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M y wife and I have the privilege of raising three daughters who will turn 17, 15 and 13 in a matter of months. Yes, that’s three teenagers. And, yes, I am outnumbered. Even so, I enjoy every

minute of it. OK, most every minute. Each year has brought new challenges, from cell phones, to social

media, to boyfriends, to cars. Like most parents, my wife and I have learned how to raise our kids in a trial by fire method. Sure, we received lots of parenting advice from others, but we had to learn on our own — and we have been far from perfect. One of our first mistakes was in thinking our two oldest daughters could share a cell phone. That didn’t work so well. Little did we realize that they would use two minutes of voice calls each month and 5,000 text messages. Each seemed to have a problem with the other viewing her texts. Duh. Then there was social media. After

years of using Facebook, my wife and I both decided to simplify our lives and delete our accounts, freeing us from the hourly meal choice updates from our friends and family. We told our kids that they were not allowed to have Facebook accounts, either. They obliged and then quickly opened Twitter and Instagram accounts. As a result, we had to get back into the social media world to keep an eye on things. In terms of boyfriends, I have become a bit more accepting — but it hasn’t been easy. My daughters tell me that some of the boys are scared of me, and they have good reason to be. And then there’s the car. It’s only metal and rubber, I know, but there’s a lot of danger in those four wheels. In fact, the car doesn’t even have to operate at high speed or even make its way out of the garage. I learned this firsthand when one of the girls backed over the snowblower that I parked behind the car. And then, just a few weeks later, the garage door seemed to get in the way of that same vehicle. Ever seen a garage door dangle from only a few wheels on the track? It wasn’t pretty. If these are the greatest challenges I have raising teenagers, then I know I will be a very fortunate father. The truth is that I am still learning how to be a dad, and this month’s cover story provided me with even more valuable lessons. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Happy parenting, and thanks for reading.

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S eminars, self-help books, blogs, other par-ents and friends all help, but nothing quite prepares a parent for the teenage years of

raising his or her child. The teenage years are a time of hectic schedules, body changes, hormones, high emo-tions, a desire for more independence, peer pressures, important decisions and, often, a time when kids decide to retreat internally and pull away from their parents. But regardless of what is happening, par-ents say the key to maintaining relationships with their teens and playing an active role in

their lives starts with good communication. “We’ve tried to communicate,” says Jenny Felt of Adel, a mother of three. “We talk to them. We know who their friends are. That’s been a bonus, and I think that’s helped in raising them. “I think the majority of it has been those open lines of communication,” she continues. “They’re worth a lot. And stay involved in your kid’s life. Know what they’re doing and who they’re hanging with.” Erin Merschman of Adel agrees communi-cation is vital.

“You need to figure out how you talk to your kids to know what’s going on,” she says. “You can’t pretend to think things aren’t going on. You can’t pull a blinder over drinking and think it doesn’t happen in high school. You have to talk about it, and the stresses of the Internet — what are they searching, what are they find-ing.” “It’s a different kind of stress from raising a toddler or a baby,” Erin continues. She and husband, Alan, have four children: Kelsey, 20, who is in college; Abby, 18, a senior at Adel-DeSoto-Minburn High School; Jacob, 14, a

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The Merschman family, from left: Jacob, Kelsey, Erin, Alan, Abby and Joel. Photo by Melissa Walker.


freshman at A-D-M; and Joel, 9, a third-grader. With communicating comes listening and learning there is a time when your teens will want to talk and be more open. “When they do open up, you listen to them and let them talk and don’t ask a lot of ques-tions,” Jenny Felt says, admitting that her hus-band, David, is better at that than she is. “As a mom, I get my feathers ruffled, and I tend to pry. Dave is always like ‘They’ll come around,’ and then they do.” Erin Merschman says she’s found the great-est success in talking to her kids when they’re doing an activity together such as the dishes, cleaning horse stalls or even in the car — any time they have not had to look at her directly. “When they have to look at you, they don’t want to talk.” she says. “They don’t always want to talk. Sometimes, I’ve even said to them ‘I’m here when you’re ready to talk. And when you’re ready, I don’t care what it is, I’m here with open ears and open arms.’ Sometimes they need to process things first, but if you push too hard sometimes they’ll back away.” The Merschmans have talked to their kids about everything — drinking, drugs, premarital sex, the dangers of the Internet, bullying and more. “They’ll sometimes roll their eyes, but then

sometimes later on in conversation they’ll say something and you’ll think ‘Oh, they were lis-tening to me,’ ” Erin Merschman says.

Families try to instill good values in chil-dren from an early ageThe Merschmans have tried to create a home life where their children feel grounded and accepted regardless of any mistakes they may make along the way. Once a week they make sure they have a family night where they all eat dinner together and play games. “It’s good for families to have fun and laugh, too,” Erin Merschman says. David and Jenny Felt’s three children have kept busy with chores and other responsibili-ties, which the couple thinks has helped steer them away from trouble, especially societal pressures. “We’ve always tried to show them right from wrong and tell them life is all about choices, so right now make the right choice,” David Felt says. “We show them examples of what could happen if you make the wrong choice, and that what might seem like a good idea in the short run is not in the long run.” The Felts’ three children are Mackenzie, 20, a sophomore at Indian Hills Community College; Marissa, 17, a senior at Adel-DeSoto-

