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The Daily Freeman Journal, Webster City, Iowa — Progress 2012 Section B — Feb. 10, 2012

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A favorite place to gather Stanhope residents share excitement for new community center, library

By BILLIE SHELTON Daily Freeman-Journal Correspondent STANHOPE — The new Stanhope Community Center — located in the middle of town at the corner of Main and Parker Streets, right beside state highway 17 — is quickly becoming the center of the community.

“We’ve done other big projects in town, but they are all invisible infrastructure.�

McKenzie’s office was formerly on the upper level of the old community building, where nothing was on street level. Now he’s located in a bright, efficient corner office on the front of the one-story building with a view of the

“This building is the best thing that has happened here since I’ve lived here. We’ve done other big projects in town, but they are all invisible infrastructure.�

Ron McKenzie City clerk, Stanhope The list of functions held there, from Lions Club suppers to morning coffee groups, vendor fairs to farm auctions, city council meetings to family reunions, continues to grow now that the building is seven months old.

The 5,690 square-foot building has been embraced by the community so completely that it’s almost as if the lovely new facility that houses the city office, the Stanhope public library, and a large community room with a kitchen has always been part of the town. “This building is the best thing that has happened here since I’ve lived here,� said Ron McKenzie, Stanhope city clerk for 28 years now.

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town’s main street. “This is a nice layout with good space, and most of all it’s accessible to everyone,� comments McKenzie, a key player in assisting the library board in reaching their goal. “This building stabilizes our downtown.�

Dee Weir, town librarian, agrees with McKenzie that the new community center gives the town something to be proud of again. As is all too often the case in small rural towns all over Iowa, main street businesses and buildings in Stanhope struggle to survive and thrive in our changing society. “This is so important for our community because we don’t have much else to do

here,� noted Weir of one role of the new library as a welcoming spot for local children. “Parents call here to see if their kids are in the library. I think it’s wonderful that parents can feel safe and know where their children are.�

The library, which is about three times larger than at its former location, has 10 computer terminals for public use, with four designated for children. There is comfortable seating in front of the fireplace at one end of the library, and several large tables if needed for groups.

One bright corner closest to the circulation desk is set up for young readers, complete with a puppet stage.

Both patronage and circulation at the library have increased measurably since the new library opened in July. “I love it here,� Weir said with a contented smile. “This is awesome.�

Polly Hayes uses the term phenomenal when she describes the new community center in her hometown. As president of the Stanhope Library Foundation, she logged countless hours on the project since the facility was a distant, lofty goal with its share of naysayers. But the library board of directors made up of five women and one man kept moving forward with plans and fundraisers.

Hayes said she spent innumerable hours on a computer searching for grants, which she now says was “well

-Daily Freeman-Journal photos by Billie Shelton

Above: The bright, spacious children’s corner at the library invites youngsters to see what’s available, as Kiersten Hetland, 8, is doing here. She is by Angela assisted Snider, 16.

Left: This coffee group gathers six mornings a week in the new community room. Often up to 18 women come from Stanhope as well as several neighboring communities. worth it.� While they were still in the planning, fundraising stages and the board got word they would receive a $500,000 I-Jobs grant, they knew this was a reality. Funding also came from a $60,000 Roy J. Carver grant, $50,000 from the Stanhope Lions Club, and $25,000 from an Enhance Hamilton County grant.

Perhaps what tells the story of the commitment from the Stanhope community, though, is the $100,000 that came from private donations.

Since many alumni of Stanhope High School contributed to the building fund, it is fitting that the first event held in the community room last summer was the annual Stanhope Alumni Banquet, attended by 249. “Look at this,� Hayes said, looking around the library and community room. “It’s just fantastic, because it’s something that the community needed.

And it’s brought the community together.�

Busy laying out a quilt top

in the community room on a recent afternoon, Jackie Baker agreed. Baker, treasurer of the library foundation, was also closely involved with plans from the beginning. “I haven’t heard anyone say anything bad about the building yet,� she said. “Everyone I’ve brought through is impressed by it.�

Contact Billie Shelton at editor@freemanjournal.net or call 832-4350.

