2017 Adel Business and Citizen of the Year Announced
Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce:
On Tuesday, March 28, 2017 the Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce held their Annual Celebration Event at the Adel Hillcrest Country Club.
Awards were presented for Business of the Year and Citizen of the Year.
2017 Business of the Year – Fareway.
This award is given to a Chamber business that has gone above and beyond in service to the community. We looked at how they have made Adel a better community along with their own growth and achievements. Our Finalists are Adel Family Fun Center, Eric Schepers State Farm Insurance, and Fareway.
The Fareway store in Adel goes above and beyond daily to serve the community. The employees are friendly and helpful. Often they are the first job of students and are flexible and accommodating with their schedules.
The store is always willing to help out with local fundraisers such as Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Legion members, Kiwanis to provide space. They donate often the ADM School events and programs and the Adel Food Pantry. They go above and beyond accommodating their customers with product needs. They put their own money to a family in need during the holidays.
Thank you Fareway. Help us congratulation the Fareway team.
2016 Citizen of the Year – McAdon Family
This award is given to an individual that is involved in the community. We ask for the nominee to submit information about their contribution to the community and organizations involvement. This includes community events whether City, School or Civic. The finalists this year were Braden Numecheck, Eric Schepers, and The McAdon Family.
This year’s honoree was nominated by several people and the committee agreed that he/she is an excellent choice. The McAdon Family. Kent and Shirley have both served on City Council, P&Z as well as Cub Scout Leaders.
Shirley has served on the Board of Adjustment, been mayor for a short time, South Dallas County Landfill as Adel representative, Economic Development Commission, Adel Enterprise, Adel Partners Chamber Board as the City liaison.
She is a member of the Adel Rotary Club, American Legion Auxiliary, Women’s Club, and Friends of the Adel Public Library Foundation. Kent is a member of the Lions Club and the American Legion.
Both have supported all organizations and many community projects with money and volunteer hours. As well they both tutor at the ADM School and have written several grants securing thousands of dollars for Adel and the ADM School projects and programs.
David their son serves on the Park Board and is a Cub Scout leader. Kent and David developed the Archery Center and have volunteer coached. Julie is an ADM schools tutor and has mentored teachers as well as been a volunteer monitor at music and speech contest. Help us congratulate the McAdon Family.
Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 73, 301 S.
10th Street, 2nd Floor
Adel, IA 50003
Email: chamber@AdelPartners.Org
Website: www.adelpartners.org
Facebook: AdelPartnersChamberOfCommerce
Terry on the Emerald Isle
Editor’s note: It’s always that third wish…
Top of the morning to ye dear friends it is I, Terry Traveler. This March I bring you good tidings from the wondrous, Emerald Isle- Ireland.
This beautiful land reminds me of Iowa, what with the castles and barns. The weather seems pretty much the same, and the people are just as nice.
It took a great deal of explaining in broken Gaelic to the kind Inn Keeper who spoke English that I had no need for the wool sweater and Cinnamon Sticks I accidentally ordered from room service. When my meal finally arrived, I received a Tayto Sandwich: two pieces of white bread, buttered, with potato chips inside. It wasn’t the blood sausage I ordered, but it was tasty. I later discovered this is a modern Irish delicacy.
The next day I spoke again with the friendly Inn Keeper who blamed the mishap on the neighborhood leprechauns who must have messed with the order. In a land as lush and green as Ireland, it is not surprising to hear stories of leprechauns- wee people of magic and cobbling living the life of faeries. Yes, the tiny shoemakers, the Inn Keeper said, love dancing so much they are in constant need of new footwear. In my experience, the wisest of whom simply chooses to go barefoot.
On my third day in Ireland I met Bartley and fine chap he was. Standing a mere two feet tall, with a long red beard and a wildly mischievous look in his eyes. We hit it off right away. As legend goes, once caught, a leprechaun will grant three wishes in exchange for their freedom. My wishes were simple- that I be healthy, that my family be happy, and a third wish I poorly phrased which now means I can never remove my beloved orange parka. Luckily, I own stock in Febreeze.
This is Terry Traveler saying, it may not be true but this time we can blame it on the blarney stone.
