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S aturday mornings were always a treat for this young boy. Mom had plenty of tasks for me to complete in the afternoons, but mornings were my time. Rather than sleep in, I woke up early to watch my

favorite cartoons. As much as I loved Inch High Private Eye, Hong Kong Phooey and the Grape Ape, the show I most eagerly waited for each week didn’t start until noon, and it wasn’t a cartoon at all. It was “All Star Wrestling.” Most of the neighborhood kids would join together to watch the latest edition with such stars as Bruiser Bob Sweetan, Bulldog Bob Brown, Rufus R. Railroad Jones and Col. Buck Robley. Amidst all these pile driv-ers, suplexes and flying drop kicks, there was a dynamic newcomer with an incredible sleeper hold. His name was Ted Dibiase. He

was young, in shape and had a great head of hair. As I got older I lost interest in professional wrestling, but others clearly didn’t. Wrestling found a much larger national and world-wide audience in the 1980s with the expansion of cable TV and aggressive promoters. That’s when Ted Dibiase became a household name as The Million Dollar Man. Well that’s enough about professional wrestling, but you should know that Dibiase and others will be performing at Governors Days this year on Friday night. Whether you are a professional wrestling fan or not, this will surely be an entertaining evening and something new for the Grimes festival. But before you think that Governors Days is all about wrestling, rest assured that your favorite events from past festivals will be present again. Our thanks go out to co-chairs Vickie Lilly and Brent Smith, who have worked to create another fantastic series of events from June 7-9. Look for a bean bag tournament, the Hawkeye Pedal Tractor Pull, bingo, a kids’ parade, the Isiserettes Drill Team and Drum Corps, parades, 5K run, a carnival, crafts, food vendors, live music, a pancake breakfast, a car show, an ice cream social, fireworks and more. That’s enough entertainment to satisfy anyone, even a million dollar man. We hope to see you at Governors Days, and thanks for reading.

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14 Education

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20 Banking

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25 Faith

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32 Chamber

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M ark your calendars for June 7-9 and enjoy all Grimes has to offer at this year’s

Governors Days celebration: A fun-tastic event. Promising something for the whole family, the weekend is packed full of activities, food, rides, tournaments and of course — fun. Co-chairs Vickie Lilly and Brent Smith are excited to bring people from the community together and to show off the best Grimes has to offer to visitors. “It’s a good community event, but I think with the wrestling and the bands, it will have a lot of great entertainment, too,” Lilly says. “We have a lot of people who don’t live here come out for the 5K and the bean bag tournament and the Hawkeye Pedal Tractor Pull, so it’s a nice way for them to experience Grimes.” Smith has lived in Grimes for 27 years, and he remembers when the event was a simple gathering held in the First Presbyterian Church park-ing lot before it was even paved. “It’s so nice to see how it’s evolved and changed and gotten bigger,” he says. “There’s not one thing that really stands out — there’s something for everyone. It’s very family-oriented.” The biggest event in town prom-ises fun for everyone from the oldest to the youngest with everything from bingo to a 5K run to a special Friday

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night of pro wrestling featuring “The Million Dollar Man” Ted Dibiase. Thursday night kicks off the festivities with an event that’s back for its second year at Governors Days — the kiddie parade. It was a lot of fun last year, according to Chamber of Commerce Director Brian Buethe. Held on Main Street, it’s a great way to showcase the improvements of the Governors District and get more Grimes residents and visitors downtown, he says. The parade starts at 6:30 p.m. on the south side of the Grimes Community Complex. Best entries will be determined by a panel of judges, but all participants are winners. Little ones are asked to dress up in their costumes and “strut their stuff” down Main Street. Costume ideas include sto-rybook and cartoon characters, people from American history, or

dressing up like an animal — with your pet. All dogs and cats must be leashed. Other animals must be appropriately caged or restrained for their safety and yours. The Isiserettes Drill Team and Drum Corps, a hugely popular act, will also be making a special appearance as well. After the parade, head on over for carnival amusements from 6 - 10 p.m. Ride all the rides for $20. Movie night, sponsored by the Grimes Public Library, will also begin at 8:30 p.m. On Friday, craft and food ven-dors will open at 3 p.m. Start your evening off right with bingo at the shelter, and then visit the carnival from 6 - 10 p.m. This year Friday night entertainment also features live pro wrestling with Ted Dibiase, “The Million Dollar Man,” sure to entertain and impress. “Depending on what you’re into, it’s a big deal,” says Buethe. “We’re bringing the Million Dollar

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Man out here from the wrestling Hall of Fame. If you were a kid in the ’80s when he was in his prime, it might be very cool to see him.” After that, head on over to the beer and entertainment garden to enjoy the sounds of local favorite Flipside, performing from 8:30 - 10:30 p.m. The city really gets hopping on Saturday with the Lions Club breakfast beginning bright and early at 6:30 a.m. at the Grimes Community Complex. Runners will have a great time at the 10th annual 5K run/walk, with an additional 1-mile fun run for the kids. Organizer Mitzi Chizek is excited to have the run at Governors Days again. After a brief hiatus, Chizek brought the event back to the festival, and in recent years, nearly 200 runners have partici-pated. Chizek says the run will begin at 7 a.m. this year to give people plenty of time to finish, partici-pate in the awards ceremony and get back for the parade. All of the funds raised during the event go back to the city. Local businesses have stepped up and are sponsoring by providing gift certificates for the runners. T-shirts will be given, and refreshments will be available to all registrants. Prizes will be awarded to all winners in their respective age brackets, with door prizes for fin-

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ishers. Kids age 12 and under can participate in the fun run, which starts at 7:45 a.m. All kids who register and participate will be given a T-shirt, refreshments and a door prize. Packet pick-up will be from 6 - 8 p.m. on Friday, June 8 at 211 S.W. Hickory Glen in Grimes. Race day packet pick-up and reg-istration will start at 6 a.m. in the Adesa parking lot (1800 Gateway Drive) on June 9. Both races will start in the Adesa parking lot and go through the residential areas in Grimes. All prizes will be distrib-uted following the conclusion of the Fun Run. After the run, the ninth annu-al charity car show begins at 10 a.m. supporting Shoes That Fit. Judging in the following cat-egories will take place from noon to 2 p.m.: 1900-1972, stock; 1900-1954, modified; 1955-1964, modified; 1965-1972, modified; 1973-present, stock and modified; and trucks, stock and modified.

