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eplaced a broken garage door opener. Installed new kitchen countertops and sink. Put on a new storm door.
I would like to call these my do-it-yourself projects, but I would be
fibbing a bit. Yes, I was involved in these and many other projects in the
homes my wife and I have lived in, but
I can’t honestly say that I tackled them
myself. Like many of you, I had a good
helper — my dad.
Dad grew up in a different era, a time
when if you wanted something done, you
did it yourself. He learned how to do
electrical and plumbing work, how to lay
carpet, how to pour concrete, how to
shingle roofs and many other useful skills.
He didn’t have the discretionary funds to
hire others to do these tasks. And even if
he did, I am not sure he would have. He
saw these as fun challenges, and he often
encouraged others to take on projects
with his help. We took full advantage of
his talents, and the time that my dad and I spent together has provided
memories I will certainly never forget.
Weekends at our first home were spent on these projects. Dad would
show up by 6 a.m. on Saturday mornings, after a 2.5-hour drive and a
Thermos or two of coffee. He would bring a load of tools and an even
greater load of know-how. We tore out concrete and installed a toilet in
our basement. We painted our house from top to bottom. We put laminate
flooring down in the bathroom. And on and on. On each of my birthdays
and Christmas, Dad would buy me tools that I was missing for these and
other projects — a toolbox, a circular saw, a level, a chainsaw, a socket set,
wrenches and too many others to list.
Twenty-two years and three houses later, I am not as courageous
to take on as many DIY projects. While writing this column, I suddenly
realized why — my father passed away about 13 years ago. Maybe as my
own children purchase their first homes and need help, I may recall what
I learned from him and help them with projects, too. Then they, too, may
have the wonderful memories of these DIY projects that I do. I just need
to somehow get my daughters excited about receiving circular saws for
birthday gifts. One step at a time. Meanwhile, I hope you enjoy this month’s
cover story about local residents and the many DIY projects they have
taken on.
Thanks for reading. Q
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D.I.
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BEAVERDALE DO-IT-YOURSELFERS
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By Melissa Walker
erri Hays grew up in a household where
her mother was thrifty and her father
did almost everything himself, so it only
made sense that she would become a “do-ityourselfer.”
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“I’ve always been the type of person to
try to be simplistic and resourceful in terms of
looking at what I already have and using what
I already have or repurposing something from
its original purpose,” says Hays, who lives in
Beaverdale.
Jared and Jamie Cochran knew when they
moved into their Beaverdale home they would
have a lot of work to do to make it their own.
They started with the hardwood floors —
2,000 square feet total on both stories of the
house. They spent 40 hours in the course of
a three-day weekend, sanding, filling scratches
Above: Kylie Spies and the fireplace she redid in her Beaverdale home. Spies removed old flagstone, found a mantel
in another Beaverdale home that she refinished and added period tile. Below, left: Spies made this light fixture for her
home. Photos by Melissa Walker.
and divots and staining.
“It was blood, sweat and tears,” Jared
recalls. “I don’t think we’ll ever do floors
again. We knew going in that it was hard
work, but we at least wanted to try it, and I’m
glad we did.”
Do-it-yourself mentality increases in
popularity
“Do it yourself,” known as DIY, has increased
in popularity as more and more websites,
television shows and programs pop up and
give the doer more access to learn. DIY is
referred to as building, modifying or repairing
something without the help of professionals
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or experts.
Many people become do-it-yourselfers
because they enjoy making things or completing projects on their own. Others do it to save
money.
Mike Menough gutted and redid the first
floor of his Beaverdale bungalow Craftsmanstyle house himself to save money. He ended
up hiring a professional to handle some structural issues, but the majority of the work he
completed himself or received help on from
family members who are electricians and
plumbers.
“We can usually do a lot of it ourselves,”
Menough says, adding that sometimes DIY
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projects start out fun but then get harder as
they progress and take longer than expected.
The Cochrans saved money on refinishing
their floors, but in the end they hired a professional to finish the job.
“When we got to the end, we just weren’t
happy” with the main level floors, Jared says.
“We stopped the process and hired it out.
That was one thing that we were like ‘We just
got in way over our heads.’ ”
In the end, the couple still saved money.
Jared estimates it would have cost between
$4,000 and $5,000 to pay a professional to
refinish the floors throughout the house. They
were able to get the first floor refinished for
$1,000 and finished the second floor themselves.
“It was definitely money well spent,” Jared
says.
Hays first got the DIY bug when she
started to plan for her wedding.
“I was looking for ways to save money
and looking for ways to do stuff myself instead
of hiring it out to someone or buying it,” she
says.
Kylie Spies and her husband knew they
wanted to bring their Beaverdale home back
to its original era. The home had received
modern updates from past owners, which had
not aged well with the times.
Flagstone had been added to the home’s
fireplace. Spies tore out the flagstone, found an
original fireplace mantel in another Beaverdale
home, refinished it and added period tile to
restore the fireplace.
Some of the most popular DIY projects
in 2014 were home personal computer build-
Kerri Hays shows the guitar she refurbished to become a
card holder for her wedding. She attached pictures and
letters she and her husband had exchanged. Photo by
Melissa Walker.
Kerri Hays made this headboard and stenciled accent wall in her bedroom. Photo by Melissa Walker.
ing, home office upgrades, kitchen upgrades,
homemade bug spray, outdoor projects,
unclogging drains, fixing bumper dents, patching drywall holes and making a hummingbird
feeder.
“Do-it-yourself” became more popular in
the 1950s when people began to undertake
home improvement projects and other small
construction tasks. DIY has expanded to
include many things from the typically thought
of home improvement project to making one’s
own clothing to maintaining one’s vehicle.
The movement spread in the 1970s, as
young individuals and couples began to renovate older homes that were more affordable
but were rundown and needed work. About
that same time, more DIY home improvement
books and magazines began to be published.
Home improvement television shows also
became popular.
By the 1990s, the Home and Garden
Television Network (HGTV) was born and
provided information on a wide range of DIY
topics. About this same time, DIY info was
now on the Internet, and prospective DIYers
could learn anything they needed with the
click of their computer mouse. Now, social
media sites such as Pinterest and YouTube
provide an unlimited supply of information, in
addition to traditional websites.
Beaverdale residents learn skills from
family members, others are self-taught
Other projects have gone better for the
Cochrans. They redid the fireplace of their
house, and Jared built a window bench seat
for the solarium. He’s tiled bathroom showers
and floors.