Table of Contents A favorite place to gather (Stanhope Community Center)........................... Page 2 A safe, comfortable place to live (Windsor Manor).......................................Page 3 Changes for County Conservation (Hamilton County Conservation)...........Page 4

Quilting continues to be popular (Gingerbread House)..................................Page 6 Making the old new again (Scrap Processors)...............................................Page 6

On our cover, the bell outside the Stanhope Library holds a special place. Originally, it was located in the steeple of the Grace United Methodist Church, which from 1889 to 1996 stood on the corner where the community center is now located.

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A safe, comfortable place to live Windsor Manor opens The Gardens, a unit specializing in Alzheimers, dementia care

By TERESA WOOD Daily Freeman-Journal Correspondent Addressing the needs of Iowa's aging population, Windsor Manor Assisted Living Community opened its new addition, the memory care unit The Gardens, on Dec. 5.

The Windsor Manor Assisted Living Community facility opened three years ago.

It offers 36 one or two bedroom apartments equipped with a kitchen or kitchenette.

Each individual apartment has a private bath and services include three meals served daily in the dining hall, laundry and housekeepKen basic ing, Busby personal care and emergency response services.

On-site amenities include a beauty salon, library, therapy whirlpool tub, massage therapist, aviary and activity room.

Kelly Dodge, RN HCC, is the full-time health care coordinator and a nurse is on staff 24 hours a day.

But, in some cases, as the population continues to age, additional care is needed.

The Gardens serves that need as a secure area for persons with dementia or Alzheimer's disease.

"Every 69 seconds, another person in the world is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease," said Ken Busby, Windsor Manor manager.

While Iowa ranks 15th in the nation for life expectancy, with advanced age comes diseases associated with those additional years such as dementia and Alzheimer's, said Busby.

“Obviously there is a growing need in the community when Iowa is one of the

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top states for longevity and has a high percentage of elderly," said Busby. "Obviously, it is one of the largest growing trends in assisted living communities.”

Offering the same care and services available at Windsor Manor, The Gardens also provides a locked secure living area, a separate dining room, indoor and outdoor walkways and a staff trained in handling memory care patients. A staff member is available in the kitchen area to assist residents 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The staff to resident ratio is currently 3 to 10, said Busby.

"Our staff is good at working with resident activities and they are trained at deflecting and properly handling behaviors associated with dementia and Alzheimer's disease," he said.

Like the apartments at Windsor Manor, the living quarters at The Gardens are very purposed, said Busby.

Space in the ten apartments is used specifically and simply for the comfort and convenience of the residents.

They can bring in their own furniture and decorate their apartment as they wish, he said.

"It is a nice, safe place for people with dementia to grow and do well," he said.

Busby, who managed a condominium and a senior property in Chicago, had worked in the Badger area for 2 1/2 years before stepping into the job as manager at Windsor Manor on Dec. 5, 2011.

"Windsor Manor is all about you," is his motto and since taking the helm, he has implemented some new programs.

Dare to Dream is designed to fulfill a resident's wish list, said Busby. The program will schedule eight events per year.

"These events are designed to give residents an opportunity to do things they never did or wished they could still do," said Busby.

Three of the events in the works are a scheduled car show for a motor enthusiast, a hot air balloon ride and a trip back home to Chicago for one resident who wants to see his old neighborhood, he said.

Beginning Feb. 23 from 11 a.m. to noon, Windsor Manor will also be offering an Alzheimer's support group, said Busby. Open to the public, the group will be facilitated by Jodi Ricklefs of the Alzheimer's Association, Fort Dodge. The initial meeting will include a pancake luncheon.

The support group will give participants a chance to share their experiences, he said. It will also offer coping

mechanisms with ideas and effective strategies or techniques, he said.

"The support group will offer a chance to be with others who are dealing with a loved one who has dementia or Alzheimer's," said Busby.

"It gives them a chance to talk with others, play cards or is an opportunity to just not deal with the stress of the situation.”

Contact Teresa Wood at editor@freemanjournal.net or call 832-4350.

- Daily Freeman-Journal photos

by Teresa Wood

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Left: Ken Busby, Windsor Manor manager, demonstrates the therapy pool which allows side access to the tub. The therapy tub is accessible for residents of the assisted living apartments and the newly opened Alzheimer's care wing.

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Changes for County Conservation Marketing the parks by adding cabins, campsites and events

By CARRIE OLSON Daily Freeman-Journal Staff Writer Big changes have come to Hamilton County Conservation from building projects to event planning.

This spring, Briggs Woods Park will have an additional cabin — a deluxe one, at that — being built at the old campground location.