Awards will also be presented for Best Engine, Best Paint, Best Interior and People’s Choice. Be sure to stick around until 3 p.m. for the awards show to see if your favorite wins. Then it’s time for the grand parade at 10 a.m. This year’s route takes the parade through the Governors District and is about 15 blocks long. If you are interested in being part of the parade, be sure to register your business or organization. The cost is $10 - $25, and chamber mem-bers, non-profit organizations, event sponsors and car show entries are free. Registration takes place at the fire station at 200 S. James St. between 8 and 9:30 a.m. This year’s theme is “Hats Off to Community.” I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! After watching the parade, head on over to City State Bank and cool off with the annual ice cream social at 11:30 a.m.

If your belly isn’t too full of ice cream, head on over to the food vendors and check out all the good eats they have to offer. The carnival will be in full swing, and craft vendors will also be set up and selling their creations. You can also stop by the fire station for its open house from 11:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. An event that is back for its fourth year at Governors Days is the popular bean bag tournament. Organizers Carolyn and Bill Ware attended one in South Dakota and were hooked. They ended up in third place and knew it was something they had to take back to their hometown. Last year more than 60 teams participated. The double elimination tour-nament has a time limit of 25 min-utes for each game. Cash prizes will be awarded for first through fourth places. The couple built eight games, so 16 teams will get a chance to play at a time. The tournament starts at noon, and

it’s $20 per team. After the tournament, be sure to check out all the entertainment that the afternoon brings, includ-ing the Des Moines Community Band at noon, Brekke Dance Studio performance at 1:45 p.m., Grimes Superstars at 2:45 p.m., and the Hawkeye Pedal Tractor Pull at 5 p.m. Bingo will also take place in the shelter on Saturday starting at 5 p.m. Enjoy the beverages at the beer and entertainment garden and stick around for a can’t-miss show from Iowa favorite Jason Brown at 9:30 p.m. with opener Bright Giant at 8:30 p.m. The fireworks finale will round out the celebration at 10 p.m. All events, with the exception of the parade, the 5K run and the pan-cake breakfast, will take place at Waterworks Park on the corner of Highway 44 and James Street. For more information, includ-ing registration forms, visit http://www.governorsdays.com.


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Can you treat itchy, redand watery eyes? Absolutely! Itchy and watery eyes usually are a result of ocular allergy. This can be a seasonal issue or caused by allergy to pets and dust. Con-tact lens wear will aggravate the situation and make it worse. The brand of contact lenses, solutions and wearing modalities are also things to consider changing for people suffering from ocular allergies. Often times treating with an oral antihistamine will decrease symptoms but not make them go away. The addition of prescription allergy drops be-fore symptoms get bad is ideal. Sometimes the addition of an anti-inflammatory drop is needed as well. Any red eye situation (especially if you wear contact lenses) should be evaluated by your eye doctor. We have microscopes that other profes-sionals do not which allow us to take a much better look at the cornea and front of the eye. A mistreated or misdiagnosed eye problem left for a couple days can go from what could have been a quick easy fix to a long uncomfortable heal-ing process with potential permanent vision problems. Long answer short: Yes, we can treat that and we will bill your HEALTH insurance, not your vision insurance.

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Thursday, June 76:30 p.m. Governors District Kiddie Parade on Main featuring the Isiserettes6 - 10 p.m. Sam’s Amusements Carnival Wristband Night. Ride all night for $20.8:30 p.m. Movie Night presented by Grimes Public Library and BC Productions

Friday, June 83 – 11 p.m. Craft and food vendors6 – 10 p.m. Sam’s Amusements Carnival and MidwayBINGO Under the tent5 - 7 p.m. Live pro wrestling, 3XW Featuring “The Million Dollar Man” Ted Dibiase5 – 11:45 p.m. Beer & entertainment garden:Flipside performing 8:30 – 11:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 96:30 - 10 a.m. Lions Club Pancake Breakfast (Grimes Community Complex, Main Street)7 a.m. 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Fun Run*10 a.m. Governors Days Parade Theme “Hats Off!! to Community”

1 a.m. – 3 p.m. Ninth Annual Charity Car Show supporting “Shoes That Fit”11:30 a.m. Ice Cream Social at City State Bank11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Fire Station Open HouseNoon – 10 p.m. Sam’s Amusement Carnival and MidwayNoon – 11 p.m. Craft and food vendorsNoon – 5 p.m. Bean bag tournamentNoon – 1:30 p.m. Des Moines Community BandNoon – 11:45 p.m. Beer and entertainment garden1:45- 2:30 p.m. Brekke Dance Studio performance2:45 – 3:45 p.m. Grimes Superstars5 p.m. Hawkeye Pedal Tractor PullBINGO under the tent8 – 11 p.m. Beer and entertainment garden:8:30 p.m. Opening act: Bright Giant9:30 p.m. Feature act: Jason Brown10 p.m. Fireworks finalePresented by the City of Grimes**All events, times and locations are subject to change.

Additional community events:Friday: Bike Night, 7 p.m. FatBoyz Saloon and Grill

Governors Day schedule of events

health Q&A

Information provided by Megan Mueller, PT, DPT, Accelerated Rehabilitation Centers, 1451 Gateway Circle, Suite 500, 986-5190.

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Information provided by Grove & Platt Dental Associates, PLC, 1541 S. Third St., Suite 300, 986-4001 and American Dental Association.

A: The best way to avoid dehydration is to start hydrating days before the athletic event. For optimal hydration before a game, athletes should drink 15 to 20 fluid ounces of water two to three hours prior, and another eight to 10 fluid ounces 10 to 15 minutes before the event. To stay hydrated during a game, an athlete should consume eight to 10 fluid ounces of water every 10 to 15 minutes. If exercising longer than 90 minutes, additional nutrition sources should be consumed (about eight to 10 fluid ounces of a sports drink every 15 to 30 minutes). One of the best ways to increase hydration is to carry a water bottle around at all times. Studies have shown that carrying a water bottle will result in more water consumption. All research supports the idea that thirst is not an optimal way to determine when and how much an athlete should drink. By the time an athlete is experiencing thirst, he or she is already somewhat dehydrated and, in most cases, will not be able to drink enough to fully replace the fluids that have been lost in sweat. So, by carrying a water bottle, hydration will be increased and the instance of dehydration can be diminished. In addition, an easy way to determine an athlete’s level of hydration is by the color and volume of urine output. A light color and a large amount of urine output usually means an athlete is properly hydrated. However, if urine is a dark color or a low amount of output is experi-enced, it can often mean an athlete is dehydrated.