Minburn High School; and Cody, 11, a sixth-grader. The Felt children also have daily chores that keep them busy. They must tend to live-stock before and after school and perform other tasks. The older two also have been involved with Future Farmers of America and had early morning meetings in Earlham every couple of weeks. “I guess they always knew if they did some-thing they weren’t supposed to do and got caught, the consequences would far outweigh the fun,” David Felt says. Erin Merschman says her family has taken a similar approach when it comes to drinking and being proactive. Her kids are involved in sports and other activities, and the school pen-alties are stiff enough that it also discourages drinking or other mischief. The Merschmans also ask their children where they are and who they’re with and have told them what to do if they’re in a situation where they feel unsafe or uncomfortable. “They know they can call us and have us come get them at any time, no questions asked,” Erin says. Jenny Felt, who is a social worker with the Iowa Department of Human Services, says she feels relieved to not have a lot of the issues

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with her own children that she sees at work. “We’ve been fortunate because we have good kids,” she says. “I honestly believe we have good kids. I didn’t have the worries. They’re headstrong, and they’re your typical teen. They’ll try anything, but we’re pretty quick to figure it out. We stay one step ahead of them.”

Teen emotions, issues start to surface in junior high; continue with high school pressures Erin Merschman says freshman year is a dif-ficult one for teenagers because of the big adjustment from eighth grade to ninth grade and being in high school with older classmates. She says the girls are often “twitterpated” by the older boys and become more emotional, and the boys are going through many changes with puberty. Issues also begin to arise with bullying as children become teenagers. Erin Merschman says if children are made fun of at school, they come home damaged because they’ve had a bad day, which makes it even more important for them to have a home life where they are loved and accepted. “If they get made fun of, it really goes to heart,” she says. “School can be a great place, but also hard on their self worth.” David Felt says things change once a child receives his or her driver’s license and becomes more self-sufficient with age. “They get busier and involved in more activities,” he says. “They are able to do things on their own.” The Felts have tried to encourage their children to be interested in school and involved in as many activities as they could be so the kids could get a feel for what kinds of activities or sports they liked and didn’t like and didn’t miss out on opportunities. Jenny Felt says she saw changes occur in her daughters once boys came into the picture. The girls became quieter, but that didn’t stop their mother from doing the talking. “I always ask questions,” she says. “I know where they are. I communicate via text.”

Parents use variety of methods to disci-pline children, keep them out of troubleThe Felts each have their own threat they make to their children. David Felt is in charge of the vehicles his two oldest children drive, fills them with gas and has threatened to take them away. “He’ll say ‘I guess you can call the bus,’ ” wife, Jenny, says. David also warns them about their activi-ties. “They know if they don’t keep their grades up or if they get in trouble inside or outside of

school, they won’t get to participate in school activities or sports,” he says. Jenny Felt uses the cell phones. Last month she had been blocked from Marissa’s Twitter account. She told her daughter to unblock her from the account or the cell phone would be shut off by the end of the day. “If you’re going to be on social media, I’m going to be part of that social media, and I will be your friend,” Jenny Felt has told her chil-dren. Jenny Felt says she also spends a lot of time in her kids’ rooms because she is the one who cleans them. “I know where things are and where they go,” she says. “It’s hard to hide things.” David Felt takes care of the vehicles and cleans them out, eliminating the ability to hide things in them. The Merschmans are diligent about moni-

toring their teenagers’ access to technology and the Internet. The family has one com-puter, which is in a central location where everyone can see and use it. They monitor what their children are watching, though Erin admits it’s more difficult to control what they listen to. The Merschmans have removed cell phones at night, so their children are not stay-ing up texting friends. They’ve removed web browsers from cell phones to limit access to inappropriate things on the Internet. But despite all of these efforts, Erin Merschman says communication and raising children is difficult. “You do all you can do, and then you pray,” she says. “Prayer for us has been huge for rais-ing our kids and telling our kids to pray when they are struggling with things. It’s given them some peace of mind.”

The Felt family from left: Cody, Jenny, David and Marissa. Daughter Mackenzie is in college. Photo by Melissa Walker.

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A manda Parker grew up in Cedar Rapids, graduating from Jefferson High School.

She began school at the University of Iowa with intentions to major in math, but ended up with the oppor-tunity to observe and work with students during her sophomore year. Consequently, she chose to take on an education major as well as math, graduating in 2000. While there, she was a member of the Hawkeye marching band. She later received her master of arts in education from Viterbo University in 2008. Now you can find Parker at ADM where she is currently the kindergarten through fifth grade Gifted and Talented (GATE) teach-er. Before being offered a posi-tion in the district in 2001, she was a substitute teacher in the Des Moines area for half a year. Previous to becoming the GATE teacher she was a third, fourth, and fifth grade teacher at ADM. A regular day for Parker could begin at either Adel Elementary or DeSoto Intermediate. Her ever-changing schedule is her favor-ite part about her work. When she starts at Adel Elementary she spends the morning working with small groups: first kindergar-ten, then first, and later second grade, in the area of mathematics and written language. Mornings at Desoto Intermediate include STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) as well as critical thinking activities. Parker also conferences with students individually, focusing

on reading and written language. Her afternoons are spent working on math enrichment with third, fourth and fifth graders. While Parker works hard to “ensure that every student is learn-ing something new every day,” she personally feels she is the one being taught by the amazing students, rather than the other way around. As a result, she can now “think outside of the box, ask deeper questions, show respect, try new things” and more. In her free time, Parker loves to read, saying she “gobbles up books and can’t keep enough checked out at a time,” and has a passion for performances at the Civic Center and other theaters. She plays on a volleyball team with a group of friends and loves spending time with her family. She and her hus-band Chad have two sons, Carson and Caleb, with whom they attend sporting events and play board games. The family is active at the Lutheran Church of Hope, where Parker teaches Sunday school.

