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I am the youngest of four children. Being the youngest certainly had its advantages at times, but it wasn’t all cake and ice cream. My parents would often make decisions for me based on what my siblings did or didn’t do.

If my brother didn’t like pork chops, then I must not like them either. If my sister struggled with being too far from home at college, then I obviously must attend an in-state school. And if my other brother quit Cub Scouts because he didn’t like it, then I would surely quit, too. Phooey. I wanted to be a Cub Scout. In fact, I wore my brother’s dark blue shirt and yellow bandana around our house and yard, acting like I was one. When the other kids who actually were Cub Scouts started talking about all the real fun they were having, I was immensely jealous. In time, my bitterness over the

subject dissipated, that is until I began going on adult camping trips with my friends, who all just happened to be Cub Scouts or Boy Scouts in their youth. Of course, there always had to be a few Brownies or Girl Scouts in the group, too. “Build a fire, Goodman!” they would laughingly yell as I struggled to start anything close to a flame. So, in desperation, I would throw a dose of gasoline on the wood and watch as they all quickly avoided the flames and jumped out of their lawn chairs, scolding me for such a bonehead move. Well, I can now build a roaring fire safely, and I have learned to enjoy my time camping with friends and family, but I could have learned so much more if my parents would have allowed me to be a Cub Scout — with my own shirt. Admittedly, my brother’s doesn’t fit so well anymore.

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B oth Boy Scouts of America and Girl Scouts have a long history in this country; BSA

was founded in 1910 and is one of the nation’s largest and most prominent values-based youth development organizations. The BSA provides a program for young people that builds charac-ter, trains them in the responsi-bilities of participating citizenship, and develops personal fitness. The first Girl Scout troop was organized in 1912, and since then Girl Scouts has been known as an organization that builds girls of courage, confidence, and charac-ter, who make the world a better place.

In Waukee, there are several different Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops that kids can get involved in. Those troops embrace the mot-toes that scouting stands for — and they have lots of fun doing it.

Getting startedFor boys who are interested in starting scouting, the road begins with Cub Scouts. Most Cub Scouts packs are affiliated with a particular elementary school. In the Waukee school district, Pack 180 is made up of kids mostly from Brookview Elementary. The pack is also sponsored by the Waukee Rotary Club. About 50-60 kids are in Pack 180, and

they are one of several packs in Waukee. Kids get started in first grade when they enter cub scouts as Tiger Cubs, then progress to Wolves, Bears and Webelo 1 and Webelo 2. Once kids reach those milestones, they are ready to cross over into Boy Scouts. “Typically you’re in fifth grade when you enter into Webelo 2 year,” says Cubmaster Bruce Hansen. “The goal is for those boys to cross over at our Blue and Gold banquet held every February. There’s a cool bridge that one of founders constructed that they cross during the cer-emony, and then they cross over into Boy Scouts with the goal to become an Eagle Scout.” Hansen says Cub Scouts is a

family-oriented organization that helps young boys learn responsi-bility but also have fun. The Scouts have a meeting each month that is educational in nature. It might feature a speaker, science pre-sentation or activity. They also do community outreach projects each month. The projects can range from writing letters to troops to plant-ing trees. “We do community outreach projects like clean-up days,” says Hansen. “For 9/11 we raised funds in partnership with Iowa State Troopers and planted a tree. Our task was to get water to it since it was so dry.” In the fall is the big pop-corn Cub Scout fundraiser, which many people are familiar with.

Members of Cub Scouts Pack 180 include (front) Henry Darveau, Blake Papenberg, (rear) Nate Hunt, Dane Hansen, and Cason Hilsabeck.