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A: Governors Days is a great event held here in Grimes. With all the activities, from the parade to the carnival rides, you will cer-tainly be smiling throughout the day. There are many activities that you can show off your pearly whites at including the Fun Run Saturday morning, the car show and the volleyball and bean bag tournaments. And with this special occasion, it will be all right for all of you to consume a few non-healthy tooth snacks at all the wonderful food vendors... just don’t forget to brush afterwards. And don’t forget bingo! What does that have to do with your teeth? Well, Grove & Platt Dental Associates will be there calling out your numbers. And it is always fun to visit your dental office... or see us under the shelter in the park. Have a Funtastic weekend!

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A: Whooping cough is highly contagious respi-ratory infection. The key symptom of whooping cough that helps distinguish this illness from other respiratory infections is the hacking, dry cough. This cough is marked by a high pitched inspiration, which produces a “whooping” sound. Other symptoms include runny nose, dry cough and low grade fever. If whooping cough goes undetected for more than one to two weeks, it develops into a severe respirato-ry illness causing uncontrolled coughing, fevers and difficulty breathing. Those at high risk of whooping cough include infants and those who have not had proper immunizations.

Whooping cough is detected through a nasal swab or blood tests done at your local doctor’s office. Treatment of whooping cough is antibiotic therapy. Rest, increasing fluid intake and humidified air also help control symptoms associated with whooping cough. The best way to prevent whooping cough is obtaining the pertussis vaccine. This vaccine is often given in combination with the tetanus and diphtheria vaccine. Typical sched-ule for Dtap (diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus) vaccine is at the following ages: 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 15 months, 4 - 6 years and 11 - 12 years. Adults are encouraged to get the Dtap vaccine every 10 years.

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A: With summer practically on our doorstep, it is important to review the new FDA labeling standards for sunscreen that should start to appear on store shelves throughout the sum-mer of 2012. These new requirements should make sunscreen labels easier to understand and make it easier to choose the sunscreen with the best protection for you. There are two kinds of sun rays, UVB which causes sunburn and UVA. Exposure to either of these rays can cause early skin aging and skin cancer. Sunscreen that blocks both UVB and UVA rays are labeled as broad spectrum. Sunscreens without this label only protect you from UVB rays. SPF stands for sun protectant factor, which is the level of pro-tection from UVB rays. The FDA recommends to use a sunscreen that is SPF 15 or higher. However, an SPF above 50 does not provide additional protection from UVB rays. You should no longer see sunscreens that claim they are water- or sweat-proof since sunscreen starts to lose its protective effects once it gets wet. You should start to see water- or sweat- resistant labels with a specific timeframe (40 or 80 minutes) that the sunscreen retains its protective effects, after which you should then reapply. Make sure to read the directions carefully and notice that all sunscreens should be reapplied after two hours of being in the sun.

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Information provided by Tom Mueller, Mueller & Associates, 4446 128th St., Urbandale, 276-2541.

A s spring arrives, so do the signs on every neighbor-hood corner pointing to

the nearest yard or garage sale. Sales are a sure mark that someone is spring cleaning — a dreaded chore that can actually turn into a profitable enterprise. However, the whole experience can quickly turn into a nightmare should someone slip and fall, and you are considered legally liable. Allstate encourages homeowners to understand its policy in regards to yard sales before you tag the first piece of merchandise. When residents hold yard sales, they need to understand that they can be held liable should a shop-per get injured on their property. When we have yard sales we invite our entire neighborhood onto our property, and this increases the chance for injury. It is fiscally important to review your home insurance coverage with your local agent to ensure your insurance coverage is comprehensive. In addition to checking your insurance coverage, Allstate encourages you to plan your sale with safety in mind:

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ask your local agent if your pol-icy requires you to add business insurance. Most homeowner’s insurance and rental policies will cover you for bodily injury and property damage that you or your family members cause to others, including court costs and judgments against you. However, the coverage amount is typically limited, often to $100,000. Additional liability protection is available, and everyone should con-sider getting enough insurance to protect their assets and finances. One other item to consider for those who have held frequent yard sales is to you purchase a separate policy for business liabil-ity, or an in-home business policy. As a general guideline, if you have a couple of yard sales a year, you’re probably covered by your home-owner’s policy. If your sale is a charity event, you’re also probably covered. But if your yard or garage sale business is growing out of a hobby or interest, such as jewelry making, crafts, quilting, collecting or liquidating estates, it’s probably time to review your insurance needs. To determine the correct coverage for you, please contact Tom Mueller at 276-2541, your local Allstate agent.

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chiropractic Q&A

Information provided by Williamson Chiropractic, 206 S. Main St., 986-9189.

Information provided by Zortman & Kleckner Chiropractic, 250 S.W. First St., Suite D, 986-2233.

A: Many of us go through each day typing on a computer, bending or lifting items, gardening, taking care of our children and playing sports. If not done properly, these activities can cause pain or injury which may become chronic if left untreated. Much of our pain associated with our daily activities originates in our spine. The central nervous system originates in the brain and channels down through the spinal column, extending to every part of the body. A misalignment of the vertebrae of the spine may result in nerve interference, resulting in headaches, low back and neck pain, among other problems. Listen to your body. Use preventative measures at work and at home. Here are a few suggestions to help reduce the risk of spinal injury.

while working on your computer. The more hours per day you use your computer, the greater the risk of discomfort or injury.

mately a 90- to 120-degree angle. Using an angled foot rest to support your feet may help you sit more comfortably. front edge of the seat and the back of your knees. The chair should tilt back so you can rest while you’re reading what is on your computer screen.

not your waist, when lifting anything heavier than 10 percent of your body weight, such as a child or a heavy box. If you have any questions regarding yours or your family’s posture, feel free to contact Dr. Williamson at 986-9189.

