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Calendar On the Shelf Scene About Town Parting Shot
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Class Notes: Meet Bobbie Westergaard by Madi Anderson
1 0 c Student Spotlight: Cassandra Roest by Madi Anderson 1 6 c Faith Matters: Pliner Volunteers for Fellowship of Christian Farmers International by Robert Wolf 1 9 c Volunteer: Lastine leads Sertoma’s Freedom Essay Contest by Robert Wolf
FeatUre articLes 3 0 c Cover story Taking a staycation by Dawn Bliss 3 3 c Fort Dodge Traditional Neighborhoods: North Side by Jesse Major
the gooD LiFe 4 2 c Healthwise: Swim for Summer Health by Jesse Helling 4 3 c Home Style: To paint, or pay to paint by Hans Madsen 4 5 c Culinary Corner: Herbs provide flavor galore by Hans Madsen 4 8 c Around Town: Downtown improvements continue this summer by Stephanie Houk-Sheetz 4 9 c Money Matters: Work toward your own Financial Independence Day courtesy of Edward D. Jones on the cover Mickayla Meyer, of Goldfield, Jackson Meyer, 7, of Webster City and Justice Perry, of Goldfield, enjoy the Lazy River at Rosedale Rapids/Fort Dodge Aquatic Center/Schmoker Family Park recently. The center is a great destination for a close to home vacation.
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contributors Dawn Bliss, an Otho native, recently returned to Fort Dodge from North Carolina after completing active duty service with the U.S. Army. She deployed three times, once to Iraq and twice to Afghanistan. Prior to enlisting, she was a staff writer for The Messenger from 2000 to 2008.
Amelia "Amy" Presler is the youngest of 10 children by Jack and Virginia Presler. If you talk to her long enough, she will find the connection you have to one of her sisters or brothers – much like six degrees of separation, but in this case, one degree of separation via sibling. Her favorite pastime is reading and her tastes range from historical novels to contemporary family dramas to spy thrillers. Amy works at the Fort Dodge Public Library, which has an outstanding collection of reading material for every age and type of reader and if you come in, she’ll be glad to help you find something to read.
Robert Wolf has lived in Fort Dodge since 1964. He has written for Fort Dodge Today magazine since 2002 and for The Messenger since 1993. He’s the author of “Fossils of Iowa” and “Iowa’s State Parks.” A member of the Author’s Guild, his hobbies include fossil collecting and photography.
Stephanie Houk Sheetz has lived in Fort Dodge for four years. She works for the City of Fort Dodge in the Business Affairs & Community Growth office. Downtown revitalization is one area of her work, but also a personal passion for her. She works closely with both the Downtown Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District and the Historic Preservation Commission to implement the Downtown Plan. Stephanie spends her free time with husband Andy and son Zachary.
Madi Anderson is a senior at Fort Dodge Senior High, where she is a member of the Little Dodger staff.
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WedNeSday July 2 Fort dodge Farmers Market 1:30 - 5:30 p.m. WHaT: Outdoor farmers market WHeRe: Northwest corner of Crossroads Mall parking lot. THuRSday July 3 Webster County Museum and Thrift/Gift Shop 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by appointment by calling Phyllis at 972-4804. WHaT: Museum of history and local information and non-profit thrift and gift shop with hand-made items, new and gently used item. WHeRe: 515 School St., Otho INFO: For more information, call 972-4544 during business hours, or 972-4804
adMISSION: Free-will donation FRIday, SaTuRday, SuNday July 4, 5, 6 Sidwalk Sale Mall hours WHaT: Special sales at the mall WHeRe: Crossroads Mall, 217 S. 25th St. FRIday July 4 Ja-Mar Cruise Registration 5 - 9 p.m. WHaT: Gathering of vehicles open to all makes and models of cars and trucks. Door prizes. WHeRe: Ja-Mar parking lot adMISSION: Free registration. SaTuRday - FRIday July 5-18
High School Softball and Baseball districts, Regionals & Substate TBA WHeRe: Harlan and Hazel Rogers Sport Complex SaTuRday July 5 Fort dodge Farmers Market 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. WHaT: Outdoor farmers market WHeRe: Northwest corner of Crossorads Mall parking lot. SaTuRday July 5 Webster County Museum and Thrift/Gift Shop 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by appointment by calling Phyllis at 972-4804. WHaT: Museum of history and local infor-
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SaTuRday July 5 FdSH jv/varsity softball vs. Mason City 4:15 and 6 p.m., respectively. WHaT: High school softball games WHeRe: Harlan and Hazel Rogers Sports Complex SuNday July 6 Karl King Band concert 7:30 - 9 p.m. WHaT: Outdoor music concert WHeRe: Oleson Park Band Shell INFO: Bring a lawn chair. adMISSION: Free concert courtesy of the City of Fort Dodge.
TueSday - SaTuRday July 8 -12 Hawkeye Community Theatre presents, “Rabbit Hole.” 7 p.m. WHaT: Community theater play WHeRe: Hawkeye Community Theatre, 521 N. 12th Street.
