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verything I owned — all of my worldly possessions — fit in the back of my 1980 Ford Mustang. Yes, the glass on the hatchback rubbed a bit on the mammoth Fisher 3-way stereo speakers that took most of the room, but I was eventually able to get it shut in preparation for my first trip to college. Aside from those speakers and my Pioneer home stereo and the dual cassette deck with Dolby noise reduction, I loaded up my 12-inch Montgomery Ward TV, my Sharp VCR with the corded remote, some random clothes, my tennis racket, several boxes of macaroni and cheese and the electric Hot Pot that my mother gave me. What else did an 18-year-old boy need? Truth be told, I couldn’t wait to get out of my parents’ house and get into college life. There were so many new people to meet, new things to learn, new experiences to be had. I knew that my life was about to drastically change, but I didn’t realize how much my parents’ lives would change, too. Both Mom and Dad joined me on that first day of college. They helped get all my stuff out of that Mustang and into my dorm room. Dad was a man of few words who could sense that I was ready for he and Mom to leave, so he gave me a hug and wished me the best. Mom, a tough Irish woman who rarely showed emotion, burst out in tears. I was the youngest of four children, and I think she suddenly realized that she would have an empty nest when she returned home. I, of course, didn’t want anyone to see my mother crying in my dorm room, so I quickly shooed her out with some hasty and not-very-sincere comments of appreciation. With my oldest daughter now a senior in high school, I am beginning to appreciate the feelings that my mother experienced, and I will probably be the one bawling in her college dorm. If you can relate to any of these experiences, or if you can anticipate them on the horizon, then you will appreciate this month’s cover story about preparing for college. And don’t forget to pack the macaroni and cheese. Thanks for reading. Q

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etween deadlines for applications and scholarships to attending meetings about and then applying for financial aid, there’s a lot for parents and students to remember when it comes to preparing for college or postsecondary education. And while it’s a long list of things to remember, guidance counselors, college coordinators and others have advice for families and parents on how to keep everything straight and what to do as they prepare students for the next step in their lives. That’s why Norwalk High School recently held a college and career planning night that drew more than 100 parents and students. The school also will host a financial aid night in January. College preparation is a years-long process While students may discuss college and career options in middle school, the real work begins in earnest once a student reaches high school. Ninth-graders take surveys to match interests and careers. They learn what and how many credits they need to graduate and explore what their class load might look like for the next four years. Tenth-graders take work value and beliefs surveys and research careers. They also learn about the RAI — Regent Admission Index — which is what Iowa’s state schools use for admission. It includes a student’s class rank, ACT score, grade point average and how many Devin Pirkle, 17, a senior at Norwalk High School, with his parents Bill and Lynn. The family recently attended a college core classes he or she has taken in different planning night at the school to learn more about financial aid and how to pay for college. Photo by Melissa Walker. areas. By junior year, students take the ACT and begin to visit colleges. They create a resume and cover letter, compare colleges and programs 4

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FEATURE and research financial aid and scholarships. This is the year when students really build their GPA because the number at the end of junior year is the one colleges will first see when they consider whether to accept a student. Some students will take the ACT two or three times. They may hire a private tutor to help improve their score. A smaller number will take the SAT. There are ACT test prep websites students can go to that will help them better prepare for the ACT or help them find ways to potentially improve their score in a certain subject area. Senior year is crunch time. Some will retake the ACT in hopes of a higher score. Some continue college visits into the fall semester. College applications are due. High schools also offer computer programs and websites where students can enter their interests and learn what colleges specialize in those areas. Mary Bontrager, executive vice president of workforce development and education for the Greater Des Moines Partnership, suggests students check out the website www.seizedesmoines.com, which has listings of job openings in central Iowa and can give them a sense of the careers that are in demand if they are unsure what course of study to pursue.

Miranda Sullivan, 16, a junior at Norwalk High School, and her mother, Diana Frieberg. Photo by Melissa Walker.

She also recommends students talk to professionals in the industry in which they’re interested and job shadow someone in that position. If the family does not know anyone in that field, the partnership can help set up a job shadow opportunity. College deadlines fall throughout the school year

The path to college for some will take almost 18 months by the time they first take the ACT as a junior until they commit to a college spring of their senior year. Erick Danielson of Norwalk is an advisor with the Iowa College Access Network, a statewide organization that provides free services and information to Iowa students and their families about careers and college. He

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FEATURE spoke to families recently about planning for college. Danielson advises students and their families to consider four factors when considering whether they’ll be accepted into a college or university:  ˆ8LIWXYHIRX´WKVEHITSMRXEZIVEKI  ˆ8LIWXYHIRX´W%'87%8WGSVI  ˆ8LIWXYHIRX´WGPEWWVERO  ˆ 8LI RYQFIV SJ GSVI WYFNIGX GPEWWIW XLI student completed. For many, October until Nov. 1 will be the deadline for submitting college applications. Students will also visit colleges in the fall and winter. Miranda Sullivan, 16, a Norwalk junior, says the planning night gave her a better idea of what colleges will look for when she’s applying. Her mother, Diana Frieberg, was happy to learn more about how to plan financially for college and where to find scholarship information. While a student’s acceptance into a college may be based on his or her pre-senior year GPA, Danielson says it’s important students continue to take a strong course load and work hard through the end of their senior year, which will keep them challenged and prepared for their freshman year of college.