Terry
Terry Traveller
Email: terry@discoveradel.com
Facebook: DiscoverAdel.TerryTraveller
Hands to Larger Service A Success! (with Photos)
Courtesy of the Dallas Co Extension Office
Dallas County 4-H and Clover Kids held a county wide “Hands to Larger Service” food drive event this last Saturday (March 4th, 2017).
Over 1500 pounds of food and $850 in cash donations were raised for the Dallas County food pantries and food backpack programs through the schools.
4-H’ers and Clover Kids gathered food through community drives and individual effort. The kids along with their families, neighbors and community members brought donations to the event where they were weighed and sorted.
The food pantries in Adel, Dallas Center, Waukee, Perry, Granger, Woodward, Grimes, and Dexter were supported with food and monetary donations.
A major focus of the event was to provide education on food insecurity in Dallas County and what we can all do to make a positive impact. ISU Extension and Outreach Nutrition and Health specialist Mary Krisco and Family Finance Specialist, Carolyn Steckelberg provided resources on eating healthy and building strong financial skills.
The Dallas County Master Gardeners educated the kids on donating fresh produce to your local food pantries. Dallas County Public Health, World Food Prize, Food Bank of Iowa, and Waukee Community Closet also provided educational opportunities.
Food Insecurity is defined as having limited access to enough food for an active, healthy lifestyle. 9.3% of Dallas County residents experience food insecurity (approximately 7,452 people). Between Feb. and Oct. 2016, local food pantries served 2,309 households in Dallas County. Dallas County food pantries serve all ages.
Friday Food Backpack programs in Dallas County schools help lessen hunger in children by providing school-aged youth with a backpack of kid-friendly, healthy food. During the 2015-16 school year, 6,198 backpacks were distributed in the county.
Mobile Food Pantry locations include the First Presbyterian Church in Dallas Center, Crossroads Church and the Dallas County Hospital in Perry along with the Rhema Worship Center in Waukee.
Dallas County ISU Extension Office
28059 Fairground Road
Adel, Iowa 50003
Phone: (515) 993-4281
Fax: (515) 993-1027
Website: www.extension.iastate.edu/dallas
Facebook: ISUExtensionDallasCounty
Laurie Bever – Decor Adel
This month we spoke with owner Laurie Bever of the new gift shop and home store, Decor Adel located south of the downtown square along Hwy 169.
Iowa Extension Council Association Legislative Day
Courtesy of the Dallas Co Extension Office
Iowa Extension Council Association held their Legislative Day at the Capitol on February 28.
Nicki Stajcar and Brent Schwennker, Dallas County Extension Council Members attended with Dallas County 4-H’er Zach Harnden.
They spent time on Capitol Hill sharing Extension with Dallas County senators and representatives.
Zach is a member of Boone Progressors 4-H Club and was able to meet with legislators, tour the Capital, and learn about the legislative process and what bearing it has on Iowa State Extension and Outreach.
One of the highlights to the day for Zach was spending some time with a Senate Page, where he learned the opportunities and responsibilities of being a Legislative Page. Zach was chosen to attend based on his educational presentation and essay submitted.
L-R Back: Brent Schwenneker, Representative Ralph Watts, and Nicki Stajcar. Front: Zack Harnden, Dallas County 4-H
Every year more than 1 million people directly benefit from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach programs, and we connect with millions more online. We’re building a strong Iowa.
For example a community art project in Perry culminated in a collaborative photography exhibition by local fifth-graders that sparked public conversation. Residents discussed how to increase economic development opportunities, broaden the community and preserve Perry’s rural heritage.
4-H Youth Development builds skills in young people to improve their college and career readiness, close the educational achievement gap and encourage young professionals to commit to rural Iowa. Last year we reached about 100,000 K-12 youth.
Farmers are implementing strategies to reduce nutrient loss and improve Iowa waterways. Extension specialists and researchers support them as they share best practices with their neighbors.