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Q: Could my low back pain be related to infertility?A: At first, it may appear to be coincidental. You are having trouble becoming pregnant, and you also have a problem with low back pain. Are they related? Can low back pain actually cause infertility? The answer to the first question may be “yes,” while the answer to the second ques-tion is more along the lines of, “The cause of your infertility may also be the cause your lower back pain.” Many women have problems conceiving because of a condition known as endometriosis. In fact, endometriosis is the cause for 30 to 40 percent of female infertility. This condition occurs when uterine tissue, known as endometrium, attaches itself to tis-sue and organs outside the uterus, including other reproductive organs, the bladder and the gastrointestinal tract. While the primary symptom of endometriosis is painful menstruation, back pain may result as well. Obviously, it is imperative for you to see a health care professional when either one or both of these conditions are present. If your diag-nosis is endometriosis, chiropractic care will often reduce much of the pain and discomfort associated with it. In addition, several chiropractic case studies have documented case studies in which infertile women have become pregnant after starting chiropractic care.

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B arbara Kellner couldn’t help being a teacher — it was in her bloodline.

“I’m from a teaching family,” the South Prairie Elementary third grade teacher says. “My grandma was a teacher, my mother and sister are teachers, and my aunt is a principal. I always helped my mother with her classroom activi-ties, such as coloring, when I was growing up, so I grew up wanting to be a teacher, too.”

Kellner, a Humboldt native, graduated from the South O’Brien School District. She attended Wartburg College where she earned her degree in education with a reading endorsement. She is currently working on an early child-hood endorsement online from Morningside College in Sioux City. Her first teaching job was as in the Dows School District, where she taught preschool, then second grade title reading. “Then I ran an after-school program in Dows, where my job was to tutor and help students with their homework for the first hour, then we had fun playing games and such,” Kellner says. She compares her current stu-dents to “little sponges.” “They soak everything up, and they love to learn,” she says. “This class is especially a fun group of kids; they keep me laughing.”

Kellner’s favorite subject is reading. “I especially like working in small groups,” she says. “We’ve built the program so that we can work with each child at his or her own level. The most exciting part is when all of a sudden they ‘get it.’ I think I get more excited than they do.” Another subject she enjoys teaching is writing. “The students first come in with random knowledge of let-ters,” she says. “It’s fun to watch their progress, sounding out words, forming words. It’s some-times difficult working with the dif-ferent levels of skill and a challenge to find ways to reach all levels.” Kellner says she doesn’t enjoy as much the planning and prepara-tion time of the day. “And now that it’s springtime, the kids are getting antsy,” she says, “This is one of the more chal-lenging times of the year.” When Kellner is not in the classroom, she enjoys spending time with family at their cabin at Okoboji.

Meet Barbara Kellner

Spencer Parrish, Barbara Kellner and Brandon Bailiff work with flash cards.

Teaching profession is all in the family

By Maxine Grove

What do you want to do when school’s out?

Nicolas Stork:“Go to Logan’s house.”

Savannah Nelson:“Play with my friend across the street.”

Brandon Bailiff:“Go to Adventureland.”

Trenton Randolph:“Tell my mom if I can have my friend over for a sleepover.”

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Saturday, May 26Noon to 10pm

Sunday, May 27Noon to 9pm

Kids Activities & InflatablesFood, Beverage Garden & FREE Live Music

The El DoradosNoon–2pm

Comfort Zone2–5pm

Final Mix5:30–7:30pm

Brother Trucker8–10pm

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Melodie Proffitt BandNoon–2pm

The Snacks2:30–5pm

KCBS Awards Ceremony5–6pm

Bonnie Finken & the Collective6:30–9pm

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Friday, May 18 DC-G Schools seniors last day of

classes

MS Musical, HS Auditorium,

7 p.m.

State track tournament at Drake

Iowa Cubs vs. Salt Lake City at

Principal Park, 7:05 p.m.

JV/V girls soccer vs. Norwalk,

5:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 19 Armed Forces Day

Grimes Spring Clean Up &

Shredding, City Hall parking lot, 9 a.m.

- 1 p.m.

Art at the Arb, Brenton

Arboretum, brentonarboretum.org,

all day workshops and entertainment

including DC-G HS Band, $15 - $35

State track tournament at Drake

Iowa Cubs vs. Salt Lake City at


Sunday, May 20 Iowa Cubs vs. Salt Lake City at


Monday, May 21 CNG Fueling Station Grand

Opening and Ribbon Cutting, 1905

S.E. 37th St., 3 p.m.

Card and Board games, Grimes

Public Library, 4:30 - 6 p.m.

Iowa Cubs vs. Tacoma at


DC-G School Board meeting,

NRE, 7 p.m.

JV/V baseball at Ames, 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, May 22 DC-G Schools last day of classes

DC-G Senior Awards Night,

DC-G HS Auditorium, 6:30 p.m.,

Baccalaureate 7:45 p.m.

Video Gaming, grades 5 and up,

Grimes Public Library, 4:30 - 6:15 p.m.

Grimes Christian Men’s Group

meeting, GCC, 6:30 p.m.



6th grade track meet, DC-G

Stadium, 1 p.m.

Wednesday, May 23 Coffee, Cookies & Conversation,

Grimes Volunteer Support Services,

404 S.E. Second St., 9 - 11 a.m.

Senior Citizen Luncheon, St.

Peter Lutheran Church, 1001 S. James

St., $3, RSVP to 986-3077, noon



JV/V baseball vs. Jefferson-

Scranton, 5:30 p.m.

JV/V softball vs. Bondurant-Farrar,

6 p.m.

Thursday, May 24 Praise and Play, Grimes UMC,

9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Greater Des Moines Garden

Club, Tour the World Food Prize

Building and Garden, Second Ave.,

between Locust and Walnut,

1:30 p.m.



9/JV/V softball vs. Ballard, 5 p.m.

JV/V girls soccer at Pella,

5:30 p.m.

Friday, May 25 DC-G Commencement, HS gym,

7 p.m.

Iowa Barnstormers vs. Spokane,

Wells Fargo Arena, 7:05 p.m.

Bike Night, Fatboyz Saloon &

Grill, 7 p.m.

Saturday, May 26 Family movie and snacks, Grimes

Public Library, 12:30 p.m.

Monday, May 28 Memorial Day

Tuesday, May 29 Grimes City Council meeting,

City Hall, 5:30 p.m.



JV/V baseball vs. Norwalk,

5:30 p.m.

JV/V softball vs. Newton, 6 p.m.

Wednesday, May 30 DC-G Schools no classes

Coffee, Cookies & Conversation,


404 S.E. Second St., 9 - 11 a.m.

9/JV/V softball at SEP, 5 p.m.