INFO: For more information, call 5766061 or email info@hawkeyetheatre.com adMISSION: Tickets are $10 and available online or at the door. WedNeSday July 9 Webster County Fair - opening day 7 p.m. WHaT: County fair features the king and queen contest and style show. WHeRe: Webster County Fairgrounds INFO: For more information and full schedule, visit www.webstercountyfairgroundsia.com WedNeSday July 9 Fort dodge Farmers Market 1:30 - 5:30 p.m. WHaT: Outdoor farmers market WHeRe: Northwest corner of Crossroads Mall parking lot. WedNeSday July 9 FdSH varsity baseball vs. Johnston 3:30 p.m. WHaT: High school baseball WHeRe: Dodger stadium baseball field THuRSday July 10 Webster County Fair Highlights 11 a.m., 1, 3 and 5 p.m. - Pella Wildlife
Expo 12 - 8 p.m. - Vendor exhibits and kids’ entertainment 7 p.m. - Truck pull 7 p.m. - Bill Riley Talent Show - east auditorium 7 p.m. - Little Miss Contest - east auditorium WHaT: County fair WHeRe: Webster County Fairgrounds INFO: For more information and full schedule, visit www.webstercountyfairgroundsia.com THuRSday July 10 Webster County Museum and Thrift/Gift Shop 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by appointment by calling Phyllis at 972-4804. WHaT: Museum of history and local information and non-profit thrift and gift shop with hand-made items, new and gently used item. WHeRe: 515 School St., Otho INFO: For more information, call 972-4544 during business hours, or 972-4804 adMISSION: Free-will donation FRIday July 11 Webster County Fair Highlights 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. - Larry Clement Race Car Simulator 12-8 p.m. - Vendor Exhibits 3 p.m. - Des Moines River Valley Antique Tractor serving smoked pork chops, pie,
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Let us know about any upcoming events. Email us at rcygan@messengernews.net with your events. homemade ice cream 4-7 p.m. - Fire House 7 p.m. - Trailer Race - Grandstand 7 p.m. - Midwest Rock and Roll Revue, Elvis tribute singer Eddie Simpson, Motwon Do Wop Oldies and Maurice Jules with a live band. WHaT: County fair WHeRe: Webster County Fairgrounds INFO: For more information and full schedule, visit www.webstercountyfairgroundsia.com FRIday July 11 FdSH varsity baseball vs. West des Moines Valley 3:30 p.m. WHaT: High school baseball WHeRe: Dodger stadium baseball field
9 a.m.-6 p.m. - Larry Clement Race Car Simulator 9 a.m. - noon - Free kids contests 10 a.m.-8 p.m. - Vendor exhibits 11 a.m.-1 p.m. - Free watermelon Noon-8 p.m. - Kids’ entertainment 1 p.m. - Kids’ pedal tractor pull 1 p.m. - Des Moines River Valley Antique Tractor pull 5-7 p.m. - Sweet corn feed 7 p.m. - All American Lumberjack Show Granstand WHaT: County fair WHeRe: Webster County Fairgrounds INFO: For more information and full schedule, visit www.webstercountyfairgroundsia.com
SaTuRday July 12 Market on Central 8 a.m.-1 p.m. WHaT: Outdoor market featuring vendors with fresh produce, wine, cheese, meats, baked goods, homemade products, crafts, art and more. WHeRe: Central Avenue, Downtown Fort Dodge INFO: For more information, visit www.fdmarketoncentral.com
SaTuRday July 12 Webster County Museum and Thrift/Gift Shop 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by appointment by calling Phyllis at 972-4804. WHaT: Museum of history and local information and non-profit thrift and gift shop with hand-made items, new and gently used item. WHeRe: 515 School St., Otho INFO: For more information, call 972-4544 during business hours, or 972-4804 adMISSION: Free-will donation
SaTuRday July 12 Webster County Fair Highlights 8 a.m.-Barbeque cook off
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SaTuRday July 12 2014 IRCa Rodeo 7-9 p.m. WHaT: 2014 IRCA Rodeo slack at 11 a.m. Rodeo performance at 7 p.m. WHeRe: Hwy 175, South Main Street, Dayton. INFO: Free dance after rodeo adMISSION: $10 adults, $5 children 12 and under. SaTuRday, SuNday July 12, 13 34th annual City Golf Tournament presented by The Messenger Women tee off at 9 a.m. Men shotgun start at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., first 27 foursomes for both starts. WHaT: Golf Tournament WHeRe: Fort Dodge Country Club and Lakeside Municipal Golf Course INFO: Women sign up at Lakeside Municipal Golf Course. For more information, contact Chad Graaf at 576-6741. Men sign up at The Fort Dodge Country Club. Fore more information, contact Judd Gibb at 955-8551. Participants must live or work in Fort Dodge. No phone reserva-
tions. adMISSION: $55 registration. Foursome must pay at time of registrationl $5 trail fee for private cart. SaTuRday July 12 Movie on the Monster 8:45-11 p.m. WHaT: Movie on the Monster is “The Amazing Spiderman” WHeRe: Harlan and Hazel Rogers Sports Complex INFO: Event is sponsored by It Gets Better Fort Dodge. adMISSION: Free admission SaTuRday July 12 Moonlight Paddling 9 p.m. WHaT: Night-time canoe paddling. WHeRe: Brushy Creek, south boat ramp INFO: Some canoes with lights provided on first-come, first-serve basis. Lights are required on personal canoes used at this event. Organized by Webster County Conservation. For more information, call 576-4258. SuNday July 13 Webster County Fair Highlights Noon-4 p.m. - Fire House 2 p.m. - Figure 8 races - grandstand WHaT: County fair WHeRe: Webster County Fairgrounds INFO: For more information and full
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Let us know about any upcoming events. Email us at rcygan@messengernews.net with your events. schedule, visit www.webstercountyfairgroundsia.com SuNday July 13 Hawkeye Community Theatre presents, “Rabbit Hole.” 2 p.m. WHaT: Community theater play WHeRe: Hawkeye Community Theatre, 521 N. 12th St. INFO: For more information, call 5766061 or email info@hawkeyetheatre.com adMISSION: Tickets are $10 and available online or at the door. SuNday July 13 Karl King Band concert 7:30 - 9 p.m. WHaT: Outdoor music concert WHeRe: Oleson Park Bandshell INFO: Bring a lawn chair. adMISSION: Free concert courtesy of the City of Fort Dodge. SuNday July13 young Professionals Cornhole/Bags Tournament 3 - 6 p.m. WHaT: This is an opportunity to become involved with Young Professionals at an outdoors event. Some board games will be provided, but bring one if desired. Bring beverages. WHeRe: Oleson Park, sand volleyball court.
MONday July 14 FdSH varsity baseball vs. ames 3:30 p.m. WHaT: High school baseball game WHeRe: Dodger stadium baseball field TueSday July 15 FdSH varsity baseball vs. ankeny Centennial High School 3:30 p.m. WHaT: High school baseball game WHeRe: Dodger stadium baseball field TueSday July 15 Movie on the Monster 8:45-11 p.m. WHaT: Movie on the Monster is “Smurfs 2” WHeRe: Harlan and Hazel Rogers Sports Complex INFO: Event is sponsored by It Gets Better Fort Dodge. adMISSION: Free admission WedNeSday July 16 Fort dodge Farmers Market 1:30 - 5:30 p.m. WHaT: Outdoor farmers market WHeRe: Northwest corner of Crossroads Mall parking lot.
WedNeSday July 16 Paddling Practice at John F. Kennedy Memorial Park 5-7 p.m. WHaT: Informal time to practice paddling techniqes. Equipment and some instruction provided. WHeRe: Boat ramp at John F. Kennedy Memorial Park. INFO: Organized by Webster County Conservation. For more information, call 576-4258. THuRSday July 17 Webster County Museum and Thrift/Gift Shop 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by appointment by calling Phyllis at 972-4804. WHaT: Museum of history and local information and non-profit thrift and gift shop with hand-made items, new and gently used item. WHeRe: 515 School St., Otho INFO: For more information, call 972-4544 during business hours, or 972-4804 adMISSION: Free-will donation SaTuRday, SuNday July 19, 20 Hillbilly Sale and Flea Market Saturday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. WHaT: Outdoor sale and flea market WHeRe: Webster County Fairgrounds, 22770 Old Highway 169 INFO: For more information, call 9553764.
SaTuRday July 19 Fort dodge Farmers Market 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. WHaT: Outdoor farmers market WHeRe: Northwest corner of Crossorads Mall parking lot.