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In the winter is the Pine Wood Derby. Each scout is given a piece of wood and makes a car out of it, which they race in January. In March, the group does Meals from the Heartland. And in the spring, they start thinking about camping, a big part of scouting. “We’ve gone to Camp Mitigwa just outside Woodward,” says Hansen. “Youngsters go for two nights, and the Webelos for three nights. That’s a lot of fun. In June, we have a water bottle rocket launch. We get a two-liter and put fins on it and duct tape it and fill it up and launch it about 200 feet in the air, so the boys get a kick out of that.” Hansen says he got involved with scouting because of his sons, and he’s happy to participate in an organization that helps boys to develop into responsible young men. “It’s about having fun in the right way and helping these kids have fun,” he says. “There is so

much that gets crammed into a young boy’s life with school and schedules. Where we’re immersed in tradition and moral-ity, it’s also all about having fun and letting them have as many experiences as they can.” For those who want to get started, Hansen says they can inquire about packs at any Waukee school. There are typi-cally packs at each one, and each pack has a den of each level, with two leaders per group. They are looking for more parent volun-teers as well. It’s a lot of fun, and it makes a big difference in the life of a young boy, Hansen says. For more information, check out https://beascout.scouting.org.

Boy ScoutsBoy Scouts is open to boys who are 11-17 years of age, or have earned the Cub Scouting Arrow of Light award and are at least 10 years old, or have completed the fifth grade and are at least

10 years old. Brett Thayer is the Scoutmaster for Waukee Troop 178, comprised of almost 40 Scouts in Waukee. The troop is part of the MidIowa Council, and its charter organization is the Waukee United Methodist Church. Thayer says he got involved in scouting when his oldest son became a cub scout. “I like working with the kids and seeing them move up the ranks,” he says. “It’s exciting for them to see how they can learn new things. In Boy Scouts, there are over 130 merit badges you can earn. You only need 21 to be an Eagle, so there is a ton to choose from.” Similar to Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts also move through the ranks. They start out as Tenderfoot, and then move to Second Class, First Class, Star, Life and Eagle. Each has differ-ent requirements for advancing. Thayer says many boys move through the ranks relatively easily

until they get to Eagle, and then it’s more challenging to achieve that rank, since they have to complete a large project to attain the rank. Like Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts are also involved in a lot of differ-ent activities and projects. Troop 178 goes to summer camp every summer in St. Joseph, Mo., for a week. Some kids just left for Colorado for a high adventure trip that includes activities like hiking and water rafting. “We camp once a month, even in the winter,” says Thayer. “It’s a lot of outdoor stuff. Last year we went to a ranch in Wisconsin, and they had climbing, a zip line and fishing and things like that.” Thayer says what he appreci-ates about Boy Scouts is that it’s a great way for young men to learn life skills. They are also expected to live the Boy Scout oath not only during scouting events and meetings, but all the time.



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“A few boys get in trou-ble, and we give them time to straighten up their act and then we advance them. But we won’t move them up unless they show they’re serious.” To get involved, see www.waukeetroop178.com.

Girl ScoutsThe fun isn’t all for the boys, though — Girl Scouts troops in Waukee can get girls involved with as well. Girls start out as Daisys in kindergarten and first grade. In second and third grade, they move to Brownies. They then advance to Juniors (grades

4-5), Cadets (grades 6-7), Seniors (grades 9-10) and Ambassadors (grades 11-12). Carrie Hanson says that a troop is formed when there is enough interest among the girls and enough parent involvement to get one going. Girls are able to pick and choose which troop they want to join, as long as child/adult ratios are maintained. Ideally, there is a troop for each age group at each elementary school. When girls start out as young scouts, the program is mostly led by the adults, but the goal is to eventually make it a girl-led pro-gram. “The adult involvement drops to be more of a chaperone then, and by the time they’re Cadets, they do most of their own meet-ing planning and idea generation so they gain leadership skills,” she says. “There are different types of badges and activities they can learn based on what interests them.” For those interested in join-

ing, Hanson says there is usually a recruitment event in the fall. The last few years, they have done it during Waukee Fest. Typically an open registration night is held at the library in September, or girls can register anytime at http://www.girlscoutsiowa.org. Adult involvement is also needed. Hanson says she got involved when her daughter started in Daisys and there wasn’t a troop available for her. She’s since become more involved through the Waukee Service Unit, coordinating various activi-ties and programs. She finds it very rewarding. “There are opportunities to be treasurer or a trainer; there are so many ways to get involved,” she says. “The Girl Scout program is to grow and strengthen girls and let them know what they can do in the world. They really want to make sure that girls connect with each other and grow to their full potential.”