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“After you graduate, they’re going to want your final GPA,” he says. “We don’t want students to get senioritis and have a drop in their grades.” Financial aid assistance — the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) — is due in February or early March. This is the area of college planning where families have the most questions. Lynn Pirkle attended the college planning night with husband, Bill, and their son Devin, 17, a Norwalk senior. Most of their questions were about financial aid, specifically “What’s the best way for us to pay for that?” Danielson suggests students figure out what their starting salary will be when they consider which college to attend. By doing this, they can determine whether they’ll make enough money from the get-go to pay back their student loans. Students need to consider how much debt they will be incurring and how much they will pay on a monthly basis to pay off that debt. Bill Pirkle thought that was a good eyeopener for Devin, so he realizes the money will have to be paid back, and he’ll have to balance the payments with how much money he makes. Norwalk High School will host a financial aid night in January to provide parents with infor-

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mation about financial aid and give them an opportunity to ask questions. ICAN will attend, and has many resources available through its website: www.icansucceed.org. Scholarships have varying deadlines depending on the school. Some are due by Nov. 1; others not until January or February. High schools often have bulletins with scholarship information or post those that are available. Parents and students also need to check the colleges’ websites and other websites for scholarship information. Many have rolling deadlines between Sept. 1 and April 1. If students get their college applications in early, then they can focus more time on researching and applying for scholarships. Norwalk High School Dean Marla Frantum encourages families to look at the dean’s office link on the district’s website because it has a scholarship folder with information about local, state and national scholarships. “We know these are real scholarships and produce real winners,” she said at the college planning night. She also encourages students to take the PSAT and apply to become a National Merit Scholar. The test will be given Oct. 14 at the high school. Danielson says scholarships are found in

FEATURE a variety of ways. Students should check with their counselors, their parents’ employers, professional and religious organizations, local businesses and through Internet searches. “It does take some effort, and you do need to put in some time,” he says. While students should have a strong academic record, counselors say they need to show involvement in activities outside of school as well. This can include being in clubs, volunteering or having a part-time job. Danielson suggests students create an activity resume to keep track of their involvement. Each college is different, but most have an April 1 to May 1 commitment deadline. Factors such as financial aid assistance and distance from home can play a role in which school a student selects. Visits offer students opportunity to see campus, ask questions Some colleges — or specific departments within them — will host visit days. If a student’s college of choice does not visit the high school or the student wants to see the college in person, he or she also can schedule a visit with the college. During college visits, it’s important that students meet with a representative from the admissions office.

Often the biggest factors a student considers in choosing a college are its location — both the community in which it’s located and its distance from his or her hometown — the size of the campus, the majors it offers and the financial aid or scholarships the student will receive. Danielson also suggests students consider class size, the facilities the campus has — library, gym and health center — safety, transportation and parking and extracurricular opportunities. Each student needs to consider: “What are the factors that are important to you?” he says. A student may think he or she likes a school, but a visit will secure whether it’s the right fit. To have a successful visit and truly experience the college, students and their families should take a campus tour and a residence hall tour; eat a meal on campus in the dining center; meet with an admissions counselor and a financial aid representative; meet with an academic representative if a student is comfortable; sit in on a class; stay overnight, if possible and explore the community in which the college is located. Collegeraptor.com is a college search website where students and families can compare colleges and can input financial information to get an estimate of what that college will cost.

All financial information should still be confirmed with the college. Options extend beyond four-year college or university Counselors and college coordinators realize going straight to college isn’t the plan for all students or even financially feasible for some. Some students choose to start at Des Moines Area Community College and or other junior colleges, where there aren’t as many admission requirements or to save money. This is where the “interest inventories” — the results of the website or computer program that show the student’s interests — come into play. Those who don’t plan a college path will still take the core classes required to graduate, but will likely take fewer courses and more electives. Bontrager says 65 percent of jobs will require some sort of post-secondary education. Danielson says this could range from a three- to nine-month certificate program to a doctorate degree, which takes six or more years. It’s important to keep an open mind during the process, he adds. “We want students to keep options open, even if they think they know where they want to go,” Danielson says. Q

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rare and lucky find indeed, is how Clem Sevde, 72, would describe ownership of his 1969 Buick GS Convertible. Sometimes you find things where you least expect them. Rural country finds in barns, sheds, garages — wherever — are fun and exhilarating to car buffs who get the chance to experience such an event. “I obtained the car in 2001 from a Des Moines man who had pulled the car out of a shed near Newton, Iowa, after many years in storage,” Sevde says. “Actually, this was not the car I initially went looking for, but found myself attracted to it.” Sevde says the car is one of only 77 Buick GS Stage 1 convertibles built in 1969 with a manual fourspeed transmission. He has proudly put a lot of time and effort into turning his rare find back into the classic beauty it is today. “The engine is a 400ci Stage 1 with four speed manual transmission, and has been totally restored,

starting with body and paint, then engine rebuild and interior replacement,” he says. Sevde’s sleek beauty has quite a history attached to it, one he doesn’t mind embellishing on when given the opportunity. “The car was drag raced in 1969/70 at some of the more famous drag strips on the East Coast — Dover, Islip, Island Raceway, Lebanon Valley, etc.,” he says. Sevde has been retired for 17 years and enjoys spending his free time cruising in the convertible, and going to car shows. He has traveled far and wide to show off his gorgeous ride. “I enjoy being with other car enthusiasts,” he says. I’ve been to car events in Nebraska, Missouri and from border to border in Iowa, cruising with my grandson, who I expect to inherit this vehicle someday. My wife, Mickie, is not into the car shows, but does enjoy an occasional cruise in the car.” Q

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enny Sinclair, fourth grade teacher at Lakewood Elementary, is proof that everything happens for a reason. Originally from Wisconsin, Sinclair came to Iowa to study insurance and management at Drake University. From there she began a career in commercial insurance underwriting and earned an MBA, again from Drake. Her career then took a few turns. “One of my customers then asked me to come to work for them as their human resources manager,” she says. “Eventually, when I had children, I became a stay-at-home mom.” When her oldest son began school, Sinclair started volunteering in his classroom and found she had a passion for working with children. “I learned that working with kids was what I truly loved to do, so I went back to Drake to earn my master’s degree in education,” she says. As luck would have it, Sinclair’s studies brought her to Norwalk, where she completed a practicum and her student teaching. “I loved the students, parents and people that I worked with in the district,” she says. “When I began to look for teaching jobs, Norwalk seemed like perfect choice.” Having a corporate career first has shaped Sinclair’s views on teaching. Many of the skills she learned in the corporate world — for example, those involving technology — have