“YouTube has been my best friend,” he
says. “You can almost teach yourself to do
anything with the Internet.”
Hays’ skills and eye for repurposing come
from her parents. She does most of the work
herself unless she needs a tool from her dad
and then she might ask him to weigh in on the
project.
“I very much grew up going to consignment stores and Goodwill and have pride in
saying we only paid just $3 for something,” she
says. “My dad was very hands on, and he was
the type of guy that if he didn’t know how to
do something, he would figure it out.”
Spies enjoys working with her hands and
doing her own projects, which is what has led
to many of her DIY projects. She also received
some lessons from her family.
“I grew up on a farm,” she says. “My mom
is very crafty, and my dad is very mechanical.
They’re both get-it-done-type people. I had
good examples.”
For anything Spies didn’t know how to do,
she turned to the Internet. She learned to dry
wall from watching YouTube videos.
But sometimes there are projects that
require a professional’s help. Spies set out to
change the mirrors in her bathroom, but upon
taking down the old ones, discovered a gaping
hole with exposed wires and pipes. She had to
call an electrician.
“There’s a lot of surprises in these old
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houses,” Spies says.
Menough taught himself how to do most of
the work he performed to turn the lower level
of his house into an open concept. He jokes
that there was a conspiracy going on with his
wife. Each birthday or Christmas she would
buy him new tools to complete projects.
Inspiration comes from books,
magazines, requests from others
Spies says she gets a lot of her ideas from her
mom — the two like to trade project ideas
back and forth. Online websites and magazines
also are good tools.
“I always check out Pinterest because it’s
good to see what people are doing, but I also
just talk to my mom,” Spies says. “I love ‘This
Old House,’ and read it cover to cover every
month because I feel like they respect old
things.”
Hays and her husband started coming up
with creative ways to decorate and create furniture for their Beaverdale home. A lot of her
inspiration comes from salvage shows, where
she sees ideas for how items can be used.
“A lot of times, I’ll see something and
think ‘Gosh, that’s really cool, but I can do that
myself,’ ” Hays says.
The Hayses used the original windows
from their Beaverdale Brick home to create
several tables and other display pieces that
are located throughout the house. They built
a coffee table using pallets and caster wheels.
Hays found an old screen door in her garage
and fixed it up so it could be used to display
her Christmas cards during the holidays.
Some of Hays’ other creations include
refinishing a hutch she bought at a garage sale
for $30. She stripped it, refinished and repainted it and added some cloth to the back. It now
sits in the couple’s dining room and holds their
china and glassware.
She’s used corrugated metal to make
cutouts, one in the shape of an “H.” She likes
to use old bed springs for décor items and
attaches broken pieces from chandeliers to
them. She used some as silverware holders for
her dining room table. Hays uses broken jewelry and incorporates it into décor throughout
the house.
In the couple’s bedroom, they took an
old door, cut it to size and repurposed it into
their headboard. Hays stenciled in a pattern
behind the bed to create an accent wall. In the
corner of the bedroom, sits a guitar that Hays
Mod-Podged with letters and cards she and her
husband had exchanged throughout the years.
It served as the card holder at their wedding.
Spies is most proud of the 1950s dresser
she took apart and revamped to become a
bar and hold stemware and other items in her
family’s dining room.
“It’s a good conversation piece,” she says.
“People come into my house and notice it
right away.”
Spies has also refinished the furniture in
her daughters’ bedrooms. She bought a bed
for $25, stripped off many layers of paint
and refinished it for her youngest daughter’s
room. She’s made both girls’ bedding and
curtains for their rooms. Her mom helped her
take a 1960s hutch and redo it into a toy cabinet for the girls. Her dining room tables are
a conglomeration of chairs from thrift stores
that have been painted and reupholstered.
The Cochrans watch a lot of HGTV, from
which they get inspiration and a beginning
point to know whether they can complete a
project themselves. Up next is a railing for the
deck they built last fall and finishing the dry
wall in the new basement bathroom.
“I don’t think her list ever ends,” Jared
says. “Once we get done with something, we
move on to another project.” Q
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REAL ESTATE
Staging sins
Jan
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I have lived in my “Beaverdale Brick”
for 36 years. I share your excitement
in finding a new home!
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Lots of character with original beautiful hardwood
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doorknobs. Large prairie style windows to capture
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Invisible fence.
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Don’t make these mistakes in your house
From Jan Stehl, Iowa Realty
eal estate is an intensely personal experience for buyers
and sellers. Buyers should
be more focused on the bones of
the home, but staging can often
be the difference between a buyer
bonanza and weeks on the market.
s #OLLECTION OVERLOAD It is
very difficult for almost any collection to look orderly and neutral.
Even the coolest collection can
come off as a pile of space-consuming clutter. Your collection
can distract from the strengths
and features of the property. Store
your collections.
s %CHOCHAMBER STAGING
Bad staging ideas get amplified,
more than the good ones. That
bold wallpaper in the bathroom
may seem like a good idea, but a
little perspective — and another
opinion — may prove otherwise.
Sellers are often unable to see
significant clutter, over-sized and
too much furniture and pet odors.
s &AILURE TO EDIT You’ve
heard of failure to launch as it
relates to buyers? Well, failure to
edit is a close cousin of this syndrome. You might have fantastic
“stuff,” but the first impression
to a buyer can still fall short. Edit,
edit, edit. A sassy best friend or a
nit-picky sister-in-law can sometimes be an agent’s best friend.
s 3ILLY SCENARIOS Staging is
undertaken with the specific objective of showing a home off to
its best advantage, playing up its
features and helping prospective
buyers visualize the best lives they
could possibly live in the home.
Do not stage one bedroom
as a Parisian boulevard, another
with a full-blown butterfly theme.
A well-staged home will show off
its space, light and conveniences. If
the backyard is a huge selling point,
stage it with outdoor dining or liv-
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Beaverdale office, 3521 Beaver Ave., 453-5993.
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ing room furnishings.
s 4HE hLIVEDINv LOOK
When a home is being shown,
it must be immaculate. It should
look like no one lives there: no
toothbrushes, curling irons, protein shake mixes or paperwork
allowed. Is this difficult to keep up?
Absolutely. But you’d be surprised
at how bad an impression just a
few personal toiletries or dishes
can make.
s #LOSETCRAMMING Out of
sight is not out of mind. Home
buyers today are desperate for
storage. Delete, delete, delete.
