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I love being a dad. There are few satisfactions in life that match the feel-ing of having my girls yell, “Daddy!” and give me big hugs when I get home from work. And although those responses are fewer now as my

daughters grow older, I still appreciate the attention, as any father would. Some of the most emotional days of my life were when my daughters were born. If you think babies cry a lot, you should have seen me. The feelings I had were overpowering and left me speech-less. There was something truly incred-ible about holding my newborn children in my arms for the first time. As Father’s Day rolls around this year, it should make all dads reflect on not only the impact that they have on their children, but also on the impact that their children have on them. I, for one, can’t imagine what life would be like without

my three girls. I would clearly be a different person. But Father’s Day is about more than dads; it is also about being a child. None of us would be here if it weren’t for our fathers (OK, moms, too). I recall once telling a friend who just became a parent, “Happy Father’s Day.” He quickly replied by saying that his father was dead. I reminded him that he was now a father and that my comment was to him. It took a moment for that to sink in, and then he smiled. My father is also gone. He left this world 12 years ago after battling cancer. We buried him a week before my youngest daughter was born, so you can imagine the flurry of emotions my wife and I had during that time. I think about him often, as he was one of the greatest positive influ-ences in my life. I miss him, but I know a part of him continues to live in me, and I hope I will have the same impact on my children. In this month’s cover story, we share the stories of dads and their kids, the lasting bonds and the tests of time. I hope you enjoy the stories as much as I do. Thanks for reading.

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5 Cover story

My dad

8 Legal briefs

Applying for Title XIX

9 Real estate

Meeting buyer demands

10 Fitness

Ask the Anytime Guy

12 Garage

Just look up

14 Faith

A leader, a friend, a server

19 Senior living

Choose laughter

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23 Finance

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A child may inherit many things from his father — an estate, farm or trea-

sured momentos. But he also can inherit intangible things such as the love of sports, a sense of humor and a value system that will be ingrained in him forever. Beaverdale residents are no different. They love dear ol’ dad and a few shared their stories with us.

Like father, like sonThere are many values, hobbies and likes Jon

Krieg credits his father with instilling in him. He loves to read, appreciates good food and shares a love for the same sports teams as his father. “I love my dad a lot,” Krieg says of his father, Bill Krieg. “I think he’s a very kind, funny, intel-

ligent, caring person who’s been a great role model for me.”

Bill Krieg, now 89, was a very active father when his chil-dren were young. He coached Little League and played with his kids in the front yard on a regular basis, whether it was

catch, Frisbee or with the family dog. “Those are memories that I think will always stay with me,” Jon Krieg says. Bill Krieg remembers his own father being just as active. Although he died from a brain

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Jon Krieg and his father, Bill.

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aneurysm when Bill was 12, his father was a gentle, nice, church-going man who didn’t drink alcohol or smoke anything other than an occa-sional cigar. He came home from work to play softball and other games with Bill and other children. “He was the neighborhood father,” Bill recalls. “After work he would come out, and he would pitch and play with all of us kids.” Bill Krieg followed in his father’s foot-steps, was active in his five children’s sports, and helped them with their newspaper routes. He also always took his children to the public library. Jon and his wife continue to donate to the library foundation in honor of his father. “I think he instilled in me and my siblings a real love for learning and appreciation for learn-ing and a curiosity for the world that has really enriched my life,” Jon Krieg says. As a result, Jon volunteers to read with first-graders at a Des Moines elementary school. “I think a large part of it is I understand an importance of reading” from my father, he says. Father and son continue to build new memories todayBill and Jon Krieg continue their close relation-ship today. Jon visits his dad at least three or four times a week. They often like to play pool at the Beaverdale retirement community where Bill Krieg lives. Jon Krieg says playing the game brought back other memories he has of his father from his childhood. His older brother played basketball at a church, where there was a pool table in the basement. Jon was too young to play basketball, so his father would play pool with him in the basement. Jon says it’s been fun to resume the game that he hasn’t played with his father since child-hood. As Jon has gotten older, the two have become good friends. They share a love of good food and eat out at restaurants together quite often. On Fridays, Bill Krieg has made it a tradi-tion that he and his dog, Trixie, bring Jon lunch at his office. They enjoy talking about their favorite sports teams, which include the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Cubs. They both like to do crossword puzzles. They discuss politics and current affairs. “It’s sort of funny how much I am like him,” Jon Krieg says of his father. He says his father is best known for his hugs and being a kind, gentle person. Bill Krieg worked as the Sergeant at Arms at the Iowa Legislature for more than 20 years and oversaw the pages at the Capitol. He had a way with the young people, his son says. “He had the perfect balance between being disciplined and following the rules and working