Jenny Sinclair teaches fourth grade at Lakewood Elementary.

come in handy in the classroom. “Having the other career first helps me appreciate how special and important teaching is,” she says. This year Sinclair and her students will foster academic, social, critical thinking and problem-solving skills. They will also focus on reading, writing, STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) and regions of the United States. “My favorite thing about being a teacher is seeing students embrace the things that we are learning,” she says. “I love when former students come to share their excitement about visiting places or meeting people that we learned about in class.” Sinclair and fellow fourth grade teacher Anna Foley will implement an after school program this year at Lakewood called Girls on the Run. “We will teach life skills to a group of girls through interactive lessons and physical activity,” she says. Q

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CALENDAR Thursday Oct. 8 Q Al-Anon and Alateen, Free Childcare. 8 p.m., Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd Q Storytime, 18 months - 2 years old; but all ages are welcome. 10:3011:30 a.m., Norwalk Library Q Rhyme Time, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Norwalk Easter Public Library Q Board Meeting Planning Session, 5-7 p.m., Norwalk Chamber of Commerce Q Pajama Storytime, 7-7:30 p.m., Norwalk Library Q Volleyball: 8th vs. ADM, 4:30 p.m. @ Norwalk Lakewood

Friday Oct. 9 Q Football: 9/V vs. Oskaloosa, 4:45/7:30 p.m. @ Oskaloosa

Saturday Oct. 10 Q Community Chat, for Norwalk

residents to visit informally with city representatives. 9-10:30 a.m., City Hall Q Norwalktoberfest, Admission: $5, Children younger than 10: $3, Children 2 and younger free. Beer tickets: $3. 11-2 p.m., CSB Trust & Invest Parking Lot Hwy 28, Norwalk. Q Baby Time, babies through 18 months. 10-10:30 a.m., Norwalk Easter Public Library Q Volleyball: JV vs. Waukee, 8:30 a.m. @ WHS

Monday Oct. 12 Q Library Board of Trustees, 6:30 p.m., Norwalk Easter Library Q Planning and Zoning Meeting, 5:45 p.m., City Hall Q Columbus Day Q Utility Advisory Commission, 6-7 p.m., City Hall Q Cross Country: HS/MS Conference, 4:15/4:30 p.m. @ Grinnell Ahrens Park Q Volleyball: 7th vs. Winterset, 4:15 p.m. @ Norwalk Lakewood

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Tuesday Oct. 13 Q Storytime, This story-time is recommended for 3-5 year olds, but all ages are welcome., 10:30-11:30 a.m., Norwalk Library Q Trash, recycling and yard waste pick up, 7 a.m., West side of Highway 28/Sunset Drive Q Football: 8th vs. DCG, 4:15 p.m. @ DCG Q Volleyball: 8th vs. DCG, 4:30 p.m. @ DCG MS Q Volleyball: 9/JV/V vs. Oskaloosa, 5:30/7:15 p.m. @ NHS

Wednesday Oct. 14 Q Early Out Wednesdays, different activities every week. 2:30-3:30 p.m., Norwalk Library Q FCC Single Moms Group, 5:308 p.m., Fellowship Community Church Q Trash, recycling and yard waste pick up, 7 a.m., East side of Highway 28/Sunset Drive

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Saturday Oct. 17 Q Volleyball: Varsity vs. Winterset, 9 a.m. @ WHS

Monday Oct. 19 Q Adult Craft Night, 6:30-8 p.m., Norwalk Easter Public Library Q Football: JV vs. ADM, 5:30 p.m. @ ADM

Tuesday Oct. 20 Q Storytime, This story-time is recommended for 3-5 year olds, but all ages are welcome, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Norwalk Library Q Trash, recycling and yard waste pick up, 7 a.m., West side of Highway 28/Sunset Drive Q Volleyball: 9/JV/V vs. Newton, 5:30/7:15 p.m. @ NHS

Wednesday Oct. 21 Q Early Out Wednesdays, Different activities every week. 2:30-3:30 p.m., Norwalk Library Q FCC Single Moms Group, 5:30-8 p.m., Fellowship Community Church Q Trash, recycling and yard waste pick up, 7 a.m., East side of Highway 28/Sunset Drive

Thursday Oct. 22 Q Al-Anon and Alateen, Free Childcare. 8 p.m., Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd Q Storytime, for 18 months - 2 years old; but all ages are welcome. 10:30-11:30 a.m., Norwalk Library Q Rhyme Time, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Norwalk Easter Public Library Q Trick or Treat at the Library, A party with games and activities for young children, followed by a slightly spooky Pajama Time. 5-7 p.m., Norwalk Easter Public Library Q Football: JV vs. Knoxville, 5:30 p.m. @ NHS

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Monday Oct. 26 Q Planning and Zoning Meeting, 5:45 p.m., City Hall Water Service Disconnects,

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Friday Oct. 30 Q Beggars Night, 6-8 p.m., City of Norwalk

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Q Storytime, This story-time is recommended for 3-5 year olds, but all ages are welcome. 10:30-11:30 a.m., Norwalk Library Q Trash, recycling and yard waste pick up, 7 a.m., west side of Highway 28/Sunset Drive Q Election Day, 6 a.m. - 9 p.m., Norwalk Easter Public Library

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Wednesday Nov. 4 Q Early Out Wednesdays, Different activities every week. 2:30-3:30 p.m., Norwalk Library Q FCC Single Moms Group, 5:30-8 p.m., Fellowship Community Church Q Trash, recycling and yard waste pick up, 7 a.m., East side of Highway 28/Sunset Drive Q Water bill payment due Q Parks & Rec Commission Meeting, 6 p.m., Public Safety Building

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Monday Nov. 9 Q Planning and Zoning Meeting, 5:45 p.m., City Hall

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Operation Warm Clothing What if your organization could be part of providing brand new winter coats for up to 100 low-income families and over 200 individuals in the Norwalk school district this year? Think about what that will mean to these young people and their families this winter. Separately, look for collection boxes in our community. Boxes will collect NEW snow boots, snow pants, waterproof gloves, and hats for all of the youth who receive the coats. If you are willing to help in any manner, contact Philip Herman, Connection Pastor at Fellowship Community Church, at 515-422-4386 with any questions.