Waukee Girl Scouts celebrate Thinking Day, an annual Girl Scout event held on 2/22, where girls celebrate all the Girl Scouts and Girl Guides around the world.

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be published for two consecu-tive weeks. After that, the estate must remain open for four months before it can be closed. During this time, the personal representative will sell real estate, liquidate assets, pay creditors and make disburse-ments to beneficiaries. There may be other factors which require a longer probate period, but in general the probate of an estate should take about six months. Attorney’s fees and court costs cannot be paid until the estate closes. In Iowa, attorney’s fees are statutorily-controlled and are approximately 2 percent of the gross value of the estate. The per-sonal representative is also enti-tled to fees in the same amount. By comparison, other methods of asset disposal (like a revocable trust) have no fee caps. The probate of an estate is fairly straightforward. Court-supervised administration of an estate is neither lengthy nor overly expensive and has the benefit of ensuring that all of the assets of the estate have been disposed of properly and legally.

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Friday, Aug. 2Movies and Popcorn, “The

Hobbit,” 1 p.m., Waukee Public Library.

Sunday, Aug. 4Family Fun Festival, raise aware-

ness about hunger in our commu-nity and help stock the Food Pantry shelves, free (admission is non-per-ishable food item) and open to public, 5-7:30 p.m. Waukee Christian Church.

Monday, Aug. 5 City Council Meeting, 230 W.

Hickman Road.

Wednesday Aug. 7 Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m.,

Waukee Triangle Park.

Thursday, Aug. 8 Iowa Cubs game vs. Fresno

Giants at home, 7 p.m. Iowa State Fair, Des Moines, visit

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Auxiliary VFW Meeting, 4:30 p.m., Vet’s Hall, 410 6th St

Friday, Aug. 9 Iowa Cubs game vs. Fresno

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Friday, July 26 Movies & Popcorn, “Land Before

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Saturday, July 27 Movie in the Park, “Wreck it

Ralph,” free family fun, movies begin at dusk around 8:30 p.m., Centennial Park.

Sunday, July 28 Sundays in Centennial, free con-

certs and family fun, carry-in beer and wine permitted, Brother Trucker- American roots, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m., Centennial Park.

Monday, July 29 Babies & Books, 0-18 months,

10 a.m., Waukee Public Library. Ronald McDonald Reading Rocks,

1 p.m., Waukee Public Library.

Tuesday, July 30 Family Storytime, 10 a.m.,

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2nd - 3rd Grade Reading Program, “Discover Spiderwick Creatures,” 2 p.m., Waukee Public Library.

Wednesday, July 31 Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m.,

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Hickman Road. JV/V Boys Golf at Linn-Mar,

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Children’s programsTraditionally, there are no chil-dren’s programs at your library during the month of August. A full schedule of children’s program-ming will resume after Labor Day.

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Friends semi-annual book saleMark your calendar! The Friends semi-annual book and bake sale will be held on Saturday, Sept. 28, 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. in the meeting room of your Waukee

Public Library. Book sale dona-tions may be dropped off at the library during regular open hours. Remember, your donations are tax deductible. Please, no encyclo-pedias, or textbooks more than three years old — they do not sell.

WebsiteThere is something for everyone at the library’s website, www.wau-kee.lib.ia.us. Renew your books, place holds, access subscription databases, do research, download eAudios and eBooks and more. You may also search the library’s catalog, renew books and place holds from your smart phone. Sunday hours back soonBeginning the Sunday after Labor Day, your Waukee Public Library will be open on Sunday afternoons from 1 - 4 p.m.