A deluxe cabin with a loft will be able to hold 12 people.

"We are looking to start this spring on the project," Director Brian Lammers said. "Bidding for the septic system will begin in February or March, with bidding for construction being held after that."

He said that they anticipate that the cabin will be finished by mid-July, depending on weather conditions. The addition of other deluxe and regular-sized cabins will depend on if and when funding becomes available.

"We hope to build a smaller cabin at Briggs Woods right away," he said.

"And possibly a smaller cabin at Little Wall Lake or Bell's Mill Park."

Smaller cabins are meant to hold four to five people.

He said that it doesn't seem that the can get them built fast enough.

"People are waiting for them to be built," Lammers said. "We have many events coming up throughout the county that we hope to accommodate."

And at Little Wall Lake, staff is looking to have 25 newly renovated camping sites open by Memorial Day. The first 10 sites will have full hook-up capabili-

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Brian Lammers

ties, while the additional 15 sites will have electrical and water.

"Hopefully, we will be done with all of the campground renovation by the end of 2012," he added.

And progress continues toward a learning center.

The final findings of a feasibility report for the proposed outdoor learning center at Briggs Woods were presented to the Conservation Board in November.

Tom Flynn, of Thomas Point Associates Inc., of Annapolis, Md., said that Briggs Woods could be a very ideal location for the center.

"He said that Briggs Woods Park is a very good asset to the community and a name stay," Lammers said. "There is not something like this in the state of Iowa."

He said that the next step is to get the learning center committee back together and continue discussions.

County Conservation."

This could be due to the addition of staff member Kelly Haman, the special events coordinator for HCC and Briggs Woods Golf Course.

Haman said that this year she has focused on awareness and cooperation between Conservation and its sister towns.

"That has been a huge focus for me. I think we have done a good job at enlightening people as to not only what Conservation does but what we are all about," she said. "I think we lost focus for awhile, but we have really been working hard to get things out to the public."

And while working on that building process, the calendar for the upcoming year has continued to increase.

Listed are some of the events scheduled.

• Sweetheart Supper — Feb. 14 at the Briggs Woods Clubhouse. Haman said it will be a fine dining experience. Call 832-9572 for reservations.

• Arts in the Park — starting in June at Briggs Woods Park. Will feature local artists, talent. Haman said she hopes to bring people to Briggs Woods Park. "It will a fun family be afternoon/evening in the woods," she said. "It will give people something to do."

• Friday mornings at the beach at the Briggs Woods beach. This is a tentative event that will focus on being health-conscious.

• Boone Bash River Dash — June 23 at Briggs Woods Park. Many of the daily events will be held at Briggs Woods, such as the Iowa

-Submitted photos

Above: A deluxe cabin will be built at Briggs Woods Park this spring. It will be similar to the one pictured. Lammers said that he hopes that it will be finished in mid-July, in time for upcoming events that are happening in the county.

Below: The Conservation Board would like to add common cabins to Hamilton County parks — at Briggs Woods Park, Little Wall Lake and Bell’s Mill Park.

Events Another change for Conservation has been the amount of events it has put on in the past year.

"It has been exciting, but busy," Lammers said. "The involvement of putting on events is huge. Without the people, the coordination, it couldn't happen."

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Conservation Games Adventure Race and ever-popular cardboard regatta. Haman said that a few new twists will be added to the day as well.

• Upper Midwest Powerboat Association Powerboat races — June 30 at Little Wall Lake. Lammers said that this year's event will also be held in conjunction with LWL's Fourth of July celebration and fireworks.

• Adventure Race — Sept. 15 at Little Wall Lake.

The race will consist of canoeing, running an biking with a few obstacles thrown in for fun.

• Briggs Beach Bash will be held in August. Haman

Continued from Page 1

“We are venturing into new territory for Conservation. We are trying and doing new things.”

Kelly Haman Special Events Coordinator Hamilton County Conservation said more details on the event will be released in the near future.

• Settler's Days — Sept.

22 at Bell's Mill Park.

Haman said that it is being

held in conjunction with the city of Stratford. It will highlight the history of the area.

• Pumpkin Party — in October at Little Wall Lake.

Haman said that there is a possibility of holding a similar event at Briggs Woods Park this year.

• Haunted Shed — in October at Briggs Woods Golf Course.

Haman has felt that the past year has been exciting — as well this year.