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Peanut butter cakewalk cake Festival prize is a tasty treat By Marchelle Walter Brown

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hen autumn approaches, many small communities hold their annual festivals and jamborees. The small town where I grew up holds a threeday celebration full of a wide array of traditional activities and entertainment. A favorite in our family is participating in the nightly cakewalks that are held during the festival. It was one of the cakewalks this year that eventually led me to this recipe. On the first night of the Moravia Fall Festival, my daughter and I decided it was a beautiful night to “cakewalk.” This activity is similar to a kid’s game of musical chairs, except no one gets kicked off. A huge circle, divided by individual numbers, is painted on a portion of the roadway and you pay a small amount of money to participate in each “walk.” When the music starts, you do just that: walk. And you continue to walk in this circle until the music stops. At that time a number is drawn and whoever is lucky enough to be standing on the corresponding number gets to pick out his or her choice of the many cakes that have been donated for the event. To make a long story short, I was a lucky winner and chose a 9-inch by 13-inch pan containing what was labeled as “Peanut Butter Cake.” I took the cake home, and my husband and I immediately cut into it to see if it was as good as it looked. We were not disappointed. Before the night was over, I was on a mission to find out who made the cake and see if I could talk the cook out of the recipe. Lucky for me, and now for you, a local lady, whose husband has long bragged on her culinary skills, contacted me and told me what she had baked the cake and would be glad to share the recipe. Thank you, Judy Power, for sharing your recipe. Q

Peanut butter cakewalk cake Ingredients 1 package yellow cake mix 1 cup creamy peanut butter 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 cup water 3 eggs 1/4 cup vegetable oil 12-ounce bag semi-sweet chocolate chips (divided in half) 1/2 cup chopped peanuts Directions 1. In a mixing bowl, blend cake mix, peanut butter and brown sugar on low speed until crumbly. Set aside 1/2 cup

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of the mixture. 2. Add water, eggs and oil to the remaining crumb mixture. Blend on low until moistened then beat on high for 2 minutes. Stir in 1/2 of the chocolate chips. Pour into a greased 9” x 13” baking pan. 3. Combine the reserved crumb mixture, the remaining chocolate chips and the chopped peanuts and sprinkle over the batter. 4. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool completely.

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emember these lyrics from the TV sitcom, “Cheers”? “Making your way in the world today takes everything you’ve got. Taking a break from all your worries, sure would help a lot. Wouldn’t you like to get away? Sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name, and they’re always glad you came. You wanna be where you can see, our troubles are all the same. You wanna be where everybody knows your name.” The words of that old familiar song reveal the heartbeat of every living human being. Everyone endures difficulties in life. Everyone wants to be known, to be recognized. Everyone wants to know their life is significant and has meaning. Who doesn’t want to believe that someone cares about them, knows their name? We all do. The good news is there is a Creator in heaven — God — who made you, knows you, and loves you. The Bible says, “…everything got started in him and finds its purpose in him” (Colossians 1:16). God not only knows your name, He even keeps an ongoing tally of the number of hairs you have on your head (Matthew 10:30). Amazing! Understanding God’s love and concern for us gives us purpose, meaning, significance and assurance. You are somebody, at least

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in God’s eyes. Of course, there is an alternative. The famous atheist, Bertrand Russell said, “Unless you assume a God, the question of life’s purpose is meaningless.” Boy, was he right! Without God there is no purpose, no meaning, no anything. But the truth is, we don’t have to assume a God. The Bible says, “the heavens declare the glory of God.” God does exist — our created world and universe is screaming his existence. Whether you know Him or not, I can assure you, he knows you. His desire is that you come to know Him personally by placing your faith in His Son, Jesus Christ. Jesus loves you so much, He died on the cross for you, for your sin. He’s waiting on you to believe in Him and trust Him for eternal life. And when you get to heave someday, you’ll finally be... “where everybody knows your name.” Q

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MAYOR’S MOMENT On September 20, I had the privilege of playing in the Norwalk Ministerial Association’s golf tournament. The Norwalk Ministerial Association, which includes New Life Lutheran Church, Saint John’s Catholic Church, Christian Disciples of Christ Church, Community Fellowship Church, Cross Roads Church and the Methodist Church, will use 100% of the funds raised to help those in need here in the Norwalk area. It will support the Food Pantry, students who cannot afford a school lunch ticket and temporarily helps families who cannot afford essential emergency expenses. These funds have helped 14 families each week with food, 5 families each week to meet their emergency essential expenses and several families caught short on paying for their children’s school meals. Our church leaders are a great group of people and I would like to thank the association for all that they do for our community. City Council Election – Tuesday, November 3 You have probably already started seeing political campaign signs popping up in yards regarding the upcoming city council election. As a reminder, campaign yard signs can be no greater than 12 sq/ft in your front yard and are not to be placed in the public right-of-way (the grass between the street and sidewalk). Three City Council seats will be up for election this fall. These seats all carry a four-year term and are currently held by incumbents Eric Delker, Kyle Jackson and Council appointee Tom Greteman. Kyle Jackson is seeking re-election. Also running for election are Ed Kuhl, David Lester and Stephanie Riva. The Norwalk Chamber will be holding two “Meet the Candidates” sessions and I strongly encourage you to attend. (As of publication time, those dates had not been set. Please check the Chamber and City Facebook pages and website for those dates.) Learn more about what each candidate stands for and what they plan to accomplish if elected. It is up to you to make your voice heard, so make sure you get out and vote on November 3. Beggar’s Night Remember, October 30 is Beggar’s Night in Norwalk. Please be extra careful driving that night since there will be lots of ghosts, goblins, superheroes and princesses darting up and down the streets from 6:00pm until 8:00pm. – Tom Phillips, Mayor

HOW CAN I BEST CARE FOR MY SMOKE DETECTORS? Dirt, extreme changes in temperature and cooking exhaust can cause a false alarm or malfunction. To prevent false alarms, locate the unit away from air vents, air conditioners and fans. Gently vacuum off any dust on the cover at least once a month using your vacuum’s soft brush attachment. Never use water, solvents or cleaners since they may damage the unit. Test your smoke detector once a week by using the test button (press and hold for 5–10 seconds until the smoke alarm sounds). A broom handle, or similar device can be used to lightly push the test button for those units out of reach. TEST YOUR SMOKE DETECTOR EVERY FRIDAY! You should also change the batteries when you change your clocks to and from daylight savings time! Daylight savings time ends Sunday, November 1.