SaTuRday July 19 Webster County Museum and Thrift/Gift Shop 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by appointment by calling Phyllis at 972-4804. WHaT: Museum of history and local information and non-profit thrift and gift shop with hand-made items, new and gently used item. WHeRe: 515 School St., Otho INFO: For more information, call 972-4544 during business hours, or 972-4804 adMISSION: Free-will donation SuNday July 20 Karl King Band concert 7:30 - 9 p.m. WHaT: Outdoor music concert WHeRe: Oleson Park Bandshell INFO: Bring a lawn chair.
AT THE BLANDEN New Armstrong and Auten exhibit runs through Dec. 31. The exhibit features oil paintings, acrylic collage and charcoal drawings of Martha Armstrong and graphite work of Gerald Auten. “Iowa Blues,” Photographs by Hans Madsen runs through Aug. 2. “Seeing the World, 1820 - 1930” etchings from the museum’s permanent collection. One-of-a-Kind Gift Shop: New items available just in time for holiday shopping. Hours are Tuesday - Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Sunday and Monday. The Blanden is located at 920 Third Ave. S. For information, phone 573-2316. 6C
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Let us know about any upcoming events. Email us at rcygan@messengernews.net with your events. adMISSION: Free concert courtesy of the City of Fort Dodge. MONday-FRIday July 21-25 Iowa High School Girls State Softball Tournament WHaT: High school state softball tournaments WHeRe: Harlan and Hazel Rogers Sports Complex WedNeSday July 23 Fort dodge Farmers Market 1:30 - 5:30 p.m. WHaT: Outdoor farmers market WHeRe: Northwest corner of Crossroads Mall parking lot. THuRSday July 24 Webster County Museum and Thrift/Gift Shop 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by appointment by calling Phyllis at 972-4804. WHaT: Museum of history and local information and non-profit thrift and gift shop with hand-made items, new and gently used item. WHeRe: 515 School St., Otho INFO: For more information, call 972-4544 during business hours, or 972-4804 adMISSION: Free-will donation SaTuRday, SuNday July 26, 27 3-d archery Shoot
Saturday 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday 8 a.m.-noon WHaT: Join the Webster County Bow Huners and Archery Association for 3-D marksmanship. WHeRe: Badger Lake Trail, John F. Kennedy Memorial Park INFO: Organized by Webster County Conservation. For more information, call 576-4258. adMISSION: $12 per shooter SaTuRday July 26 Market on Central 8 a.m.-1 p.m. WHaT: Outdoor market featuring vendors with fresh produce, wine, cheese, meats, baked goods, homemade products, crafts, art and more. WHeRe: Central Avenue, Downtown Fort Dodge INFO: For more information, visit www.fdmarketoncentral.com
SaTuRday July 26 Paddling the des Moines River 1-3 p.m. WHaT: Paddling on the Des Moines River
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SaTuRday July 26 Fort dodge Farmers Market 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. WHaT: Outdoor farmers market WHeRe: Northwest corner of Crossorads Mall parking lot.
SuNday July 27 Karl King Band concert 7:30 - 9 p.m. WHaT: Outdoor music concert WHeRe: Oleson Park Bandshell INFO: Bring a lawn chair. adMISSION: Free concert courtesy of the City of Fort Dodge.
SaTuRday July 26 Tri County four-man bass tournament 6 a.m.-1 p.m. (check-in by 5:45 a.m.) WHaT: Fishing tournament WHeRe: South boat ramp, Brushy Creek Recreational Area INFO: For more information, visit tricountbassclub.net/ adMISSION: $200 entry fee per team, $50 per fisherman, entries received after July 20, teams $240, $60 per fisherman. SaTuRday July 26 Webster County Museum and Thrift/Gift Shop 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by appointment by calling Phyllis at 972-4804. WHaT: Museum of history and local information and non-profit thrift and gift shop with hand-made items, new and gently used item. WHeRe: 515 School St., Otho
WedNeSday July 30 Fort dodge Farmers Market 1:30 - 5:30 p.m. WHaT: Outdoor farmers market WHeRe: Northwest corner of Crossroads Mall parking lot. THuRSday July 31 Webster County Museum and Thrift/Gift Shop 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by appointment by calling Phyllis at 972-4804. WHaT: Museum of history and local information and non-profit thrift and gift shop with hand-made items, new and gently used item. WHeRe: 515 School St., Otho INFO: For more information, call 972-4544 during business hours, or 972-4804 adMISSION: Free-will donation
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Meet Bobbi Westergaard Q: What is your name and where are you from? A: Bobbie Westergaard and I am originally from Jacksonville, Ill. I now live in Newell.
Q: What grade do you teach and at what school? A: I’m at Fort Dodge Senior High and teach ninth- through 12-graders French and German.
Q: How long have you been a teacher? A: This is my 37th year. Q: How long have you been at this school? A: I have been here 16 years.
Bobbi Westergaard talks to one of her students about making up a missing assignment.
Q: What other jobs have you held? A: I work in management for detassling
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for Monsanto in Humboldt. I have had other part-time jobs a
Q: What career do you think you might have pursued if
long time ago.
you were not a teacher? A: I would have either been a research scientist but I realized I
Q: What is the best part about your job?
did not want to be stuck in a lab all day, or I still really want to
A: Working with teenagers.
be a secretary.
Q: What is the most challenging aspect of being a
Q: What are some of your hobbies?
teacher today?
A: I like to work with embroidery –– I want to learn how to
A: As you get older, relating to the younger generation.
quilt when I retire –– gardening, reading and playing tennis.
Q: Why did you become a teacher? A: Because my parents were in the education profession, and after about 12 years I realized I really wanted to be a teacher so I stayed in the profession. meanwhile, back at the main plant....
Q: Who inspired you when you were a student? How did they inspire you? A: Mr. Bande, in middle school. He was my social studies
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Cassandra Roest
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Cassandra Roest is a nontraditional
Roest, who graduated from Fort Dodge
“I decided to get a college education,”
Iowa Central Community College stu-
Senior High in 2008, initially “just kind
Roest said, “because there were not
dent who is trying to set a good exam-
of went out into the workforce to see
many jobs available.”
ple for her children.
what things would be like.”
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In addition, Roest said, she wanted to be a good role model for
“They basically teach you how to act professional in a business
her children, twin sons, who will turn 6 in September.
setting and allow you to use your skills to compete at competi-
She said going to school in her hometown made it easy, and
tions and show people what you are capable of in an office set-
“they fit around my schedule.”
ting,” said Roest.
At ICCC, Roest is studying to be an administrative specialist,
She is a customer service representative at The Messenger.
which dovetails with her interest in the clerical field.
Roest said that the best part of her job is the people that she
After seeing a skit performed in one of her classes by the Iowa
works with.
Central Business Professionals of America club, Roest decided to look into the organization.
“They are really friendly and easy to get along with,” she said. Roest said she plans to work as a secretary after graduation.