Dallas County ISU Extension Office
28059 Fairground Road
Adel, Iowa 50003
Phone: (515) 993-4281
Fax: (515) 993-1027
Website: www.extension.iastate.edu/dallas
Facebook: ISUExtensionDallasCounty
The Village at Legacy Pointe – The Price is…
Courtesy of Watermark Communities/VillageLegacyPointe:
Nine contestants competed in The Village at Legacy Pointe’s version of “The Price is Right,” trying their hand at games like the beanbag toss, and the putting game.
Of course no version of the gameshow would be complete without price bidding and a giant wheel.
Stuart Schulz, Marketing Director at The Village at Legacy Pointe, was the emcee, but wasn’t the only voice to be heard as the audience shouted out answers to help the contestants.
Winners of The Village at Legacy Pointe’s version of “The Price is Right” L-R: big winner Bob Cooper, Jane Callahan, Jan Peebler
Bob Cooper, a resident and volunteer at The Village at Legacy Pointe, was the big winner and his enthusiasm was clearly on display when he exclaimed, “That was a lot of fun!” Resident Jane Callahan was also a winner. As she proudly showed off her winnings she said, “I never dreamed I would win anything.”
For more information contact The Village at Legacy Pointe at 515-987-4100 or visit www.watermarkcommunities.com/VillageLegacyPointe.
Media Contacts:
Amy Barth, Executive Director
The Village at Legacy Pointe
515-987-4100
Katelin Schwarck
Hanser & Associates (for Watermark Retirement Communities)
Office 515-224-1086 / Direct 515-421-4136
About The Village at Legacy Pointe Retirement Community of Waukee
Located at 1650 SE Holiday Crest Circle, The Village at Legacy Pointe retirement community of Waukee serves up to 186 residents, with levels of care including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care and Rehabilitation/Skilled Nursing. Watermark Retirement Communities Inc., one of America’s leading operators of senior living communities, owns and manages The Village at Legacy Pointe. Amy Barth is the Executive Director of the community. For more information, visit www.watermarkcommunities.com/VillageLegacyPointe or call 515-987-4100.
About Watermark Retirement Communities Inc.
Watermark Retirement Communities Inc. is the nation’s 16th largest senior housing operator. Watermark’s commitment to creating extraordinary communities where people thrive dates back 30 years to when it opened its first retirement community in 1987. Watermark manages
Three Stories of Lasting Love
Courtesy of Watermark Communities/VillageLegacyPointe:
What makes a marriage last? Three couples at The Village at Legacy Pointe share their insights based on decades of experience.
Jerry and Judi Bowlsby were hunting for night crawlers in Greenwood Park when Jerry proposed.
The couple met in February, 1964 and were married in June of that year. Four months may seem quick to some, but their marriage is going strong after 52 years.
“Every night, tell her you love her and give her a kiss good night,” is the advice Jerry gives for making love last.
Merlin and Darlene Peter dated for four years before Darlene asked Merlin to marry her. “After four years, we were too lazy to look for anyone else,” said Darlene.
The couple’s sense of humor is apparent, which may have played an important role in their 61-year marriage.
But if you ask Darlene, the key is to let your wife win the arguments, then do as you please. That wasn’t the only advice she shared, “You can marry more money in five minutes than you can make in a lifetime.”
Palmer Hansen seized a romantic moment when he proposed to his wife of 62 years Doris “Bonnie” Hansen.
The couple had just attended a dance at the Starlight Ballroom on October 31, 1954.
Perhaps it’s that kind of thoughtfulness that has led to such success.
“Always be kind and helpful to one another,” suggests Bonnie. “End each day with a happy thought.”
All are welcome to visit The Village at Legacy Pointe, 1650 SE Holiday Crest Circle, in Waukee to see more love stories featured on their sweetheart board in the Town Center by the Front Desk.
For more information contact The Village at Legacy Pointe at 515-987-4100 or visit www.watermarkcommunities.com/VillageLegacyPointe.
Media Contacts:
Amy Barth, Executive Director
The Village at Legacy Pointe
515-987-4100
Katelin Schwarck
Hanser & Associates (for Watermark Retirement Communities)
Office 515-224-1086 / Direct 515-421-4136
About The Village at Legacy Pointe Retirement Community of Waukee
Located at 1650 SE Holiday Crest Circle, The Village at Legacy Pointe retirement community of Waukee serves up to 186 residents, with levels of care including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care and Rehabilitation/Skilled Nursing. Watermark Retirement Communities Inc., one of America’s leading operators of senior living communities, owns and manages The Village at Legacy Pointe. Amy Barth is the Executive Director of the community. For more information, visit www.watermarkcommunities.com/VillageLegacyPointe or call 515-987-4100.