UPCOMING EVENTS sCOMMUNITY CHAT Saturday, October 10 from 9:00am to 10:30am at City Hall in the Council Chambers. sNORWALK FOOD PANTRY City Hall is a drop off location for the Norwalk Food Pantry. We gladly accept all non-perishable food donations Monday – Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm. sBEGGAR’S NIGHT Friday, October 30 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.

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TRICK-OR-TREAT NIGHT (GHOSTLY GOOD TIMES)

Trick-or-Treat night in Norwalk will be Friday, October 30 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Before you head out for a ghostly fun time in your neighborhood, be sure to stop by the Public Safety Building. From 5:30pm to 6:30pm, you can pick up your trick-or-treat bag and play some Halloween games to win prizes and treats. This event is for children in preschool to 5th grade. Halloween Safety Tips 1. Alone is something you never want to be when the ghosts are out and the ghouls roam free. (Walk in groups or with a trusted adult, never alone.) 2. Halloween is a time for fun and treats, so be safe and stay out of the street. (Stay on sidewalks and don’t hide or walk between parked cars.) 3. Whether you are dressed as a bear or a park ranger, accept treats at the door, but please don’t go into the house of a stranger. 4. If you are going trick-or-treating in a group, make sure and plan a safe route. (Make sure parents know where you are.) 5. Scary monsters are a Halloween feature, be on the lookout for all sorts of creatures. (Be cautious around strange animals, especially dogs.)

REMEMBER STORMWATER THIS FALL

As summer winds down and the bright brilliant colors of fall begin to fill our trees and lawns, we trade our potting tools in for rakes and lawn bags. Some of us may think, how does Stormwater relate to this? Avoid blowing lawn clippings into the street or dumping them down the storm drain. Once it rains, those leaves and grass clippings are washed into our waterways and lakes. The nutrients they contain could then cause algae blooms, which decrease the amount of light and oxygen in the water, resulting in fish and native plant kills. Do not pile yard clippings and tree branches on a storm drain. If possible, wait to put them out until the night before your yard trash pick-up and make sure that they are placed on your grass, not any impervious surfaces. Instead, place them on a grassy area or in plastic garbage cans used only for yard waste. If you do use the plastic bins, remember that we still do not want to place them on the storm drains because in a rainstorm, they can still be washed out. Leave grass clippings on your lawn after mowing and reuse other yard waste as mulch by spreading them under bushes and flower gardens. The nutrients in these items make them the best and cheapest fertilizers your lawns and gardens can receive. Composting is another way to reuse leaves, grass clippings and other small cuttings. By mixing these items with household wastes such as vegetable and fruit scraps, eggshells and coffee grounds, you create a perfect medium for improving soil structure, promoting soil fertility and stimulating root development in plants. Blowing your leaves from your yard into the street is another way of polluting our stormwater drainage system. If leaves enter our storm drains it can clog them up and will have to be cleaned out by hand by our City crews. So please think about our stormwater system and your drinking water before blowing your leaves and yard clippings into the street, properly bag them or use them as mulch around your bushes and flower gardens.

CURBSIDE PUMPKIN COLLECTION – A REAL TREAT POST-HALLOWEEN Problem: The trick-or-treaters have come and gone and you still have carved pumpkins on your doorstep.

Solution 1: Toss that pumpkin (and any other) in your Compost It! bag or cart, along with your leaves and yard waste. Solution 2: If you have a garden, bury it (diced or whole) directly into your garden soil. The winter freeze and thaw cycle and bacteria will break the pumpkin down. Be sure to remove all seeds or you might end up with a few pumpkin seedlings sprouting. Learn more about our solid waste, recycling and yard waste curbside collection by visiting www.mwatoday.com/collection-information/norwalk or calling 515-244-0021.

NORWALK PARKS & REC

MONSTER DASH! This is not your ordinary 5K Fun Run! Norwalk Parks and Rec, in conjunction with the Norwalk Racers & Triathlon Running Club, are offering a 5K and a one-mile evening run in your favorite Halloween costume! Costumes are optional. The race begins at the Norwalk McAninch Sports Complex and runs along the cross-country path. Each participant will receive a t-shirt, glow necklaces/bracelets and treats (s’mores and hot chocolate) following the run. This fun, family-friendly event is for adults and kids of all ages. Spectators are welcome to cheer runners on as they try to finish before something steps out and gets them! Participants are encouraged to bring their own flashlight to help light the path. Prize awarded for the best costume. Date3ATURDAY /CTOBERsTime: One-Mile Race starts at 6:30pm and the 5K starts at PMsLocation.ORWALK-C!NINCH3PORTS#OMPLEXsRegistration: By October 16 to RECEIVEARACET SHIRTsCost: $30 individual resident / $34.50 Non-resident $100 family resident / $115 family non-resident (maximum of 4 members)

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At UnityPoint Clinic, getting you healthy and keeping you that way is important to us. Because your health is important to you. By working together as a team and involving you in the decision making, we create a plan based on your goals and then coordinate the care you need to achieve them.