Initially, she thought she would just look into what the club was about, deciding to stick with it if she liked it. “It has just gone from there,” said Roest.
She said that she became the president of the Iowa Central BPA club through a lot of sweet talking: “Just kind of convincFollow us on Facebook at “Iowa Central Community College” and on Twitter @IowaCentral
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Her leadership must have worked. In the spring, she and six other club members attended the BPA’s national competition in Indianapolis, Ind., to test their business skills against of those of students from throughout the nation.
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Faith Matters: Pliner volunteers for Fellowship of Christian Farmers International FCFI dedicated itself to the mission of “serving, sowing and reaping for Christ around the world.” Headquartered in Lexington, Ill., the FCFI is involved in several monistries, including mission trips in the United States and abroad. Kendal and Virginia Pliner, of rural Fort Dodge, have volunteered with FCFI for 22 years. “We first got involved with Fellowship of Christian Farmers in 1992,” said Kendal Pliner, a member of the FCFI board of diretors who has served as the organization;s president. “We took a mission trip to Mexico.” On that trip, Pliner worked with others putting in the second floor in a church. The first floor had been completed the previous year by another group. Later that summer, the Pliners attended the FCFI fellowship conference in Williamsburg, where they spoke to a woman who had been to Puerto Rico.
The Fellowship of Christian Farmers International have given out more than a million and a half walking sticks while on mission tirps.
“The Lord spoke to us that summer, so we decided to do it again,” he said. “We went to Puerto Rico for a couple of weeks.”
At the height of the farm crisis in the 1980’s, a group of farmers banded together to create the Fellowshp of Christian
They made their second mission trip to Mexico in 1993.
Farmers International.
“We went back to visit the church we had worked on the year before and they were holding church service there.” Pliner
Envisioned as a support group for those who were hurting,
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said. “The building had been completed. It looked really dif-
ferent and it just touched our hearts that we had dome something good.” The Pliners starting doing more mission trips and became team leaders. To date, they have more than two dozen trips into Mexico, driving their own vehicle each time. They have done mainly church construction, but also worked on parsonages, and smaller church projects such as putting on roofs. Most of their work has been in the Torreon area, about an eight-hour drive from the Texas border. “We have always felt safe going into Mexico. I think the Lord watched over us more than we can possibly understand,” he “Looking back there were probably times when we put ourselves in harm’s way, but we didn’t have any problems.” However, in the wake of drug-related violence wracking the country, the Pliners have not made a trip to Mexico in four years.
The walking sticks have beads attached with each bead having a gospel message.
“There’s so many people being kidnapped ... in fact, the pastor’s daughter was kidnapped a year ago and held for ransom,” Pliner said. However, she was returned safely. Pliner’s volunteerism hasn’t been limited to Mexico. “The last 17 years, we’ve been working with the Rio Grande Bible Institute in Edinburg, Texas,” he said. “It is a four year college for Hispanics, teaching them to be pastors.” There are approximately 100 students in the school, Pliner said. “The volunteers do all the construction and maintenance,” he
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continued from page 21 said. “My ministry is getting produce and
Pliner does not head to Texas empty-
resenting a different Gospel message.
food and stuff.”
handed. He brings a load of school sup-
“We have given out more than a million
plies, construction supplies, and other
and a half walking sticks,” Pliner said.
The majority of the students are from
items, all paid for out of his own pocket.
Much of Pliner’s free time is spent mak-
Mexico, with a few from other Latin
Another ministry of the FCFI is the
ing walking sticks in his son’s cabinet
American countries including Columbia
Walking Stick Ministry. The sticks are
shop
and Chile.
given out at farm shows and people are
Some of the students are married and
given owners manuals explaining the
“The Lord has blessed my farming oper-
bring their families with them.
sticks.
ation,” Pliner said. “He has blessed me, my farming, and my hard work. I love
“They just don’t have much for finances
“We present the Gospel through walking
the Lord and I feel this is part of our
so we have a food pantry and I’m in
sticks,” Pliner said.
ministry here, in serving the Lord.”
charge of that when I’m down there,” The sticks have attached beads, each rep-
Pliner said.
Fellowship of Christian Farmers International volunteers laying bricks for the walls of a church in Torreon, Mexico in 1994. ~ submitted photo About Kendal Pliner Kendal Pliner, 67, is a native of the Fort Dodge area and has farmed all his life. "I grew up the road five miles and I have lived here all my life. I farmed with my dad and now I rent it out and my son has taken over the operation. I'm his hired hand I guess. I help him out a little bit," he said. He and his wife Virginia have been married 47 years. They have three children, and three grandchildren. Their son Chris has taken over the farm. They belong to the First Evangelical Free Church. For more information about FCF contact Kendal Pliner at 570-0058 or visit the FCF website www.fcfi.org
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Lastine leads Sertoma’s Freedom Essay Contest dents to submit essays. While not all of the schools participate, some have made it part of their curriculum, she said. Teachers collect the essays and submit what they believe are the 10 best from their class. “With the Fort Dodge schools it is a little bit different because they have several big classes,” she said. She may get 10 essay from different classes.
“I collect all of those essays from all the teachers of the top 10, and I ask for vol-
Brenda Lastine reviews her file for the Noon Sertoma’s Freedom Essay Contest, which she coordinates.
unteers from our club to judge them.” Lastine said she never has trouble recruiting four judges who look for vari-
Brenda Lastine has a pretty good idea
The contest makes the students stop and
of what freedom means to local eighth-
think, Lastine said.
graders. That’s because Lastine has
“They are our up-and-coming future,”
been coordinating the Fort Dodge Noon
she said. “It’s a proud moment for the
Sertoma Club’s freedom essay contest
parents too.”
for the past decade. Although the contest is held in March, “This doesn’t raise money,” she said. “It
Lastine’s work begins in January when
... recognizes some of the outstanding
she sends out letters to all the eighth-
young people in our community.”
grade classes in the area, inviting stu-
ous qualities –– including uniqueness, something that makes the essay stand out and heartfelt expression.
Some of the essays are from students who have an incarcerated family member, she said. To them, freedom means that they don’t get to see that person who is no longer free.
Several, Lastine said, have been written
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continued from page 23 heart,” Lastine said.
“Each student comes up front and they have to read their essay out loud to the audience. For some it is the first time they have spoken before a crowd. Even though it is a friendly crowd it is a good experience for them.”
“Sometimes they are nervous but afterwords they are beaming because it is a very positive moment. The parents are allowed to take pictures afterwords.
“We give them a really nice framed award along with their gift certificate for a savings bond.”
The top five receive U.S. Savings Bond, ranging in value from $500 for first place to $50 for the fifth place winners. Although Sertoma’s primary focus is on
Lastine was awarded the Sertoma Centurion Award in 2005 for “superior performance in serving club and community.”
raising money for hearing aids for children, the group is involved in many other worthy causes as well, Lastine said.