Amanda Parker is the Gifted and Talented teacher for kindergarten through fifth grade. Photos by Ashley Green.

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Colby Dawes, Sue Mahlum, Lisa Sparks, Jen Wood and Kristi Fuller with Lincoln Savings Bank at the Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce Holiday Open House on Dec. 5.

Lesa Kelly, Margaret Steigleder and Nancy Bishop with Iowa Realty at the Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce Holiday Open House on Dec. 5.

John Short and Denise Walter with Harris and Company at the Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce Holiday Open House on Dec. 5.

Ellise Mueller during the ADM Girls JV game vs. Winterset on Dec. 4.


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T he holiday season is usually a time of joy and celebration, but for the elderly it can also be a time of great sadness and depression. For many seniors the holidays serve as reminders of how lonely they may

be, the friends and family that have passed on, physical limitations and lack of ability to get out and attend family get-togethers.

facilities. Arrange and engage in regular phone contact when family members are distant so seniors don’t feel they have been abandoned and forgotten.

worth. Do whatever you can to involve seniors in holiday activities. Call upon their expertise and wisdom when making decisions about holiday plans, and enlist their help with holiday traditions.

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seems worse at holiday time, schedule a visit with his or her physician to discuss those concerns. It is easy to overlook elderly family members and friends at this time of year. They may not always be able to verbalize why they are feeling sad or depressed. Keeping them actively involved during the holiday season will remind them they are important and vital members of the family and com-munity.

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E very church has its beginnings. One church in Adel sprang from meetings in the homes

of community members. With the help of the Catholic community came what is known today as St. John’s Catholic Church. It was 1911 when the Diocese of Des Moines was founded. This integration into the state of Iowa helped foster several new commu-nities of practicing Catholics across the metro area and the state. With the help of St. Boniface Church of Waukee, a new congregation was born in Adel. Father Daniel Sheehy, who preached to the nearby congrega-tion in Waukee, visited homes in Adel to help cater to the needs of the Catholic community there. In 1917, a Gothic-style brick church was put together and named St. John’s. According to church offi-cials, the original structure cost $9,700. Nearly half a century later, a new building was constructed in an effort to meet the grow-ing demands of the Dallas County Catholic community. The new St. John’s held its first Mass at mid-night on Christmas of 1969. Now with room to seat up to 400, the new building preserved the original seven medallions of saints and the Holy Family from the original struc-ture and decorated them within the stained windows of today’s church. It was 1992 when the church appointed its first resident priest, Father Martin Chevalier. That brings us to the St

John’s Catholic Church of today. According to officials, the church is home to nearly 350 families. Despite being originally con-structed to seat 400, add-ons have enriched the building and added to both the aesthetic appeal and prac-tical necessities.”

While the location, building and size has grown, changed and devel-oped throughout the years, the church’s mission and focus on Jesus Christ has remained the same and stayed fluid. Tradition is a strong rock in St. John’s that church officials and members enjoy maintaining. Many annual celebrations, dinners and ceremonies are held at the church to promote a sense of community, fellowship and faith. New mem-bers are celebrated each January at St. John’s annual Newcomers Breakfast, while in the summer students can enjoy vacation Bible school. Much like the brick streets that can still be seen in the city, St. John’s has kept its strong Catholic roots despite some big changes. No matter what the future holds for Adel, church officials are certain that the strong faith that brought St. John’s to existence will keep it going for generations to come.

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E very January, I, like many oth-ers, think about my health more than any other time of

year. One visit back to the health club after my “holiday break” reminds me that I am not the only one feeling guilty about devouring way too many holiday treats. The question this year is, how healthy do I want to be? Will I go beyond shedding those extra pounds? What about something as simple as going for a dental checkup? How long has it been? Sitting around the table this year, my own brother admitted something to me that hit home. He has not been to a dentist in more than nine years, but insists that brushing his teeth every day should be enough. Being a dentist

I fired back with — “What about the things that you can’t see or are ignoring?” Things such as gum disease and cavities are not readily apparent. Bleeding gums and bad breath are pretty good indications of real problems that have real con-sequences on his overall health.

Q: If I brush twice a day and noth-ing hurts, why should I go to the dentist?

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unable to efficiently clean with nor-mal brushing at home. Regular den-tal care will give you clean teeth, a healthy mouth and a confident smile.

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A: Dental X-rays are the best way to visualize cavities between the teeth and are necessary for a thorough dental examination. Would you take your automobile to the mechanic, but refuse to open the hood of your car? Same idea applies here. Additionally, digital X-rays are very safe and a very low dose of radia-tion. Digital images can decrease radiation exposure as much as 75 percent while providing more infor-mation than traditional film.

Information provided by L. Eric Anderson, DDS, Adel Dental Group, 216 Nile Kinnick Drive S., Adel.

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Information provided by Mike Burggraaf, PT, DPT, LAT, Core Physical Therapy Inc., 516 Nile Kinnick Drive S., Suite B, Adel, 993-5599.