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HEALTH

Q: How can I protect myself from influenza this year? A: Influenza (flu) is a viral illness that commonly occurs in the fall and winter and affects many people at once. The flu is not the same as the common cold — the symptoms of flu are usually more sever and come on quite suddenly. Symptoms include fever (100-104 degrees), shaking chills, body aches, muscle pain, headache and pain when you move your eyes, fatigue, weakness and runny nose. Symptoms may last up to 10 days. Although a person with flu feels very sick, the illness seldom leads to more serious complications; however, flu can be dangerous for babies, older adults, and people with some chronic conditions. Prevention: Get a flu vaccination. Depending on your age and medical conditions, you can get a flu shot or receive the flu mist. Get vaccinated annually to help prevent exposure to the disease. The vaccine can be given to anyone 6 months of age and older, with the exception of those with certain allergies. Your health care professional will review this prior to administrating the vaccine. Other prevention methods include eating a healthy diet, getting plenty of rest, exercising regularly and washing your hands frequently. Q

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A: I once was in dental office that had a saying on the wall. It read “You don’t have to brush all of your teeth, just the ones you want to keep.” With Halloween and the abundance of candy and sweet treats fast approaching, caring for our teeth is very important. According to the American Dental Association, it is recommended that you brush your teeth two times daily for two minutes, floss daily, replace your toothbrush every three to four months or sooner if the bristles are frayed and have regular dental checkups. Research has shown the synergy relationship between oral health and overall wellness. Oral health is vitally important to a person’s overall health. Gum disease is most commonly linked to multiple illnesses such as heart disease, diabetes, respiratory disease, osteoporosis and rheumatoid arthritis. As the aging population continues to boom, there will be growth in geriatric dentistry also. Norwalk Nursing & Rehab is proud to be participating in Prepare to Care - Mouth Care Matters, an oral health education for direct care professionals. Mouth Care Matters is an initiative of the Lifelong Smiles Coalition supported by the Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation. Q

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HEALTH

Q: What causes lazy eye? A: Lazy eye is also known as amblyopia. It can be caused by strabismus (misaligned eyes or cross eyes), unequal prescriptions in the eyes or cloudiness of the normally clear eye tissue (for example; a cataract that a child is born with). All of these conditions can result in a blurred image in one eye. The brain is able to then “turn off” the image coming from he blurry eye. When that occurs we are essentially using one eye. This can result in poor stereopsis or depth perception. For the eyes that are crossed or cloudy, an eye surgery may be needed. In all types of lazy eye, some form of patch therapy is required to improve the vision. The patch is worn over the better seeing eye, forcing the brain to view through the poorer eye. Eventually the pathway from eye to brain is strengthened and vision improved to different degrees. Patching therapy can take months to years to see the desired results. Q Information provided by Dr. Michael O’Meara, Optometric Associates of Warren County, P.C., 1228 Sunset Drive, Suite A, Norwalk, 981-0224.

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Q: How does stress affect my SNOW PANTS COLLECTION DAY! back condition and recovery OCTOBER 21ST & 22ND In conjunction with with chiropractic care? A: Stress actually affects the cycle of back injury or condition in several ways. Stress involves your body’s reaction to change and, although we commonly think of emotional or mental reactions to change, physical force and tension are also included. Stress, or force, is a key element in the creation of conditions which people seek relief through chiropractic care. Stresses from high force, such as slips, falls and motor vehicle accidents may cause injury as can lower forces of a prolonged or repetitive nature. Once the cause of your condition has been identified and the method of correction has been selected, your doctor of chiropractic will actually use positive stresses to counteract or overcome the negative stresses that have created your condition. Some of these positive stresses may include exercise, stretching, diet, relaxation and nutritional recommendation. Your chiropractic doctor is quite capable of converting negative stressors, which are responsible for causing many physical injuries and conditions, into positive wellness. If you’re feeling an exceptional amount of stress these days, then call Norwalk Chiropractic today at 981-9208. Q Information provided by Dr. Jesse Stumbaugh, Norwalk Chiropractic, 1228 Sunset, Suite B, 981-9208, www.norwalk-chiropractic.com.

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FITNESS

Ask the Anytime Guy Expert answers to your health and wellness questions By Joe Nguyen Q: It seems like every workout I read about has an exercise called the burpee. What exactly is this exercise, and why is it important to do? A: The burpee is most well known for being performed during a boot camp-style workout or a sports conditioning team practice. But the burpee exercise is a great move for all levels. If performed correctly, the burpee can be one of the most effective and complete whole body conditioning exercises in your program. In its most simplistic form, the burpee is a four-step movement that targets the chest, shoulders, arms, core, glutes and legs. This variable impact, high intensity exercise will

raise your heart rate, burn calories and enhance your endurance. From a standing position, squat down and place your hands on the floor. Step or jump your legs back to a high push up position (the start of a push up). Step or jump your feet forward as close to your hands as possible, then stand up and repeat the sequence. Once you have established this sequence, you can add a push up or jump up in the air after you stand up. Q: What should I eat or drink if I only have an hour before a workout? A: What to eat before you exercise should be largely determined

by timing and personal preference. Generally speaking, a large meal takes four to five hours to digest, a smaller meal takes two to three hours, and a large snack takes one to two hours. If you don’t digest food well enough prior to an activity, you can end up with a stomachache and cramping. This often occurs because blood (which plays a key role in digestion) is shunted to your arms and legs during activity, thereby slowing down the digestive process. Therefore, if you only have an hour to fuel yourself, it would probably be best to stick with a liquid carbohydrate/ protein shake. Liquids are processed faster than solid foods and will provide the energy you need in a shorter timeframe. Keep in mind,

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we’re not talking about those ice cream-based shakes from fast food restaurants. We’re talking about a sports nutrition shake that is designed for active individuals and athletes. If you want something lighter, a traditional sports drink would be a viable option as well. There are a number of products on the market in each category, so do some taste-testing to see which ones work best for you. About the author: Joe Nguyen is the club owner at Anytime Fitness in Norwalk. To submit a question for future articles, please contact the author at JoeN@anytimefitness. com.