"We are venturing into new territory for Conservation," she said. "We are trying and doing new things.

It's not only about getting the staff excited, but the public as well. People have been responding incredibly well."

Contact Carrie Olson at lifestyles@freemanjournal.net or call 832-4350.

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Left: The Upper Midwest Powerboat Association will again be sponsoring a boat race on June 30 at Little Wall Lake near Jewell. Lammers said that it will coincide with Fourth of July celebration activities at the lake.

Below: Pictured are tentatively where new cabins will be placed at Hamilton County Conservation Parks. The first deluxe cabin will be built this spring at Briggs Woods. Lammers said that smaller cabins will be built if funding is available.

Above: Pictured is the floor plan for the loft of the deluxe cabin. One will be built this spring at Briggs Woods Park.

Below: Pictured is the floor plan for the first floor of the deluxe cabin.

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Quilting continues to be popular pastime Gingerbread House offers customers opportunities to learn, grow

By ANNE BLANKENSHIP Daily Freeman-Journal Managing Editor There was a buzz of activity around the big table at the Gingerbread House on a recent afternoon. A group of quilters had gathered to learn about paper piecing – a quilting method that allows for sharp, precise points and lines.

Classes like this along with quilting and sewing clubs are going on all the time at the Gingerbread House, according to Karen Johnson, owner of the quilt and gift shop.

There is even an embroidery group that meets at the shop once a month.

“They bring whatever

- Daily Freeman-Journal photo by Anne Blankenship

Quilt classes and clubs gather regularly at the Gingerbread House. Above, a group of local quilters work on paper piecing quilt blocks. they want to work on. It's blocks,” she said. pants along with their proj- coming up March 17 bekind of like an old sewing Later this month, the store ects. The quilters bring their tween 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. circle. They get together and will host one of its twice own supplies and sewing venture. During the event, kind of support each other. yearly retreats that bring to- machines and set up in the Johnson said shoppers “We have a paper piecing gether quilters of all ages meeting room at the Hamil- would find big sales on fat group that's doing a double and skill levels. The two- ton County Extension of- quarters, fabric, patterns and wedding ring quilt, and an- day event is an intensive fice, just next door to the books. other group is doing a bridal works session with instruc- shop.

“We also do demonstrasampler with 140 different tors on hand to help particiOne-stop-shop-hop is also tions on the hour and give

the quilters lots of ideas,” she said. “We've got some really fun things planned.

There are some cute ideas for doing things.”

In June, the Gingerbread House will take part in the All Iowa Shop Hop. More than 60 quilt shops across the state have signed on event June 1 through 14.

“This is the first year that we are taking part in that event, so we're not sure what to expect. Several other states have tried this – Minnesota and Wisconsin,” she said.

For the Iowa event, the shops taking part will be open Monday through Sunday for the duration of the two-week shop hop. Johnson said a special element is planned by the participating quilt shops.

“Every shop will give the quilters a two-inch block pattern,” she said, adding that those quilters who visit all the shops will have enough blocks to make a whole quilt. Johnson said some shops will offer a packet of fabric for the quilt See QUILTING, Page 10

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By TERESA WOOD Daily Freeman-Journal Correspondent Scrap Processors Inc. in Webster City, has been making the old new again for over 60 years as recycling has been at the core of the company's business since 1946.

After Texas native Myer "Mike" Silverstein married Marshalltown native Rose Lebin in 1937, the couple settled in her hometown. Silverstein had worked in his family's scrap metal business in the Lone Star State and he recognized the business opportunities in central Iowa.

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ly co-owns the business with his father, Ken. "He was cruising through Webster City one day, saw the opportunity and set up shop.”

Over the years, Mike Silverstein gradually acquired additional property to house the scrap metal business. Today, Scrap Processors fills three city blocks at 505 Seneca St., in Webster City.

Silverstein's sons Ken and Ben joined him in the scrap metal business in addition to operating D&J Petroleum, Webster City Auto Supply and a convenience store. After the retirement of Mike and Ken, Ben sold the other businesses and focused on the scrap metal operation in Webster City.

The scrap processing plant in Des

Moines was acquired in 1985. Although now retired, Ben Silverstein serves as a silent partner with son David.

Scrap Processors collects aluminum, steel, tin, copper and brass for reprocessing to foundries where is it melted down to a resalable grade.