Q: Can physical therapy help with the aches and pains of pregnancy?A: It is estimated that virtually all women experience some degree of mus-culoskeletal discomfort during pregnancy. Studies show that at least 25 per-cent of pregnant women have temporary disabling symptoms such as stress urinary incontinence and 50 percent suffer with low back pain. Many of these women report they have stopped performing at least one daily activ-ity over the course of their pregnancies due to low back pain. Low back pain is also reported in 30-45 percent of women in the postpartum period. There are different types of urinary incontinence, but it is stress uri-nary incontinence that most commonly affects pregnant and postpartum women. This condition is often under-reported and untreated as most women are unaware of physical therapy as an intervention. Both prenatal and postpartum periods are a time of great change for women physically, emotionally, hormonally and musculoskeletally. A physi-cal therapist will educate pregnant women and postpartum moms about these health problems which can arise during that time in their life. If you are pregnant and experiencing low back pain, urinary inconti-nence, and/or other discomfort you should seek advice from your physical therapist.

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Information provided by Jodi K. Kuhse D.C., D.I.C.C.P., Luellen Chiropractic, 608 Greene St., Suite C, 993-1117.

Q: How can I make shoveling snow safer?A: Get a good shovel. Purchase a lightweight shovel that suits your size. Shovels with a bend in the handle are less stressful on the lower back. Pace yourself. Start shoveling soon after newly fallen snow so it is lighter than heavily packed snow. Start out slowly to avoid putting too much stress on your body all at once. Push rather than lift. Push the snow away from you rather than lift it to avoid straining or twisting your back. Keep your back straight and avoid throwing snow over your shoulder or to the side. Stretch before and after shoveling. Shoveling is more rigorous than most exercise routines. Stretch your arms, legs, and back thoroughly as if you were preparing to workout at similar intensity. Dress properly. Warm clothing will keep your muscles warm and will make you less likely to hurry and strain a muscle. Listen to your body. If you feel tightness in your chest or have any intense or unusual pain, stop right away and call your doctor. Winter weather increases the possibility of injury and illness. If you experience pain in your muscles and joints from falls or shoveling snow, schedule a chiropractic appointment to make sure you spine is aligned and not interfering with your body’s fullest potential. Minor misalignments and imbalances can manifest into pain and degeneration if not properly addressed and treated.

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Q: What are the health benefits of bone broth?A: Nature provides us with amazing healing powers, and the combination of amino acids, fatty acids and carbohydrates found in bone broth is no excep-tion. Bone broth is prepared by simmering bones (chicken, beef, etc.) in water for 12 to 48 hours. Adding a few tablespoons of apple cider vinegar and some vegetables increases the mineral content and flavor of the resulting broth. Amino acids are the building blocks of all proteins and two in par-ticular are rich in bone broth: glycine and proline. These amino acids serve to reduce inflammation both locally in the intestines and within the body, which may improve symptoms of conditions such as joint pain and arthritis. Glycine aids the liver in natural detoxification by increasing the amount of glutathione available to the liver. Glutathione is a potent antioxidant that reduces oxidative stress from normal metabolism and toxin exposure. Even more paramount is the presence of the amino acid glutamine found in bone broth. Glutamine helps heal a permeable intestinal membrane or “leaky gut,” the underlying cause of many health issues including allergies and hayfever, food sensitivities and autoimmune diseases, such as celiac disease, psoriasis, type 1 diabetes and juvenile arthritis, among many others. Bone broth is easy to prepare from leftover bones and offers numerous health benefits to young and old alike, as well as those in between.

Information provided by Jane Clausen, Adel Health Mart, 113 N. Ninth St., 993-3644.

Q: How can I improve my cholesterol levels?A: Cholesterol is a soft, waxy substance in your blood. It increases your chance of heart disease, stroke and other problems. Many things may put you at risk for high cholesterol. You can’t control some of these risks such as your age, gender or family history. Fortunately, the list of things you can control is longer. It includes your weight, diet, exercise, blood sugar and smoking. Maybe you’ve put on a few pounds in the last couple of years. Or your recent New Year’s resolution was short-lived, making that gym mem-bership a bit of a waste. Don’t scold yourself. Just start over. Eating healthy foods can reduce the amount of cholesterol you are taking into your body and can also help you lose weight, which lowers LDL (bad cholesterol). Increasing your exercise not only lowers your LDL. It also raises levels of HDL (good cholesterol), which carries bad cholesterol away. Take steps to enhance your chance of success, especially if exercise is a bit foreign to you. Gradually increase the intensity and length of your exercise routines. Sometimes lifestyle changes are simply not enough to get your cho-lesterol into a safe range. In these cases, your doctor may prescribe a medicine to lower your cholesterol. Make sure you take it exactly the way your doctor directs. And, if cost is an issue, ask if a generic version of your medicine is available.

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Wednesday Jan. 7

Adel Lions Club Meeting,

6:30 p.m., Adel Public Library.

Thursday Jan. 8

Basketball: 7/8 vs. Creston,

4:15 p.m.

Wrestling: MS Meet, 4:15 p.m.

Basketball: Freshman/JV vs.

Boone, 6 p.m.

Wrestling: JV/V vs. DCG,

6:30 p.m.

Friends of the Adel Public Library

Foundation meeting, 6:30 p.m.

Friday Jan. 9

Basketball: 7/8th vs. Winterset,

4:15 p.m.

Basketball: Varsity vs. Boone,

6/7:30 p.m.

Saturday Jan. 10

Wrestling: JV/V vs. Ogden and

Winterset, 9/9:30 a.m.

Basketball: JV/V vs. Harlan, 4:30/

6 p.m.

Monday Jan. 12

Basketball: 8th vs. Ballard,

4:15 p.m.


Carlisle, 6/7:30 p.m.

Preschool story time resumes,

Adel Public Library, 10:30 a.m.

Tuesday Jan. 13

Basketball: 7th vs. DCG and

Boone, 4:15/4:30 p.m.

Basketball: Varsity vs. Carlisle,

6/7:30 p.m.

