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I t’s the perfect recipe for a good time — warm weather, plenty of food and beverage, and outdoor music. This combination wasn’t invented here in Waukee. In fact, it goes back centuries and across continents. Music,

food and drink seemed inseparable for cultures of the past and today. Many African dances were part of festivals, teach-ing social patterns and values while adding singing and chants. The Germans have been well known for their festivals, with Oktoberfest leading the way. And closer to home, Native Americans celebrated pow-wows with drum music, dancing and singing, and they continue to do so today. A good community festival can happen without live music. But when an outdoor concert is added, the event is taken to a new level, drawing crowds of people from with the community and the surrounding area to socialize, sing, dance and celebrate. This is the major reason why cover bands are so popular. Attendees know the

music they play, as it reminds them of a different time of their lives. They often know the original artists, and they also typically know the words to the songs and at least try to sing along. This all works quite well until that unwelcomed visitor arrives at the party — rain. As much as this water from the sky is appreciated during dry spells, it only spells disaster for outdoor concerts. This is the risk that event organizers take when booking live music for their festivals, often with insur-ance policies to boot. Most can take a hit for a year, maybe two. But drench an outdoor concert with rain for more than that, and few event organizers are willing to take the risk again. That’s why smart planners have rains dates or a variety of other events that can continue to entertain folks — rain or shine. That’s exactly what makes Celebrate Waukee and BACooN Sizzles Waukee such great events. Celebrate Waukee is built on basic family prin-ciples with events like a pancake breakfast, fun runs, fireworks and parades. BACooN Sizzles Waukee is built on, well, bacon — and this there is that 71-mile bike ride thing. Both bacon and bicycling are immensely popular right now, and Waukee is able to capitalize on this with a wonderful event. Look inside for details on both of these summer events, including the live music entertainment. Then put on your dancin’ shoes and be ready to rock. Thanks for reading.

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S ummer is getting off on the right foot in Waukee with two fun events hap-pening in June. First, check out the new

Celebrate Waukee, a family-friendly festival that will replace the city's previous festival, Waukee Fest. Next, it's time for BACooN Sizzles Waukee and the BACooN Ride that starts in Waukee and takes place on the

Raccoon River Valley Trail. Both events promise plenty of food, fun and frivolity for Waukee residents and guests.

Celebrate WaukeeBrought to you by the Waukee Leadership Institute, Celebrate Waukee will be held on June 5 and 6 in the Historic Downtown

Triangle and Centennial Park. Celebrate Waukee replaces WaukeeFest as the signa-ture summer celebration for the City. “One of the requirements that each class has in the Waukee Leadership Institute is the completion of class project, and the idea was put forth to enhance the city's summer festival. We unanimously agreed

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The City of Waukee announced a new name for its event the night before the second annual BACooN Ride. “BACooN Sizzles Waukee” will be held on June 19 in Centennial Park, the night before BACooN Ride 2: A Second Helpin’.” Photo submitted.


it was the project we wanted to adopt and take on,” says Waukee Leadership Institute member Kathryn Sandie. Celebrate Waukee is a fam-ily-friendly event that will kick off on Friday, June 5, with a movie in Centennial Park spon-sored by the Waukee Parks and Recreation Department. On Saturday, June 6, the fes-tivities will begin in the Historic Downtown Triangle with a pan-cake breakfast, free yoga class, and a 6K run and 2K kids' fun run. “We really changed up this event from what it used to be,” Sandie says. “We wanted to mix the old and new parts of Waukee, so we wanted to incorporate the Triangle but also showcase more of the city. We decided to start the day in the Triangle and end it in Centennial Park.” The parade will begin at 11 a.m. in the Triangle and take the fun to Centennial Park where

attendees will find a wide range of activities for all ages. Waukee High School will be hosting a vol-leyball tournament, while more than 30 vendors will showcase food and local business offerings. Kids can enjoy the inflatables set up in the park and the Waukee Warrior Kids Challenge from 1-3 p.m. Performers from the Waukee Area Arts Council will also be on hand to keep the little ones entertained. That evening, stick around for live music, a steak dinner put on by the American Legion, a beer garden and fireworks. Celebrate Waukee is sponsored by Starkweather Insurance Agency, Waukee Family Dentistry, Waukee Hardware & Rent-it Center, YMCA of Greater Des Moines, MidAmerican Energy and Charter Bank. Everyone is welcome to come celebrate and unlock all that Waukee has to offer. For more information, follow