Even huge closets, if crammed to
the gills, make buyers wonder how
they’ll ever get by with so little
closet space.
s &AILING TO STAGE FOR ALL
the senses. A house that smells
like pet mayhem is a tough house
to sell, no matter how beautifully
it is staged. Smells are very easy to
get acclimated to, when you live
with them but buyers will detect
them the second they walk in.
s .OT STAGING AT ALL
Ultimately, the most shockingly
bad of all staging decisions is the
surprisingly frequent decision not
to bother staging the home at all.
This is how lovely homes with vast
potential end up selling as cosmetic fixers at a discount. Q
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speed, which is important in basketball. The sport requires you to
be light on your feet and have the
agility and quickness to move in
multiple directions. The simple act
of jumping rope can significantly
improve your footwork. Jump
rope for a few minutes as part of
your strength training warm up or
before your basketball practices
and games. Over time work your
way up to eight to 10 minutes of
continuous jumping rope for two
to three days a week as part of
your workout. Keep in mind that
improving your agility is not only
good for basketball, but it’s good
for life. The ability to regain your
balance in every day activities will
keep you safe for years to come.
Q: I would do almost anything to
get a nice six-pack. Can you give
me some tips and hints?
A: Absolutely! Not everyone has
this particular goal, but the ones
that do seem to be very passionate
about it. First of all, you have to do
some serious core work, focusing
on the abdominals, obliques and
low back area. In doing this, most
people make one of two mistakes.
The first mistake is working these
muscles too many days of the
week. Some think you need to
do abs almost every day, but you
wouldn’t do this for chest, back
and legs, so why would you do it
for your abdominals? The other
common problem is that people
don’t push themselves when doing
core work. I’ve seen plenty of people stop their set right when they
start to feel the “burn.” Others
may only use their body weight,
never thinking that weights might
actually challenge them even more.
Remember, the harder you work
your abdominals, the less you’ll
have to do them — and you’ll get
better results.
Aside from strength training, the other key components
to getting a firm, lean mid-section
include cardiovascular exercise
and, of course, proper diet. You
should try to do cardio five to
six days per week, especially if
you have some extra flab to lose,
and try to follow a well-balanced,
calorie-controlled diet. If you have
more specific questions, be sure to
schedule a meeting with a trainer
at your local Anytime Fitness. Q
Information provided by Anytime Fitness, 2815 Beaver Ave.,
Suite 206, Des Moines, 274-2100.
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FAITH
The beauty of
new life
Spring is a reminder of resurrection
By Pastor Mike Rose, First Federated Church
t was March 10 as I wrote this.
The sun was shining, the skies
were blue and the temperature
was pushing into the mid- to upper
60s. People were walking, jogging,
cleaning their yards, a few were on
their Harleys and everyone was
smiling. That’s what spring does. It
calls us out of the house and into
the community. Spring encourages
us that in short order the flowers
will be blooming, the grass will be
greening up and the trees will be
budding again. One might say that
spring is an annual reminder that
resurrection is part of the annual
cycle of life.
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New life! Who wouldn’t want
that? Families celebrate when
blessed with the new life of a baby.
Friends are encouraged when a
member of their group finds a
new lease on life after struggling
with an otherwise terminal disease. Don’t we all get emotional
when a relationship that was torn
apart by negative life forces finds
reconciliation and healing through
the power of forgiveness? That’s
the beauty of new life. This is
the beauty of the gospel of Jesus
Christ.
The Bible tells us how Jesus,
God’s Son, came to be the sacrifice for sin. He took our shame,
failures, brokenness and, yes, our
sins to the cross. There He satisfied all claims against us through
His death on our behalf. But He
did more than die for our sins, He
rose from the dead with new life,
new life that He desires to share
with anyone who will trust in and
follow Him. This explains why
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Christians worldwide celebrate
Easter. As the Apostle Paul writes:
“Anyone who belongs to Christ
has become a new person. The old
life is gone; a new life has begun!”
(2 Corinthians 5:17)
The good news of Jesus is that
anyone can receive this new life. It
matters not your socio-economic
status, race, creed or religion. The
new life of Jesus Christ touches all
who will, by faith, turn to Him and
receive His life-transforming gift.
Easter Sunday is April 5. I hope
you and yours will be worshipping
together in your church that day.
If you don’t have a church, please
know there is always a place for
you at First Federated Church.
We worship at 9 and 10:30 a.m.
It would be an honor to have
you join us as we celebrate again,
the new life that is found in Jesus
Christ. Q
EDUCATION
LIBRARY NEWS
Meet Camille Johnson
Retiring teacher will still visit school
By T.K. West
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Spring events
Learn about Iowa, trout fishing and more
By library staff
an Kaercher, retired
founding editor-in-chief
of Midwest Living magazine, will share favorite destinations, insights and often hilarious
tales gleaned during decades spent
roaming the 12-state Midwest
region as a travel writer, author,
and public television personality at
the Franklin Avenue Library. The
program will take place Tuesday,
March 31 at 6:30 p.m.
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Furry Tales
Saturday, March 28 and
Saturday, April 18, 11 a.m.
Stop by the library to sign up for
a 10-minute slot to read a favorite story to therapy dog Scout.
Sharing stories with Scout is a
fantastic way to practice reading
skills and make a furry friend at the
same time.
Teen Book Club
Monday, March 30, 4 p.m.
Enjoy some pizza as we talk about
the book “Legend: by Marie Lu.
Teens in grades six through 12 can
find copies of the book and sign up
for this program at the information desk.
Franklin Afternoon Book
Discussion
Monday, April 6, 1 p.m.
We will discuss “Someone Else’s
Love Story” by Joshilyn Jackson.
Copies of the book are available at
the information desk.
Franklin Evening Book
Discussion
Tuesday, April 14, 6:30 p.m.
We will discuss “Kindred” by
Octavia Butler. Copies of the book
s a high school student
in the Urbandale School
District, Camille Johnson
would volunteer at organizations
such as Grey’s Lutheran Church,
Smouse School and Easter Seals.
It was her time spent with these
organizations that first sparked
her interest in becoming a teacher
for special education.
“After volunteering, I became
interested in special education,”
Johnson says. “And when I relocated to the Des Moines area, I
knew that’s what I really wanted
to teach.”