JV/V baseball at Carroll Kuemper,

5:30 p.m.

Thursday, May 31 Praise and Play, Grimes UMC,

9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

9 baseball vs. Carlisle, 10 a.m.

9/JV/V softball vs. Winterset,

5 p.m.

JV/V baseball vs. Johnston,

5:30 p.m.

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Friday, June 1 Iowa Barnstormers vs. Cleveland,

Wells Fargo Arena, 7:05 p.m.

MS softball at Winterset, 10 a.m.

9 baseball at Carroll, 11 a.m.

JV/V baseball vs. Winterset,

5:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 2 Art in the Park, Mound Park,

Dallas Center, 1 - 5 p.m.

Varsity softball vs. Valley at DM

Softball Complex, 9 a.m.

Varsity baseball at Coon Rapids-

Bayard, noon

Sunday, June 3 Varsity boys soccer state tourna-

ment at Cownie Soccer Center

Monday, June 4 Card and Board games, Grimes


Summer Session Driver’s Ed

begins, sign up by calling 986-9747.

MS softball vs. Norwalk, 10 a.m.

9 baseball vs. Ballard, 11 a.m.

9/JV/V softball vs. Carroll, 5 p.m.

JV/V baseball vs. Carroll,

5:30 p.m.

FOFA meeting, 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, June 5 Grimes Planning & Zoning

Commission meeting, City Hall, 5:30

p.m.

Baby Lapsit, Grimes Public

Library, 11 a.m.

Toddler Time, Grimes Public

Library, 9:30 a.m.

Preschool Story Time, Grimes

Public Library, 10 a.m.



9 baseball at Winterset, 10 a.m.

Grimes Park & Rec Volleyball

Camp, NRE gym, 1 - 5 p.m.

9/JV/V softball vs. Ankeny,

4:45 p.m.

Wednesday, June 6 Toddler Time, Grimes Public

Library, 9:30 a.m.


Public Library, 10 and 10:45 a.m.



404 S.E. Second St., 9 - 11 a.m.

DC-G Mustang Golf Tournament,

Beaver Creek Golf Course, $50 per

person, shotgun start 10 a.m.

MS softball at Ballard, 11 a.m.

9/JV/V softball at ADM, 5 p.m.

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

Thursday, June 7 Governors Days, parade 6:30

p.m., carnival 6 - 10 p.m., movie

8:30 p.m.

Praise and Play, Grimes UMC,

9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Iowa Cubs vs. Nashville at


9 baseball vs. ADM, 10 a.m.

MS softball at Carlisle, 10 a.m.

JV/V baseball vs. Boone, 5:30 p.m.

JV/V softball vs. Boone, 6 p.m.

Friday, June 8 Governors Days, craft and food

vendors 3 - 11 p.m., carnival 6 - 10

p.m., wrestling 5 - 7 p.m., beer and

entertainment garden 5 - 11:45 p.m.,

Flipside performs 8:30 p.m.

Bike Night, Fatboyz Saloon &

Grill, 7 p.m.



Varsity girls soccer state tourna-

ment, Muscatine Soccer Complex

JV softball vs. Norwalk at

Urbandale, 10:45 a.m.

Varsity softball vs. Iowa City

West at Urbandale, 12:30 p.m.

Varsity softball vs. Burlington at

Urbandale, 4 p.m.

Saturday, June 9 Governors Days, parade 10

a.m., car show 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.,

carnival noon - 10 p.m., craft and

food vendors noon - 11 p.m., DSM

Community Band performs noon,

beer and entertainment garden 5 -

11:45 p.m., fireworks 10 p.m.

Governors Days 5K Run/Walk &

1 Mile Fun Run, starts in parking lot of

Adesa Des Moines, 1800 S.E. Gateway

Drive, 7 a.m.

Ice Cream Social, City State Bank,

11:30 a.m.



Varsity softball at Creston, TBA

Varsity baseball at Knoxville,

noon

Sunday, June 10 Iowa Cubs vs. Nashville at




Iowa Cubs vs. Omaha at Principal

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9/JV/V baseball vs. Perry, 10 a.m.

JV/V softball vs. Perry, 6 p.m.

Tuesday, June 12 Grimes City Council meeting,

City Hall, 5:30 p.m.

Baby Lapsit, Grimes Public

Library, 11 a.m.


Library, 9:30 a.m.






Park, 12:05 p.m.

9 baseball vs. Waukee, 10 a.m.

MS softball vs. Earlham, 10 a.m.

9 softball at Johnston, 1 p.m.

JV/V softball at Waukee, 5:30 p.m.

JV/V baseball at Waukee, 6 p.m.

Wednesday, June 13 Toddler Time, Grimes Public

Library, 9:30 a.m.





404 S.E. Second St., 9 - 11 a.m.


Park, 12:05 p.m.

JV/V baseball at Saydel, 3:30 p.m.

JV/V softball at Saydel, 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, June 14 Flag Day

Praise and Play, Grimes UMC,

9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Iowa Cubs vs. Albuquerque at


9 baseball at North Polk, 10 a.m.

JV/V baseball at Bondurant-Farrar,

5:30 p.m.

JV/V softball at Bondurant-Farrar,

6 p.m.

Friday, June 15 Iowa Cubs vs. Albuquerque at


9 softball vs. Valley, noon

Varsity softball vs. Linn-Mar at

Urbandale, 4 p.m.

Varsity softball vs. Lincoln at

Urbandale, 6:30 p.m.

JV/V baseball vs. Harlan, 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 16 Iowa Cubs vs. Albuquerque at


Varsity softball at Urbandale, TBA

Sunday, June 17 Father’s Day

Iowa Cubs vs. Albuquerque at




9 baseball vs. Winterset, 10 a.m.

MS softball vs. Ballard, 10 a.m.

9/JV/V softball at Ballard, 5 p.m.

JV/V baseball at Ballard, 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, June 19 Baby Lapsit, Grimes Public

Library, 11 a.m.


Library, 9:30 a.m.





MS softball vs. Winterset, 10 a.m.

Varsity baseball at Lincoln,

3:30 p.m.

Wednesday, June 20 First day of summer


Library, 9:30 a.m.





404 S.E. Second St., 9 - 11 a.m.

9/JV/V softball vs. Carlisle, 5 p.m.