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by children who are originally from
Then there are those written by chil-
other countries where they don’t have
dren who have someone serving in the
freedom of speech or religion.
military. “Those always touch your
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Among those are the Veterans
Memorial Park at John F. Kennedy
president of the former Fort Dodge
Fort Dodge and each year sends one of
Memorial Park, Backpack Buddies,
Chamber of Commerce, which has
her employees to the program. “That’s
Lights at Kennedy and sponsoring boys
evolved into the Greater Fort Dodge
where they learn about volunteerism.
to attend Boys’ State.
Area Growth Alliance.
They learn about the community.” “The community has been very, very
Lastine has been a Sertoman since
She is an ambassador for the Alliance.
good to me and to my business, and
shortly after she moved to Fort Dodge
Ambassadors attend ribbon cuttings for
that is why I feel like I need to give
in 1993. In 2005, she was awarded the
member businesses who are new or
something back,” she said.
Sertoma International Centurion
have remodeled or expanded. “The
Award for ‘superior performance in
ambassadors are good will speakers for
serving club and community.’
the community,” she said.
In addition, Lastine has been past
She has been involved with Leadership
About Brenda Lastine
two business partners, one in Des Moines and one in
A native of Estherville, Brenda Lastine, 46, is owner and
Webster City.
chief executive officer of KHI Financial Solutions. She has two grown sons. Joshua,
“We have about 400 agents throughout
25, just graduated from law school at
the state of Iowa that sell through us.”
Pepperdine University in California. Colten, 18, has finished his freshman year at the
Lastine is a member of the St. Olaf
University of Northern Iowa.
Lutheran Church. “I love Fort Dodge. I love this area. Iáve
Lastine initially worked for the Simpson
seen so much growth” she said.
Insurance Agency when she came to Fort Dodge. That agency eventually became
She attributed the growth to forward think-
KHI Financial Solutions.
ing on the part of community leaders. For more information on Fort Dodge Noon
She said many people do not realize about
Sertoma, contact Sertoma at 576- 4231 or
75 percent of her business in wholesale and she now has
Lastine at 576- 1800.
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scene abouttown
Photos by Patrick Coons
Frontier Days at the Fort Museum and Grounds
Greg Merritt performs with the Jay Clyde Band during Frontier Days. Charlotte DeJong plays in one of the inflatables for children while at the Fort Museum for Frontier Days.
Michelle, Marissa and Michael Richardson sample some of the food offered at the Fort during Frontier Days.
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Rachel Joslin, Mary Jo Joslin, Josecelyn Kahler, Hope Brown, Clara Brown and Carson Kahler enjoy a trip to the Fort for Frontier Days.
Photos by Susan Moore
Frontier Days Parade on Central Avenue
Felicia Phillips, Kingston Phillips, Kinnick Phillips, Brittany Hanson and Crystal Hanson found their spot to watch the Frontier Days Parade. Sheila and Larry Junker are all set to watch the Frontier Days Parade.
Jayden, Heidi, Jamie and Jordan (front) Lennon wait for the parade to begin on Central Avenue.
Sophia Doty, Kathy Smith, Teo Doty and Lillian Doty wait for the parade to begin.
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scene abouttown
Photos by Jessica Alstott
Home Health Hope benefit at Willow Ridge
tion items at the benefit Larita Meyers looks over the auc ive Health Chiropractic. held for D/SAOC hosted by Act
Anna Bruen, D odger cheerlead er, volunteers at event. the
Ashley Mlodzik and Shaunna Abrams attend the D/SAOC benefit held at Willow Ridge restaurant.
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Mother and daughter Chris Lennon and Smanatha Lennon enjoy an evening catering to women.
Photos by Susan Moore.
Priest Jubilee Celebration
ahue, s sister, Lucille Don rish hi d an oe ah on D Msgr. Tom oly Trinity Pa tion held during H attend the celebra n. breakfast receptio
Ellen Flaherty with Msgr. Me rvin dance at the celebration of the Hood are in attenPriest Jubilee.
Barb Pessica, Sister Trudy Keefe and Ida Burleson at the Priest Jubilee celebration. Pessica and Burleson are members of the Catholic Daughters of America.
Lauanne Crouse, Marilyn Dunn, Sister Sara McAlpin and the Rev. Jim McAlpin and Marilyn Dunn-Babbit are at Holy Trinity Parish’s breakfast reception for the Priest Jubilee Celebration.
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Photos by Jessica Alstott
Hillbilly Sale at Webster County Fairgrounds
Kristin Peterson holds a rabbit at the Hillbilly Sale at the Webster County Fairgrounds.
Madison Babington appears dubious about a chicken for sale at the Hillbilly Sale.
Velma Johnson and Dave Roeder pause under a tree at the Hillbilly Sale. Amber and Emily Jacobson look over the offerings at the Hillbilly Sale.
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Webster Dictionary as a holiday spent
avoiding the hassles and logistics of going
gest people take some time to rediscover
near home rather than traveling to anoth-
any great distance. However, benefits of
Fort Dodge with a staycation.
er location. This is done for a number of
revisiting local sites and family facilities
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extend beyond such pragmatic reasons. “Staycations allow you to reconnect not only with family and those you are relaxing with, but also with your community,” said Kerrie Kuiper, marketing director for the Fort Dodge Convention and Visitors Bureau. “Too often, we fall into the mindset that things are better if we have to travel to get to them. They are unique and new to us, but we have truly incredible special events and attractions right here. We just forget how wonderful they are. It’s human nature to take for granted what is in our own backyard.” Fort Dodge has remarkable museums, fine arts organizations, community the-
The Blanden Memorial Art Museum, 920 Third Ave. S. It features a large collection of paintings, sculpture and photography.
ater productions, sporting events, parks and recreational trails and family entertainment options, she said. Special events such as seasonal festivals, live music con-
will find the Fort Museum and Frontier
certs and community celebrations are
Village filled with military, pioneer and
also offered, along with regional events
Native American collections, as well as a
People with outdoor interests will be kept
such as the farmer’s markets, flea mar-
copy of the famous Cardiff Giant and
busy exploring the city parks and miles of
kets and craft shows.
replica of a stockade fort structure.
the community’s trails system. Recently
slide, swimming pool and wading areas.
improved or expanded shelters offer a “There is no reason for someone to be
Both the Fort Museum and the Blanden
place to picnic, and new playground
bored –– unless they want to be bored,”
are well-known classic attractions, but a
equipment can engage children’s imagi-
Kuiper said.
new player on the scene is Fort Frenzy,
nations. Families can also use the munici-
3232 First Ave. S. It is a family-centered
pal skate park or the remote control vehi-
For example, art and culture can be
entertainment complex with a game
cle raceway. Another unique site is the
found at the Blanden Memorial Art
room, cafeteria, go-carts, roller skating
Rogers Sports Complex with replicas of
Museum, 920 Third Ave. N., which has a
rink, mini-golf course and a number of
five major league baseball stadiums. Also,
world-class permanent collection as well
other activities. Another family summer-
just south of Fort Dodge is Gypsum City
as current exhibitions by local and inter-
time option is the Rosedale Rapids/Fort
Off-Highway Vehicle Park with 15 miles
nationally renowned artists. History buffs
Dodge Aquatic Center/Schmoker Family
of riding trails, a 1¢ mile long motocross
Park, 1111 N. 32nd St., with its water
course, a safety training area, a youth
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continued from page 31 riding area and a parking area. These attractions and facilities are only a few of the local places that can be included in a staycation itinerary. When the special events and festivals are added to these amenities, multiple staycations may be needed to experience it all, Kuiper said, and since a staycation is more affordable and easier to plan than traditional vacations, the more people take the more they help their community.