About Watermark Retirement Communities Inc.
Watermark Retirement Communities Inc. is the nation’s 16th largest senior housing operator. Watermark’s commitment to creating extraordinary communities where people thrive dates back 30 years to when it opened its first retirement community in 1987. Watermark manages
ADM Alumni Association Celebrates Milestone!
Courtesy of the Adel Alumni Association:
The ADM Alumni Association is celebrating 20 years of service to the ADM Alumni community in 2017.
A generous donation from a successful joint class reunion, “The 1996 Cornstalk Reunion”, got the group off the ground and shortly after enthusiasm took hold with a group of Alumni who had a strong vision to serve fellow classmates.
Yearbooks & Composites
Of the eleven founding members, six original members still serve on the board today. The current board represents Alumni graduating from 1958 to 2003.
Being “in business” for 20 years has allowed the group to accomplish an impressive amount.
The Association maintains a database of Alumni and creates a bi-annual newsletter to reach members.
ADM Alumni Golf Outing
They maintain an informative website and Facebook page displaying Alumni content. The group hosts an annual Alumni golf outing and reunion and supports the ADM Athletic Hall of Fame subcommittee.
The group’s welcome banners line the Adel streets every Summer. A Senior composites display case located in the high school commons is a product of the Association. They’re proud to have created an Alumni Veteran’s Memorial, also on display in the school.
Alumni Veterans Memorial
The group looks forward to supporting future special projects within the growing ADM Community while continuing to be a base resource in keeping all Alumni connected and informed.
Members make it possible for the ADM Alumni Association to give back to the school and community they love. They encourage all Alumni who are not yet members to join by visiting admalumni.com
Thank you for 20 great years! Once a Tiger, Always a Tiger!
The ADM Alumni Assn Board
ADM Alumni Board
2012 Alumni Board
Founding Members:
Dick Wicks, Vice-President, 1972; Barb (Hackney) Wicks, Secretary, 1972; Jim Peters, Treasurer, 1971; Lynn (Reich) Loynachan 1965; Tana (Oberwetter) Belgarde 1970; Kris (Peterson) Manning 1969;
Additional Board Members:
Nate Hawkins, President 1999; Alicia (Whisner) Fisher 2003; Dana (Brenner) Brown 2002; Melody (Cook) Marshall 1977; Lindsey (Fuller) Grife 2001; Barb (Brown) Trier 1974; Dave Moyer 1969; Ron Gilliland 1958; Matt Hemphill 1998; Kristi (Tryon) Fuller 1990; Linda (Stephen) Clark 1973; Melissa (Wicks) Doyle 2002.
ADM Alumni Association
P.O. Box 122
Adel, IA 50003
Website: admalumni.com
Email: info@ADMAlumni.org
Adel Public Library Receives Grant From Adel Rotary Club
Courtesy of Adel Rotary Club:
Published: January 2017
The Adel Public Library has received a generous grant from the Adel Rotary Club.
The grant allowed them to purchase extra shelving in our fiction sections, several new staff computers, the first in 10 years, and 16 Playaway Launchpads.
These tablets are designed for library circulation and pre-loaded with learning apps and games grouped by subject area, theme, age, and grade level.
The launchpads have been widely popular and we’re excited to see them in the hands of so many patrons as they make learning fun.
Adel Rotary Club
Adel, Iowa 50003
Facebook:www.facebook.com/adelrotary
Adel Public Library
303 S. 10th Street
Adel, Iowa 50003
Phone: 515-993-3512
Website: www.Adel Public Library
Library: AdelPublicLibrary
Library Hours:
Mondays and Fridays, 10 am to 5 pm
Tuesdays – Thursdays, 10 am to 7 pm
Saturdays, 10 am to 1:30 pm
Terry’s Thoughts on Fame
The other day I realized what my vast fame had made with of me. There was the money, in all its colors and currencies.