hard, but he also believed in having fun,” Jon Krieg says.

Daughter develops close friendship with father in adulthoodMarge Breeher spent much of her youth doing activities with her father, but it wasn’t until adulthood that she developed a special bond with him. “He is just a treasure,” she says. “It’s a very warm relationship that I have with him.” Of Frank and Phyllis Lisbano’s five children, Breeher, 66, has the closest relationship with her father. She recalls going to Volkswagen ral-lies with her father as a youngster, where they would go on scavenger hunts, while he was part of the Volkswagen club in Des Moines. Breeher also went on her father’s milk route and to trips to Des Moines with him when he sold Electrolux cleaners. Her father was a very hard worker to support his large family and ensure his wife could stay home and raise the children, she recalls. “He was busy,” Breeher says. “Sometimes he had to work three jobs just to support us.”

Father escapes the Philippines for better life in America Frank Lisbona Jr., 92, recalls his father as a deter-mined and hard-working man who wanted to better himself and provide for his family. Francisco La Linde Lisbona Sr. was 14 years old when he ran away from the Philippine

Islands and convinced a ship captain to take him to the United States. He had heard about the profession of dentistry and wanted to become a dentist. He arrived in Fort Leavenworth, Kan., speaking no English. He entered first grade at age 14 but quickly worked his way through school. The medical doctor who had taken him in knew another doctor in Kansas City, Mo., who would allow Lisbona Sr. to live with him so he could attend Western Dental College. Once Lisbona Sr. graduated, he worked for three years as an instructor at the college in order to pay back the debt he undertook to pay for tuition. Lisbona Sr.’s mother asked him to return to the Philippines and open a dental office in the hotel she and her husband operated. He worked there for about a year but realized he could have a better life in the United States, Lisbona Jr. says. “He said the living conditions in the United States were so much better than over there, so he wanted to come back,” his son recalls. Returning to the United States gave Lisbona Sr. the chance to operate his own practice. He filled in for several months for a dentist in a small northwestern Missouri town called Maitland. The dentist who owned the practice was vaca-tioning and then decided to retire and sell his practice to Lisbona Sr. Maitland is where Lisbona Sr. met his wife and they had Lisbona Jr. The elder ended up practicing dentistry in the small community for 51 years. Lisbona Jr. recalls many fun times growing up


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in Maitland. A nearby community was show-ing motion pictures, and Lisbona Sr. discov-ered that between 25 and 50 of Maitland’s residents had traveled there for the show. Instead of giving the business to another community, he decided to open up a theater for the community of Lisbon. He let Lisbona Jr. learn how to operate the sound motion pictures equipment, which showed movies in Maitland and later in other nearby com-munities as Lisbona senior opened other theaters. He also remembers his father’s giving nature. Lisbona Sr. once extracted all of the rotting teeth from a teenage girl’s mouth and provided her with free dentures so she could eat. He continued to make new sets of dentures at no cost to the family as the girl’s mouth grew, so she could have a nice smile. Lisbona Sr. also sent for his half-brother Alvan who was living in the Philippines but wanted to come to the United States. He paid for Alvan to attend dentistry school . “My dad helped my uncle go to school, and they practiced 18 miles apart for years” after Alvan graduated, Lisbona Jr. recalls. Always there, always lending a helping hand. Thank you, Dad.