JV/V baseball vs. Carlisle, 5:30

p.m.

9 baseball vs. Ballard at Slater,

11 a.m.

Thursday, June 21 Praise and Play, Grimes UMC,

9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Septagon Construction 20th

Anniversary Celebration, 2950 S.E.

Gateway Drive, 4:30 p.m.

9 baseball at Perry, 11 a.m.

9/JV/V softball at Winterset,

5 p.m.

Friday, June 22 MS softball at Saydel, 10 a.m.

Varsity softball vs. East at

Urbandale, 11:30 a.m.

Varsity softball vs. Dowling

Catholic at Urbandale, 4:45 p.m.

JV/V baseball at Winterset,

5:30 p.m.


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COMMUNICATIONS PART 356By Kelley Brown, City Administrator

City of Grimes, IowaMay 2012www.grimesiowa.govVisit Us on the Web

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C I T Y O F

I don’t really know if this is the 356th time I have discussed communications but it sure seems like it! Lately the focus is on the social media. I have been trying to make a concerted effort to be more active on Facebook. One day I just opened it up and asked anyone to submit questions. Of course Facebook isn’t vey conducive to long answers, but maybe that’s ok. Most of us just have time for the short and sweet answers and then we are on our way. So, since these were the questions on the minds of some of you, I thought I would just do a simple cut and paste and be on my way….. Seriously, please let me know what you would like to know more about and I will do my best to get you an answer. “LIKE” us on Facebook and get our posts on everyday items around town. Our goal is to get 2000 LIKES by the end of 2012. We want to keep you informed! And as always, thanks again for letting my serve you! Q: I’d like to know more about Governors Days coming up. A: Well the easy way is to direct you to their web-page. Everything you want to know is there! It’s an awesome event put on by a wonderful group of volunteers with assistance from the Grimes Chamber of Commerce! http://www.governorsdays.com/ Q: Are there any craft fairs coming up in Grimes? A: I don’t know any more than what is coming for Governor’s Days! See link above Q: Is there a limit to how much we can bring for shredding in May. A: that’s a scary question! HA! He said they keep it to residential users so probably no more than 10 banker’s boxes full. Here is what is allowed or not allowed: Okay – paperclips, staples, rubber bands, spiral bindings and single file folders. Not Okay - 3-ring binders, expandable file holders, day planner covers, boxes and cardboard, Q: Tried to use the lights at the tennis courts last night. The timer was ticking, but no lights...can somebody check on that? My son tried to use the lights at the tennis courts a few weeks ago and said the same thing. A: Parts have been ordered for the lights. Evidently a contact was blown during the last storm a few weeks ago. Q: Are there any rules against parking on sidewalks in Grimes? Walking with a stroller is difficult when homeowners park over the sidewalks! A: Is illegal to park across sidewalks and the vehicles will be ticketed. That being said, finding those violators isn’t a high priority for the deputies so if you would email me the addresses of the offenders, I would be happy to forward them on to the deputies. [email protected] Q: How would we go about building a dog park in Grimes? Is anyone interested? A: that idea has been discussed before but with all of the projects on the waiting list, it hasn’t been a priority. I am sure if there was an initiative and a group who had some energy and funds to “plant the seed” this could become a reality much sooner. Q: What are the plans for the space across the street south of Breadeaux? Will that be a park? Just curious.

A: that area is prime commercial ground with a lot of traffic and pedestrian visibility. When the right proposal comes to the City, the plans are to sell the land for development. Q: What happened to the city of Grimes sign that was at the corner of 141 and 1st St? Are we going to get a new fancy sign? A: the sign has been down for a long time and was damaged during one of the storms. There have been a lot of discussions about putting up a new sign but location has been an issue because technically GRIMES starts as soon as you get off of the interstate and access Highway 141! The IDOT regulates that area so it’s hard to get access. Of course, it is also very expensive so funding is also an issue. It is in the plans though, just don’t know when. Q: I heard that a new FedEx building was going to be built soon, do you have any information on that? A: Yes, you are correct. There will be about a 170,000 SF building constructed in the Grimes Industrial Business Park which is located west of SE James Street and just north of SE 37th. Same location as United Contractors and Cramer & Assoc. For easy reference, the existing building on SE 19th is about 44,000 SF! This is a large expansion and we are so happy they are staying in Grimes! Q: I have been noticing a lot of cars not stopping at the 4-way at Gateway & SE 3rd. Is it possible to add a flashing light or an increase in deputy presence? I have seen quite a few people do this and over the last few years and it has always been construction vehicles or vehicles heading to the hotel which makes me think the drivers (somehow) aren’t noticing the signs. A: we do increase the presence intermittently. I am also surprised just the times when I am there how many people don’t stop. I think they take it for granted......... unfortunately. Q: Were there a few break-ins on April 25th? A: I heard from two people who DID have incidents last night on the NORTHERN side of town. I talked with Polk County Sheriff’s office to follow-up and they confirmed that one was called in at 6:00 a.m. today. I personally talked with another gentleman who had his money stolen from his (unlocked) truck. Polk County is going to increase the number of patrol cars; especially late at night. As well, they are asking us to be reminded of the things we can do to better protect ourselves. Always lock car doors, garage doors and our homes, don’t leave items visible in your vehicles that would be tempting, .... etc. I apologize that this seems to cycle through our town every few years. I also want to thank all of you who work together to keep each other informed through the email system. I was notified by at least 5 people, shortly after sending an email out on list serve, about the incident that happened last night as the emails were being forwarded from neighbor to neighbor so they would know to make sure and lock their doors and protect themselves. You all are great! Q: Have there been any talk about getting our own police department in the years to come? A: The Public Health and Safety Committee has recently evaluated it, as has been done about every five years. The short answer is that contracting with the Polk County Sheriff’s office is much more cost effective. The Polk County Sheriff’s office offers many resources that wouldn’t be affordable to us at the present time. For example, they can just send an extra car or two our way at any time.


PARKS AND RECREATION PROGRAMS

ADULT SAND VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE Sundays, June 3 – July 8thSpots still remain, only $50 per team. Must be at least 16 years or older to play. Games will be held every Sunday starting at 5pm. This will be a non-officiated league. Summer Session Deadline is May 25th!