The notoriety as the one and only Terry Traveler. And the ability to name drop clumsily those with whom I’ve shared conversations and because I am vastly famous, it is social acceptable to do so.
Shout out to my man, Bob Vila!
But it had also brought the endless groupies, paparazzi, and frustrating hours spent convincing gas station clerks to accept foreign currencies.
Travel journalist fame can really open some doors but in the end, all I’ve ever wanted was a place to call home.
I am happy to be here in Adel- this quiet place where I can walk amongst you without being taunted for autographs or those selfie pictures. I know you want desperately to ask and yet you have the decency to let me be. Here, I live among you in harmony.
Let me tell you that is an honorable trait, shared by the community, that makes me love it so. That is that Adel charm we hear so much about. So thank you Adel, for letting me just be me.
This is Terry Traveler saying: think of me as Sasquawatch; you can brag that you saw me buying milk and you can swear it was 2%, but your friends won’t believe a word of it.
Terry
Terry Traveller
Email: terry@discoveradel.com
Facebook: DiscoverAdel.TerryTraveller
Kirk Reisetter – KRpentry
This month we spoke with Owner Kirk Reisetter of KRPentry Custom Woodworking in Adel, Iowa about his love of custom carpentry.
Girl Scouts Bronze Award Project – Butterfly Garden
Courtesy of Troop 505:
The Adel Girl Scouts-Junior Troop is raising money to build a Butterfly Garden as a Bronze Award Project.
The Garden will be located next to the Adel Dog Park – 1800 S. 15th St. Adel Iowa.
Sustainable, Unique to the Community, and Measurable, please support our troops by a financial donation, Find us on Facebook.
5th Grade Adel Girl Scout Troops 38 & 468
(North of the Adel Aquatic Center)
1800 S. 15th St.
Adel Iowa, 50003
Email: daisytroop505@hotmail.com
Facebook: AdelDogParkandButterflyGardenBronzeProject
Miracle for Mara
Courtesy of: www.miracleformara.com:
On December 5, 1016, four year old Mara, had surgery on a life threatening cancerous brain tumor (anaplastic ependymoma).
The surgeons at University of Iowa Hospitals were able to remove 70% of the tumor; however the remaining is intertwined in her brain.
She will be recovering from this surgery for about two to six weeks and then starting radiation in order to eradicate the rest.
Please pray for Mara and her family during this time. If you would like to make a monetary donation, you can mail or drop it off at any Raccoon Valley Bank locations,
Benefit for Mara Nevins
c/o Raccoon Valley Bank 1009
Court Street Adel, Iowa 50003
Website: www.miracleformara.com
View Benefit Flyer
Thank you for your prayers and support
Lyle, Brandi & Brinley Nevins, Trevor & Cora Larsen, Lindsey Nevins Ruth Griswold Nevins, Sue & Ray Sheeder, Mike & Mary Jo Freestone Lavonne Sheeder, Ned & Jean Freestone, many aunts, uncles & cousins.
Adel Selected for 2017 Community Visioning Program
Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce:
Adel is one of 10 Iowa communities that have been selected to participate in the Iowa’s Living Roadways Community Visioning program in 2017.
The award-winning program integrates technical landscape planning and design techniques with sustainable community action to assist community leaders and volunteers in making sound and meaningful decisions about the local landscape.
The other 2017 visioning communities are Clarion, Granger, Greene, Humboldt, Lester, Massena, Morning Sun, Scranton, and Varina.
Since 1996, 235 Iowa communities have benefited from the Community Visioning program. To qualify for the program, a community must have a population of fewer than 10,000 residents, existing transportation-related issues and a committee of volunteers willing to dedicate their time and talents to the visioning process.
The Community Visioning program is sponsored by the Iowa Department of Transportation in partnership with Iowa State University Landscape Architecture Extension and Trees Forever, an Iowa-based nonprofit environmental advocacy organization. In addition, professional landscape architects offer expertise in creating conceptual design plans for the communities.