After graduating with a
degree in elementary education
from the University of Northern
Iowa, Johnson first taught third
and fourth grade in Waterloo.
Since that time, Johnson has also
obtained a master’s degree from
Iowa State University in special
education and relocated to the
Urbandale area in order to be
closer to her family.
Now, after 31 years teaching at Hillis Elementary School,
Johnson will retire in May.
“When I retire, working with
kids is what I will miss most,”
Johnson says. “They are the cutest
and the funniest, and kids say the
darndest things.”
However, even though she
will be retiring, Johnson still plans
to help out at Hillis Elementary
School through volunteering and
substitute teaching. This includes
becoming part of the “Sub Club,”
are available at the information
desk.
Friends of the Franklin
Library Meeting
Saturday, April 18, 11 a.m.
The Friends of the Franklin Library
will hold its regularly-scheduled
meeting. The public is invited to
join them.
Trout Fishing 101
Saturday, April 18, 1:30 p.m.
David Wright and fellow members of the North Bear Chapter
of Trout Unlimited, will present
an introductory program on fly
fishing for trout in Iowa streams.
Trout Unlimited is a national nonprofit organization with 147,000
members dedicated to conserving,
protecting and restoring North
America’s coldwater fisheries and
their watersheds.
Des Moines Public Library
Board meeting
Tuesday, April 21, 3:30 p.m.
Witness the library’s board of
trustees and members of the
library’s management team make
decisions concerning the institution’s every-day operations and
discuss items relating to its future
direction.
Artsy Kids - Pointillism Artwork
Wednesday, April 22, 4 p.m.
Come and try out the painting
technique created by Georges
Seurat in the late 19th century. Everyone will have a chance
to create a gorgeous painting to
take home. This program is for
third through eighth graders and
requires preregistration. Q
Camille Johnson is retiring this May after
teaching at Hillis Elementary for 31
years. Photos by T.K. West.
a group of retired Hillis teachers
who return to the elementary
school in order to help substitute
teach.
“I really love my job,” Johnson
says. “Every day I look forward to
getting up and coming to work.”
In her free time, Johnson loves
to bike and is looking forward to
riding in RAGBRAI for her third
year. It is through her love of biking that she has helped develop
the Bike to School Program at
Hillis. Through this program, Hillis
has developed a team called the
Hillis Tire Biters inspired by their
school mascot the “Hillis Hound.”
By auctioning off student bike art,
this group has been able to fund
items such as bike racks for their
school.
Johnson also loves to garden
and is currently looking forward
to returning next year to help
Hillis with its large garden. Q
What do you love about your teacher?
Ander Johnson:
“I think Ms. Johnson
is a good teacher,
and she helps my
education grow.”
Sadin Devedzic:
“Ms. Johnson is very
helpful, especially in
reading, math and
social studies.”
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Many begin with a time of reflection
By Susan Ray, executive director, The Reserve
hroughout the past several
months, we’ve focused on
how to make healthy choices for your heart, your brain, your
soul and overall physical fitness.
Thoughts were shared regarding
the importance of mental exercise,
the value of staying connected and
the importance of laughter.
For the next few articles, I’d
like to focus on the natural progression for aging adults into the
phase of retirement. Webster
defines retirement as an act of
ending your working or professional career, the age in which
one normally retires, and the period after you have permanently
stopped your job or profession.
For some people, retirement is
what they’ve been working for all
their lives. It’s a chance to be free,
to do what they want when they
want to do it and come and go as
they desire.
For most entering into retirement, it begins with a time of
reflection. They review what happened throughout their career.
Did they accomplish professionally what they had hoped for?
Do they consider themselves successful? Reflection continues into
their personal life. If there is a
spouse involved, have there been
memories created? If there are
children, there can be a feeling of
accomplishment as they move into
adult life with careers of their own.
There also may be relief felt in
the fact that the children’s college
loans have finally been paid off, you
now have an empty nest and the
responsibilities of raising a family
have been completed.
Following the time for reflection, comes a time to consider
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where we are and contemplate
where we go from here. These
are big decisions that have changed
time and time again throughout
the years of anticipation for retirement. Some people have made a
“retirement plan” and others have
not. Even those who had planned
ahead find themselves reviewing
and revising their plan. Whether
you have a plan or not at the time
you enter retirement, the most
important thing to remember is
that you are the one in control and
are making the choices.
Some people find moving
into retirement through transition from full-time employment
to part-time helps in making this
a smoother entry into the new
phase — retirement. The choice
is made to continue working, but
at a different level. Many do not
want to be involved with the same
amount of responsibility as they
once had. They want to continue to work, but on their own
terms. This may not only be with
less responsibility but with fewer
hours.
To be continued next month…
retirement with purpose. Q
Information provided by Susan Ray, The Reserve, 2727 82nd
Place, Urbandale, 515-727-5927.
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WHAT’S IN YOUR GARAGE?
Wes Etter can take his fat-tire bike onto all kinds of terrain. Photo by David Rowley.
Kicking up dirt
When the going gets tough, the tough get fatties
By David Rowley
hile the greater Des Moines area
continues to flourish with new
hot spots and places to go and
see, there is still the dreaded Iowa winter that
impedes our outdoor activities. However, when
the going gets tough, the tough get fatties.
“I actually got this one not too long ago,
but I’ve managed to get it out a few times this
year so far,” says Wes Etter. “They’re known
as sandbikes or snowbikes, but they’re more
commonly referred to as ‘fatties.’ ”
Until recently, the all-terrain bicycles were
mostly the domain of extreme cyclists. The
bikes with fat tires are an absolute craze
and have been around for about 10 years.
According to estimates by experts they have
grown from a special order to a mass-produced product within the last three years.
“The beauty of these things is obviously
you can ride them on about any terrain,” Etter
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says. “The thing’s a beast. Most people try to
go as light as they can on bikes, and these go
against the grain. Mine is at least 51 pounds,
and it’s reinforced for the bigger wheels. It’s
geared to compensate, but still you know
you’ll be pushing a little once you’re on it.”
For Etter, it’s about maintaining a healthy
lifestyle. The self-described “old man” finds
cycling blends the workout with entertainment. One of his favorite routes is the Des
Moines River Water Trail on the east side
heading north, though recently he’s found his
path heading south.
“I’ve been going south to Gray’s Lake,
which is nice because it offers a place like
Confluence Brewery right off the trail,” says
Etter. “That’s a nice destination. It’s just about
long enough you’ll get a little winded, and on a
hot day you can toss back a stout.