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yard was created through a very specific manufacturing style? It’s called blow molding and is similar to glass blowing. The blow mold-ing process begins with melting down the plastic and forming it into a parison. The parison is a tube-like piece of plastic with a hole in one end through which compressed air can pass, says new owner Katherine Hutchison. “At least that’s what the Internet told me right before you arrived,” she adds. Now Hutchison isn’t a blow mold artist or collector. She isn’t the type to buy and flip col-lectables (or anything for that matter). She really isn’t even the Christmas type when it comes to decorations. “I’m a bit of a Scrooge. Well, not Scrooge, just indifferent about holiday decorations,” says Hutchison. “I rarely even put up a tree.” As mentioned she is the new owner of this relic, but not by choice. It’s been nearly four years since Hutchison and her hus-band moved into their Beaverdale home, but it was only last year they decided to take a peek in the crawlspace above their garage. “My father was looking in to getting some insulation put up there and we came across (Frosty),” Hutchison says. “I’m not sure how long it’s been in there, but I would probably guess it’s been a while. I doubt it belonged to the previous own-ers.” Even though she isn’t a fan of Christmas decorations Hutchison decided to put Frosty out in the

yard for all to see this past win-ter. Amazingly, the original light bulb (as far as she is concerned) worked throughout the season. (Sadly, at the time of this inter-view the light would not turn on.) While this Frosty’s true home will always be in the crawlspace above the garage, it has recently been brought into the home. It’s just not worth the effort to try to put it back in the crawlspace, says Hutchison. Never fear, she has found an equally terrifying loca-tion to keep Frosty. “Obviously this is just a name for the space beneath our stairs but I think it’s pretty apt,” says Hutchison. “It’s dingy, moldy and just doesn’t light well. We call it the (Abduction) Dungeon.”

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Pizza and Pages Teen Book DiscussionMonday, April 28, 4 p.m.Teens in sixth through 12th grade can munch on some pizza and talk about the amazing fantasy book “The Scorpio Races” by Maggie Stiefvater. You can find copies of the book and sign up for this pro-gram at the information desk.

Furry TalesSaturday, May 3, 11 a.m.Visit the library to sign up for a 10-minute slot to read a favor-ite story to therapy dog Scout. Sharing stories with Scout is a fantastic way to practice reading skills and make a furry friend at the same time.

Afternoon Book DiscussionMonday, May 5, 1 p.m.We will be discussing the 2014 All Iowa Reads title “Little Wolves” by Thomas Maltman. Copies of the book are available at the informa-tion desk.

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Tuesday, May 6, 6 p.m.Polk County Master Gardener Mark White will provide tips on vegetable gardening. From soil preparation to planting to harvest to putting the garden to bed, this program tells it all.

Furry TalesSaturday, May 10, 11 a.m.Visit the library to sign up for a 10-minute slot to read a favor-ite story to therapy dog Remmy. Sharing stories with Remmy is a fantastic way to practice reading skills and make a furry friend at the same time.

Evening Book DiscussionTuesday, May 13, 6:30 p.m.We will be discussing “Call the Midwife by Jennifer Worth.” Copies of the book will be avail-able at the information desk.

Furry TalesSaturday, May 17, 11 a.m.Visit the library to sign up for a 10-minute slot to read a favor-ite story to therapy dog Scout. Sharing stories with Scout is a fantastic way to practice reading skills and make a furry friend at the same time.

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Roosevelt, 5/6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 30 Iowa Cubs vs. Omaha at home,

12:05 p.m.

Toddler Storytime, ages 18

months - 3 years 10:15 and 10:50 a.m.,

Franklin Ave Library.

New Chamber Member

Orientation, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Plaza

Lanes, 2701 Douglas Ave

Thursday, May 1 May Day

Iowa Cubs vs. Omaha at home,

12:05 p.m.