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Celebrate Waukee on Twitter (@CelebrateWaukee) or Facebook (@CelebrateWaukee) for updates. You can also email [email protected] with questions. Bacon and bikesThe City of Waukee announced a new name for its event the night before the second annual BACooN Ride. “BACooN Sizzles Waukee” will be held on June 19 in Centennial Park, the night before BACooN Ride 2: A Second Helpin.’ BACooN Ride first rode through Waukee in 2014, when Iowa’s world-famous RAGBRAI joined with the founders of the Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival and the Iowa Bicycle Coalition to create the unique ride. The 71-mile ride on the Raccoon River Valley Trail combines the love of bacon and the love of bike riding, with bacon stops in each town along the route. “I was talking with T.J. Juskiewicz from RAGBRAI and Mark Wyatt from the Iowa Bicycle Coalition, and we thought we should do a bike

ride,” says Brooks Reynolds of the Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival. “We knew we had that great Raccoon River Valley Trail. It’s a great trail, and we started planning the ride and talking to folks in those communities that the bike trail is on. When you do an event that has an affiliation with RAGBRAI, it just took off like gangbusters.” BACooN Sizzles Waukee will be held in Centennial Park the night before the ride, kicking off the week-end full of bacon and bikes. All bacon lovers are invited, and those who attend the party on Friday night will enjoy two great live bands — ’80s tribute band Members Only and local band The New Mexicos. Mouth-watering bacon delicacies from a host of vendors and a beer garden with a variety of local and national brews will be a part of the festivities. Waukee will also play a special part in BACooN Ride for the riders, with the city being the starting and ending point for the ride on June 20. The city will host camping in Centennial Park for registered riders

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along with a breakfast before the ride. Participants can pick up ride packets from 5-9 p.m. on Friday, June 19, at Centennial Park. Camping opens at 5 p.m. Friday. Tent camping or RV/Bus camping is free for registered riders. Showers will be avail-able for a free-will donation on Saturday from 4-8 p.m. at the Waukee Middle School. “Waukee is a good starting point because it’s right out-side the metro,” Reynolds says. “We created unique food stops along the way, so it’s really a calorie-neutral event. Last year, Adel had a bacon cinnamon roll. In Redfield, they have the meat locker in town, and he will be making 500-600 pounds of bacon for this event.” Towns on the route include Adel, Redfield, Linden, Panora, Yale, Herndon, Jamaica, Dawson, Perry, Minburn and Dallas Center. Riders will enjoy such delicacies as Thelma’s handmade

bacon ice cream sandwich in Jamaica and bacon cheeseburger sliders from PJ’s in Panora. Wyatt says this is a perfect ride for people who aren’t ready to tackle RAGBRAI, or maybe want to train a bit for RAGBRAI, because it’s very manageable. Each town is only 5-8 miles from the next, so riders don’t have to ride for long periods at a time. Also, with a good 13 or more hours of daylight, riders can take a very leisurely pace to complete those 71 miles — or

just ride for part of it. It’s also not a mass start, so riders can begin anytime between 7 and 10 a.m. Last year the event won Best New Event honors from the Iowa Tourism Industry, and 2,850 riders enjoyed the bacon-filled festivities. This year, race organizers and city leaders are hoping for another great turn-out. The event will go on, rain or shine. “It’s like a mini-RAGBRAI,” Reynolds says. “So many people

are familiar with that, and this is a great way to just immerse yourself in that culture of fun. Each town will have its own mini celebration, so it’s going to be a great time.” The BACooN ride has also been a great fundraiser, with 100 percent of the proceeds benefit-ting charities such as the Iowa Bicycle Coalition, RAGBRAI’s Dream Team and others. Visit www.bacoonride.com to learn more and to register for BACooN Ride.

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Time Activity Location8 a.m. 6K Fun Run Downtown Triangle9:30 a.m. 2K Kids Fun Run Downtown Triangle11 a.m. Parade Begins Vince Meyer Learning Center9 a.m. - 5 p.m. WHS Volleyball Tourney Volleyball Courts at Centennial Park1-3 p.m. Waukee Warrior Kids Challenge Centennial Park4 p.m. The Herd plays, followed by Flipside Centennial Park 5-7 p.m. American Legion Family Steak Dinner Centennial ParkDusk Fireworks Centennial Park

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CALENDAR

Thursday May 28

Pajama Time, all ages, 6:45 p.m., Waukee Public Library

STEMulate Your Brain, kids in grades 1-, 6:45-7:30 p.m., Waukee Public Library

Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 7 p.m., Post 11517

Softball: JV/V vs. Valley,4:15/6 p.m. @ Waukee

Friday May 29

Alcoholics Anonymous Talking Circle Meeting, 7 p.m., Waukee Public Library

Saturday May 30

DIY Storytime, 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., Waukee Public Library

Sunday May 31

Alcoholics Anonymous Sunday Night Meeting, 7 p.m., Waukee Public Library

DIY Storytime, 1-4 p.m., Waukee Public Library

Monday June 1

Babies and Books, 10 a.m., Waukee Public Library

Stories in the Park, 8:30 a.m., Centennial Park

Scholastic Book Fair, 9:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m., Waukee Public Library

Fire & Police Department visit, 10-10:30 a.m., Waukee Public Library

Iowa’s Hidden Treasurers with Dan Kaercher, 6:30 p.m., Waukee Public Library

Tuesday June 2

Toddlertime, up to 3 years, 10 a.m., Waukee Public Library

Preschool Storytime ages 3-5, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., Waukee Public Library


Scholastic Book Fair, 9:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m., Waukee Public Library

WPL Friends Foundation, 6:30 p.m., Waukee Public Library

Wednesday June 3

Preschool Storytime, ages 3-5, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., Waukee Public Library




Softball: 9/JV/V vs. Johnston, 1/4:15/6 p.m. @ Waukee

Baseball: Varsity vs. Johnston, 5 p.m. @ Waukee

Soccer: Girls Varsity vs. Des Moines East, 6 p.m. @ Waukee

Thursday June 4





Softball: 8th vs. Southeast Polk, 9 a.m. @ Waukee

Baseball: 9th vs. Ames, 10 a.m. @ Waukee

Softball: 9th vs. DCG, 1 p.m.

