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This month we have an interview with Jared Schmidt, from SKC Financial Group. Get ready for the All Wheel Show on the square. Father's Day ideas, Festivals, Contests, Specials, the latest events from Around Town, news and events from the Adel Public Library, a Recipe from Home, and much more!
Have a great June. We look forward to seeing you in Adel this month!
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 Jared Schmidt - SKC Financial Group
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We met with Jared Schmidt at the SKC Financial office on 9th St., next to the American Legion Hall in Adel.
Jared and his family currently live in the apartment over his office, although they are planning on an acreage in the near future that they can grow organic vegetables/fruits and naturally raised animals.
Jared was raised on a farm in Northwest Iowa. He left Iowa when he enlisted.
After the service he attended college. He has lived in Colorado, Texas, and now back in Iowa.
His family includes his wife, Lauren and two children, Hannah & Sawyer.
When he returned to Iowa he worked at the Mass Mutual Financial Group.
After 5 years of trying to find his place in the financial services industry he helped Norm Wright create SKC Financial Group.
Jared has always been dedicated to excellence within all of his endeavors. He is currently attending The American College for his Masters in Financial planning.
He is involved with numerous community programs which include serving as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for children in need and the Adjutant for the American Legion in Adel.
His concern for the Legion hall has seen him spearhead several campaigns to continue the repair of the current Hall.
Jared and the SKC Financial Group:
Q. What is a brief history of your company?
A. "SKC Financial Group was started In 2011 by Jared and Norm Wright. It has now grown to 6 people. SKC is comprised of financial planning, investment & insurance experts."
Q. Please describe your typical client.
A. "Business owner, entrepreneur minded individual that wants to take control of their money. They have to be serious about their finances and be savers."
Q. What factors do you use to determine the best investment options for your clients?
A. "There are a lot of factors that determine a proper investment for an individual. The problem is that people spend time worrying about the investments they have in the market but do very little to reduce other expenses that could increase wealth if able to recapture those expenses, like interest on debt."
Q. What is your opinion of the current financial market? Do you have any ideas on how to turn it around?
A. "We are in trouble; there are a lot of things that will be happening over the next 10yrs that could keep the market down.
How to turn it around? That is the answer to ask and I am not sure I have the answer. Control what you can control and don't worry about what you can't but beware of those things that can affect you.
If a person is responsible with their finances and take risk when it makes sense to that person then they have a fighting chance. People need to stop listening to the financial industry telling them what to do with your money, you don't always have to have money in the market and you don't have to put money in IRAs & 401ks.
Are you really saving taxes in a qualified plan by deferring those taxes into the future to an unknown tax rate? You do need to save but we confuse investing with savings. Anytime your money goes in the market it is an investment, it is not a savings plan. Like I said if the investment doesn't make sense to you then don't do it."
Q. Can you explain, briefly, how the financial markets work?
A. "Its all about supply and demand, if someone wants to sell a stock or bond it is only worth what a buyer will give you for it."
Q. How has the current market affected your business?
A. "2008 stock market crash was difficult as it made me question all of my training. It made me think outside the box and look for strategies that are not normally taught."
Q. What is your investment philosophy in simple terms?
A. "My investment philosophy is to take risk at strategic times and to protect your money on a normal basis. People have been trained to take unnecessary risk with their money on a daily basis and I believe that should change."
Q. What are your thoughts on retirement planning?
A. "It's a necessary evil but projecting many years into the future is absolutely impossible. We may be able to project 5 years but with that said everyone that is working and saving money should talk to an experienced adviser.
The problem is that there are very few good advisers. If you adviser does not make you think differently about your money then you should continue to look for another. As I said earlier, if the advice does not make sense to you then don't do it, find someone that does."
Q. How do you get new investment ideas?
A. "I get sold to numerous times a week; people are always calling me up and trying to get me to sell an investment or product. I listen to all of them and look more seriously into the ones that I believe may have a place in my clients' life. After looking at all of the pros and cons of each idea then I suggest it to a client when I think it is suitable."