HHS Spring Play, 7:30 p.m.

HHS JV/V Girls Soccer vs. DM

East, 5:30/7 p.m.

HHS JV/V Boys Soccer at DM

East, 6/7:30 p.m.

Friday, May 2 Beaverdale VFW Post 9127 Friday

Dinner, $8, 5-7 p.m., Beaverdale VFW

Post 9127, 4029 Urbandale Ave


HHS V Girls Track at Ballard, 5 p.m.

Saturday, May 3 Beaverdale VFW Post 9127

Saturday Lunch, $6 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Beaverdale VFW Post 9127, 4029

Urbandale Ave.


Furry Tales, sign up to read to

therapy dog, 11 a.m. - noon, Franklin

Ave Library.

Sunday, May 4 Give It Away 5K, proceeds are

donated to support the Comfort

Therapies provided by UnityPoint

Hospice, visit www.giveitaway5k.com

for more info and registration details,

9 a.m. Water Works Park, 2201

George Flagg Pkwy.

Monday, May 5 Cinco de Mayo

Preschool Storytime, ages 3-5,

10:15- 10:45 a.m., Franklin Ave Library.

BNA Communications

Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Tally’s.

City Council Meeting, 4:30 p.m.

Franklin Afternoon Book

Discussion, discuss “Little Wolves” by

Thomas Maltman, 1-2 p.m., Franklin

Ave Library.

Volunteens, stop by for applica-

tion, 4 p.m., Franklin Ave Library.

HHS Spring Orchestra Concert,

7 p.m.

HHS JV/V Boys Soccer vs.

Ottumwa, 5:30/7 p.m.

HHS JV/V Girls Soccer at

Ottumwa, 5:30/7 p.m.

Friday, April 25 Arbor Day

No School- Holy Trinity Catholic

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HHS V Boys Track at Drake, TBD.

HHS JV/V Girls Tennis vs. Saydel,

4 p.m.

HHS JV/V Boys Soccer at

Urbandale, 6/7:30 p.m.

HHS V Girls Soccer at ADM, 8 p.m.

Saturday, April 26 Beaverdale VFW Post 9127



Urbandale Ave.

HHS Prom, 8-11 p.m.

HHS V Boys Track at Drake, TBD.

HHS JV Boys Soccer at SEP, 9 a.m.

Pinkalicious Sneak Preview, pre-

sented by the Des Moines Community

Playhouse, 10:30 a.m., Franklin Ave

Library.

Sunday, April 27 Connecting Hearts 2014, meet

others who are passionate about

reaching the hurting in our community

and beyond and learn about important

issues that cause crisis and trauma for

families and children, 2-4 p.m., Zion

Lutheran Church, 4300 Beaver Ave.

Little Princess Party, fundraising

event for the Leukemia and Lymphoma

Society’s Man of the Year candidate

Tim Lowe, music, crafts, hair and make

up and more, 1-3 p.m., Simpson Barn,

6169 Northglenn Drive.

Monday, April 28 Iowa Cubs vs. Omaha at home,

6:35 p.m.



Pizza and Pages Teen Book

Discussion, discuss “The Scorpio

Races” by Maggie Stiefvater, grades

6-12, 4-4:45 p.m., Franklin Ave Library.

HHS Incoming Freshman

Orientation, 7 p.m.

HHS JV Girls/Boys Soccer vs. DM

Roosevelt, 4:45/6 p.m.

Tuesday, April 29 Iowa Cubs vs. Omaha at home,

6:35 p.m.

Baby Rhyme Time, ages 0-18

months, 10:15- 11 a.m., Franklin Ave

Library.

Crafty Readers, songs and crafts

based off “Flower Garden” by Eve

Bunting, ages 3-8, 4-5 p.m., Franklin

Ave Library.

HHS JV/V Girls Golf Meet, 3:30 p.m.