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LITTLE KICKERS SOCCERThis is an introductory soccer league for kid’s ages 4–5 (must be 4 years old by 9/5/13). The program is designed to teach kidthe basics about the game of soccer while having fun. Little Kickers will play games on Thursday evenings starting at 5:45p.m. and will run from September 5–October 3 (5 games). Game play will be 3-on-3 with 4 quarters of 8-minutes continuouclock with no goalie. Teams will consist of 5 or 6 players with plenty of playing time for each player. Games are played at RidgePointe Park. Volunteer coaches are needed!

2013 FALL GIRLS’ RECREATIONAL SOFTBALL LEAGUEThe league is open to players entering grades 3–7 for the upcoming 2013–2014 school year. Grades 3 and 4 will be togetheand grades 5–7 will be together. The league will be a shortened 6-game season that runs September 16–October 3 withgames being played on Monday and Thursday nights. Practices will begin after Labor Day. Teams will be formed at randomSpace will be limited. Volunteer coaches are needed!

SCHOOL STARTS AUGUST 14 With school opening August 14, the Waukee Police Department would like to remind everyone to watch for children. Alsowatch for the signs! With increased population, there will be more children to watch. We can only advise you to do your verybest to watch the signs and drive with the utmost care and concern for these young children so all may arrive at school safelyIf everyone cooperates we can make this a safe school year.

SCHOOL BUS VIOLATIONSWe have had many violations of vehicles passing school busses when the “Stop Arm” is out. Violators will be cited foinfractions. When the “Stop Arm” is out on the buses, vehicles should stop from both directions and proceed only after the“Stop Arm” is pulled in.Effective July 1, 2005 a peace officer is permitted to issue a citation to the owner of a vehicle if the officer is unable to identifythe driver of the vehicle. Beginning July 1, 2012 school bus violations have been changed so that violators will be sent to court on their first violationwith a simple misdemeanor and a minimum fine of $200. Any second or subsequent violations of school bus violation with befiled as a serious misdemeanor.

SCHOOL SPEED ZONESThe first zone is between Warrior Lane and University on Ashworth Drive. The normal speed zone is 35 MPH. However, whenthe light is flashing, it is reduced to 25 MPH. The second zone is located on Boone Drive in front of Eason Elementary. The thirdzone is on L.A. Grant Parkway in front of Middle School South. Remember: when the light is flashing, the zone is reduced from35 MPH to 25 MPH. A reminder that both the eastbound and westbound lanes of University Avenue from just west of Alice’Road to Ashworth Drive have a reduced speed of 35 MPH. There is a speed limit of 25 MPH on University from Ashworth Driveto Warrior Lane.

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WORKAugust’s ImportantDates and Meetings

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Tuesday, August 13 and 27; 6 p.m.Thursday, August 15; 6 p.m.

Tuesday, August 13; 6:30 p.m.

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Waukee Rotary Breakfast at 7 a.m.–10 a.m. Vendors and Crafts at 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.Parade at 11 a.m. Community Stage Entertainment at 11 a.m.–4 p.m.Kids’ Activities with WAAC at 11 a.m.–4 p.m.Inflatables at 1 p.m.–5 p.m. Tournaments – all dayLegion Steak Fry Dinner at 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. Band and Beverage Garden at 6:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m.


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PLAY BUILD VISIT CITYSCHOOL LICENSE GUIDELINESMany questions have arisen about the provision of Iowa Code Section 321.194, governing school licenses. A school license is very restrictive and its use is narrowly construed to protect the public interest. The Iowa Department of Transportation has formulated guidelines applicable to school licenses. Please contact the Waukee Police Department or the School Resource Officer for a copy of the guidelines.

FIRE LANES AND OTHER SIGNAGE Each of the school buildings have designated areas that are fire lanes. ou are not allowed to park in these areas for any reason or any length of time. New signage may be installed at each of the school buildings to aid parents and students. Additional crosswalks may be installed.

SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERSThe Waukee Police Department will have three School Resource Officers in the schools this year. The School Resource Officers would like parents to remind their children who drive to school to be more alert. ince our schools are growing, we have more students driving, which mean the parking lots are getting increasingly full. The School Resource Officers will be monitoring these parking lots very closely and any student who is operating a motor vehicle in a manner that a danger to others will be issued a citation.