Amy Lucht committee member states “We have so many great things to offer here in Adel; from our amazing schools, charming neighborhoods, and great locally owned businesses to the Raccoon River Valley Trail, neighborhood parks, and recreational activities along the Raccoon River. The Community Visioning project provides an amazing opportunity to assist in showcasing those great attributes in a comprehensive and cohesive plan. We’re extremely honored and exited to be a part of this project! “
Contacts
Sandra Oberbroeckling, Iowa State University, 515-294-3721, soberbr@iastate.edu
Carl Barnhart, Trees Forever, 319-373-0650, ext. 114, cbarnhart@treesforever.org
Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 73, 301 S.
10th Street, 2nd Floor
Adel, IA 50003
Email: chamber@AdelPartners.Org
Website: www.adelpartners.org
Facebook: AdelPartnersChamberOfCommerce
Phil Bazan – Adel’s United Brick and Tile Company
This month we toured the United Brick and Tile company, a division of Sioux City Brick. Plant Manager Phil Bazan shared with us the history and artistry of brick making in Adel.
Adel Good Samaritan Food Pantry Soon to Have New Home
Courtesy of Adel Food Pantry:The Good Samaritan Food Pantry in Adel will soon have a new home.
Due to the increased services offered at the food pantry, we have outgrown our current space at the United Methodist Church.
Over the past year, we have almost doubled our kid’s programs and continue to serve more families on a monthly basis.
Each week, Wal-Mart in Grimes and Fresh Thyme from West Des Moines, are donating fresh produce, bread, eggs and soon to expire items. Last week we had 65 large boxes of food from Wal-Mart alone. This is a mixed blessing because it is awesome for the clients we serve but a challenge for our volunteers to find space and storage for all this food.
Last summer, the executive board approached Tim Canney of the ADM school board, to see if there was space at the ADM Administration Center (old middle school) to house the pantry. He took it to the school board and after much discussion and legal review; a lease for the old lunchroom space was completed. ADM is willing to partner with us to help support the Feed the Kids programs because it is hard to educate a hungry child.
Improvements to the space will need to be made – additional wiring, painting, appliances, furniture etc. that we hope to have completed within the first quarter of 2017. To cover these expenses, we are in the process of writing grants and seeking donations from corporations in Dallas County.
Many people will be needed to help complete the work and the move. Please let us know if you would like to participate with time, talent or donations toward this move.
To volunteer contact Celia at 515-478-3760. If you would like to donate to the renovation project please contact Keith Troester at gsfptreasurer@gmail.com or mail your donation to Good Samaritan Food Pantry 115 S. 10th St. Adel, IA 50003. Your donation is tax deductible.
Also, please keep us in your prayers. We need all the help we can get.
Good Samaritan Food Pantry of Adel
215 N. 11th St.
Adel, Iowa 50003
Phone: (515) 478-3760
Website: www.adelfoodpantry.com
Facebook: Good-Samaritan-Food-Pantry
The ADM Athletic Hall of Fame 2017 Class Announced
Courtesy of ADM Alumni Association
The ADM High School Athletic selection committee announces the 2017 Hall of Fame Inductees.
Those to be honored are:
• Robert Manders, Class of 1959
• John Keitges, Class of 1996
• Mandy Tryon, Class of 2002
• Conrad Githens, Faculty/Coach
The ADM Alumni Association would like to congratulate these inductees and thank those that took the time to nominate them.
Induction ceremony will take place at the at the ADM Alumni All Class reunion, Thursday, August 10, 2017.
There will be a reception from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the 7-8 Commons Area. The ADM Athletic Hall of Fame Ceremony starts at 7:00 p.m.
We hope to see you there.
Congratulations to the 2017 ADM Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees!
ADM Alumni Association
P.O. Box 122
Adel, Iowa 50003
Website: www.admalumni.com
Life Lessons Learned by Veterans
Courtesy of Watermark Communities/VillageLegacyPointe:
It’s hard for many of us who have never served in the military to fathom the experience.
We asked veterans living at The Village at Legacy Pointe to share the most important life lessons they learned.
For many of the veterans we spoke to, their service was a time of transformation where they were exposed to things they hadn’t previously seen and roles they weren’t accustomed to.