HHS JV/V Girls Tennis at DM

Lincoln, 4 p.m.

HHS JV/V Boys Tennis vs. DM

Lincoln, 4 p.m.

HHS JV/V Boys Track at Waukee,

4:30 p.m.

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School Musical, 7 p.m.

Toastmasters Meeting, call

277-9842 for more info, 7 p.m.,

Broadlawns Hospital Naurine Room.

Saturday, May 10 Iowa Cubs vs. Nashville at home,

7:05 p.m.

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therapy dog, 11 a.m. - noon, Franklin

Ave Library.

HHS V Boys Soccer at Nevada,

9 a.m.

Sunday, May 11 Mother’s Day

Iowa Cubs vs. Nashville at home,

1:05 p.m.

Monday, May 12 Iowa Cubs vs. Nashville at home,

6:35 p.m.



HHS Spring Band Awards

Concert, 8 p.m.

HHS JV/V Girls Soccer at PCM,

6/7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, May 13 Iowa Cubs vs. Nashville at home,

12:05 p.m.

Baby Rhyme Time, ages 0-18


Library.

Alzheimer’s Education and Support

Group, led by Bill Miller, 7 p.m., Calvin

Community Library.

Meredith Orchestra Concert, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, May 6 Baby Rhyme Time, ages 0-18


Library.

Touching Our Grief, educational

grief support group, 2-3 p.m., Calvin

Community 2nd Floor Lounge.

Growing Vegetables, Polk County

Master Gardener Mark White provides

tips on soil preparation to harvesting,

6-7:30 p.m., Franklin Ave Library.

HHS Spring Choir Concert, 7 p.m.

HHS JV/V Boys Tennis vs.

Indianola, 4 p.m.

HHS JV/V Girls Tennis at

Indianola, 4 p.m.

HHS JV/V Girls Track Invitational,

4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, May 7 Toddler Storytime, ages 18

months- 3 years 10:15 and 10:50 a.m.,


NHS Induction, 7 p.m.

Thursday, May 8 Holy Trinity Catholic Middle

School Musical, 7 p.m.

HHS JV/V Girls Tennis vs. DM

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HHS JV/V Boys Tennis at DM

North, 4 p.m.

HHS V Girls/Boys Track at

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HHS JV/V Boys Soccer at DM

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HHS JV/V Girls Soccer vs. DM

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months - 3 years 10:15 and 10:50

a.m., Franklin Ave Library.

HHS Senior Awards Night, 7 p.m.

Thursday, May 15 Iowa Cubs vs. Round Rock at

home, 6:35 p.m.

Beaverdale Young Professionals

Meeting, call 720-4163 for more info,

6 p.m.

Meredith Band Concert, 7 p.m.

V Boys Tennis Districts

HHS JV/V Girls Soccer vs.

Indianola, 5:30/7 p.m.

HHS JV/V Boys Soccer at

Indianola, 5:30/7 p.m.

Friday, May 16 Iowa Cubs vs. Round Rock at

home, 7:05 p.m.



Post 9127, 4029 Urbandale Ave.

Holy Trinity Catholic School

7th/8th Grade Dance, $7 admission,

7-9 p.m., 2107 E. 23rd St.

HHS Harmony Show, 7 p.m.

Saturday, May 17 Iowa Cubs vs. Round Rock at

home, 7:05 p.m.

Beaverdale VFW Post 9127

Saturday Lunch, $6 11 a.m.- 1:30 p.m.


Urbandale Ave.


therapy dog, 11 a.m.- noon, Franklin

Ave Library.

Pancake Breakfast, $6 adults,

12 and under $3, 7:30-10:30 a.m.,

Masonic Lodge.

Free Advice for Your Device,

get the lowdown on your library’s

downloadables, 2-4 p.m., Franklin Ave

Library.

Grace Lutheran Church Garage

Sale, 8 a.m.- 1 p.m.