The official texting while driving law is in effect that began on July 1, 2011 with a fine of $127.50 for violators.The primary responsibility of the driver is to operate a motor vehicle safely. The task of driving requires full attention and focus. Cell phone use can distract drivers from this task, risking harm to themselves and others. The safest course of action is to refrain from using a cell phone and texting while driving.

SEATBELTS AND CHILD RESTRAINTSWe are seeing children not restrained in child safety seats or seatbelts. Please protect your children by securing them in seatbelts or safety seats. We have seen an improvement in adults using their seatbelts but there are still many who are not using them. We will be watching for these violations.

People suffer heat-related illnesses when their bodies cannot cool themselves normally.

HEAT EXHAUSTION:Heat exhaustion is a heat-related illness that can occur after being in high temperatures and not drinking enough fluids. If not treated, it may lead to heat stroke.

The warning signs of heat exhaustion can include: heavy sweating; fast, weak pulse; fast, shallow breathing; paleness; muscle cramps; weakness; headache; dizzines; nausea or

vomiting; fainting.

WHAT TO DO: Call 911 if the symptoms are severe or the victim has heart problems or high blood pressure; rest ; cool the victim (e.g., cool shower, bath or sponge bath); drink

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HEAT STROKE:Heat stroke is the most serious heat-related illness. It occurs when the body cannot control its temperature. The body loses its ability to sweat and cannot cool down. It can cause

death or permanent disability if emergency treatment is not provided.

The warning signs of heat stroke can include: an extremely high body temperature (above 103°F); red, hot and dry skin (no sweating); fast, strong pulse; throbbing headache;

dizziness; nausea; confusion; unconsciousness.

WHAT TO DO: Call 911; get the victim to a shady area; cool the victim FAST (e.g., cool shower or bath).

Waukee Fest is a one day festival with activities and fun for all ages. Several Waukee community groups participate in this annual event that showcases the City of Waukee, Waukee Family YMCA, Waukee Businesses and the Waukee community. Held on the historic Waukee Triangle, attendants come early for the parade \and stay late for the live band and beverage garden. Kid’s activities (including inflatable and hands-on art projects), food and entertainment fill the day. Join us for some fun on the Triangle!

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Information provided by Dr. Steffany Mohan, dentist, author and speaker, Plaza Dental Group, 1089 Jordan Creek Parkway, Suite 100, West Des Moines, www.DMsmiles.com, 515-224-5999.

T here are more than 80 mil-lion Americans who suffer from chronic temporoman-

dibular joint (TMJ) pain, chronic headaches and migraines. Approximately 20 percent of children and adolescents also have significant headaches. One in four households in America has a mem-ber who suffers from migraines. Many of these conditions have dental force related imbalances that either cause or aggravate these issues. Patients suffering from these symptoms should not only see their physician, but should also consider seeing their dentist. The most common symptoms of TMJ disorder include headache, face pain and aches in and around the ear. People with TMJ problems may also experience a sense of dizziness or imbalance and feel like their ears are clogged or ringing. Many people who suffer from headache problems have spent sig-nificant time and money looking for a solution. They have visited multiple health care profession-als and tried various medications and therapies without much relief. Now, a new diagnostic and treat-ment system has been introduced to dental offices called TruDenta. This leading edge technology allows professionals to quickly pin-point possible problems, that when properly treated can decrease or alleviate pain. Local dentist Dr. Steffany Mohan has been implementing the TruDenta system with great success in helping this group of patients achieve significant pain relief. Her West Des Moines den-