Q. What is the purpose of life insurance and who needs it?
A. "There can be many purposes of life insurance but the main purpose is to leave tax free money to someone that relies on you when you pass. So if someone relies on you then you should have life insurance. Everyone should take a second look into life insurance but be careful as there are insurance agents that will mislead to get a sale. Life insurance should get more attention than any other insurance product, not because it is more important but because there are so many things that a person can do with a properly funded life insurance product."
Q. Why should clients choose your company?
A. "If you sit down with me you will hear and see solutions that 95% of other advisers will not even address. I look beyond the traditional financial products and I truly believe we need to keep control of our money versus giving all control to someone else."
SKC Financial Group
119 N 9th St. Ste A
Office: (515) 478-1097
Email: jschmidt@skcfinancial.com
Website: www.SKCFinancial.com
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Adel Auto Parts - NAPA Father's Day Sale
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The Adel Auto Parts, NAPA June Sale is in time for Father's Day on June 17th, with some Great Specials.
- Your choice of GearWrench 10 pc. Standard & Stubby Combination Wrench Sets. SAE or Metric - 34.99
- 170-Pc. Mechanics Tool Set - 99.99
- Oil Change Special - 20.99
- Porter Cable 18V 2 pc. Cordless Drill kit - 199.00.
Come in for great savings on oil, batteries, mufflers, and much more in the June flyer. Available at your Adel and Perry NAPA stores.
Adel Auto Parts Corp.
809 Main St.
Adel, Iowa 50003
Phone: (515) 993-3212
Cell: (515) 979-5976
Website: Adel Auto Parts
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2012 Special Olympics All-Wheel Show
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The 4th Annual Dallas County Sheriff's Special Olympics All-Wheel Show will be held on the Adel Courthouse Square, June 2nd, 2012.
Schedule:
Registration: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Judging: 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Awards: 3:00 p.m.
Dallas County Iowa Sheriff's Office
201 North Nile Kinnick Drive Box 187
Adel, Iowa 50003
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Adel American Legion - June Events
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Adel American Legion Fundraising Lunch June 2nd.
The Adel Post is having a fundraising lunch on June 2nd during the 4th Annual Dallas County Sheriff's Special Olympics All-Wheel Show.
They will be serving hamburgers, hotdogs, chips and a drink. Please come have lunch and consider giving a generous donation that will be much appreciated.
We are having a Grill Demo on May 5th, from 10:00 a.m to 1:00 p.m. All donations will go to the Adel American Legion Fund. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Motor Memories at Adel American Legion June 17th.
On Sunday, June 17th, Motor Memories will be stopping in Adel at the Courthouse square around 9:30 a.m. as they traverse the White Pole Road .
The Adel American Legion will be providing coffee and snacks that morning.
Come out and see all of the cars as they will be parked on the square for about 1 hour. The Motor Memories Tour will meet with a local historian, visit sites where Bonnie & Clyde robbed banks and learn of Adel's connection to Nile Kinnick.
American Legion Post 464
119 N. 9th. Street
Adel, Iowa 50003
Phone: (515) 993-4080
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2012 John D. Gomke Charity Golf Classic
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Registration is Now Open for the 3rd Annual John D. Gomke Charity Golf Tournament on Saturday, June 16th.
The tournament will be held at Lake Panorama National Golf Course at Lake Panorama.
Two flights during each tee time, with 1st, 2nd & 3rd place prizes in each flight. Tee times are 7:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Entry fee is $65 per golfer or $250 per 4-some which includes 18 holes, cart, prizes, and lunch. Come out and enjoy a day of golf for a great charity!
 Register online at johndgomkecharity.org
or call 515-314-9171.
Contact us for Sponsorship Opportunities.
Questions please call 515-314-9171
or johndgomkecharity.org
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2012 All Iowa Wine Festival - June 16th
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The Annual All Iowa Wine Festival is June 16th from 4 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Celebrating the wares of local wineries and featuring the music of Brother Trucker. This event offers a relaxed atmosphere, local wine samples, food vendors, and musical entertainment.