But if he’s totally honest, Etter prefers to
hit the trails with his new wheels rather than
the snow. While he doesn’t have his own
particular horror story, Etter has friends who
have hit hidden potholes and flipped, causing
serious injury.
“If I were to do that once, it might take
a little while to get back on my bike,” admits
Etter.
As winter slowly loosens its grip on Des
Moines, there’s no doubt Etter will once again
hit the trails.
“There are a bunch of trails to choose
from, so that’s always nice,” Etter says. “The
River Bottom ones are probably my favorite
through; they’re just fun to ride.” Q
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ext. 304 or [email protected] to
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CALENDAR
Thursday March 26
Q Storybook Time, 11 a.m.,
Beaverdale Books
Q It’s Better In Beaverdale, 5-8 p.m.,
Beaverdale Business Core
Q Season of Story - Ancient
Remedy for Winter Blues. Storytelling
event based on the ancient tradition
of telling stories around the fire in
the cold, dark days of winter. Tell a
5-minute story, fiction or non-fiction,
based on the prop for the month,
prizes awarded, 7-9 p.m., Beaverdale
Books
Q History Committee monthly
meeting, 7-8 p.m., Tally’s
Q Hoover Track: Boys Varsity vs.
Johnston, 4:30 p.m., @ Johnston
Q Fish Dinner sponsored by the
Knights, 5-7 p.m., Holy Trinity Church
Q 7th & 8th Grade Dance, 7th &
8th grade students at Des Moines
area Catholic schools are invited.
All dances are held in the gym of
the hosting school. Admission for all
dances is $7. Please bring Student ID
7-9 p.m., Holy Trinity
Friday March 27
Q VFW Friday Dinner, Friday
Dinners $9, 5-7 p.m., Beaverdale VFW
Post #9127
Q Lego Fridays, All day, Franklin
Avenue Library
Q The Knights of Columbus will
host fish dinners during Lent. They
will feature baked cod, baked tilapia,
cheesy potatoes, green beans, coleslaw, macaroni and cheese, rolls, desserts and beverages , 5-7 p.m., Holy
Trinity Catholic Church
Q The Hillyard Storyteller.
Beaverdale Books is partnering with
Hillyard Des Moines (“The Cleaning
Resource”) to bring you a familyfriendly event each month. In August,
local storyteller Maureen Korte will
join us to share folk tales. Treats provided, 7-8 p.m., Beaverdale Books
Q Toastmaster Meeting, 7-8 p.m.,
Naurine Room, Broadlawns Hospital
Saturday March 28
Q VFW Saturday Lunch, Saturday
lunches $6, 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.,
Beaverdale VFW Post #9127
Q Visit the Art Cart, all day,
Franklin Avenue Library
Q Meet the Author, Joyce Rupp
“Fly While You Still Have Wings: And
Other Lessons My Resilient Mother
Taught Me,” 2-3 p.m., Beaverdale
Books
Sunday March 29
Q Annual Community Easter Egg
Hunt. This is a non-competitive event,
making it ideal for all ages. Come at
1 p.m. for the fun opening, hunt for
eggs, then join us inside for the fun
fest with activities and free food,
1-3 p.m., Mount Olive Lutheran
Church & School
Monday March 30
Q Preschool Story Time, 10:15 a.m.,
Franklin Ave. Library
Q Teen Book Club. Enjoy some
pizza as we talk about this month’s
book. “Legend” by Marie Lu. Teens
in grades 6-12 can find copies of the
book and sign up for this program
at the information desk, 4-5 p.m.,
Franklin Avenue Library
Tuesday March 31
Q Baby Rhyme Time, 10:15 a.m.,
Franklin Avenue Library
Q Crafty Readers, Toddler, preschool, and elementary school age
readers take part in fun craft activities,
4 p.m., Franklin Avenue Library
Q Exploring the Great Midwest,
Dan Kaercher, retired founding
editor-in-chief of Midwest Living
magazine, shares favorite destinations, insights and often hilarious tales
gleaned during decades spent roaming
the 12-state Midwest region as a travel writer, author and public television
personality. 6:30-7:30 p.m., Franklin
Avenue Library
Q Track: Girls JV/V Invitational vs.
Southeast Polk, 4:30 p.m., @ SEP
Wednesday April 1
Q Toddler Storytime, ages 18
months- 3 years, 10:15 and 10:50 a.m.
Thursday April 2
Q Storybook Time, 11:00 a.m.,
Beaverdale Books
Q BNA Board Meeting,
7 p.m., Calvin Community
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Q Young American Poets Reading
Series, 7-8 p.m., Beaverdale Books
Friday April 3
Q VFW Friday Dinner, Friday
Dinners $9, 5-7 p.m., Beaverdale VFW
Post #9127
Saturday April 4
Q VFW Saturday Lunch, Saturday
lunches $6, 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.,
Beaverdale VFW Post #9127
Q Annual Easter Egg Hunt,
Children up to age 10 are invited
to the annual BNA Easter Egg Hunt.
Children are grouped by age for
a lively hunt for candy and prizes.
Arrive before 10 a.m. to allow for
parking and finding your starting line
grouped by age. Be sure to bring your
camera, and we ask no pets, please.
10-11 a.m., Beaverdale Park
Q Easter Vigil Service, Join us for
our Easter Vigil Service as we welcome our Catechumens into the
Catholic Church. Holy Trinity
Q HooverTrack: JV/V Invitational
vs. Valley, 11 a.m., @ Valley HS
Sunday April 5
Q Easter Sunday
Monday April 6
Q Preschool Story Time,
10:15 a.m., Franklin Ave. Library
Q St. Pius X - No school for students
Q Franklin Library Book
Discussions, “Someone Else’s Love
Story” by Joshilyn Jackson. Copies
of the book are available at the
Information Desk, 1-2 p.m., Franklin
Avenue Library
Q Communications Committee
Monthly Meeting, This committee is
responsible for producing the BNA
newsletter, The Sidewalk, and updating our website www.beaverdale.org.
7-8 p.m., Tally’s
Q No School, Holy Trinity
Q City Council Meeting, 4:30 p.m.,
Des Moines City Hall
Q Hoover Track: Girls JV/V vs.
Urbandale, 4:30 p.m., @ Urbandale
Q Hoover Soccer: Boys JV/V vs.