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Friday June 5




Celebrate Waukee, Festivities will kick-off with a movie in Centennial Park

Baseball: Varsity vs. Fort Dodge, 5 p.m. @ Waukee

Saturday June 6

Celebrate Waukee, local cover bands The Heard and Flipside, 4 p.m., Waukee Historic Triangle and Centennial Park

Softball: Varsity Tournament, 12:15 a.m./2/5:30 p.m. @ Des Moines Softball Complex

Sunday June 7


Monday June 8


Baseball: 9/10th vs. Ankeny Centennial, 11:30 a.m./5 p.m. @ Waukee

Soccer: Girls Varsity vs. TBA, 7 p.m. @ Waukee

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Circle Meeting, 7 p.m., Waukee Public Library

Friday Films: coffee and donuts for Seniors: “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” 9:30 a.m., Waukee Public Library

Family Movie: “The Incredibles,” 2 p.m., Waukee Public Library

Sunday June 21Alcoholics Anonymous Sunday

Night Meeting, 7 p.m., Waukee Public Library

Monday June 22Babies and Books, 10 a.m.,

Waukee Public Library Trivia Night, 6:30 p.m., Waukee

Public Library Softball: 8th vs. East, 9 a.m. @

Waukee Softball: 9/JV/V vs. Southeast Polk,

1/4:15/6 p.m. @ Waukee Baseball: Varsity vs. Southeast

Polk, 5 p.m. @ Waukee

Tuesday June 23Toddlertime, up to 3 years,

10 a.m., Waukee Public Library Preschool Storytime, ages 3-5,

10 a.m. and 2 p.m., Waukee Public Library

Mighty Minions: Farrell’s Martial Arts Demonstration, 2-2:45 p.m., Waukee Public Library

Super Sidekicks: Farrell’s Martial Arts Demonstration, 2-2:45 p.m., Waukee Public Library

Teens (7-12th grades): Meet a Local Military Hero, 6:30 p.m., Waukee Public Library

Writer’s Group, 6:30 p.m., Waukee Public Library

Baseball: 9th vs. Johnston, 10 a.m. @ Waukee

Wednesday June 24



Mighty Minions: Farrell’s Martial Arts Demonstration, 2-2:45 p.m., Waukee Public Library

Super Sidekicks: Farrell’s Martial Arts Demonstration, 2-2:45 p.m., Waukee Public Library

Softball: 8th vs. Valley, 9 a.m. @ Waukee

Baseball: 9th vs. Marshalltown, 11:30 a.m. @ Waukee

Baseball: 10th vs. Southeast Polk, 5 p.m. @ Waukee

Thursday June 25



Tweens (5-6th grades): Evil Villain Workshop, 4:30 p.m., Waukee Public Library

Hero Explorers (entering 2-4th grades), 6:45 p.m., Waukee Public Library

Softball: 9/JV/V vs. Ankeny Centennial, 1/6/7:30 p.m. @ Waukee

Baseball: JV/V vs. Ankeny Centennial, 5/7 p.m. @ Waukee

CALENDAR

Tuesday June 9


Preschool Storytime ages 3-5, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., Waukee Public Library

Mighty Minions: Community Heroes, 2-2:45 p.m., Waukee Public Library

Teens (7-12th grades): Window Painting, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Waukee Public Library

Super Sidekicks: Sidekick Training Camp, 2-2:45 p.m., Waukee Public Library

Baseball: 9th vs. Valley, 11:30 a.m. @ Waukee

Softball: 9th vs. Valley, 1 p.m. @ Waukee

Wednesday June 10



Mighty Minions: Community Heroes, 2-2:45 p.m., Waukee Public Library

Super Sidekicks: Sidekick Training Camp, 2-2:45 p.m., Waukee Public Library

WPL Board, 6:30 p.m., Waukee Public Library

Softball: 8th vs. Dowling, 9 a.m. @ Waukee

Softball: 9/JV/V vs. Fort Dodge, 1/4:15/6 p.m. @ Waukee

Thursday June 11


Tweens (5-6th grades): Heroes of Greek Mythology, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Waukee Public Library

Superhero Training Camp: Meet Batman & Wonder Woman, 6:45 p.m., Waukee Public Library