Held at the Adel Community Stage at 10th & Main St. Entry Fee: $15.00
Organized by:
Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce
Phone: 515-993-5472
Email: chamber@adelpartners.org
Website: www.adelpartners.org
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Brick Street BBQ - Cravings!
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Are you craving BBQ... Brick Street Barbecue? Call Merle by any Wednesday and your order will be ready for pick up on Friday.
They also do catering! Reserve a date now for your next special event or when you have a craving for finger licking barbecue.
Brick Street Barbecue
29048 Prospect Ave
Adel, Iowa 50003
Phone: (515) 993-3049
Email: Email Merle Here
Website: www.BrickSt BBQ.com
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Anytime Fitness - Summer Challenge & Prizes
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Anytime Fitness in Adel is offering a Summer fitness/weight-loss challenge for the months of June, July and August including prizes for the most inches/pounds lost. To participate, fill out a colored tennis shoe on the table outside the Club Office and drop it in the Comment Box.
1st Place Prize:
i-Pod or 3-months Anytime Fitness Membership + Tanning
Nu Balance Nutrition & Fitness Coaching 2-session Class
(includes 1-hour grocery shopping + 1-hour massage)
Anytime Fitness t-shirt and water bottle
2nd Place Prize:
AM/FM earbud radio or 2-months Anytime Fitness Membership
1 month free - Nu Balance Boot Camp Class + 1/2 Hour Massage
Anytime Fitness t-shirt and water bottle
3rd Place Prize:
1-month Anytime Fitness Membership + Tanning
Nu Balance 1/2 Hour Massage or Personal Training Session
Anytime Fitness t-shirt and water bottle
Call (515) 993-3333 for more details.
Anytime Fitness
817 Main St.
Adel, Iowa 50003
Phone: (515) 993-3333
Website: www.anytimeadel.com
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Fuller Massage - Summer Special
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Summer Special, One Hour Massage for $45.
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Now available at Fuller Massage Therapy:
Himalayan Salt Stone Massage is an innovative healing technique using warm salt crystal stones to ground and balance the body's electromagnetic field, central nervous system and meridians.
Salt crystals from an ancient primal sea beneath the Himalayan Mountains are hand-carved into massage stones that gently soothe away an accumulation of stress, tension and pollutants.
Feel the energy of the 250 million year old mineral salt as you enjoy a gentle massage with these crystal salt stones.
Fuller Massage Therapy
203 1/2 Nile Kinnick Dr S
Adel IA 50003
515-993-3826
Website:fullermassage.com
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Adel Let's Dance - June Events
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Annual Let's Dance Recital "Celebrate 365 Days of Dance"
The annual Let's Dance Recital "Celebrate 365 Days of Dance" will be held Saturday June 9th at 6:00 p.m. and Sunday June 10th at 2:00 p.m.
The Let's Dance Competitive Team showcase is Sunday June 10th at 1:00 p.m.
All shows are free to the public at the ADM High Auditorium.
Let's Dance offers a variety of dance classes, including tap, ballet, jazz, hip hop, pointe and competitive, to children 3-18 years of age.
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Free Dance Classes!
Join Let's Dance Studio, June 25-28th, for Free dance classes!
Children 3-Kindergarten meet from 4:00-4:30 p.m. and children 1st Grade and up meet from 4:30-5:00p.m.
This is an excellent opportunity to try new styles of dance or to see if dance is something your child is interested in.
Class schedule and additional information is available by contacting Lindsey Grife
Let's Dance
Lindsey Grife
907 1/2 Main Street
Adel, IA 50003
515-491-1758
Email: Letsdanceadel@yahoo.com
Facebook: facebook.com/pages/LetsDance/125451527851
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Adel HeathMart - Jane Clausen Spotlight
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 Name: Jane Vandevanter (changing to Jane Clausen on June 16th!)
Title: Pharmacy Manager
Work Experience: After graduating from Drake, I worked for a small retail chain in Minneapolis for 1 year then came to Adel to manage Adel HealthMart on July 1, 2008.