Sherri Ferrell, of Fort Dodge, gives Kole Sorenson, 7, a fresh coat of sunscreen recently while visiting Rosedale Rapids/Fort Dodge Aquatic Center/Schmoker Family Park recently with a group of children from Kids Corner Day Care.
“Staycations have an economic impact, obviously,” Kuiper said, “and that helps that attraction or festival, but even more than that, staycations allow people time to appreciate that attraction or festival and pass the word on about it. The more people share their positive experience, the more it is going to help that attraction or festival continue on.” Participation and interest must be there for events and attractions to thrive, she said. A solid local base spreads the word to the region and beyond, bringing in guests and visitors to share in the community and what it offers. “It’s also a local morale booster,” Kuiper said. “Positively viewed attractions and events help our residents to be happier and appreciate the community even more.”
Swimmers can enjoy one of two large water slides at the Rosedale Rapids/Fort Dodge Aquatic Center/Schmoker Family Park.
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Traditional Neighborhoods
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Editor’s note: Fort Dodge Today magazine looks at 12 traditional neighborhoods of Fort Dodge, based on Al Nelson’s map. This is the last article of a 13-part series. Barbara Wallace Hughes Messenger Managing Editor (515) 573-2141, ext. 458
North Side
The North Side neighborhood is home to much of Fort Dodge’s newer residential development. That is what drew Dave Prelip to the North Side. He moved there during the 1960s when property was available for development. “I decided to build a new house there because properties were available,” Prelip said. “That was the biggest thing.” “There wasn’t really a North Side when I moved here,” he said. Martin Sprague, another North Side homeowner, moved there for the same reason; it was where the
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Lincoln school, which was once referred to as “the schoolhouse on the prairie.”
new development in town was.
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Sprague said he appreciates that there
“At the time, they seemed to be the
and downtown, everything his family
isn’t much traffic near his home and
newer homes,” said Sprague, who
needs is within walking distance, for the
that his neighborhood is quiet.
moved in 1993.
most part. Other than the residential
Sprague said he likes that the yards in
Feelhaver Elementary, Casey’s General
development, the North Side used to
the North Side of Fort Dodge tend to
Store and a few restaurants are all only
be home to one of Fort Dodge’s most
be larger than in other neighborhoods.
a few blocks away.
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tower, Lincoln could be seen for miles.
One day when President Theodore
Only eight months after the school was
Roosevelt spoke from the porch of the
built, it burned down on Friday, Jan.
schoolhouse on the prairie, classes
“Students who attended Lincoln School
13, 1870. But it was ready for use again
throughout Fort Dodge were canceled.
in its earlier days would scarcely
by 1872.
Students from all over came to listen to
recognize the present eyesore,”
him speak.
according to a Messenger article in
To everyone who lived nearby, Lincoln
In the 1913 academic year, the third
1959.
was called “the schoolhouse on the
floor was considered unsafe. The bell
prairie.”
tower and third floor were both
Lincoln School may not be here today,
Bikers, hikers and joggers are a frequent sight along the Fort Dodge Nature Trail that runs through the North Side neighborhood along Soldier Creek.
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The Fort Dodge Nature Trail follows what used to be the railroad tracks of the Minneapolis and St. Louis Railway.
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~ Increase of 20.1 percent in women-owned businesses since 2002. ~ Women are starting businesses at more than twice the rate of their male counterparts.
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Women In
Business
According to the United States Census Bureau, Survey of Business Owners: ~ Women owned 7.8 million nonfarm businesses operating in the fifty states and the District of Columbia in 2007, an increase of 20.1 percent from 2002. These women-owned firms accounted for 28.7 percent of all nonfarm businesses in the United States. Women-owned firms employed 7.6 million persons (6.4 percent of total employment) and generated $1.2 trillion in receipts (3.9 percent of all receipts). ~ In 2007, 31.9 percent of women-owned U.S. firms operated in the repair, maintenance, personal, and laundry services and the health care and social assistance sectors. Women-owned U.S. firms accounted for 45.2 percent of all U.S. business in these sectors. Wholesale trade and retail trade accounted for 36.1 percent of women-owned business revenue. ~ The SBO collects data from both employer and nonemployer businesses. Employer businesses are firms with paid employees, including workers on the payroll and excluding sole proprietors and partners. Nonemployer businesses are firms without paid employees, including sole proprietors and partners of unincorporated businesses that do not have any other employees on payroll. http://www.census.gov/econ/sbo/getsof.html?07women
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As the weather gets warmer, opportunities for outdoor exercise increase. According to the Centers for Disease Control and
Swim for summer health
Prevention, swimming is the fourth-most popular sports activity in the United States. According to the CDC, water-based exercise can help people with chronic diseases. For people with arthritis, it improves use of affected joints without worsening symptoms. People with rheumatoid arthritis have more health improvements after participating in hydrotherapy than with other activities. Water-based exercise also improves the use of affected joints and decreases pain from osteoarthritis. Since 2010, Rosedale Rapids Aquatic Center in Fort Dodge has provided what its proponents call one of the premier public swimming facilities in Iowa. In addition to open swimming, the aquatic center offers various fitness activities throughout the summer. Though seen by many as a playground for youth, the center provides programming geared toward adults, including Aquacise, which meets Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Adult fitness swimming will be held from 9 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. and from 5:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, adult fitness swimming will be from 6 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. and from 5:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. On Saturdays, adult fitness swimming will be from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The adult fitness swimming includes walking in the channel called
Rosedale Rapids Aquatic Center provides summer the lazy river and swimming laps. The time period is reserved for fun and exercise. ~ Messenger photo on file people age 16 and older.
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To paint,
or pay to paint
The question of “Should the house be painted?” will eventually be answered by exposed wood, flaking paint chips and a bit of a ragged rundown appearance over the passage of time. The issue of whether to take on a DIY job or hire a professional contractor requires making a few decisions. Rob Ivory, owner of Rob Ivory Painting, has been taking brush to siding since 1994. He offers some suggestion for a homeowner to follow when considering a contractor.