BEFORE YOU GO

What is ‘final disposition’? A service to honor the deceased can be held no matter what is chosen By Eric O’Leary

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inal disposition is what is done with a body following a funeral or memorial service. Many people believe that at the time of death, only two basic choices exist: immediate cremation or embalming and burial. Cremation and burial both are defined as methods of disposition, and are just one part of a funeral ceremony. ˆ &YVMEP MR E GIQIXIV] Traditionally many people have chosen to have a visitation and a funeral, most commonly on different days and sometimes on the same day followed by burial in a cemetery. Most cemeteries today require a person be buried in a

casket, and most require a grave liner or vault, to help maintain cemetery appearance. ˆ ) R X S Q F Q I R X  Entombment requires purchasing a crypt within a mausoleum specifically designed for that purpose. The body is placed in a casket and then sealed inside the crypt. ˆ 'VIQEXMSR When cremation is chosen as the method of final disposition, the decision of when to cremate must be made. A full visitation and funeral can be held with cremation following; a body may be present for visitation and cremated prior to the funeral; or cremation may be carried out soon after death.

Cremating a deceased person requires the family or designee to sign a cremation authorization form. The county medical examiner must also sign a cremation permit. ˆ &SH] HSREXMSR A person may choose to donate their body to a medical school or research hospital. Because some donor programs require immediate delivery after death, it is important to plan ahead and file basic paperwork with your chosen donor program. Other programs will accept the body after a visitation and funeral are held. Not all bodies may be accepted, however. Some programs

exclude those that have died from certain conditions. This means that even if you plan to donate your body, your family could end up having to make arrangements for an alternative form of disposition. Whichever method of final disposition is chosen, a service can be held to honor the deceased. Q Information provided by Eric O’Leary and Jeanne Yordi, O’Leary Funeral & Cremation Services ~ Celebration of Life Center, 1020 Main St., P.O. Box 171, Norwalk, www.olearyfunerals.com, 981-0700.

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LEGAL BRIEFS

Protection for pregnant women Rights for mothers-to-be in the workforce have received attention this year By Amy Pellegrin, attorney at law

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he rights of pregnant women in the workforce have received attention in the legal community this year following the United States Supreme Court’s decision in Young v. UPS. While this decision touched on a specific aspect of those protections afforded to pregnant employees during their pregnancy, questions involving pregnancy frequently arise for both employers and employees. The Pregnancy Discrimination Act makes it illegal for an employer in the private sector to discriminate against a female employee who becomes pregnant, and as a result of her pregnancy, is unable to do all or some of the demands of the job. In part, the law requires employers to treat female workers who become pregnant the same as other non-

pregnant workers who have similar limitations. This is the part of the law the Court addressed in Young. Peggy Young, the plaintiff, argued that she was unlawfully discriminated against when her employer, UPS, failed to provide an accommodation she required as a result of her pregnancy. The court laid out several steps that a female worker must meet to prove pregnancy discrimination, including that she (1) sought an accommodation in her work assignment when she could not perform all of the required functions, (2) that the employer turned her request down and (3) that nonpregnant workers were granted similar requests for their inability to do their normal jobs. If the female worker can prove all of these points, the employer then gets a chance to

show that it did not intend to discriminate against pregnant workers, but rather, had a business-neutral rationale for its policy. The female worker then gets another opportunity to prove that, even if the policy did not intend to be biased, the policy nevertheless puts a significant burden on female workers and the neutral reason offered by the employer is not strong enough to justify this burden. The court’s decision sent the case back to the lower

courts with instruction to apply this new framework. The Young v. UPS decision reflects a clarification of a specific portion of the Pregnancy Discrimination Act. There are other laws that provide protections to pregnant workers under both federal and state law related to medical leave and pregnancy-related conditions. These areas of the law can be complicated. Specific questions related to your rights as an employee or as an employer regarding compliance should be discussed with an attorney. Q Information provided by Amy Pellegrin, attorney at law, Hopkins & Huebner P.C., 2700 Grand Ave., Suite 111, Des Moines.

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INSURANCE

Fall insurance tips Advice for having a safe autumn season By Mike Lane, Lane Insurance Agency Inc.

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he leaves are changing, Norwalk’s football team is doing well, and the weather is finally getting cooler, but are your insurance needs ready for fall? Read some tips below to make sure you are ready to enjoy the cooler weather.

Watch out for school children Fall is back to school time. In Iowa, the state will suspend your license for going around a school bus, no matter the circumstance. Please allow yourself extra time when school buses are on the roads in the mornings and afternoon. Slow down when approaching children who are on the side of the road. Remember that a child younger

than 7 years of age in not responsible for his or her actions. Children between the ages of 7 and 14 are usually not held liable for their actions. Fire Prevention Week Fire Prevention Week is the second week in October. We recommend a few standard maintenance items:  ˆ 4PIEWI LEZI ]SYV GLMQRI] professionally cleaned and maintained annually by a professional. We have a business in Norwalk, Climbing Boys Chimney Cleaning, that does a good job with that.  ˆ 'PIER XLI GPSXLIW HV]IV exhaust duct and space under the dryer. Remove all lint, dust and pieces of material.

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his next month, the library will feature materials that can “scare your pants off” for adults and those that will “scare your socks off” in the youth areas. Scan the shelves and watch for the book tags that indicate a book, audiobook or DVD that might spook you, raise your anxiety level or hold you in nervous suspense. A d u l t s : Frequently, authors such as Stephen King or Edgar Allen Poe come to mind when thinking of scary stories. But nothing is scarier than real life when it comes to books that can scare you forever. Don’t forget to look in nonfiction for some of the scariest materials, such as: Norwalk Easter Library 1051 North Ave. 981-0217 Hours: Mon. - Thur.: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Friday: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday: 1-4 p.m. “ISIS: The State of Terror” by Jessica Stern and J.M. Berger (Experts look at the structure and implications for fighting this extremist group.) “23 Minutes in Hell” by Bill Wiese (One man’s near death experience and what he thinks it means.) “Throw Them All Out” by Peter Schweizer (How politicians get rich of insider deals that would send the rest of us to prison.) “The Iowa Road Guide to Haunted Locations” by Chad Lewis & Terry Fisk (Tantalizing stories of