Softball: 9/JV/V vs. Ankeny, 1/6/7:30 p.m. @ Waukee

Baseball: JV/V vs. Ankeny, 5/7 p.m. @ Waukee

Friday June 12


Family Movie: Mulan, 2-3:20 p.m., Waukee Public Library

Sunday June 14


Monday June 15


Baseball: 9/10th vs. Urbandale, 11:30 a.m./5 p.m. @ Waukee

Tuesday June 16



Book Discussion, 1 p.m., Waukee Public Library

Rockin’ Rob Family Concert, 2-2:45 p.m., Waukee Public Library

Teens (7-12th grades): Super Apple Schmear, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Waukee Public Library

Wednesday June 17



Lego Story Inventors, 2-3:30 p.m., Waukee Public Library

Softball: 8th vs. Ankeny, 9 a.m. @ Waukee

Thursday June 18


Waukee Chamber 2015 Golf Outing. “Waukewood.” Noon tee time, each hole will be a different Hollywood theme. Dinner and prizes will follow at 5 p.m. Register as an individual or fill a team of four. Registration coming soon. Beavercreek Golf Course

Tweens (5-6th grades): Franken Heroes, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Waukee Public Library

Hero Explorers (entering 2-4th grades), 6:45-7:30 p.m., Waukee Public Library

Baseball: JV vs. Valley, 11:30 a.m. @ Waukee

Friday June 19

Alcoholics Anonymous Talking

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Chevrolet, will ride into town on Friday, June 19 – the night before BACooN Ride Too. BACooN Sizzles will kick off a weekend of bacon, bikes and beer but you don’t have to be a rider to attend.

Residents, friends, bacon enthusiasts – everyone is welcome to enjoy delicious bacon delicacies

from vendors like Brewer Family Farms, Hotel Pattee, Waukee Hy-Vee and Local Yocals. And you

won’t want to miss the Star 102.5 stage where ‘80s tribute band, Members Only, will headline

with local band, The New Mexicos, opening the stage. Throw in a beer garden featuring local and

national brews, giant beer pong, a putting green and more all in Waukee’s beautiful Centennial Park starting at 5:00 p.m. – this is a party you won’t

want to miss! Visit www.waukee.org/bacoonsizzles for more information.

EVERY HERO HAS A STORY WITH THE WAUKEE LIBRARY’S SUMMER READING

Do you or your child love to read? You can be a super reader

this summer at the Waukee Public Library, where Every Hero Has a Story! Children of all ages and adults can read or listen

to books and earn prizes from June 1–July 31. Family-friendly

special guests will visit the Library each week this summer,

where hero-themed programs for children and teens are

planned throughout June and July. Registration is required for

some programs; registration begins June 1. Visit the library

website at www.waukee.org/library for more information

and to find out when you can meet Batman, see a trick roping

cowboy, watch a puppet show and much more!

CITY OF WAUKEE ANNOUNCES NEW NON-EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERSTARTING JULY 1 Waukee residents will utilize a new non-emergency phone number starting July 1, 2015. 515-222-3321 will become the new non-emergency

number, while 911 will remain the emergency number. The Waukee Police Department’s general information phone number, 515-978-7979, will remain

the same, along with the Waukee Fire Department’s general information phone number, 515-978-7998.

The change is the result of the City of Waukee Police and Fire Departments completing their upgrade to consolidated dispatch center Westcom

Communications for dispatch services. The Departments have been working on the migration to Westcom since the Waukee City Council approved

an agreement to join the dispatch service in

February 2015, along with the cities of Clive,

West Des Moines, Urbandale and Norwalk.

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common ground, a universal expe-rience.” After all, all human beings need nutrition to survive, right? More than simply eating, dinners with family give us the social expe-riences we also need for our souls to thrive. It is with this in mind that Home Instead Senior Care Inc. has laid out the following challenge: Take the Sunday Dinner PledgeThe Sunday Dinner Pledge is a call to action aimed at reconnect-ing families, refocusing on what is important and celebrating traditions that tie the generations togeth-er. When we asked 1,000 families who live near a senior loved one in North America, nearly 60 per-cent of those surveyed admitted to not eating regular meals with

their families. Additionally, nearly half of those people worry about their senior loved one eating alone. By pledging to congregate at least one time every month to eat as a family, you can lead by example and start making memories with your relatives that you can all trea-sure for years to come. Even bet-ter, for each pledge received, the Home Instead Senior Care founda-tion will make a $1 donation (up to $20,000) to Meals on Wheels

America, which delivers meals to seniors in need nationwide. Visit SundayDinnerPledge.com to sign up. While there, continue to browse the site to find everything you need to get started, all free of charge. From meal plans to suit any appetite, created by Food Network celebrity Chef Melissa d’Arabiann, to helpful tips for hosting a success-ful, multi-generational dinner, you will have all the tools you need to bring family back to your table. For more information on this program as well as other help-ful resources for family caregivers, please visit caregiverstress.com.