Toddler Time resumes, Adel

Public Library 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Jan. 14

Early Out Movie: “How to Train

Your Dragon,” Adel Public Library,

2 p.m.

Thursday Jan. 15

Basketball: 7th vs. Ballard,

4:15 p.m.

Wrestling: MS Meet vs. North

Polk, 4:15 p.m.

Wrestling: JV/V vs. Dowling,

4:15 p.m.


Bondurant, 6/7:30 p.m.

Family Reading program begins at

Adel Public Library, 6 p.m.

Music Time resumes, Adel Public

Library 10:30 a.m.

Friday Jan. 16

Toddler Storytime With

Beginnings Music, 10:15-10:45 a.m.,

Central Library.

Basketball: Varsity vs. Bondurant,

6/7 p.m.

Wrestling: Varsity Tiger

Invitational, 10 a.m.

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CALENDAR

Monday Jan. 19


Pella, 6/7:30 p.m.

Tuesday Jan. 20

Family yoga, Adel Public Library,

4 p.m.

Wednesday Jan. 21

Adel Lions Club Meeting

6:30 p.m., Adel Public Library.

Thursday Jan. 22

Basketball: Boys 7th/Freshman/JV

vs. Winterset, 4:15/6/7:30 p.m.

Basketball: Boys 8th vs. Harlan,

4:15 p.m.

Friday Jan. 23

Basketball: 7th vs. Norwalk,

4:15/4:30 p.m.

Basketball: Boys Varsity vs.

Winterset, 6/7:30 p.m.

Saturday Jan. 24

Basketball: Girls Varsity vs. Ogden

4 p.m.

Soup and salad luncheon, Adel

Public Library, noon

Monday Jan. 26

Basketball: 8th vs. Carlisle,

4:15 p.m.


Carroll, 6/7:30 p.m.

Thursday Jan. 29

Basketball: 7th vs. Carlisle,

4:15 p.m.


Ballard, 6/7:30 p.m.

Monday Feb. 2

Basketball: 8th vs. DCG, 4:15 p.m.


Perry, 6/7:30 p.m.

Basketball: 9/JV vs. ADM,

6/7:15 p.m.

Tuesday Feb. 3

Wrestling: MS Meet vs. Carlisle,

4:15 p.m.

Basketball: Varsity vs. Perry,

6/7:30 p.m.

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Maggi Bjustrom during the ADM Girls JV game vs. Winterset on Dec. 4.

Melody Ver Woert during the ADM Girls JV game vs. Winterset on Dec. 4.

Isabel LaFollette during the ADM Girls JV game vs. Winterset on Dec. 4.

Jillian Hofmann during the ADM Girls JV game vs. Winterset on Dec. 4.


A del Public Library is excit-ed for the new year. Miss Paula and Miss Laura have

been busy planning new and excit-ing events and programs to make 2015 special for the Adel commu-nity. We look forward to seeing you at all of the library happenings this month. We have activities planned that are healthy and fun for the entire family. Our Family Reading Program kicks off on Thursday, Jan. 15 at 6 p.m. We will intro-duce the program and have story time, so be sure to mark your calendar.

Family yogaA new year means new goals: we will have family yoga on Tuesday, Jan. 20 at 4 p.m. Get ready to have fun while exercising as a family!

Annual soup luncheonThe annual soup luncheon will be held on Saturday, Jan. 24 at noon. We will welcome Rod Stanley as he presents a program about Harry Truman’s visit to Dexter in 1948.

Friends meetingThere will be a Friends of the Adel Public Library Foundation meeting on Thursday, Jan. 8 at 6:30 p.m. This meeting is open to the public.

Programs and eventsAdel Public Library’s Brown Bag Book Club will discuss “Whistling Past the Graveyard” by Susan Crandall on Thursday, Jan. 8 at 12:00 pm. The Evening Book Club will discuss “End of Your Life

Book Club” by Will Schwalbe on Thursday, Jan. 29 at 7 p.m. Our regular story times will resume on Monday, Jan. 12 at 10:30 a.m., beginning with our Preschool Story Time. Toddler Time will resume on Tuesday, Jan. 13, and Music Time will resume on Thursday, Jan. 15. All pro-grams will begin at 10:30 a.m. You won’t have to wait until Jan. 12 to enjoy dancing, singing and reading at the library though, because Dallas County Conservation will be here on Monday, Jan. 5 at 10:30 a.m. for its “Oh My Stars” program.

We will be providing popcorn and showing “How to Train Your Dragon” at our Early Out Movie on Wednesday, Jan. 14 at 2 p.m., so we hope to see students there! As always, our exercise group meets every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at 9 a.m., and we are always looking for joiners. What better time to get in shape then during the start of a new year? January at the Adel Public Library is packed full of fun, and we are excited for each and every day of it. To keep up to date on all of the events, news and pro-grams, please check our website, www.adelpl.org, and “Like” us on Facebook.

LIBRARY NEWS

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A new year brings new programs to the library

By Brittany Duckett

Starting freshA glimpse into Adel’s history

Looking back100 years ago: “Local Happenings: Mr. and Mrs. John Winn and son came from Red Oak Saturday for a visit at the H. B. Geston home. Miss Eva Garoutte went to Van Meter Thursday to visit relatives. Mrs. George W. Clarke was here from Des Moines the later part of last week.” Advertisements: “War May Come? But war or no war, people must buy food. We have no guns or munitions, but Our Line is Groceries. Lon Smith - Adel Leading Grocery Store. 5 % Farm Loans, optional any time - Russell Loan & Title Co. Christmas is Over: Now come in and see our line of shoes for everyday and Sunday dress shoes. A good line and just as cheap as possible. Thomas Wright - The Shoe Man.”