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haunted sites in our state.) Children and teens: From the slightly spooky to leave-thelights-on. Picture books “Creepy Carrots!” By Aaron Reynolds (Jasper Rabbit loves to eat the carrots from Crackenhopper Field, but he starts to think that creepy carrots are following him everywhere.) “ C r e e p y Monsters, Sleepy Monsters” by Jane Yolen (A rhyming lullaby featuring two energetic monsters who just aren’t going to sleep.) Chapter books and juvenile novels “Coraline” by Neil Gaiman (Coraline is bored and is exploring her family’s new apartment building looking for some adventure when she finds a strange door that takes her into a work that is almost like her own, but not quite…) “Return to the Library of Doom” series by Michael Dahl (This series of 10 short actionadventure chapter books features the librarian at the Library of Doom, the largest collection of dangerous and deadly books.) Young adult books “The Diviners” by Libba Bray (Evie O’Neill, a fun loving teen from Ohio in 1926, moves to New York and gets wrapped up in a supernatural mystery.) “Anna Dressed in Blood” by Kendare Blake (Seventeen-yearold Cas Lockwood follows his family’s tradition of ghost hunting, but a ghost named Anna causes him to hesitate.) Q

OUT AND ABOUT

Ed Kuhl and George Meinecke at the Legacy Landing ribbon cutting in the community room on Sept. 22.

Ed Kuhl presents Todd Ernst with a welcome plaque at the Legacy Landing ribbon cutting on Sept. 22.

Mike Ward and Deb Mineart at the Chamber Membership breakfast on Sept. 24 at Regency Care Center.

Kathy Cox and Dr. Jen Mathis at the Chamber Membership breakfast on Sept. 24 at Regency Care Center.

Brent Hinders, Mark Miller, Dean Yordi and Chief Staples at the Chamber Membership breakfast on Sept. 24 at Regency Care Center.

Dr. Erin Peeler and Tanya Apana at the Chamber Membership breakfast on Sept. 24 at Regency Care Center.

Lisa Thomas and Philip Herman at the Chamber Membership breakfast on Sept. 24 at Regency Care Center.

Susan Vanderwaal and Jan Sparks at the Chamber Membership breakfast on Sept. 24 at Regency Care Center.

Mike Ward and AJ Samuelson at the Chamber Membership breakfast on Sept. 24 at Regency Care Center.

Benjamin Pearson and Dr. Denny Wulf at the Chamber Membership breakfast on Sept. 24 at Regency Care Center.

Cortney Garrington and Tim Mineart at the Chamber Membership breakfast on Sept. 24 at Regency Care Center.

Kathy Cox, Dr. Jen Mathis and Dr. Erin Pealer at the Chamber Membership breakfast on Sept. 24 at Regency Care Center.

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The Outside Scoop. The Start-Up Business Finalists are Family Tree Chiropractic & Wellness Clinic, O’Brien Law PC or Promark Glass LLC. This event is 6-8 p.m. Please RSVP to Rachel Gocken at Warren County Economic Development Corp by calling 9611067. Congratulations to all of you for being selected, and good luck. Norwalktoberfest This Saturday is our second annual Norwalktoberfest event being held at City State Bank Investment’s parking lot located at 1104 Sunset Drive. You can start the morning off with a breakfast hosted by the Norwalk Lions Club being held at O’Leary Funeral & Cremation Services-Celebration of Life Center from 7-11 a.m. and then just walk on over to our event. I would like to thank these sponsors for supporting this event. They are City State Bank, Winn’s Pizza & Steakhouse, Matt Cale State Farm Insurance, Norwalk Christian Church, The Record-Herald, Benchmark Construction, City of Norwalk, McClure Engineering, Athletico Physical Therapy, Ted Lare Design Build, Des Moines Truck Brokers, EXIT Realty North Star, Norwalk Chiropractic, Lane Insurance, Rowe Electronics, N/Warren Town & County Newspaper, UnityPoint Health Clinic-Norwalk, Hopkins & Huebner, P.C., Fareway, Capital City Fruit, Norwalk Nursing & Rehab, Norwalk Family Dentistry, Norwalk Living Magazine and Mediacom Communications Corp..

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Also Norwalk Living Magazine, Norwalk Family Dentistry, Norwalk Nursing & Rehab, Capital City Fruit, Fareway, Hopkins & Huebner P.C., Unity Point ClinicNorwalk, N/Warren Town & County Newspaper, Rowe Electronics and Lane Insurance. I also would like to welcome our newest chamber member: Custom Electrical Services, Ron Mealey Jr. to the Norwalk Chamber of Commerce. Again, if you are located in Norwalk or if you live in Norwalk or the surrounding community, we invite you to join and support your local chamber of commerce. Our membership drive will begin at the end of November, beginning part of December. This year is a new record for members at 174 members representing 127 businesses and seven residents of Norwalk. Thank you to the following people who are interested in serving their community and have signed up to fill one of three open spots on the Norwalk City Council. They are Ed Kuhl, Kyle Jackson (current council), David Lester and Stephanie Riva. The Norwalk Chamber will provide a couple Meet the Candidates events with time and date yet to be decided. Look for updates on the Norwalk Chamber and city of Norwalk’s facebook pages. Remember to Shop Local, Shop Norwalk! Q

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Ribbon cutting ceremony The Norwalk Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Legacy Landing in Sept. 22.

The ribbon cutting for Legacy Landing.

Nick Blau and Christie Earnst

Kris Saddoris and Tina Hadden

Mayor Tom Phillips and Tom Seuntjens

Bob Dittmer and Kim Beisser

Ed Humphries and Mark Miller

Carig Lloyd, Wade Behm and Jesse Frey

John Schmitt, Ryan Eaton and Tobit Bowles

Brent Hinders and Steve Albrecht

Nicol Hoover, Mayor Tom Phillips and Jan Sparks

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