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regaining consciousness again and contested Michael’s petition. This legal battle went on…and on…and on…for about seven years. Finally, on March 18, 2005, Terry’s feed-ing tube was removed. Theresa Marie Schiavo died 13 days later on March 31, 2005. Ultimately, Terry spent 15 of her 41 years in a vegetative state unable to commu-nicate her wishes. Because Terry’s family was unable to agree on her medical care, the Florida judicial system was forced to be the final decision maker. The question that many people have after hearing about the Terry Schiavo case is “How can I prevent this situation from happening to myself and my family?” Fortunately, there is a simple answer. In Iowa, an adult of sound mind can exe-

cute a document calling a “living will.” The standard language for a living will is as follows: “If I should have an incurable or irreversible condition that will result either in death within a relatively short period of time or a state of permanent unconscious-ness from which, to a reasonable degree of medical certainty, there can be no recovery, it is my desire

that my life not be prolonged by the administration of life-sustaining procedures. If I am unable to par-ticipate in my health care deci-sions, I direct my attending physi-cian to withhold or withdraw life-sustaining procedures that merely prolong the dying process and are not necessary to my comfort or freedom from pain.” If you agree with the quot-ed statement above, a living will should be incorporated into your estate plan. Your family will appre-ciate knowing your thoughts if you are unable to speak for yourself.

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Chicken and steak skewers are on the menu at Fresh Mediterranean Express. Photo by Kate Berger.

DINING

F or Fresh Mediterranean Express owner Hassan, per-haps having a restaurant was

inevitable. Having learned the art of cooking from his mother in Morocco growing up, Hassan left home with the skills and passion that would eventually culminate in the restaurant we know as Fresh. It is only by luck, and by way of his wife and co-owner Jeni, a native of Iowa, that we would come to enjoy this authentic Mediterranean fare in Waukee.

This husband and wife team has created a café style restaurant that can only be described as welcoming. Lining the back wall of the brightly colored restaurant are cookbooks, olive oils and jars of olives. Hand-blown and art-fully decorated wine glasses and cups from Tonala, Mexico preen on the shelves in between. Back at the front, the open layout of the café allows customers to get a peek into the kitchen as they watch their food being made. Only the freshest ingredients are used in this café’s cooking, with the sauces, dips and dressings being made in-house daily.

Their flavorful menu gives you bang for your buck, with the gyros, skewers, sandwiches and salads priced at less than $10. My party

enjoyed chicken and steak skew-ers, as well as a traditional gyro and baklava. The rich flavors of the well-seasoned meats, mixed with the bright flavors of Fresh’s sauces provided a hearty and refreshing meal.

Fresh is dedicated to more than just good taste. Hassan, hav-ing grown up in rural Morocco, is well aware of the obstacles chil-dren in those villages face, particu-larly a lack of access to education. For this reason, the Fresh team helps support literacy programs in and outside of the United States. For more information about the programs they support, visit their website at www.freshmediterrane-anexpress.com. Whether you choose to order online, use the drive-through, or sit down for a meal in this casu-al café, make sure you take the time to visit Fresh Mediterranean Express.

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Scholastic Book FairCome one, come all. WPL’s Scholastic Book Fair is June 1-5 in the library meeting room. Proceeds will help support the summer read-ing program. Can you volunteer to work at the Book Fair? Please call Keri at 978-7944, or stop by the library to sign up for a time.

StorywalkYour library and Waukee Parks and Rec are joining together to promote reading and exercise. Each month a different book will be displayed along The Heart of the Warrior Trail which runs from the intersec-tion of Ashworth, Northview, and Warrior Lane to Sixth Street.

June childrens, tweens, and teens programs Stories in the Park. Caregivers and children 5 and younger should join us for stories followed by an activity with Waukee Parks and Recreation. Monday, June 1 - Friday, June 5, 8:30 a.m., Centennial Park. Super Hero Training Camp with Batman and Wonder Woman. Thursday, June 11, 6:45 p.m. All ages. Rockin’ Rob Concert.

Tuesday, June 16, 2 p.m. All ages. Trick Roping Cowboy. Friday, June 26, 2 p.m. All ages. Blank Park Zoo. Tuesday, June 30, 2 p.m. All ages. Friday Family Movies.

Popcorn provided, please bring your own drink. Fridays at 2 p.m. June 12, “Mulan.” June 19, “The Incredibles.” Books & Babies. For babies birth to 18 months with a caregiv-er, 15-20 minutes of songs, books, and rhymes, followed by playtime. Mondays at 10 a.m. beginning June 8. Toddler Time. For kids 18 months - 3 years with a care-giver. Enjoy 20-25 minutes of songs, stories and movement, fol-lowed by playtime. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m. starting June 9. Storytime. For children 3-6 with a caregiver, 30 minutes of stories, songs, rhymes and a related craft. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m. beginning June 9. Pajamatime. For kids and parents. Bring your teddy bear and wear your jammies. Bedtime stories, songs, rhymes and a craft. Thursday, June 18, 25, 6:45 p.m. Hero Explorers. Kids enter-ing grades 2-4 will complete excit-ing missions to test and expand their knowledge of community heroes, historical heroes, super-heroes and villains. Thursdays, June 18, 25, 6:45 pm.