YOUTH VOLLEYBALL CLINIC Monday, June 4th – Wednesday, June 6th This youth volleyball clinic will be held at North Ridge Elementary from 1pm – 4:30pm each day for kids currently in Grades K – 6th. Register Online, at the Grimes Community Complex, or Mail to 410 SE Main Street in Grimes. HURRY, Deadline is May 25th (not guaranteed a t-shirt after deadline).

GOVERNOR’S DAY KIDDIE PARADE - FREEThursday, June 7thThis parade will kick off our annual community event, the Grimes Governor’s Days! Little ones are asked to dress-up in their costumes and “strut their stuff” down Main Street in Grimes. Special Appearance by the Isiserettes Drill Team and Drum Corps! Line up is at 6pm, the parade will begin at 6:30pm. Pre-registration appreciated, but not required. REGISTER TODAY!

UPCOMING PROGRAMSMonday, May 21 - Thursday, May 24: Youth Tennis Instructional Clinics Mondays, May 21: NEW! Tumbling Classes Start Monday, June 4: NEW! Camp Fire USA Day Camp at the GCC- Week 1 Monday, June 4: Youth Running Program Monday, June 4: Cheer Clinic Starts Tuesday, June 5-7: Youth Soccer Camp- Drake Bulldog Soccer Academy (Ages 7-12) Thursday, June 7: NEW! Art in the Parks Monday, June 11: NEW! Camp Fire USA Day Camp at the GCC- Week 2 Monday, June 11: Swimming Lessons at Dallas Center Monday, June 11-14: NEW! Half-Day Travel Camps- ICubs Game, Swimming, Pump It Up Monday, June 11- Thursday, June 14: Youth Tennis Instructional Clinics Monday-Thursday, June 11-14: Tiny Adventures Program Monday/Wednesdays, June 11: Open Swimming Trips to Dallas Center Pool Starts Monday/Wednesday, June 11: Bam Bam Baseball Monday/Wednesday, June 11: Tiny Kickers Soccer Tuesday, June 12: Summer Rec: Iowa Cubs Baseball Games Tuesday/Thursday, June 12: Bam Bam Baseball Tuesday/Thursday, June 12: Tiny Kickers Soccer Wednesday, June 13: Open Swimming Trip Thursday, June 14: Summer Rec: Pump It Up Monday, June 18: NEW! Camp Fire USA Day Camp at the GCC- Week 3

Monday-Thursday, June 18-21: Tiny Adventures Program Monday, June 18: Open Swimming Trip Monday, June 18-21: NEW! Half-Day Travel Camps-Swimming, SkyZone, Zoo Monday-Friday, June 18-22: Drama Workshop for Kids Mondays, June 18: NEW! Tumbling Classes Start Tuesday, June 19: Summer Rec: SkyZone Wednesday, June 20: Open Swimming Trip Thursday, June 21: Summer Rec: Blank Park Zoo Monday, June 25: NEW! Camp Fire USA Day Camp at the GCC- Week 4 Monday-Thursday, June 25-28: Tiny Adventures Program Monday, June 25: Open Swimming Trip Monday, June 25-28: NEW! Half-Day Travel Camps- Swimming, Sleepy Hollow, Mini-Golf Monday, June 25 - Thursday, June 28: Youth Tennis Instructional Clinics Tuesday, June 26: Summer Rec: Sleepy Hollow Sports Park Wednesday, June 27: Open Swimming Trip Thursday, June 28: Summer Rec: Mini Golf at Longview

For more program information, please visit our website: https://www.grimesiowa.gov/ParksandRecreation.aspx


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Bond prices and interest ratesBy Wade Lawrence, City State Bank

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100 NE Jacob St. GrimesInformation provided by Wade Lawrence, City State Bank, 100 N.E. Jacob St., Grimes, 986-2265.

B onds provide an element of stability that can offset some of the volatility of the stock

market. However, they are also vulnerable to economic changes that can affect their value as well. The biggest economic threat to bonds is the risk of rising inter-est rates. One of the top questions we are getting asked today is what effect will rising interest rates have on my bonds portfo-lio? Bond prices move inversely to interest rates, so if you own a bond and interest rates go up, the value (price) of your bond on the open market will generally go down. Of course, if you hold the bond to maturity, you will likely get the par value back, assuming issue stability. The inverse rela-tionship is easy to see with this simple illustration. Ten bonds are issued for $10,000 ($1,000 par value per bond) for five years with a 3 per-cent coupon or interest rate, paid every six months. Then interest rates rise by 1 to 4 percent. If you want to sell this bond, who would buy it when it is paying 1 percent below market rates (3 vs. 4 percent)? You have to sweeten the deal, so the buyer gets a market rate for the bond. You can’t change the interest rate on the bond. That’s fixed at 3 percent. You can, however change the price you will take for the bond. The annual payment of $300 ($10,000 x 3 percent) must equal a 4 percent payment. Doing the math, you discover that the

face value of the bond must be discounted to $7,500 so that the $300 fixed payment equals a 4 percent yield on the buyer’s investment ($7,500 x 4 percent = $300). So if interest rates go up, do all bonds lose the same value? No, changes in interest rates don’t affect all bonds equally. Generally speaking, the longer the maturity, the more it will be affected by a change in interest rates. So if you believe that interest rates are going to go up, you would want to own or buy shorter maturities to help reduce your risk of rising rates. Bond markets are extremely active, with interest rates con-stantly changing due to a number of factors including supply and demand of credit, Federal Reserve policy, economic conditions, fiscal policy, issuer risks and above all others, inflation expectations. If you are thinking about buying bonds, or have recently bought some, you should be aware of the effects of the risks have on your bonds. Let us help analyze your current bond portfolio so you know how these variables could impact you and your investments. If you have questions about the affects of interest rates on your bonds or would like to see some of the available bonds, please come see me at City State Bank or call me at (515)986-2265. Not FDIC insured, Not a bank deposit or product. Not guaranteed by bank, may lose value and is subject to investment risk including possible loss of principal.

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keep it,” Marty says. “It’s been a really good truck, and we knew we would need it to pull our toys.” The Muirs spend as much time outdoors as possible, whether it’s riding bikes, fishing, boating, camp-ing or relaxing by a fire. “Once the weather warms up, we’re out every weekend,” Marty says. “Sometimes we’ll take the Alumacraft out for some fishing, or we’ll pull the camper. We also have some friends with a pontoon and when they’re not using it, we’ll take it out some time.” Marty is glad he went with the tow package so many years ago. “I considered not even getting it at the time, but I’m glad I did,” he says. “I wouldn’t have kept the truck as long as I have if I wasn’t able to pull stuff with it.” Although they enjoy the pop-up camper they currently have, the Muirs are always on the look-out for a new home away from home. “We would love to get a tear-drop trailer,” Bobbie says. “We’ve looked at a few original ones, but they were in rough shape. We’ve talked about owning one since we got married because they are such a cool piece of Americana.”