Favorite part of working here: I would have to say the people I interact with everyday make my job enjoyable.
My favorite part about being a pharmacist is the fact that everyday is different, its challenging, but the people of Adel and the small town feel is what I grew up with and what I enjoy the most.
Outside of work: In the summer you can find me golfing or waterskiing and boating...anything to be outdoors. I have a lot of family and good friends close by that I enjoy spending time with.
Adel HealthMart
Phone: 515-993-3644 Fax :515-993-4714 After hours Emergency: 515-333-2959 Website: www.adelhealthmart.com
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HomeCare Inc. of Dallas County - June Events
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Transportation to Primary Election Polls June 5th.
HomeCare Services, Inc. has space available for the General Public if you need a ride to your voting poll for the Primary Election on June 5th.
Round trip cost is $2. Please call soon to reserve your seat on the buses.
ADA Accessible. Call 993-4531, 465-2300, 999-2216, extensions 1 or 2.
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Rod Stanley to Speak ay Congregate Meal Sites in June
HomeCare Services, Inc. will host Rod Stanley of Panora at the Congregate Meal Sites around Dallas County during the month of June 2012.
Rod will be giving a presentation on "Bonnie and Clyde" after the Congregate Meal.
Here's the schedule: Adel on Monday, June 11; Granger on Tuesday, June 19; Perry on Tuesday, June 26; Waukee on Thursday, June 21; Woodward on Wednesday, June 13.
The meal is served at 11:30 a.m. Suggested contribution for the meal for participants over the age of 60 is $3.00
Please call as soon as possible to make your reservation at any of the Congregate Meal Sites. 993-4531, 465-2300, 999-2216, extension 6.
You don't want to miss this entertaining program.
Homecare Services of Dallas County
101 N 9th St.
Adel, Iowa 50003
Phone: (515) 993-4531
Website: www.homecareadel.com
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GraceJuliet Photography - Summer Specials
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 This Summer capture those precious moments in your life with GraceJuliet Photography.
Now Scheduling:Seniors Children Families Engagement and Wedding GraceJuliet Photography covers the Des Moines Metro area for locations, making each session unique from the last.
All sessions come with a CD of edited photos along with the copyright.
Book early for summer as June dates are already being taken.
"Like" GraceJuliet Photography on Facebook to get special deals and offers!
GraceJuliet Photography
Adel, Iowa 50003
Phone: (515) 447-1354
Email: Gracejulietphotography@hotmail.com
Website: www.gracejuliet-photography.blogspot.com
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| This month we showcase Jared Schmidt of SKC Financial Group
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Adel Public Library
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| Courtesy of Adel Library
The temperature is rising and school is out and that means one thing, it's time for the summer reading program at the Adel Public Library!
"Dream Big: Read!" is the theme for the Summer Reading Program.
The library has reading programs for all ages, even babies and adults.
Participants in the reading programs will earn prizes for keeping track of how much they read!
Adults even have the chance to win a Nook Simple Touch or a Kindle Touch. Stop in for more details!
Wednesday, June 6th:
Dan Wardell's Reading
Road Trip -
1:00 & 2:00 p.m.
IPTV's Dan Wardell is bringing his summer reading road trip to the Adel Public Library with 2 performances.
Both performances are the same, so pick the time that works best for you!
Wednesday, June 7th:
Star Lab -
11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m.,
and 3:00 p.m.
See the night sky during the day!
Dallas County Conservation will be hosting the Star Lab at the Adel Fire House for school age children.
Preregistration is required and space is limited. Contact the library to sign-up!
Tuesday, June 12th:
Piggy and Elephant
Book Club -
2:00 p.m.
Do you love Piggy and Elephant books by Mo Willems? We do!
Kids are welcome to come to the library and join us for Piggy and Elephant stories, games, and more!
Monday, June 25th:
Pajama Time with author Rebecca Janni -
10:30 a.m.