V Girls Soccer Tournament

V Girls Tennis Regionals

V Boys Tennis Substate Tournament

V Boys Track Districts

Sunday, May 18 Iowa Cubs vs. Round Rock at

home, 1:05 p.m.

VFW Post 9127 Breakfast

and Bake Sale, 9 a.m.- noon, 4029

Urbandale Ave

Monday, May 19 Preschool Storytime, ages 3-5,


City Council Meeting, 4:30 p.m.

Senior Finals Week- DMPS

Medicap Bingo, 6:45-7:45 p.m.,

Calvin Community Rec Room.

BNA Neighborhood Improvement

Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., ACE

Hardware.

Pizza and Pages Teen Book

Discussion, grades 6-12, discuss “The

City of Ember” by Jeanne DuPrau,

4-4:45 p.m., Franklin Ave Library.

V Boys Tennis Substate Tournament

HHS JV/V Boys Soccer vs. DM

North, 6/7:30 p.m.

HHS V Girls Soccer at DM

North, 6 p.m.

Tuesday, May 20 Baby Rhyme Time, ages 0-18

months, 10:15 - 11 a.m., Franklin Ave.

Library.


VFW Post 9127 Meeting, 7 p.m.,

4029 Urbandale Ave

BNA Beautification Committee

Meeting, 7 p.m., Calvin Community

Garden Level.

BNA Public Affairs Committee

Meeting, 7 p.m., Chef’s Kitchen.

Holy Trinity Catholic School 5th-

8th Grade Band Concert, 7 p.m.

HHS V Girls Golf at Ottumwa,

9 a.m.


months- 3 years 10:15 and 10:50 a.m.,



Thursday, May 22 Senior Finals Week- DMPS

BNA History Committee

Meeting, 7 p.m., Tally’s.

HHS JV/V Girls Soccer vs.

Marshalltown, 6/7:30 p.m.

V Girls Tennis Regionals

V Boys State Track Tournament

Friday, May 23 Iowa Cubs vs. Colorado Springs

at home, 7:05 p.m.




V Boys State Track Tournament

DMPS Seniors Last Day

Toastmasters Meeting, call

277-9842 for more info, 7 p.m.,

Broadlawns Hospital Naurine Room.

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W edding season is upon us, and when we think about the cost of a

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up for the events you’ve missed. If you do decide to attend all the activities that come with a wed-ding, then consider giving presents that are handmade or that have sentimental value without costing too much. If you’ve known the bride since childhood, for instance, then she’ll probably love a framed picture of the two of you in your younger years. fits. Dressing up for weddings is always fun, but boy, can it cost a pretty penny. Ask friends if you can borrow their cocktail dresses for the occasion, and head to the thrift store for statement jewelry. (You’d be surprised at the gems you can find.) Also, do your own hair and makeup or ask a trusted friend to do it. There’s nothing wrong with going in on a nice gift with other guests. This way, you’ll be able to get the couple something nicer than what you would be able to afford on your own, and you won’t feel like you’re breaking the bank (er, credit union).

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Surely, two of the most satisfying experiences in life must be those of being a grandchild or a grand-

parent”. I recently ran across this quote by Donald Norberg and, in my case, found it ever so true. When I look back on my childhood, to me it seemed perfect. In reality, I’m sure that’s not entirely true, but the memories I have paint the picture that it was. Likewise, when my children speak of my their time growing up and my husband’s family speak of theirs, so many of the stories and memories include time spent with grandparents. Therefore, when our grandchildren visit, we always try to remember that what we are doing is making memories. One of the grandkids favorite things to do at our house, especially when we can’t be outside, is helping to make something in the kitchen. Making pancakes from scratch is almost always a “must do,” and then we try to choose a new recipe for them to help with. I try to find some-thing with several steps so that they can take turns measuring, pouring and mixing. The recipe we chose this weekend I got from my mother-in-law, Rosemary Brown, and it’s one of her most requested desserts from her grandchildren when we have family get-togethers. Remember — the best thing about memories is making them.