Ottumwa, 5/5:30/7 p.m., @ Hoover
Q Hoover Soccer: Girls JV/V vs.
Oskaloosa, 6/7:30 p.m., @ Oskaloosa
Q Beaverdale Spring Run/Walk,
Packet pick-up and spaghetti dinner.
The cost of the spaghetti dinner is
included in the Beaverdale Spring Run/
Walk participant registration,
5-8 p.m., Acanthus Lodge
Q Hoover Soccer: Varsity vs. Perry,
5:30/7 p.m., @ Perry
Tuesday April 7
Saturday April 11
Q Baby Rhyme Time, 10:15 a.m.,
Franklin Avenue Library
Q Crafty Readers, Toddler, preschool, and elementary school age
readers take part in fun craft activities,
4 p.m., Franklin Avenue Library
Q Touching our Grief, If you are
mourning the loss of a loved one,
Hospice of Central Iowa offers a
monthly educational grief support
group, 2-3 p.m., Calvin Community
2nd floor lounge
Q Beaverdale Writer’s Group,
Join this group of writers to discuss
writing, publishing, promoting and all
the ins and outs of the book world,
7-9 p.m., Beaverdale Books
Q Hoover Soccer: Girls JV/V vs.
PCM, 6/7:30 p.m., @ Hoover
Q VFW Saturday Lunch, Saturday
lunches $6, 11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.,
Beaverdale VFW Post #9127
Q Beaverdale Spring 5k Run/Walk,
Participants of all skill levels and abilities are welcome to participate in this
family-friendly race. Beaverdale Spring
Run/Walk 5K participants will receive
a short sleeve, technical shirt and Kids
Run. 8-11 a.m., Acanthus Lodge
Q Second Saturday Book Club.
This club meets to discuss its favorite
books and recommendations,
11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Beaverdale Books
Q Hoover Track: Girls Varsity vs.
Drake, TBD, @ Drake
Monday April 13
Q Toddler Storytime, ages 18
months- 3 years, 10:15 and 10:50 a.m.,
Franklin Avenue Library
Q Preschool Story Time,
10:15 a.m.,, Franklin Ave. Library
Q Hoover Soccer: Boys JV/V vs.
North, 5:30/7 p.m., @ Hoover
Q Soccer: Girls Varsity vs. North,
6 p.m., @ North
Thursday April 9
Tuesday April 14
Q Storybook Time, 11:00 a.m.,
Beaverdale Books
Q Beaverdale Book Browsers Book
Club, 7-8 p.m., Beaverdale Books
Q Hoover Tennis: Varsity vs.
Roosevelt, 4 p.m., @ Hoover
Q Hoover Track: Girls Varsity vs.
Indianola, 4:30 p.m., @ Simpson
Q Baby Rhyme Time, 10:15 a.m.,
Franklin Avenue Library
Q Crafty Readers, Toddler, preschool, and elementary school age
readers take part in fun craft activities,
4 p.m., Franklin Avenue Library
Q Franklin Library Book
Discussions, “Kindred” by Octavia
Butler. Copies of the book are available at the Information Desk, 6:307:30 p.m., Franklin Avenue Library
Q Alzheimer’s Education & Support
Group, Support group led by Calvin
Community’s social services director, Bill Miller, 7-8 p.m., Calvin
Community Library
Q Hoover Golf: Girls JV vs.
Wednesday April 8
Friday April 10
Q VFW Friday Dinner, Friday
Dinners $9, 5-7 p.m., Beaverdale VFW
Post #9127
Q Toastmaster Meeting, 7-8 p.m.,
Naurine Room, Broadlaws Hospital
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Q Toddler Storytime, ages 18
months- 3 years, 10:15 and 10:50 a.m.,
Franklin Avenue Library
Q Breakfast and Learn - Senior
Talks Support Group, Cost - Free.
RSVP can be made to 515-274-3612,
8-9 p.m., Ramsey Village
link sausage, and scrambled eggs. All
you can eat. $6 for Adults, 12 and
under $3, 7:30-10:30 a.m.
Q Furry Tales. Sign up for a 10minute slot to read a favorite story
to therapy dog Scout, 11 a.m. - noon,
Franklin Avenue Library
Q Trout Fishing 101, David Wright
and members of the North Bear
Chapter of Trout Unlimited, will present an introductory program on fly
fishing for trout in Iowa streams,
2-3 p.m., Franklin Avenue Library
Q Under the Big Top! 12th Annual
Gala Auction, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Holy
Trinity Catholic Church
Q Gala Auction, 5:30-11 p.m., Holy
Trinity
Q Hoover Soccer: Boys Varsity vs.
Valley, 8 a.m., @ Valley
Thursday April 16
Sunday April 19
Q Storybook Time, 11:00 a.m.,
Beaverdale Books
Q Beaverdale Young Professionals
Monthly Meeting, Contact Nick Smith
at (515) 720-4163 for more information. 6-7 p.m., Meeting location
changes each month
Q Hoover Tennis: Girls JV/V vs.
Ottumwa, 4 p.m., @ Ottumwa
Q Hoover Tennis: Boys JV/V vs.
Ottumwa, 4 p.m., @ Hoover
Q Hoover Track: Boys Varsity vs.
Urbandale, 4/4:30 p.m., @ Urbandale
Q Hoover Soccer: JV/V vs. Lincoln,
5:30/6/7/7:30 p.m., @ Hoover
Q Beaverdale VFW Post #9127
Breakfast and bake sale ($6).
9 a.m.-noon,
Indianola, 3:30 p.m., @ Indianola
Q Hoover Tennis: Boys JV/V vs.
East, 4 p.m., @ East
Q Hoover Tennis: Girls JV/V vs.
East, 4 p.m., @ Hoover
Q Hoover Track: Girls Varsity vs.
East, 4:15 p.m., @ East
Q Hoover Track: Boys Varsity vs.