While most long-term contractors will have advertisements listed in such places as the Yellow Pages, he said that local paint stores are also an excellent source of recommendations. He said that since the stores deal with contractors on a daily basis, the staff is very likely to know who is doing good work and who might be less than reputable. Another thing to consider, for both the contractor and the client’s own protection: “Always have a written contract. Get everything that’s going to be done listed on that.”
“You want to look for experience and good workmanRob Ivory, owner of Rob Ivory Painting, puts the finishing touches on a ship,” he said. customer's home recently. In addition, he said, before hiring someone you want cerns getting to where the work is. to make sure they are licensed and bonded. References are important, too. “You want to get three or four,” he said, “Make sure you call and check them.”
For those who are considering painting their home themselves, there are a few things to think about before digging the ladder out of the garage. Ivory’s first caution con-
“Make sure you have safe ladders,” he said. He’s also a strong advocate of using quality tools. “I buy the good brushes,” Ivory said. He usually uses either Purdy or Wooster brushes.
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continued from page 43 Ivory said that while many prefer brushes made with natural bristles, synthetic brushes have improved greatly. “They’ve gotten pretty good,” he said. One of the keys to a quality paint job, whether done by a professional like Ivory or as a do it yourself project, is to make sure the surface is well prepared. “Clean the siding before you paint,” Ivory said. It should also be inspected. Any cracked siding, rotting wood or other issues should be addressed before the painting job is started. Another issue, in order for paint to adhere, is that it must be applied to a dry surface and at above freezing temperatures.
job done in order to not only get paid, but move onto other work as well.
While Ivory has his own brand preference when it comes to paint, he’s hesitant to make a specific recommendation.
Another issue to consider is that once the cost of purchasing or renting gear is calculated, the homeowner may not actually save that much money doing the job themselves.
His advice instead: “It doesn’t pay to buy the really cheap stuff.” He said that the more expensive paints do tend to last longer, as a general rule of thumb. He also said that in the battle of latex versus oil-based, in most situations, there is no advantage to oil. “Latex paint has gotten so much better,” he said. “Besides, a lot of oil based paint is being phased out.”
Another thing to avoid is the broiling sun.
Getting the right amount of paint is another issue for do-it-yourselfers. “Usually they don’t buy enough –– or too much,” Ivory said. “That’s one of the reasons it’s better to call a contractor.”
“You don’t want to paint in direct sunlight,” Ivory said.
Another factor has to do with actually finishing the job.
Paint also needs curing time in addition to drying time. While a coat of paint may be dry to the touch in a few minutes, it’s not cured enough for a second coat for at least 24 hours.
Ivory said that he’s accepted more than one job that a homeowner had already started but for various reasons –– time, interest, fear of heights or losing interest –– couldn’t finish.
It’s also a good idea to check the forecast. That same 24 hour curing time also applies to being exposed to water
This is another advantage to a contractor, he said. Since painting is their livelihood, they’ll want to get in and get the
“I don’t paint outside unless it’s at least 45 degrees,” he said.
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“A contractor has all the equipment,” Ivory said. “A homeowner might not think about all the drop cloths it will take.” Ivory has plenty of those. “I can’t fit them all in my truck,” he said. Another item the homeowner probably won’t have, white shirts and white pants, stained with at least 47 colors of paint droplets, the traditional work uniform of the professional painter. “I follow the tradition,” Ivory joked.
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Herbs provide flavor galore The addition of herbs to most food and many drinks can offer
“Plants are born without fat, trans fat or cholesterol,” she said.
an enjoyable and health beneficial experience, according to Holly Van Heel, nutrition and health program specialist with
Their ability to enhance flavor can reduce the amount of
the ISU Extension office in Fort Dodge.
other things like salt and sugar that are added to food, she said. Just reducing
“They transfer
caloric intake by 100
ordinary food into
calories a day can
something extraor-
keep 10 pounds off
dinary,” she said.
your waistline.
“It kicks it up a
They are also mostly
notch.:
easy to grow –– even
During a recent
can enjoy an herb gar-
educational semi-
den –– as they do well
nar at the
in pots.
apartment dwellers
Crossroads Mall, Van Heel offered
“Growing them is cer-
some helpful tips
tainly a pleasure,” she
on using herbs,
said. “They have a
Holly Van Heel, right, a nutrition and health program specialist with the Fort Dodge ISU growing them and Extension Service office, helps Sherri Schill, of Fort Dodge, prepare a fresh herb bean wonderful smell and sight.” information on dip recently during an education session at the Crossroads Mall. their health benefits. Van Heel talked about the herbs most commonly used.
She said that the main difference between herbs and other edible plants is that herbs are used primarily for their flavor
• “Basil,” she said, “we call it the tomato herb.”
enhancement ability, aroma and occasionally –– such as drink-
She said it goes well with garlic, lemon, thyme and as a way to
ing a cup of chamomile tea before going to bed –– medicinal
season potatoes.
properties. • Dill is another common herb, she said. It’s most familiar While herbs may contain a few calories, she said they add a
from its use in flavoring pickles, and it tends to grow well
bit of fiber and what’s more important, don’t add anything
almost anywhere.
harmful.
“It’s a prolific reseeder,” she said.
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continued from page 45 • Parsley is an herb that she said is a natural breath freshener and is packed with good stuff. “This herb contains more vitamin C by weight than oranges,” she said. • Cilantro is the world’s most widely used herb, she said. While the fresh version is familiar as an ingredient in many salsas, the seeds are known by their own moniker –– coriander. • Rosemary is a herb with some claimed medical benefits. “It acts as an antioxidant, it causes relaxation of the smooth muscle of the lungs and it has an antibacterial affect as well,” Van Heel said. • Oregano is an herb that’s familiar to most. “It’s the herb that made pizza famous,” she said. It’s also quite aromatic. “It’s actually an ingredient in Vick’s Vapor Rub,” she said. • Another herb also commonly used for medicinal purposes is mint. Besides its ability to freshen breath and enhance flavor; it’s also an aide to digestion. “It helps to ease intestinal cramping,” Van Heel said. “Those with a tummy ache can turn to mint.” • Sage is a common herb that she said offers help for night
Rita Fleener, of Fort Dodge, dices up fresh herbs. early, pick, pick, pick.”
sweating. As a food enhancer, she said, “It has a real affinity for pork and poultry.”
When to add them to a recipe varies with the herb and recipe.
It’s also known as salvia, and it’s important not to get it mixed
She said that most should be added toward the end of the
up with a similar sounding plant.
cooking cycle with most herbs.
“Don’t get confused with sage brush; that tastes like turpen-
Preserving freshly grown herbs can be done in one of two
tine,” she said.
common ways: drying and freezing.