tal practice performs a wide vari-ety of dental procedures, but has a special focus on helping people with TMJ dysfunction. When a patient who has suf-fered from migraines or chronic headaches begins the TruDenta system, initial diagnosis involves new technologies that allow screening of the patient using a digital bite force analyzer to mea-sure different dynamic forces in the mouth (musculature, joints, teeth) to pinpoint imbalances. There is also a cervical range of motion computerized tool that identifies dysfunction or disability in the muscles of the head and neck. This allows the dentist to determine what type of treatment or combination of therapies might be needed. The Trudenta system does not involve pain, needles or drugs. It is conservative and non-invasive, and the program is specifically designed to get patients off drugs. Most patients report the therapy is very relaxing, and most experience pain relief after just one or two treat-ments. The therapy involves a com-bination of FDA approved medical devices to reduce inflammation and restore blood flow to the muscles and the TMJ. The TruDenta system is effec-tive for patients with TMJ prob-lems, but also for patients who clench or grind their teeth and have tinnitus (ringing of the ears). Others who have benefitted from the system include those who are suffering as a result of head or neck injuries from sports-related traumas, falls or accidents.

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Q: What do the phrases ‘no sugar added,’ ‘low fat’ and ‘gluten free’ mean?A: Product packaging is meant to both inform and advertise, so manufac-turers want to represent their products in the best possible light. Candy makers may proudly boast “no fat,” because that product never had any fat in the first place, it’s all sugar. They’re truthful, but they’re suggesting that this product is healthy because it has no fat, which may not be the case. “No sugar added” does not mean no sugar. It means the manufac-turer didn’t add to the sugar already in it. Watch out for sweeteners like high fructose corn syrup, aspartame and sucralose. Your tongue may like the experience, but the rest of your body does not, so try to avoid them.

“Low fat” foods have become very popular, but your body needs some fat to function normally. That’s why most healthy diets include a variety of wholesome, fresh foods. And why gluten-free? Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley and rye. It is in so much of our typical diet, it’s hard to believe that it’s bad for us. Gluten acts like a scrub-brush on the inside of your circulatory system, causing irritation and inflammation and making you more prone to cholesterol deposits and cardiovascular disease. That’s why eating less gluten is a step toward better nutrition, leading to a healthier life overall. Read up on gluten and how to eat more healthfully without it.

Information provided by Dr. Paul Kerkhoff, Kerkhoff Chiropractic, 260 Highway 6, 987-4747.


I t’s a tag-team effort in the classroom for Lyra Wikert and Brittany Schwartz.

Wikert, an eighth grade lan-guage arts teacher, and Schwartz, who teaches special education, co-teach a class at South Middle School in Waukee. The arrange-ment means they share teaching responsibilities, collaborating on lesson plans to address the needs of their wide spectrum of students, including different levels of learning and interests, Wikert says. There are a number of benefits to co-teaching, the two educators say, for their pupils, as well as themselves. The set-up enables Schwartz to provide the attention needed to her special education students in the class. “The purpose is to provide instruction to differentiate for their needs,” she says, “and it may help the other students as well.” Having Schwartz in the class-room is important because her spe-cific students know her well enough to feel comfortable asking her questions, Wikert adds. They may feel less at ease speaking to her. Co-teaching also gives students of varying levels the chance to work with and learn from their peers. That involves forming groups with the right mix of individuals, where

they best complement each others’ abilities, Schwartz says. In this set-ting, those who are more advanced have the opportunity to be leaders and mentors to others who may need extra help. Schwartz adds that having two teachers in the classroom means more individualized attention for students. One of the benefits of co-teaching for educators is the ability to share different ideas and per-spectives, Schwartz says. Having a colleague in class provides an extra set of eyes and hands, and some-one to confer with, Wikert says. While Wikert co-teaches for just one block every day, Schwartz co-teaches a class in algebra as well. Her day also involves meeting with small groups of students for reading, writing and math instruc-tion.

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What did you like best about your instructors?

Kristina Isaak:“I love the amount of time she gives us in class to work on stuff we need to.”

Evan Dosedel: “She makes it easy for us to be with our friends but also do our work.”

Jade Martinez: “She goes step by step in each lesson so we can get it.”

Chris Repplinger: “She’s really nice and helps you get through a lot of work you need to get through.”

Co-teaching arrangement has many benefits

Meet Lyra Wikert and Brittany Schwartz

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Lyra Wikert and Brittany Schwartz co-teach a class at South Middle School.