Ankeny, 4:30 p.m., @ Northview MS
Wednesday April 15
Friday April 17
Q VFW Friday Dinner, Friday
Dinners $9, 5-7 p.m., Beaverdale VFW
Post #9127
Q No School, Holy Trinity
Q Hoover Soccer: Boys Varsity
Tournament vs. Valley, 5:30 p.m.,
@ Valley
Saturday April 18
Q VFW Saturday Lunch, Saturday
lunches $6, 11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.,
Beaverdale VFW Post #9127
Q Pancake Breakfast at the Masonic
Lodge, biscuits and gravy, pancakes,
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Monday April 20
Q Preschool Story Time, 10:15 a.m.,
Franklin Ave. Library
Q St. Pius X - No school,
professional development
Q Medicap Bingo, 6:45-7:45 p.m.,
Calvin Community Rec Room
Q BNA Public Affairs Committee
Meeting, 7-8 p.m., Chef’s Kitchen
Q City Council Meeting, 4:30 p.m.,
Des Moines City Hall
Q Hoover Soccer: Girls 9/JV Match,
5:30/7 p.m., @ Hoover
Tuesday April 21
Q Baby Rhyme Time, 10:15 a.m.,
Franklin Avenue Library
Q Crafty Readers, Toddler, preschool, and elementary school age
readers take part in fun craft activities,
4 p.m., Franklin Avenue Library
Q Des Moines Public Library
- Board Meeting, 3:30-4:30 p.m.,
Franklin Avenue Library
Q Family Education Night.
Navigating the maze of health care for
your senior loved one can be over-
whelming. You are not alone, 6:307:30 p.m., Calvin Community
Q Beaverdale VFW Post #9127
Meeting, 7-9 p.m.
Q Beautification Committee
Monthly Meeting. Plan and coordinate numerous activities throughout
our neighborhood, 7-8 p.m., Calvin
Community Garden Level
Q Non-Fiction Book Club, 7-8 p.m.,
Beaverdale Books
Q Hoover Tennis: Boys and Girls
Varsity vs. Lincoln, 4 p.m., @ Hoover/
Lincoln
Wednesday April 22
Q Toddler Storytime, ages 18
months- 3 years, 10:15 and 10:50 a.m.,
Franklin Avenue Library
Q Artsy Kids Program, Pointillism
Artwork. These programs are for 3rd
- 8th graders and require preregistration, 4-5 p.m., Franklin Avenue Library
Thursday April 23
Q Storybook Time, 11:00 a.m.,
Beaverdale Books
Q Season of Story - Ancient
Remedy for Winter Blues, Tell a
5-minute story, fiction or non-fiction,
based on the prop for the month:
March - Spring Break, or simply enjoy
as an audience member. A panel of
judges plus an audience judge selected
at random will decide the winners.
Cash prizes for first ($75), second
($50), and third ($25) will be awarded
for best performance and interpretation of the story prop,
7-9 p.m., Beaverdale Books
Q History Committee Monthly
Meeting,, 7-8 p.m., Tally’s
Q Hoover Track: Girls Varsity
Invitational vs. Drake Relays, TBD,
@ Drake
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INSURANCE
Bicycling safety
and insurance tips
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Keep yourself and your family safe
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Evening Prayer 5:15pm
Wednesday Eucharist 9:30am
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Handbell Choir 6:15pm
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icycling is on the rise across
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on the health and economic
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young people are embracing bicycling and forgoing drivers’ licenses
to save money.
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you own or are about to purchase
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you may want to consider getting
an endorsement that will provide
additional coverage.
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Standard homeowners and renters insurance policies also typically provide liability protection for
harm you may cause to someone
else or their property. If you injure
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he or she decides to sue, you will
be covered up to the limits of your
policy.
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a stationary object, such as a post
or a fence.
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in the same location all the time.
A thief may notice the pattern and
target you.
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by recording your bicycle’s serial
number; this may help to recover
your bicycle if it’s stolen.
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FINANCE
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RECIPE
Feed the urge for something fried
Healthy indulgence can be a side or lunch
Quinoa and kale cakes
By Kris Ellis Tracy
was looking for a side dish that is a little different from the usual
potato or rice dishes. As I was pondering my pantry, my eye fell
upon a bag of red quinoa I had purchased some time ago with the
intent to try out this superfood. A friend of mine writes a wonderful
blog called “Nosh and Nourish,” wherein she often provides recipes
for quinoa. If you have time, check out some of her offerings.
What I really wanted was something fried. I know that is not
very healthy, but sometimes you just have to have a good indulgence. Besides, I reasoned, I would only use a bit of butter and then
the healthier olive oil. And quinoa is a whole grain. My conscience
was finally appeased, and I proceeded to make quinoa and kale
cakes. They are a bit like potato cakes, but full of yummy veggies.
The baby kale is subtle, not all bitter or sharp. If kale is not to your
taste, use some baby spinach instead.
This makes a nice lunch, paired with some good mustard and
a slice of crusty bread. Or a side salad, a quinoa cake and a grilled
portion of salmon would make an elegant meal. Q
I
Ingredients
1 cup red quinoa
2 cups water
½ teaspoon salt
4 green onions, sliced thin
1 cup minced baby kale
1 rib celery, minced
2/3 cup flour
1 beaten egg
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
Directions
1. In a saucepan, bring the water
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and ½ tsp. salt to a boil, add the
quinoa and simmer until the water
is absorbed and the quinoa germ
spirals outward. Cool.
2. In a separate bowl, mix the
minced kale and celery, flour, seasonings and beaten egg. Add the
cooled quinoa.
3. In a frying pan, melt the butter with the olive oil. Spoon the
quinoa mixture into the hot pan
by large spoonsful. Flatten the mixture out slightly so that each cake
is of an even depth. I used about
1/3 cup for each cake. Brown the
cakes on both sides and drain on
paper towels. Serve.
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WHERE WE LIVE
Andrew Tenfold and Drew Barker might not agree on everything, but one thing is certain: Beaverdale is
the town for them. Photos by Chris Kelley.
The town for them
Beaverdale life suits the two “Drews”
By Chris Kelley
eet the Drews.
No, they’re not a married couple (at
least not yet, anyway).
Andrew Denfeld and Drew Barker don’t
consider themselves the typical household. As
a matter of fact, typical goes out the door when
you ask the Beaverdale couple just how they
met.
“Andrew actually rear-ended my car,” says
Drew. “He says I’m the bad driver, but to this
day, I’m sure it’s his fault.”
Drew No. 2 has a different story.
“She was braking because she probably
dropped her eyeliner,” he says. “Of course, her
first instinct wasn’t to look behind her to make
sure it was OK. But, hey, I got her number out
of it.”
Other than a small dent and a few bruised
egos, the couple is better for the wear. No,
their first date together wasn’t to driving
school, but Andrew still doesn’t let his girlfriend drive his new set of wheels.