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E arlier this year, St. Boniface Catholic Church parishioners packed their bags for a trip

south as part of the latest install-ment of a biannual effort to pro-mote sustainable living and faith in El Salvador. Included in the 2015 effort was donating nearly 40 soccer balls to schools and residents of El Recreo — St. Boniface’s chosen canton, or small unincorporated village in El Salvador. The delivery supports a soccer field and playground built in the last decade with the church’s assistance. St. Boniface has a helping hand in many El Recreo efforts since following the lead of Heartland Presbyterian Church in Clive and committing support to a sister vil-lage in the early 1990s. They have built a church, provided funding and basic supplies for school, sup-ported local farmers with seed and fertilizer and constructed and maintained a medical clinic, among other projects. Supporting education is a key initiative. “We make certain that every child in El Recreo can go to school,” says Connie Hefner. She is a mem-ber of the core organizing team at St. Boniface and has participated in five delegations. St. Boniface covers

the cost of government-required uniforms and basic supplies for all children who wish to attend school. In El Recreo, agriculture is the main means of survival. Turning land by hand, residents rely on hard work and hope for accommodating weather to produce yields that can provide for their families. In 2010, the congregation provided 220 bags of fertilizer to households, aiding in better yields and fewer chances for families to go hungry. St. Boniface volunteers are now familiar faces in the village. Every six months, the church organizes a group of 10 to 14 parishioners who pack bags with donated items and head to El Recreo. Each person covers their own transportation costs. The parish now collects rough-ly $20,000 in donations every year for the sister village. To put it in perspective, $50 pays to send one student to school or provides one bag of seed to a local farmer. Financial donations and time spent on mission trips are not simply to offer assistance to El Recreo residents. The mission is to empower and enable their friends to live sustainably, with proper access education, medical care and church.

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Charlie Snyder, Trey Snyder and Madison Snyder volunteered at the Alice’s Spaghettiland fundraising dinner for the Waukee Area Historical Society at St. Boniface Church on April 26.

Nancy Reese and Jerry Reese at the Alice’s Spaghetti Land fundraising dinner for the Waukee Area Historical Society at St. Boniface Church on April 26.

Cheryl Tonelli, Ambrea Tonelli and Jorjia Tonelli at the Alice’s Spaghettiland fundraising dinner for the Waukee Area Historical Society at St. Boniface Church on April 26.

Emma Kern, Sydney Wasteney and Gwen Clark at the Alice’s Spaghettiland fundraising dinner for the Waukee Area Historical Society at St. Boniface Church on April 26.

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F or years, Hayley Thompson watched as Waukee literally grew before her eyes.

“If it wasn’t a new school, it was a new gas station, a new apartment complex... sometimes even a new neighborhood,” she says. This time, however, it’s a new baby that the Thompson family will be welcoming. Now Hayley and her husband are watching as her stom-ach grows. For parents-to-be, there’s plen-ty to be concerned about when picking a place to raise a family. Although originally from Waukee, Hayley wasn’t sure she wanted to call it home forever. “It’s nice to be close to family and friends, but I wanted to make sure I could find a place where we could provide for our family and get everything we need for our little boy or little girl,” she says. In a 2010 census survey, Waukee boasted approximately 13 square miles of city. “My grandparents always tells me how lucky I am to live in Waukee today as opposed to when she was growing up,” says Steve, the lucky daddy-to-be of the duo. “Once we did some heavy thinking, though, we realized that we’ve got everything we need in just a hop, skip and jump.” Prepping for baby requires

some work, but the Thompsons were ready to take Waukee on for the challenge. Baby’s new bedroom, complete with some special kicks and whistles, got some love from Waukee’s Growing Again store. Grandma’s cooking and an organic farmer’s clinic are perfect for keeping baby Thompson healthy. (Plus, Steve says he’s the best cook he knows.) Hayley’s family care physician is in Waukee. With older sisters who have already made the rounds, she’s been put in contact with a doctor and care plan that is making having a baby seem like a walk in a park (at least for now). Both Steve and Hayley are hard at work to keep a diaper fund going. Steve recently moved from an out-of-town job to fill an open mechanic position in Waukee. Hayley commutes just minutes outside of city limits to her marketing job. No matter what the challenge, the Thompsons feel like Waukee is the perfect place to breathe easy. While the couple admits they are OK with keeping some things in the dark (for example, the gender of their baby-to-be), they are 100 per-cent certain that they have chosen the city that is right for them.

Hayley and Steve Thompson have found the perfect place for their growing family. Photos by Chris Kelley.

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I t was while attending an Inquiry Conference on education that Stacy Hansen, then a fifth grade

teacher at Eason Elementary, began to consider Eason's open position for an Extended Learning Program (ELP) teacher.

“The conference encouraged students to be curious and to have ‘voice and choice’ in what they're learning,” Hansen says. The con-ference’s perspective sparked her interest in revisiting the position.