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I bought a wheat grinder a few years ago and love to make freshly-ground whole wheat

bread. I buy my wheat berries in 50-pound bags. I grind whatever amount I need for a particular recipe, but you can use any whole wheat flour from the grocery store. My husband is a bee keeper, so I use his yummy raw honey in my bread. I use my Kitchen Aid mixer with the dough hook, but the recipe would work equally as well knead-ing with your hands. Just keep adding enough flour as you knead to make a dough that is soft and elastic, but not sticky. This is my favorite whole wheat bread recipe. Just cutting off a slice to eat plain is yummy, but you might want to try it toasted with just a bit of jam or honey — mmm. I love making this bread to give to friends, and it is a popular item at our church bake sales and auctions. I hope you enjoy this healthy recipe.

Whole wheat bread

Directions:2-1/2 cups warm water2 cups whole wheat flour1-1/2 Tbsp. yeast1. Combine these three ingredients in a bowl until blended and yeast is dissolved. Let stand for 15 minutes.2. Add the following ingredients, mix together and knead for 7-10 minutes:1/3 cup honey1/3 cup oil (I use olive or canola)2-1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 cup ground flax seed (opt.)4 - 5 cups whole wheat flour (adjust as needed)3. Cover and allow to rise until double. Divide into two or three loaves, depending on the size of your loaf pans. Mine are slightly smaller and I am able to make three loaves. Regular size pans will make two loaves.4. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes, or until nicely browned.

Try these tasty loaves with jam or honey

Whole wheat breadBy Jan Allen

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T here is nothing like the open road on a motorcycle with the view of the world

laid out before you. At least that is what Bruno Andreini has felt for the last 50 years.

Andreini loved his motor-cycle trips so much that in 2005 he decided to gather oth-ers who shared his passion and form Monday night group rides. The Blessed Bikers group of St. Boniface Church was born. “(St. Boniface Church) has been a fast-growing parish for the last 10 years, and it’s hard to know the people in the parish,” Andreini says. “So one of the main thoughts was to get people together and get to know each other and help a little bit in that respect, and it certainly has done that.” Andreini said the group is open to members outside of St. Boniface as well. “The other (reason for cre-ating the group) was to give a little diversification to our reli-gion,” Andreini says. “(The Blessed Bikers) are still faith based, but we certainly don’t go out and preach gospel to anybody. But nonethe-less we still keep that tone.” The Blessed Bikers meet every Monday, excluding holidays, at 6:30 p.m. at the St. Boniface Church parking lot. The group also has occasional Saturday rides and special mystery rides. Andreini estimated the group

to have 40 - 45 members and an average attendance of eight to 16 each night. The Blessed Bikers follow strict safety guidelines and require that all members have insurance to join.

“I encourage everybody that I’m around to think safe all the time,” Andreini says. “It’s so impor-tant. On a motorcycle you have to be a good defensive driver.” The average Monday night right consists of traveling to a destination 40 - 50 miles away, stopping for dinner or ice cream and then returning home. “There is no way — and you cannot tell someone this until they experience it themselves — that you can take a trip in a car versus a motorcycle and see the same pic-ture,” Andreini explains. “If you’re on a motorcycle, you are a part of the environment. If you’re in a car, you’re in a confined vehicle looking out of a window, and that’s two entirely different things.” Anyone interested in joining the Blessed Bikers is encouraged to contact Andreini at 515-992-3455, or email him at [email protected].

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The Blessed Bikers meet at St. Boniface Church every Monday; all are welcome to join.