Throughout the years, Scrap Processors worked hand-in-hand with Electrolux, said David Silverstein. The two businesses made a perfect fit as the original handwashers were a good source of metal and Scrap Processors was a good depository for scrap.

During Electrolux's operating heyday, Scrap Metal Processors would ship 30-35 railroad cars a month to See RECYCLE, Page 10

- Daily Freeman-Journal photo by Teresa Wood

The mild winter weather has been a boom to business at Scrap Processors as people are clearing property sites of scrap metal, said Nick West, demanufacturing specialist. A magnetic crane transfers old metal from a customer's vehicle to the processing area.

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Recycle foundries, said Webster City site manager Bruce Pergande. In the past 2 to 3 years, that shipment has dropped to one railcar per month.

As rumors of the Electrolux plant closing circulated over the past 10 years, David Silverstein sought to diversify the Webster City business.

"We knew it was coming," said Silverstein. "Over the past five to 10 years, you would hear a rumor a day.

So we knew it was coming eventually and we needed to do something to keep our business viable".

Research led Silverstein to an eco-friendly option — demanufacturing of vehicles and appliances.

Nick West, Scrap Processors demanufacturing supervisor, attended classes in order to obtain license certification with the Department of Natural Resources and the Iowa Department of Transportation. Since May 2011, Scrap Processors has demanufactured 1,960 ap-

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Scrap Processors is the only business in Hamilton County that accepts used appliances without charge, said Silverstein.

Previously, the only disposal facility was the county landfill which Nick charged a West fee.

Following Department of NatReural sources regulations, the vehicle demanufacturing area at Bruce Pergande Scrap Processors is a separate building. It is possible for two people to process 12 vehicles a day, said West.

The initial step involves the removal of hazardous

fluids including antifreeze, oil, transmission fluid and gas as well as all mercury.

The antifreeze and oil are reclaimed and shipped to recycling plants were they are purified so they can be used again, he said.

Following the removal of hazardous fluids and materials, the vehicle is moved to the shredder which separates the metal from other materials such as seat coverings and plastics. A shear then cuts the iron down to 2 to 3 feet in length before it goes to the mill.

"People can bring a car or truck here and get a little something for it," said West, who noted that Scrap Processors pays market value by ton weight.

Following federal and state guidelines, appliance disposal processing includes removing any freon, mercury switches, fluorescent lights and PCB capacitors.

The business processes all types of appliances including refrigerators, washers, dryers, stoves and mi-

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crowaves, said West.

While both the Webster City and the Des Moines locations process scrap metal, the Des Moines site is landlocked in a commercial area which prevents the company from expanding into appliance and vehicle demanufacturing, said Silverstein.

Eventually, the company hopes to expand the Des Moines facility as the highly populated area increases the demand for the company's services, he said.

Silverstein is proud of his family's Webster City heritage and its commitment to the community. His grandfather, father and uncle had been active in civic and community organizations throughout the years.

"We plan on being in Webster City forever," said Silverstein. "We want to continue to do business and we want to continue to support our community."

block at a small cost, or quilters can use their own material.

“The shops will offer their best and newest products,” she said. “And there will be prizes, too.”

The Gingerbread House each year spearheads a 4-H quilt block contest. Quilters can purchase a kit and create a block. The top three quilt blocks are chosen through a viewer's choice vote during the county fair.

The assembled quilt is then raffled off, with proceeds going to the Hamilton County 4-H Foundation.

The shop will celebrate its 38th year in business this September. Johnson said the art of quilting continues to be popular, even in tough economic times.

“I think to many people, this is their quiet, calm activity. After a stressful day of work, they come home and their quilting helps them relax,” she said.

is more than just a quilt shop. In addition to the quilting supplies and fabric, patterns and notions, shoppers will find many home decorating items and gifts.

New this year are flameless candles in a wide variety of colors. The wax based candles are operated on batteries, and feature the same twinkling quality associated with wicked candles. Small lights inside cast a warm, flickering glow. Johnson said the candles can be set to start at a certain time or can be turned on and off as desired.

Johnson said the shop also carries special occasion napkins and some coordinating paper plates.

“These are nice high quality napkins that are substantial and don't just melt away when they get a little wet,” she said. The shop has a display of colorful patterned napkins, perfect for spring parties or gatherings.

Contact Teresa Wood at editor@freemanjournal.net or call 832-4350.

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