, whichwere subsidized by the federal government.Forest Park now houses 78 apartments, abeauty shop and a fully furnished guestroom, which rents for $25 a night.

It is subsidized by the Department ofHousing and Urban Renewal and rent isbased on 30 percent of your adjustedincome, with a minimum of $50 and a max-imum of $375.

There is a banquet room, library and alounge as well as laundry facilities andinside mail delivery.

“The residents set their own temperaturefor heat and air,” Johnson said. “Basically itis independent living. It is not any differentthan any other apartment building exceptthat we are subsidized.”

Apartments are also not just for the elder-ly anymore.

“They have lessened the restrictions quitea few years ago. We still give preference tothe elderly, preference to local residents andpreference to low income. But now we areallowed to admit anyone. Currently, we arefull and have a short waiting list,” saidJohnson.

Johnson said occupancy has been in thehigh 90s since 2000, with a turnover ofabout 15 to 20 apartments a year.

“It is important for people to get on thelist, even if they are from out of town,”Johnson said. “You must meet the guide-lines to get on the list.

“Once there you have three chances foran apartment, you can turn down an apart-ment three times. It is a good place to live,a secure place to live.”

All apartments are one bedroom withshowers, no bathtubs. Modifications can bemade for those who are handicapped.

“We make those modifications as need-ed,” Johnson said. “Anyone who is handi-capped may put in a request.”

Forest Park gets about $85,000 a year forcapital improvements. They use that to keepthe property in good repair and make

improvements. They employ a full-timemaintenance man and office manager andtwo part-time janitors. Johnson said ForestPark is also a very safe place.

“We have a great dedicated fire alarmsystem,” she said. “So if a fire alarm goesoff we can not only identify what room it isin but which detector, kitchen or bedroom.

We are proud of that system. It is a reallysafe thing.”

“If a resident wanted to go visit relativesfor a month, all they would have to do ispay their rent,” she said. “We pay the utili-ties. The only utility residents have to worryabout is the phone. It’s pretty easy to livehere.”

Johnson said she’s proud that Forest Parkhas done it’s part in the revitalization ofShenandoah and has helped secure thefuture of Shenandoah by investing in itsinfrastructure.

“If a town doesn’t continue to build andimprove itself it leaves itself open to areduced quality of life.”