75 years ago: “Sheriff E/ A. Burger Will Be Candidate at June Primaries: Seeks Nomination from Republicans for Office He Now Holds: Mr. Burger, who had acted as deputy for C. A. Knee during the entire time the latter was sheriff was named as his successor when Mr. Knee was selected as chief of the state highway patrol. It is generally conceded that no better choice could have been made.” Advertisement: “The Ready to Wear Shop: January Clearance: =Coats - $6.88; Winter Hats; Felts, Crepes, Velvet turbans - 69 cents & $1.29; Girls’ Snow Suits - Sizes 4 to 8 - $3.99; Ladies Sweaters - 89 cents; Ladies Cotton Print Dresses - Sizes 4 - 44 - 89 cents; Hosiery Special - 64 cents.”

50 years ago: “1965 Adel Girls Win Pair: Varsity Record Now 8 to 0; The Adel Tigerettes Junior Varsity won 56 to 25 for their 7th win in 9 starts. The night cap saw the Varsity Tigerettes race to their 8th straight victory.” Advertisement: “Super - Valu: Farm Fresh Stewing Hens - 27 cents lb.; Potatoes - 20 lb. bag - $1.29; Cookies 4 bags for $1.00; Sugar - 5 lb. Bag - 39 cents; l0 lb. Bag- 78 cents; 2 large heads Lettuce - 29 cents; canned Ham - 3 lb. Can - $3.89.”

25 years ago: “Chris Lee’s world history class at Adel-De Soto High School brought the renaissance of the Middle Ages to life with a project depicting students favorite aspects of the period. The projects was graded by both the teacher and the students. The projects included one report, one sculpture, a 3 dimensional drawing, a newscast, a bridge and a late Middle-Age village.” Advertisement: “Benefit For Sports’ Complex and Scholarship Fund - Chili and Potato/Ham soup supper: 4:30 to 7 p.m. Saturday, January 20 at Adel De Soto High School commons prior to Carroll Basketball Ball. game. Adults - $3.50, Children 6 & under, $1.00, children 7 to 12, $2.50. Adel Rotary Club.” Some interesting facts about AdelThe first house in the town was built by J. C. Corbell in the fall of 1847. It was used as dwelling house and post office. The first brick building in the town was a one-story structure occupied for many years by G. W. Campbell who operated a tailor shop. The first hotel in the town was a small story and half house managed by R. R. Bailey. Museum momentsThe museum committee continues to collect money for the Kinnick- Governor Clarke addition. We are nearing our goal, but need your help.

Information provided by Adel Historical Museum.

LOOKING BACK


T rusts are often an integral part of a comprehensive estate plan. The basic defini-

tion of a trust is that it is a fiduciary contractual agreement that allows a third party, the trustee, to hold and manage assets on behalf of beneficiaries. Probably the most well-known benefit and often cited reason for creating a trust is to avoid the probate process at death. A properly drafted trust can avoid probate which allows beneficiaries to access their assets more quickly than if the same assets were trans-ferred through a will. Additionally, a trust may reduce costs of adminis-tration upon your death. Another benefit of a trust is the ability to control assets through a trust. A trust can specify the terms

exactly how you would like, such as who is to get distributions from the trust and when those beneficiaries may receive them. Oftentimes a married couple will set up a trust to come into effect upon the death of the survivor for the benefit of the children. A trust allows the assets to be protected for a certain time-frame. Additionally, trusts can allow assets to pass outside of probate which allows financial aspects of a person’s assets to remain private, whereas probate is a matter of public record. All trusts fall into two types known as revocable and irrevo-cable trusts. The revocable trust, aka a living trust, helps assets pass outside of probate but still allows the grantor to retain control of

assets during his or her lifetime. The revocable trust can be flexible and can be dissolved should life circumstances or desires change. In a revocable trust, the grantor is generally named as his or her own trustee to manage assets while alive and mentally competent, with a successor named if the need arises. Irrevocable trusts differ from revocable trusts in the fact they cannot be revoked or amended.

It is important to remember that once an irrevocable trust is estab-lished, full control is lost over the assets and, except in limited cir-cumstances, the terms of the trust cannot be altered. An irrevocable trust can be used to reduce estate taxes by moving assets out of your estate for tax purposes. This dif-fers from revocable trusts in which assets are still considered owned by the grantor as you have full rights to revoke the trust at any time. Consulting an attorney experi-enced in trusts and estate planning is advisable.

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Parmesan chicken bakeIngredients4 - 6 chicken breasts1 cup Greek yogurt or light mayo (or combination of each)1/2 cup fresh Parmesan cheese (plus more for the top)1-1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt (NOT regular table salt....a mix-ture of seasonings)1 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon ground pepper

Directions1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees2. Place chicken breasts in a baking

dish. Combine the Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, and seasonings in a bowl. Slather the chicken with the mixture. (I also put mine on the bottoms of the breasts).3. Sprinkle the tops of the coated chicken with a generous amount of Parmesan cheese.4. Bake at 350 degrees for a little over an hour, or until the chicken breasts are nicely browned and chicken is done on the inside. Enjoy!