She is now in her second year as the ELP teacher for Eason, working with students kindergarten through fifth grade.

“I love working with a variety of students and seeing what they are capable of,” she says.

As an ELP teacher, Hansen partners with classroom teachers to provide challenges, extensions, enrichment opportunities, flexible small group learning and differentia-tion for students.

“Part of my day is spent in class-rooms co-teaching with classroom teachers, and part of my day is spent with students in my classroom,” she says.

One goal Hansen and her stu-dents are working on is adopting a growth mindset.

“It is OK to not know some-thing yet, and it is OK to admit that you don’t know something, but it isn’t OK to not try,” she says.

To underscore this mindset, Hansen has a “famous failures” board in her classroom to celebrate successful individuals whose road to

achieving success was long. “We like to embrace the idea that FAIL stands for ‘First Attempt In Learning,’ ” says Hansen. Hansen’s students also work on a variety of projects, covering multiple disciplines that emphasize a STE(A)M (Science, Technology, Engineering, (Arts) and Math) approach to learning. “Seeing students engage in top-ics that they are passionate about is one of my favorite aspects of teach-ing,” she says. Throughout this year, students have built and programmed robots as well as delved into learning mul-tiple coding languages on the com-puter. One student even built a computer. She also wrote a grant pro-posal, which she was awarded this year, allowing her to expand the Makerspace program in her class-room. Hansen says the program encourages “questions, problem solving, and critical thinking.”

Stacy Hansen is the Extended Learning Program teacher at Eason Elementary. Photos by Morgan Parkhurst.

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A s I’m sure I’ve mentioned in other articles, I live with and am surrounded by a

family of chocoholics. Although I personally do not suffer from this affliction, I do admit to being a bit of a kitchen-gadget queen, and I also love to experiment and try new recipes. My family is also always quite willing to be my “guinea pigs” and is very honest in giving me a thumbs up or thumbs down when sampling my new concoctions. They never tell me that something isn’t good, but I know it has passed the test when my husband says, “This is a keeper.” That is my cue to write in down, old style, in a recipe book so it can be easily found and repeated. The latest dessert to get that nod is a rich, creamy, chocolate con-coction that I ran across as I was searching for something new to try. Every layer is a different texture, but every layer is chocolate. Although I normally follow recipes to a T, at least the first time around, I tweaked this one a little to make it a better fit at our house. After receiving a two thumbs up from my husband and father-in-law, it went into my recipe book like this.

Chocolate velvet dessertIngredients1-1/2 cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs2 tablespoons sugar1/4 cup butter (melted)2 cups (12 oz.) semisweet chocolate chips6 egg yolks1-3/4 cups heavy whipping cream1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Chocolate buttercream frosting1/2 cup butter (softened)3 cups powdered sugar3 tablespoons baking cocoa3 or 4 tablespoons milk

Directions1. In a small bowl, combine chocolate cracker crumbs and sugar; stir in but-ter. Press onto the bottom and 1-1/2 inches up the sides of a greased 9-inch round pan. (You can use a springform pan if you have one). Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.2. In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt

chocolate chips and stir until smooth. Cool.3. In a small bowl, combine the egg yolks, cream and vanilla. Gradually stir a small amount of mixture into melted chocolate until blended; gradually stir in remaining mixture and continue stirring until smooth and incorporated well. Pour into crust.3. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer and then refrigerate until completely cool or overnight.4. In a large bowl, combine the butter, confectioners’ sugar, cocoa and enough milk to achieve a good spreadable consistency. Spread smoothly onto the dessert using a metal spatula. (If you would like a fancier look, and have the necessary tools, make sure the frosting is of piping consis-tency and, using a large star tip, pipe the frosting onto the dessert.)

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HEALTH

One of the most common injuries from a car accident is a whiplash injury. Whiplash is an injury to the soft tissues of the neck that occurs from a sudden jerking or “whipping” of the head. This strains the muscles and the ligaments of the neck beyond their normal range of motion. Often you feel pain and stiffness in your neck for the first few days following a whiplash injury. Whiplash symptoms commonly have a delayed onset, often taking weeks or months to present. There are, however, a number of conditions that are very common among those who have suffered from whiplash trauma, including headaches, neck and shoulder pain, low back pain and sometimes cognitive changes. After any car accident, from the minor “fender bender” to a more serious accident, you should always be checked by a physician to make sure there are no fractures or other serious injuries. The most effective treatment for whiplash injuries is a combination of chi-ropractic care, rehab of the soft tissues and taking care of yourself at home. Chiropractic utilizes adjustments of the spine to restore normal movement and position of the spine. It is very effective for minimizing the long-term impact of whiplash injuries, especially when coupled with massage therapy, trigger point therapy and exercise rehabilitation. If you have ever been in an auto accident, call a chiropractor for a checkup to make sure to take care of any problems you are having or may have in the future.