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Cake layer1 cup all-purpose flour1 cup sugar1 stick butter (softened)4 eggs1-1/2 cups (16 oz. can) Hershey’s syrup1. Heat oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9”x13” pan.2. In a large mixer bowl, combine the above ingredients and beat until smooth. Pour into the prepared pan and bake 25-30 minutes or until top springs back with lightly touched.3. COOL COMPLETELY in the pan. When cooled, spread the Mint Cream Center on cake; cover and chill.4. Next, pour the Chocolate Topping

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Donna Jordan getting the wiggles out of the Franklin Library Crafty Readers in Beaverdale on April 15.

Jana and Riley Davis at the Franklin Library Crafty Readers in Beaverdale on April 15.

Cora and Elizabeth Schalmo at the Franklin Library Crafty Readers in Beaverdale on April 15.

Katie, Rowan and Greta Vasquez at the Franklin Library Crafty Readers in Beaverdale on April 15.

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T he energy and excitement in Megan Weisenhorn’s first grade class at Monroe

Elementary is always on high. The students come to school hungry to learn and excited for another day of fun with Weisenhorn. “I chose elementary school because I enjoy this age group,” she says. “I love the excitement that these little kids have towards learn-ing. I really enjoy teaching language arts, specifically comprehension. I love seeing students understand what the words on the pages say and actually begin reading.” Growing up, Weisenhorn’s mom had an in-home daycare that first sparked her interest in educa-tion. “I love kids and I’ve been sur-rounded by them as long as I can remember,” she says. “I love to see things click for students as they unlock different areas of learning.” Weisenhorn fondly recalls some of her own lessons in school. She hopes to leave a lasting impression on her students as well. “I hope that each of my students leaves my class with a love of learn-ing,” she says. First graders still have an inno-cence that entertains Weisenhorn. “One of my favorite things said from this year was when one of my students asked me for a ‘bless you paper,’ and I was totally lost. After the student had asked me multiple times I finally realized she wanted a Kleenex, which made me chuckle,”

Weisenhorn says. In her third year of teaching at Monroe, Weisenhorn is sad to see the year end but excited for the start of a new bunch in the fall. “I like a lot of things about Monroe — the diversity, the chal-lenge of meeting my student’s needs and the staff,” she says. “They truly believe that it takes a village, and every staff member at Monroe works together to help all children be successful, not just the ones in their classroom.” This summer Weisenhorn looks forward to spending time in the Beaverdale area with her husband, Eric, and their three girls — Anna Grace, 7; Ella, 5; and Olivia, 9 months. “When we aren’t running around to swim team practice, soc-cer and dance, we like to spend time with family. In the summer, we enjoy the farmers market, Gray’s Lake, swimming with our girls, walk-ing to the library, and — a big sum-mer hit — walking to Snookies.”

Megan Weisenhorn teaches first grade at Monroe Elementary.

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Rene Rosales-Rodriguez:“She tells funny jokes and reads us Clifford books.”

Alexis Ambrochowicz: “We learn so much and we get to play fun games.”

Angenai Crawford:“I like when we work with partners and when we fill up our Energy Bus to earn parties.”

Da’Corion White:“We get to play outside for recess, and we get to write stories that are really fun.”

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Jennifer Thompson, Becky DeVries and Veronica Wheeland at the Business After Hours hosted by Jones & Associates and Lil’ Brother Construction on April 3.

Steve Jones, Jennifer Thompson and Jean Jones of Lil’ Brother Construction hosted a Business After Hours celebrating six years in business April 3.

Becky DeVries and Christina Anderson won the door prize at the Business After Hours hosted by Jones & Associates and Lil’ Brother Construction on April 3.

Gary Garvis, Jean Jones and Brian Smith at the Business After Hours hosted by Jones & Associates and Lil’ Brother Construction on April 3.