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Add variety to menu regulars

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H appy New Year everyone! The hope and promise of a new year is here, along with a desire for most of us to adopt a healthier lifestyle. I am no different, and I’m always on the

lookout for new and different ways to cook some of our staple foods. Chicken is one of those foods... we eat it several times a week, but tend to get in a rut with the way to prepare it. I came across this recipe and it sounded perfect. I buy lots of Greek yogurt every week. I use it in some of the baking that I do, but most often use it as a “go to” snack as it has lots of protein but not many carbs. This recipe combines the yogurt with Parmesan cheese and a couple of other ingredients. It’s not weighted down with high fat sour cream (although I think Greek yogurt tastes much like sour cream) and the Parmesan cheese gives it a yummy, distinctive flavor. You do have the option to use light mayonnaise if you prefer. Serve this with steamed broccoli and cauliflower, green beans or a nice green salad. I hope you like this recipe as much as we do, and best wishes for a healthy, happy new year.

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W hen the Christmas rush is over and the presents and decora-

tions are put away, Adel resident Julie Ireland sets her sights on straightening out the garage. “I always hope for a January thaw. The warmer weather makes it a lot easier to tackle projects out there,” she explains. “I start getting ‘spring fever’ and my family’s and my thoughts turn to soccer.” Julie and her husband, Matt, have been blessed with three active children, all soccer play-ers. (Sadly, 15-year-old Mitchell has been out for a season due to injuries). Daughter Mackenzie is 12 and youngest son, Austin is 7. Like so many other families, theirs is committed to the time and effort that soccer season requires. “Adel is a great place for soc-cer,” Julie says. “It’s truly a com-munity effort, somewhat like an extended family. We try to have an open line of communication with each other, providing for car pools and other assists when needed.” Of course, the kids are com-petitive and their hope is to

win as many games as possible, but they also learn to be “good sports.” “The coaches stress ‘good sportsmanship lessons’ and are careful to find these teachable moments in each game,” Julie says. “If they miss something, my husband Matt and I pick up the slack. It’s very important to us that our kids behave like good citizens.” Soccer season is in both spring and fall, complete with team picnics and end of the season “parents vs. kids” games. As Julie tells it, “Matt played as a youth but I was never given the opportunity. I guess girls didn’t play much in those days, but I sure wanted to. Now, as an adult, I love to play and, I have to admit, I play my heart out.” The teams have a sign-up sheet for these fun games and also for all of the goodies that go along with having a huge picnic. Sometimes they have the “big day” out at one of the coach’s farms, com-plete with a lake for swimming and lots of trees for climbing. Don’t let the winter blues get to you… instead, try dreaming of a lush, green soccer field.

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Austin Ireland with the soccer paraphernalia in his parents’ garage. The whole family is active in soccer and looks forward to hitting the fields again in spring.Photo by Holly Michaels.

Straightening out the garage in January can lead to dreams of April

By Holly Michaels

How green was my soccer field


T is the season for New Year’s resolutions. Whether our aim is to improve our health,

finances or something else, develop-ing new habits is always the key to making good on resolutions. But developing new habits is also the biggest obstacle to success because doing so often involves pain and sac-rifice. This, plus a desire for instant results, conspires to cause many to throw in the towel out of frustra-tion within a few short weeks. More than anything else, ambi-tious goals require an ample com-mitment of time. Professional fitness trainers know that for most people, less vigorous exercise sustained over a long period of time is much more likely to produce the desired results than overly strenuous work-outs over a short period. The physical stress, pain and even injury that come with overdoing it often sabotage a program well before any lasting habits can take hold. Another issue that often under-mines our best-intentioned plans is a lack of clarity in establishing goals. Staying with our physical fitness analogy, a person whose goal is to increase his or her energy level and lose 15 pounds doesn’t need to run five miles per day or pump iron like an Olympic power lifter to achieve that goal, unless her or she plans to get it done within a few weeks. Training in a manner consistent with our objectives is far more likely to be successful than assuming the risks of going all out when it’s not necessary. It’s also important to set realistic goals at the outset, rather

than attempting to do too much too fast. These same principals apply to financial resolutions. We see many folks in our practice who describe their finances as a “mess” or some-thing similar and have no idea where to even start getting on track. Regardless of how overwhelming current circumstances may seem, it’s vital to get started down a better path. So, the best resolution one can make is simply that — get started. It begins with a small step, which might look like one of the following ideas:

next 90 days;

ment — what you own minus what you owe;

if necessary. It’s that simple: an easy first step to get the ball rolling, followed by a next small step as indicated by the specific circumstances. Depending on the ultimate goals, the indicated next steps may require more effort and perhaps expert help, but hope-fully the momentum already estab-lished is motivation enough to take that next step without hesitation.

Steve Conard is a Certified Financial Planner™ professional with Compass Financial Services, a registered investment advisor with offices in West Des Moines and Adel. Securities offered through LPL Financial, member FINRA/SIPC. Compass Financial Services is not an affiliate of LPL Financial.