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I n the state of Iowa, it’s not an easy task to find a family of sons or daughters and a love of

athletics that hasn’t had a parent involved in the coaching of their sport. “My dad coached my Little League baseball team for five years,” Pete Michelsen explains. “He would also help out my sis-ters, Shannon and Chanel, with their softball and basketball skills. Eventually we all got into golf and, of course, my dad could always teach us something new” Pete played Little League base-ball with his dad until he grew into high school and eventually for St. Ambrose University in Davenport. These days, they have traded the diamond for the greens. “It’s always all started with my dad teaching me the basics,” remembers Pete. “He and I both have a love of sports so it was only natural that we would all get out there together and play.” Little pieces of their Little League team equipment remain scattered throughout their garage, along with their three sets of

golf clubs. It is all packed into boxes that have withstood mul-tiple moves. “We have so much random equipment out there, it’s not even funny,” Pete laughs. “We try to get out on the golf course or the softball field as much as we can, but it gets hard to coordinate schedules.” The last time that the Michelsens golfed together was Father’s Day, a tradition that they have tried to carry on for almost five years now. “I think we just started golf-ing one Father’s Day when it was really nice out and now it’s just become something that we do every year,” Pete reminisces. “It’s always cool to have that day where we can all go out and do some-thing as a family, especially now that we’re all getting older. I know my dad loves it, too.” It’s safe to say that some of that sporting equipment will con-tinue to gather dust, but as long as they are able to find some time to play catch or get in a couple rounds they are satisfied.

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All in the familyBy Rebecca Bowen

health Q&A

Answer provided by Dr. Wesley Nyberg, Waukee Wellness & Chiropractic, 710 Alice’s Road, 978-6661.

Q: Is true health merely the absence of symptoms?A: One myth is if you’re symptom free, you must be healthy. Another myth is the problem started whenever the pain started. Most commonly, the pain to your problem isn’t instant. Usually by the time you start devel-oping symptoms, the issue has been there for a prolonged period of time. So how did these issues come about? The three stressors of life are thoughts, traumas and toxins. Let’s start from the day you were born. As the baby exits the birth canal, the traction and twisting of the baby’s neck can cause misalignments. Fast-forward to the walking stage and all of the falls the infant absorbs. Learning to ride a bike takes on more falls. The bad foods you eat and the medications you take are toxins to your body. As you can see, typically, symptoms to underlying issues started years ago. It’s the little stressors that are built up in time, until our body eventu-ally screams for help. If we don’t regularly do what our bodies need to handle and respond to daily stressors, eventually issues will affect us. Eat well, move well and think well. The foundation to true health is chiropractic; optimizing human performance and potential by restoring or enhancing the body’s function. Chiropractic focuses on the nervous system, which all of us have. Our nervous system, the brain, spinal cord and nerves, control and coordinate everything inside our body. Shouldn’t we make sure it’s functioning at its optimal potential?


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A ribbon cutting ceremony was held for Home Instead Senior Care’s 10th anniversary on July 11.

Erna Morain, Steve Banks, Devon Murphy-Peterson, Matt Corwin, Kim Stewart, Steve Sandahl, Sue Rasmussen, Jim Riordan, Brad Mills and Wendy Marsh at the Rotary Club

of Waukee meeting on July 11.

Megan Dodd, Katie Spielmann and Terry Snyder at the Waukee Chamber Golf Outing at Beaver Creek on June 20.

Amy Alden and Jason Medick at the Home Instead Senior Care 10th Anniversary Celebration on July 11

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The low 8 scores plus ties in the Men’s Open Division will play an additional 9 holes to determine their champion.

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Neil Johnson and Ron Sweeney at the Waukee Chamber Golf Outing at Beaver Creek on June 20.

John Greenstreet and Mark Call at the Waukee Chamber Golf Outing at Beaver Creek on June 20.

Erica Greco and Jon Mathews at the Waukee Chamber Golf Outing at Beaver Creek on June 20.

Ashlee Ulfers and Erin Haas at the Waukee Chamber Golf Outing at Beaver Creek on June 20.

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Market Grille Restaurant

Locally Grown Produce

Natural & Organic Produce

Bulk Foods Section

HealthMarket

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Chinese Express

Woodstone Oven Pizza

Sushi Bar

Fresh Salsa, Olive and Hummus Bar

Oatmeal Bar

European Artisan Breads

Fresh Gelato Shoppe

Brand Name Housewares

Wine & Spirits

Registered Dietitians

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