Cooking with herbs can begin with picking them in the gar-
To dry herbs, they can be tied in bundles and hung upside
den. There is a right time and right place for that.
down. In addition, food dehydrators can be used too. To freeze herbs, she suggests covering them in olive oil or water
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“You want to pick them after the dew evaporates but before
and then freezing in zipper bags. The contents can be taken
the sun warms them up,” Van Heel said, “Pick often, pick
out and added directly to food.
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Show Off Your Pet! She offers two cautions. “Make sure you label it,” she said. “They should be used in three to six months for the best quality.” Another caution: there is a difference in measurement values between dried and fresh herbs. “One teaspoon of dried is the same as 3 teaspoons of fresh,” she said. Van Heel shared several recipes, along with more information on herbs. More are available from the ISU Extension Service.
Black Bean Salsa
Dog Name: Jameson (Jamie) Breed: Purebred Border Collie Age: Turns 1 year in February Parent: Kathy Stanberg
Ingredients: 2 ripe red tomatoes, chopped. 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained.
About Jameson: Jameson is crazy about playing fetch, and loves ALL his dog toys!
1/2 cup green onions, chopped. 3 tbsp. fresh cilantro, chopped. 1/2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced. 1/2 fresh lime, juiced. 1 fresh garlic clove, minced. 1/4 tsp. cumin. Salt and pepper to taste. Directions: Stir all of the ingredients together in a bowl. Refrigerate at least 3 hours before serving.
Butterfly Sandwiches
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Ingredients: 2 triangles of whole wheat or dark bread. Cream cheese. Herb flower blossoms such as those from chives. Directions: Spread cream cheese on triangular wedges of bread. Sprinkle the chive blossoms on top of the cream cheese. Arrange the bread like butterfly wings on the plate. Enjoy.
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Downtown improvements continue this summer Downtown improvements continue this summer.
18 inches wide. This is anticipated to hold the brick in place
Already, big changes have occurred around the City Square.
better than the current 6-inch strips.
Last fall many of the decorative lights on the interior of the
Sidewalk bricks will also receive some attention this summer.
Square were painted black. This included the decorative
An extensive effort occurred in 2012 to replace sidewalk
fence too. This June, the decorative lights around the outside
bricks along Central Avenue. The area on Central between
of the Square were painted black and cleaned. Now the
11th and 12th Streets, on the south side of the street will
entire area matches, with black trash cans, benches and bike
receive improvements this summer. In addition, sidewalk
racks, as well. Next year, the repainting of decorative lights
bricks on 11th St. at the 11th Street and Central Avenue
will start heading east on Central Avenue.
intersection will be repaired as that intersection is addressed and curbs are repaired. In coming years, effort will focus on
East of the Square, several crosswalks are receiving repairs on
the cross streets of Sixth, Seventh, Eighth, Ninth, 10th and
Central Avenue. The cross-
11th to ensure that bricks in
walks were originally installed
the sidewalk one block north
approximately 20 years ago
and on block south of
and are now in need of
Central are in good repair.
maintenance. Already, another crosswalk at the
These efforts along with the
intersection of Eighth and
building improvements prop-
Central was completed along
erty owners are making will
with one at Seventh and
continue the downtown on
Central. Look for one to be
its path to revitalization.
addressed at Ninth and
Everyone can help! Throw
Central, and then all of the
trash in the proper recepta-
These park benches and garbage containers in front of the Fort cles and pick up trash if you crosswalks at 11th and Dodge Public Library are painted black. By using the same color Central. This should address through the entire downtown area, a common theme is maintained. see it. Water landscaping nearly all the crosswalks that
and keep it trimmed as well
have significant issues. The
as weed-free, in areas near
Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Public Works Department will not stop after this
you. Place a planter outside your business. Report nuisance
though.
or safety concerns, for example, if a sidewalk is in disrepair it should be reported so that it will be addressed. There are
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They will eventually revisit each crosswalk to ensure each one
many ways we can help, showing our pride in downtown Fort
is bordered on both sides by a solid strip of concrete at least
Dodge.
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MoneyMatters courtesy of edwardjones edward
Work Toward Your Own Financial Independence Day It’s almost the Fourth of July, the day
ence is to establish a vision of what this
have good investment opportunities
when we celebrate our independence as
freedom might look like. Ask yourself
that you are not fully exploiting. For
a nation and the many liberties we
some key questions: When do I want to
example, are you contributing as much
enjoy as individuals. Still, we have to
retire? What do I want to do during my
as you can afford to your IRA and your
keep working to earn some freedoms
retirement years? How can I be confi-
401(k) or other employer-sponsored
— such as financial freedom. But by
dent that I won’t outlive my financial
plan? And when your income goes up,
making the right moves, you may even-
resources? The answers can help you
are you increasing your contributions to
tually enjoy your own Financial
develop a clear picture of where you
these accounts? Both an IRA and a
Independence Day.
want to go — which will make it much
401(k) offer tax advantages and a vari-
easier to create a financial strategy for
ety of investment options, so try to get
getting there.
as much out of these plans as you can.
Here are a few such moves to consider:
Avoid the “bondage” of a non-diversiSet free your vision. Your first step
Liberate your full investment
fied portfolio. If you only own a few
in moving toward financial independ-
capabilities. Right now, you may
types of investments, you are restricting
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continued from page 49 your opportunities — and probably
care, such as a nursing home stay. Even
taking on too much risk. If a downturn
a short disability and time away from
primarily affects just one or two asset
work can wreak havoc on your finan-
classes, and most of your investment
cial situation. And an extended stay in
dollars are tied up in those assets, your
a nursing home can be hugely expen-
portfolio could take a big hit. But if
sive. In fact, the national average for a
you “free up” your holdings by diversi-
private room in a nursing home is
fying across a range of investments —
nearly $84,000 per year, according to a
stocks, bonds, government securities,
recent survey by Genworth, a financial
certificates of deposit and so on — you
security company. To defend yourself
may give yourself more chances for
against the threat of disability or the
success while reducing the effects of
expense of long-term care, you may
market volatility on your portfolio.
want to consult with a financial advi-
(Keep in mind, though, that diversifica-
sor, who can recommend the appropri-
tion cannot guarantee profits or pre-
ate protection vehicles.
vent losses.) The Fourth of July is a festive occasion. Unshackle yourself from debt. It’s
But you’ll have even more reason to
not always easy to lower your debt bur-
celebrate once you can declare your
den, but it’s worth the effort. The lower
own financial independence. So, do
your monthly debt payments, the more
what it takes to speed the arrival of
money you will have available to invest
that day.
for the future — and for your ultimate financial freedom. So look for ways to consolidate, and reduce, your debts. Escape from disability and long-term care expenses. Few events can threaten your financial independence as much as a disability or the need for long-term
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