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WHERE WE LIVE

H ave you ever known people so in demand that they should have their own ZIP code? That would be Aubrey

and Diana Dunbar, who live in the 12-room house at 1125 Main St. right here in Adel. Aubrey was endowed with exceptional design ability at a young age. Over the years, his talents have grown into a business that has made him one of the most sought-after design-ers in the Midwest. He has the ability to use unusual objects to create specialized planning for most any type of event and has done so throughout several states. This is only one of his natural skills that set him apart from the norm. The Dunbars bought 1125 Main St. when they moved to Adel in 1978. Built in 1890, the original house was a 1.5 story bungalow. The late Dr. Clinton Mershon and family lived in

the house many years, and their residence also served as an office for Dr. Mershon’s medical practice. What is now the Dunbar’s luxurious living room was the doctor’s examining room. Additions by the Dunbars include a rear deck that overlooks a perfectly landscaped lawn and rock garden, and front porch pillars and privacy screen that Aubrey cut with a scroll saw. He also refinished the woodwork and removed an interior wall to make the kitchen and family room one area. Diana wanted a pink and green kitchen, and Aubrey provided just that in a MacKenzie-Childs design with a tin ceiling. This kitchen is one of a kind as Aubrey hand painted every square inch of the decorative MacKenzie-Childs design including the cabinet trim, ceiling fans and door frames and window trim on the exterior of the house. Beautifully decorated

throughout, this house holds the surprise and joy of the unexpected. It is evident that the hands of an artisan has been at work making it a place of beauty. Aubrey and Diana grew up as neighbors in Webster City; they even rode the same school bus, and their mothers have been long-time friends. Diana is a librarian at the Waukee Public Library and Aubrey works as a designer for Boxwoods Fine Furnishings which recently opened in West Des Moines. The Dunbars have two children and are active members of The First Christian Church.

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Aubrey Dunbar’s design talents are evident inside and outside the house where he and his wife, Diana, live.Photos by Dawn van Buren.

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OUT AND ABOUT

Emily Hofmann and Joe Sloss were chosen Adel Kiwanis Club Students of the Month for December. Dr. Gary Colwell, club vice president, presented the students with certificates and gift cards at the Dec. 9 club meeting.

Eric Schepers, Jon Schreurs, Carole Schlapkohl and Peg Chapman with State Farm Insurance at the Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce Holiday Open House on Dec. 5.

Mary Minturn, Kristen Wicks, Missy Powers, Courtney Harden and Jess Kline with Texture Salon at the Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce Holiday Open House on Dec. 5.

Hoyt, Mike and Val Sutton, Marry and Bill Kimber and Deb Gay with Harvey Greenhouse at the Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce Holiday Open House on Dec. 5.

Jodi Kuhse with Luellen Chiropractic at the Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce Holiday Open House on Dec. 5.

Michelle Jenkins and Toni Sumpter with Sumpter Pharmacy at the Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce Holiday Open House on Dec. 5.

Kurt Moyer with Archer Home Center at the Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce Holiday Open House on Dec. 5.

Lisa Mickael and Sadie Pane with Patrick’s Restaurant at the Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce Holiday Open House on Dec. 5.


T his was a great year for Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce, and we could

not have done it without the help of our members and the Adel community. The Chamber expanded our services to better meet the needs of our membership and the com-munity. A weekly email newslet-ter was added to keep members informed and monthly Morning Mixer events provided an oppor-tunity for Chamber members to network while showcasing a differ-ent business or organization each month. These events will continue in 2015 along with the Free Friday Entertainment Series, Sweet Corn Festival and Holiday Open House. With a renewed focus on com-munity beautification, marketing and economic development, the Chamber strives to be an active leader and a strong voice for the commercial, industrial, civic and general interests of our commu-nity. Several beautification projects were completed in 2014 at the bike rest area next to Fuller’s and work on this area will continue in 2015. The Chamber is also work-ing on a plan to promote Adel to residents and businesses as a place to live, work and visit, including an updated website and market-ing strategy. Finally, the Chamber has been working with the city and local economic development group to identify top priorities for economic development and will continue to work to support our existing businesses while attracting new businesses to meet the needs of our community. As we move forward into 2015, I would like to invite anyone who is interested in increasing the quality of life in Adel or fos-tering community and economic development to participate in the Chamber. Memberships are available for businesses as well as families and individuals. Your investment in the Chamber is an

investment in the greater Adel community as we continue our focus on community and econom-ic development. If we all work together, we can make Adel an even stronger community.

Holiday Open HouseLast month’s Holiday Open House was a great event. It was a wonderful evening with unusu-ally warm weather, delicious food, beautifully decorated storefronts and a bustling downtown. A huge thank you to the 33 business and organizations that participated this year and the many community members who joined us for some yummy treats. If you missed this year’s event and are interested in getting a recipe packet, extra packets are available from the Chamber office for $3. Ten businesses participated in the storefront decorating con-test. We added a People’s Choice prize this year for the business that collected the most money for the Good Samaritan Food Pantry. More than $130 was raised as part of the contest. Lincoln Savings Bank. Dallas County News. Adel Quilting & Dry Goods Co. Archer Home Center, HomeCare Services and Wells Fargo Bank.

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Samantha Derifield, Dr. Kelly Sedars, Erin Sedars and Dr. Katie Nagel with Adel Family Dentistry at the Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce Holiday Open House on Dec. 5.

Aiden Juffer told Santa what he wanted for Christmas during the Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce Holiday Open House on Dec. 5.

Deann Bandy, Terri Stiles and Karen Erickson with Raccoon Valley Bank at the Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce Holiday Open House on Dec. 5.

Santa and Mrs. Claus were at HomeCare Service during the Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce Holiday Open House on Dec. 5.

Jenni Stumpf, Caitlin Weeks and Dr. Jennifer Hoffelmeyer with Adel Animal Hospital at the Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce Holiday Open House on Dec. 5.

ADM High School vocal students sang Christmas carols during the Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce Holiday Open House on Dec. 5.

Kenny and Linda Chapman, Dave Owens, Terry Chapman, Tammy Howe and Becky Massure with Adel TV and Appliance at the Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce Holiday Open House on Dec. 5.

Luke, Jane and Ronan Clausen with Adel Healthmart Pharmacy at the Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce Holiday Open House on Dec. 5.


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