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Dave Nagel, Carolyn Nagel and Steve Schraderbachar at Wake Up West Side at

Waveland Tap in Des Moines on March 19.

Sharon Holst and Jimmy Olsen at Wake Up West Side at Waveland Tap in Des Moines on

March 19.

Steve Jones, Connie Troge and Phil Troge at Wake Up West Side at Waveland Tap in Des

Moines on March 19.

Kevin Pokorny and Marty Jones at Wake Up West Side at Waveland Tap in Des Moines on

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Dave Dykstra and Jean Jones at Wake Up West Side at Waveland Tap in Des Moines on

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Guy Leman and Matt Connelly at Wake Up West Side at Waveland Tap in Des Moines on

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Leilah and Roman Chiaramonte at the Franklin Library Crafty Readers in Beaverdale on April 8.

Donna Jordan reading “Ike’s Incredible Ink” at the Franklin Library Crafty Readers in Beaverdale on

April 8.

Jericho and Katie Chiaramonte at the Franklin Library Crafty Readers in Beaverdale on April 8.

Olivia, Beth and Ella Kiernan at the Franklin Library Crafty Readers in Beaverdale on April 8.

Hannah Simcox and Emberlee Braune at the Franklin Library Crafty Readers in Beaverdale on

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Jessica and Elle Frazier at the Franklin Library Crafty Readers in Beaverdale on April 8.




Adyen Delyjah and Keyocha Clay at the Franklin Library Crafty Readers in Beaverdale on April 15.

Cheye Johnson at the Franklin Library Crafty Readers in Beaverdale on April 15.

Stella Hogan and Sue Randolph at the Franklin Library Crafty Readers in Beaverdale on April 15.

Amanda and Aidan Jones at the Franklin Library Crafty Readers in Beaverdale on April 15.

Peyton and Adrienne Weeks at the Franklin Library Crafty Readers in Beaverdale on April 15.

Keegan Wood at the Franklin Library Crafty Readers in Beaverdale on April 15.


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Randy Thompson, Jean Jones and Steve Jones at the Des Moines West Side Chamber Ribbon

Cutting for Plaza Lanes on March 6.

Sheri Thompson, Carolyn Nagel and Dave Nagel at the Des Moines West Side Chamber Ribbon

Cutting for Plaza Lanes on March 6.

The Des Moines West Side Chamber hosted a Ribbon Cutting for Plaza Lanes on March 6.

Phil Wise, Angela Franklin and Adam Gregg at the Des Moines West Side Chamber’s Legislative

Coffee held at DMU on March 3.

Bob Myers at the Des Moines West Side Chamber’s Legislative Coffee held at DMU on

March 3.

Linda Rouse and Captain Kathy Barton at the Des Moines West Side Chamber’s Legislative Coffee

held at DMU on March 3.

Chris LoRang and Dawn Wirtz at the Des Moines West Side Chamber’s Legislative Coffee held at

DMU on March 3.

Betty Gustafon and Dennis Shaw at the Des Moines West Side Chamber’s Legislative Coffee


Sue Huppert and Carolyn Nagel at the Des Moines West Side Chamber’s Legislative Coffee


Sharon Holst and Terri Key at the Business After Hours hosted by Jones & Associates and Lil’ Brother

Construction on April 3.

Jean Jones and Pat Millin at the Business After Hours hosted by Jones & Associates and Lil’ Brother

Construction on April 3.

Dave Nagel and Ken Fritz at the Business After Hours hosted by Jones & Associates and Lil’

Brother Construction on April 3.



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Over 100 senior housing cooperatives have been developed in the Upper Midwest, and the concept is expanding into Central Iowa. Proposed for Beaverdale, Vintage Park Cooperative is more than just a building, offering a lifestyle that is unique among alternative housing options. Why has the cooperative form of ownership become the choice of those 55 and above? Because independent seniors have discovered the many benefits of the cooperative lifestyle.

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