Rebecca Janni, the author of Every Cowgirl Needs a Horse, will be at the Adel Public Library to share her newest book, Jammy Dance!
Don't forget to wear your pajamas and bring your favorite teddy bear!
Mondays:
Preschool Storytime -
10:30 a.m.
Join us for stories, games, songs, crafts and more as we learn about nighttime! Begins June 11th.
Mondays:
Teen Activity -
2:00 p.m.
We have a variety of activities this summer to keep teens busy including crafts, snacks and movies! Begins June 11th.
Tuesdays:
Toddler Time -
10:30 a.m.
Join us for stories, games, songs, crafts and more as we learn about nighttime! Begins June 12th.
Wednesdays:
Drop in Craft -
10:30-11:30 a.m.
School age children can stop in anytime between 10:30 and 11:30 and make a craft. Begins June 13th.
Wednesdays:
Adventurer Club -
2:30 p.m.
School age children join us for a different activity every Wednesday afternoon. Begins June 13th.
Thursdays:
Music Time -
10:30 a.m.
Join us for singing, dancing, and action songs. Begins June 14th.
Friday
June 15th & 22nd:
Family Movies -
2:00 p.m.
Beat the summer heat in our air conditioning and watch a fun family movie. Begins June 15th.
Library hours are:
Mon. and Fri. 10am-5pm
Tues. -Thurs. 10am-7pm
Sat. 10am-1:30pm
Laura Guth-Hanson
Youth Services Librarian
Adel Public Library
303 S. 10th St.
Adel, Iowa 50003
Adel Public Library
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Recipe of the Month
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When the girls were little we'd make gyros, pronounced "yeer-ohs" from a kit.
They were never as good as the ones we'd have at local Greek restaurant, so we set out to make our own.
I tried my hand at the lamb loaf version and quickly decided that the chicken version would work just fine with a lot less work.
Although you can make your own flat bread, I use the ones from the Fareway store here in town.
My version doesn't use the "Tzatziki sauce", but it incorporates the same flavors into the sandwich.
Ive made it both ways, it's a time thing really, and I've included the sauce in case you're a purist.
Chicken Gyros
Chicken Prep:
Ingredients:
4 thinly sliced boneless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon Bsalmic Vinegar
4 Cloves Minced Garlic
3 T. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/2 tsp. Black Pepper
Dash of Salt
1. Place above ingredients in a bowl.
2. Mix together
3. Add chicken
4. Marinate in refrigerator over night.
Ingredients:
3 T. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 sliced Onion
3 Cloves Minced Garlic
4-8 Pita Flat Breads
1 Thinly Sliced Tomato
8 oz. Greek Yogurt
1 Peeled Cucumber, very thinly sliced.
Directions:
1. Add olive oil to skillet and heat.
2. Add chicken to hot skillet, turning occasionally until almost golden.
3. Add sliced onions and garlic, cook onions until tender.
4. Remove from heat.
5. Spray a second skillet lightly with non-stick spray.
6. Heat over medium heat.
7. Place a flat bread on the skillet for 20-30 seconds until slightly toasted, flip and repeat. Caution, it's easy to over cook which results in a hard to fold sandwich.
8. Once heated, remove and repeat with remaining bread. Keep warm under a towel.
9. Spread a tablespoon of yogurt on a flat bread. Cover one half with thin layer of cucumbers an a tomato.
10. Add a scoop of chicken and onions to second side.
11. Fold in half and serve. Note: if it won't fold, decrease ingredients.
12. Repeat with remaining bread and meat.
Serves 4
Variations:
Substitute cucumbers and Yogurt for "Tzatziki sauce"
Ingredients:
8 oz. Greek Yogurt, drained for 2-3 hours in cheese cloth.
1 Cucumber, peeled, seeded and pureed. Drained in cheese cloth for 1 hour.
2 T. Olive Oil
1/2 Lemon, juiced
Salt, Pepper to taste
3 Peeled Cloves Garlic.
Directions:
Blend until throughly mixed. Transfer to a covered container, refrigerate overnight.
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