So how did they wind up in Beaverdale?
Unlike their meeting, it was no accident.
“I’m a metro girl at heart,” says Drew. “I’ve
lived all over with my family and on my own,
but I keep coming back to Beaverdale. The
location and the people were really a selling
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point.”
As for why Andrew joined her?
“I don’t argue with my girlfriend,” he jokes.
“She scratched up my car before she even
knew my name. Do you know what she would
do to me now?”
When they’re not making playful prods at
one another or visiting nearby family, the happy
Beaverdale couple enjoys making the most of
their surroundings.
“With spring right around the corner,
we’re getting really excited,” Andrew says.
“We’re both into working out.”
The two say there’s nothing more peaceful
and pretty than a quiet jog or bike ride through
the cozy neighborhoods of the city.
All jokes aside, scenery was a major pull
for the two of them. It was something neither
Drew could turn down.
“No, we’re not in the country, but there’s
some great perks unique to this area of the
county,” Drew says. “I only just got into it this
past summer, but I’ve been having some luck
when it comes to bird watching.”
Drew is hoping to reclaim her post in the
backyard and dust off her binoculars in the near
future.
As for Andrew?
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“If she’s going to go look for birds, I’m
headed to the bar,” he says.
One of his favorite Beaverdale benefits is
the unique selection of bars and restaurants
available.
“I’m not a chain restaurant or chain bar
kind of guy; there’s really a sense of Iowa community when I walk in for a snack or a drink,”
he says. “You can literally make your new best
friend by popping your head in a restaurant in
Beaverdale.”
Whether it’s birds, bike rides or bars, the
content couple is pleased to continue their
Beaverdale residence.
“The only time you’ll catch us complaining
about living in Beaverdale or Iowa is when the
cold temperatures come back,” Drew says.
“But I’d say we have a good eight months
before all of that. Don’t ask us what we think
about it then.” Q
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OUT AND ABOUT
Nikki Syverson and Jason Stuyvesent at Wake Up West Side hosted at the Des Moines
Playhouse on March 5.
Jimmy Olsen and Bill Satterstrom at Wake Up West Side hosted at the Des Moines
Playhouse on March 5.
Marion Johnson and Carolyn Nagel at Wake Up West Side hosted at the Des Moines
Playhouse on March 5.
Liz Huebsch and Kelly Crosby at Wake Up West Side hosted at the Des Moines
Playhouse on March 5.
Dave Nagel and Joseph Wimp at Wake Up West Side hosted at the Des Moines
Playhouse on March 5.
Lori Day and Jean Jones at Wake Up West Side hosted at the Des Moines Playhouse
on March 5.
Guy Leman and Sharon Holst at Wake Up West Side hosted at the Des Moines Dr. Cheryl Child at the West Side and Windsor Heights Chamber lunch held March 17.
Playhouse on March 5.
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Des Moines West Side Chamber of Commerce
Upcoming Chamber Events!
WAKE UP WESTSIDE AND RIBBON CUTTING
Wednesday, April 15
8–9am
Ramsey Village, 1611 - 27th Street
RIBBON CUTTING
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Java Joe’s Coffee House, 214 - 4th Street
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CHAMBER NEWS
Victory celebration
a huge success
Chamber members honored for achievements
By Kevin Pokorny
n Tuesday, Feb. 10,
we hosted our annual
Victory Celebration at
the new Flix Brewhouse at Merle
Hay Mall. What a celebration it
was with more than 90 people
attending.
O
Flix Brewhouse went all out
with its hospitality to make the
evening a joyous affair. A big
thanks to Samantha Ricke of Flix
Brewhouse for staging our social
and program event. You are the
best, Samantha.
John Smith, from Drake
University, was our emcee who
set the tone for an exciting program to honor the following organizations and individuals for their
service in 2014.
s2ETIRINGBOARDMEMBERS
Chris Diebel and Peter Brown.
s!WARDOFAPPRECIATION to
Jean Jones, past board president,
for her leadership and service.
Our 2014 Chamber awards
went to:
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Moines University.
s3OOZIE-C"ROOM!WARD
Chris Diebel.
s!MBASSADOROFTHE9EAR
Ken Coronet.
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Phil Wise
As board president, I presented highlights of 2014, of which the
most striking was an increase in
membership from 96 to 172 members. A lot of credit for that goes
to our co-directors, Dave and
Carolyn Nagel. The board’s focus
for 2015 is stability, retention and
engagement of members. A longterm vision is to move from a
board-driven Chamber to a member-driven Chamber. Members
were asked to complete a mem-
ber engagement interest form
indicating their interest areas for
involvement. A big thanks to Sue
Huppert, Des Moines University,
and Todd Richman, Beeline and
Blue, who designed an eye-catching poster that displayed our focus
for 2015.
We then sat back, ordered dinner and enjoyed a private showing
of “Black or White” starring Kevin
Costner and Octavia Spencer.
The success of our evening
happened because of our generous
sponsors:
Merle Hay Mall, Flix Brewhouse,
Buffalo Wild Wings, Watermark
Retirement Communities, 3801
Grand - A Newbury Living
Community, Children’s Cancer
Connection Ramsey Village CCRC,
and Pokorny Consulting.
Finally, we are so grateful to have an inspiring Victory
Celebration planning committee:
Ken Coronet, Carolyn Nagel,
Megan Grandgeorge, Kelly Crosby,
Taylor Boesen and Kelly Schall. Q
Information provided by Kevin Pokorny, president, Des Moines
West Side Chamber board.
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OUT AND ABOUT
Mary Anderson celebrated her 100th birthday with a party at Beaverdale Estates on
Saturday, Feb. 7, with 113 people attending. She has lived at Beaverdale Estates for
13 years, the longest tenured resident there. Mary grew up on a farm near Dennison.
Michael Libbie and Lori Day at the West Side and Windsor Heights Chamber lunch
held March 17.
Kim Fankhauser, Carolyn Nagel and Dave Nagel at the West Side and Windsor Heights
Chamber lunch held March 17.
Kaylynn Coleman and Joseph Wimp at the West Side and Windsor Heights Chamber
lunch held March 17.
Deb Bengtson and Matt Kneifl at the West Side and Windsor Heights Chamber lunch
held March 17.
Marion Johnson and Paul Johnson at Wake Up West Side hosted at the Des Moines
Playhouse on March 5.
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