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Brian Buethe and Deb Bailey at a farewell get together in honor of Postmaster Linda Weyers on April 30.

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M ay 20 is a special day at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 1001 S. James St.

The youths of the church have been busy and continue to stay busy as they head into a long summer break. The Annual Youth Services worship event will take place at 8 and 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 20. The youths, along with director Jed Hammen, will present the congregation with an enlightening worship experience on which they’ve been working very hard. Then, the graduating seniors of the group will be recognized as well. Each graduate will be asked to come before the parish to receive a gift from the church fam-ily. Learn more about the church at www.stpeterofgrimes.org, or call 986-3077. Kids at Grimes United Methodist Church, 801 W. First St., are gearing up for SonQuest Rainforest VBS where they will “fol-low Jesus on a life-changing adven-ture,” June 24 - 28. VBS will be held from 5:30 - 8 p.m. Sunday through Thursday with a closing program open to parents and the community on Thursday from 8 - 8:30 p.m. All elementary-aged students are eligible to take this journey with their peers and beat the sum-mer blues. But VBS would not be possible without volunteers, and the church encourages students entering sixth grade or older to be group leaders, assistants, serve

dinner, help in the kitchen and in the nursery or help decorate on June 21 and 22. Speaking of decorations, young artists can show their talents by helping with this year’s VBS Governors Days parade float. The float will need kids to ride on it and adults to walk along with it as it makes its way down the streets. Register for VBS or volunteer online at Grimesumc.com, or call the church at 986-4036.

Another option for local youths is to join the Metro Children’s Camp and Impact University at Crossroads Community Church. The Children’s Camp, for kids finishing grades 2 - 6, is slated for June 18 - 21. Impact University, for students finishing grades 6 - 12, will be on July 16 - 21. Cost is $215 by May 31, including a $50 deposit. Registration forms and more information for both camps are in the church office at 410 S.E. Main St. Crossroads con-tributes $20 for each child camper to Children’s Camp and $40 for each student to Impact. The means the total cost would decrease by those amounts. Learn more online at Experiencecrossroads.com.

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for your medical care and nomi-nates a person to make those decisions for you. Competent adults have the right to refuse or accept medical treatment after being informed of the procedures and risks. However, there is a concern over how medical care decisions will be made when people are unable to make decisions for themselves. An advance directive states your health care choices in writing while you are still able to articulate your decision. If you have not executed an advance directive and are unable to make decisions, others will make health care decisions for you, in consultation with your physician. Difficult and emotional decisions may fall to your spouse, your children or your parents. If your family disagrees on a course of action, problems can arise. An advance directive both expresses your health care choices in writing and nominates someone to carry them out. Without a writ-ten advance directive, you have no control over who makes the deci-sions or what choices they make. Two advance directives are crucial. A durable health care power of attorney is a document through which you name another person to make health care deci-sions for you if you are unable to make them. The person, known as your “attorney-in-fact,” is required to make decisions according to directions you provide. If your wishes are not known, your agent

will make decisions in your best interest based on the discussions you have had with your agent. The document is “durable” because it is still effective even if you become incapacitated or incompetent. A living will is a document that expresses in writing your direc-tions for your medical care if you are unable to express your wishes yourself. It can direct your physician to withhold or withdraw certain life-sustaining procedures if you are in a terminal condition. However, it can be much more comprehensive than that and can include what you want to happen in various situations. These two documents work together. The health care power of attorney nominates somebody else to make medical decisions for you. The living will gives your attorney-in-fact directions on which deci-sions to make and when. Advance directives are like a second set of keys to your car. You give them to someone you trust in case you can’t get where you need to go.

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Diane Harmening and Melanie Knoll at B.I.G. hosted by City State Bank on April 19.

Janell Schlosser and Meghan Mueller at the open house and ribbon cutting in honor of the 10th anni-versary of Gortz Haus Gallery and Bistro on May 3.

Mike Vaughn and Tom Mueller at B.I.G. hosted by City State Bank on April 19.

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S ummer reading will begin the week of June 4. Read minutes and receive a thank-you prize.

Keep reading to get an invita-tion to the end-of-summer read-ing party. Come to the library for more details and to sign up. Dream Big — Read!

Own the Night!The teen summer reading pro-gram starts June 4 for students starting grades 6 - 12 in fall 2012. Participate by reading, volunteer-ing, writing a book review or attending a library program. Earn prizes like food, books or tickets to an I-Cubs game. Those who qualify will have a chance to win a Kindle and other great prizes in the grand prize drawing.

Family Movie and SnacksSaturday, May 26, 12:30 p.m.

Monday at the MoviesEvery Monday, 2 p.m.June 4: “Monster’s Inc.” GJune 11: “Kung Fu Panda.” PGJune 18: “Nim’s Island.” PG

Book ClubMonday, June 4, 7 p.m.Pick up a copy of this month’s book, “Year of Wonders: a Novel of the Plague” by Geraldine Brooks, at the circulation desk and join us at 7 p.m.

Youth Book ClubThursday, June 7, 4:30 p.m.Students in grades 5 and up are welcome to come and discuss what they’re currently reading.

Youth Writing ClubThursday, June 14, 4:30 p.m.

Decorate a journal to keep your work in and bring any past work you want to share. For grades 5 and up.

Day Dreamers with the Blank Park ZooFriday, June 15, 10 a.m.The zoo will be back this summer with animals in the library. All ages, no registration required.

Father’s Day partySaturday, June 16, 1 p.m.Dads and their children (ages 5 and up) are welcome to come make some crafts for Dad, spend some time together and celebrate fatherhood. Please call 986-3551 or stop by the library to register by June 14.

Holiday closingsThe library will be closed for Memorial Day, Sunday and Monday, May 27 and 28, and for Father’s Day, Sunday, June 17.

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Creations with a TwistFriday, June 22, 10 a.m.Daniel Poe will be here to amaze us with his balloon stories. All ages, no registration required.

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