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FINANCE

Y ou don’t need to wait until the beginning or the end of the year for a financial

review, especially if your investment mix, risk tolerance or time horizon has changed recently. When meet-ing with your financial advisor, con-sider whether the following areas of your life are on track. Have you determined approximately when you expect to retire and how much you need to accumulate as a nest egg? If your retirement is close at hand or if you are already retired, your financial advisor can help you calculate how much you can with-draw for annual living expenses without depleting your assets. During the past several years, investors have experienced considerable volatility

as many types of stocks declined and rose in sync. But longer term, owning a mix of different types of investments may help to stabilize your portfolio when one area of the financial markets experiences a downturn. How do you react when a portion of your portfolio declines in value? Your financial advisor can help you craft a mix of stock, bond and other investments (known as asset alloca-tion) that suits your feelings about risk and your investment horizon. Remember that even if you are a conservative investor, earning a rate of return that exceeds the rate of inflation is critical when pursuing long-term goals. Have your total assets minus total liabilities (such as

loans and credit card debt) gone up or down during the past year? Many investors may be facing a smaller net worth because of declines in the value of stock and real estate holdings. If this describes you, don’t despair. Consider whether you can start saving more in an attempt to rebuild your assets. Or you may want to review your asset allocation to determine whether an adjust-ment could help you build wealth over the long term. Have you

reviewed your beneficiary designa-tions? Have you considered the tax implications of transferring your estate to your heirs? If your estate plan was prepared some years ago, it may be time for a review to make sure it is appropriate for your cur-rent circumstances. Everyone’s financial life is unique, and you may face other con-siderations that are important in the short term. By taking time to review your finances at mid-year, you may ultimately find yourself further along in pursuing long-term goals.

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Rick Peterson, Rob Taylor and Tim Moerman Charles Schneider and Bill Peard

Alicia Herzog, Max Staver, Sarah Nizzi and Tracy Nizzi

Muriel Nizzi Marie Kayser and Rose Denny

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The Alice’s Spaghettiland Fundraising Dinner, featuring Alice’s original recipes for sauce and salad, was held at St. Boniface Catholic Church on April 26. The dinner benefitted the Waukee Area Historical Society.

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S ince January of 2015, the Waukee Area Chamber of Commerce has added 21 new

members and offered our growing membership opportunities to con-nect and highlight business through two signature events, including the Chamber’s Annual Dinner and Silent Auction with TJ Tollakson and the third Annual What’s Cookin’ in Waukee: A Business Expo and Food Tasting, plus the Waukee 2015 State of the City Luncheon, three leg-islative coffees, six grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremonies, one open house, new member welcome breakfast, four networking lunches, membership drive kickoff, regional connection and participation in the Greater Des Moines Partnership events — Opening Night Legislative Reception, Day on the Hill and the Washington, D.C. trip.

We have also experienced growth on each of our six com-mittees, chaired by board mem-bers, which our goals and program of work fall under including mem-bership, community development, ambassadors, economic develop-ment, scholarship and government affairs. Thank you to our businesses, organizations and individual mem-bers for your support to continue our mission to promote growth and prosperity in our local econ-omy. Special thanks to our board of directors, ambassadors, staff and intern for your help to provide value to our members.

CenturyLink opens new retail locationThe Waukee Area Chamber of Commerce helped CenturyLink cel-ebrate the grand opening of a new retail location with a ribbon cut-ting ceremony on Tuesday, May 19. Congratulations to David Slinker and the entire CenturyLink team. Check out the new location at 9250

University Ave., just east of Jethro’s BBQ ‘n Jambalaya or their website: www.centurylink.com Waukee Storage Masters ribbon cutting ceremonyA ribbon cutting ceremony was held on Friday, May 15 to con-gratulate Waukee Storage Masters on its grand opening This brand new locally owned facility offers convenient location, storage units ranging in size from 5 feet by 10 feet to 20 feet by 20 feet and superior customer service. Waukee Storage Masters is located at 225 N.E. Venture Drive and can be contacted at 987-1652. Check out Waukee Storage Masters online at www.waukeestoragemasters.com. D.C. tripChamber Executive Director Melinda Behn and I represented the Waukee business community on the Partnership’s Annual Washing, D.C. trip along with other central Iowa civic, business and community lead-ers to promote regional business priorities and economic develop-ment projects. Annual golf outingOn June 18, the Waukee Chamber’s 2015 Annual Chamber Golf Outing, “Waukeewood,” is scheduled at the Beaver Creek Golf Course. For more information about the Waukee Area Chamber of Commerce or to register for an upcoming event, visit www.waukeechamber.com.

By Matt Klein, Waukee Area Chamber board president

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Mayor Bill Peard and Terry Snyder, 2014 Citizen of the Year.

Becky Sidles, Kyle Webb and Melinda Behn

Barb Cox, Mike Lake, Paula Lake and Rick Mosher Ben Hughes, Asher Hughes, Brian Hughes, Shelly Hughes and John Wemer

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The Waukee Area Chamber of Commerce hosted an open house for Terry Snyder, the 2014 Citizen of the Year, on May 14 at Waukee City Hall.

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