Ken Hume was in the U.S. Navy and served in the Pacific during the Iwo Jima and Okinawa battles. “I grew up,” he said of his time aboard the USS Alaska.
During his time as a U.S. Army Corporal, Joe Fitzpatrick learned about racial discrimination.
Clayton Ostlung was a Major in the U.S. Army during World War II. He would receive orders from headquarters with goals and it was up to him to figure out how to achieve those goals.
“I learned to do the job to the fullest and remain dedicated,” said Raymond Seegers of his time as a Sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps in Korea during the Korean War.
Dallas Schroeder, U.S. Army, became more responsible while serving and learned to follow orders and do what you are asked to do, as did Don Thomas, a U.S. Air Force Captain.
Merl Rouston started his service in the U.S. Army on a submarine. He learned perseverance after winning four battles and making it home alive.
“Always use your best judgement and take care of yourself,” said Jack Carpe, who served in the U.S. Army National Guard.
“It’s best to try to do everything right, or at least the best you can,” said Harry Webb, who served in the U.S. Army National Guard.
Jerry Mills, who served in the U.S. Army, learned the most from the life-long friendships he formed during his service.
There were several veterans whose life lesson was simply to not volunteer. Bert Bertholf, a Territorial Amry Sergeant in the U.S. Army, Palmer Hansen, a Corporal in the U.S. Army, and Ralph Emmerson, U.S. Army, all agreed on this.
On the other hand, Steve Nicoson was in the U.S. Air Force and served the United States of America for more than 45 years and Wayne Nichols, who served in the U.S. Navy, learned just how proud he was to be in the Navy.
“The veterans who live here have served in the United States and all over the globe,” said Amy Barth, Executive Director at The Village at Legacy Pointe, “their service is something we are extremely grateful for and we’re glad they were willing to share a few of the lessons they learned.”
For more information contact The Village at Legacy Pointe at 515-987-4100 or visit www.watermarkcommunities.com/VillageLegacyPointe.
Media Contacts:
Amy Barth, Executive Director
The Village at Legacy Pointe
515-987-4100
Katelin Schwarck
Hanser & Associates (for Watermark Retirement Communities)
Office 515-224-1086 / Direct 515-421-4136
About The Village at Legacy Pointe Retirement Community of Waukee
Located at 1650 SE Holiday Crest Circle, The Village at Legacy Pointe retirement community of Waukee serves up to 186 residents, with levels of care including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care and Rehabilitation/Skilled Nursing. Watermark Retirement Communities Inc., one of America’s leading operators of senior living communities, owns and manages The Village at Legacy Pointe. Amy Barth is the Executive Director of the community. For more information, visit www.watermarkcommunities.com/VillageLegacyPointe or call 515-987-4100.
About Watermark Retirement Communities Inc.
Watermark Retirement Communities Inc. is the nation’s 16th largest senior housing operator. Watermark’s commitment to creating extraordinary communities where people thrive dates back 30 years to when it opened its first retirement community in 1987. Watermark manages
Vote for Terry Traveler!
My fellow Earthlings, I, Terry Traveler, need your support this election year as I run for the auspicious position, Big Giant Head of the Universe.
You see, my paper, “Earth is Hilarious: The Tales of Terry Traveler” won the Russet Gobee award at the 4th Annual ‘Ode to My Galaxy’ Artistic Invitational.
The award is named for Russet Gobee, famed scientist of the Tebolt Nebula, who theorized that time is in fact, a potato. The inscription says, “To the Orange Fool with Mashed Potatoes for Brains”.
I believe it was Chapter 7, “If It Wasn’t For My Horse: Memories from Roswell”, that ultimately swayed the judges in my favor. I was told 6 of the 7 judges stopped reading, set down their iPads, and said “wow-just, wow.”
As a grand prize I got to create a 30 minute playlist for V4RQ- Mellow Jazz and Welding Talk Radio, and my name was added to the ballot for none other than Big Giant Head of the Universe.
I’ve been told the position requires nothing more than smiling for pictures. Last term the BGHofU was a honey badger named Stouffle- he had amazing approval ratings- and they have Skype so I can do my job from anywhere. They prefer Earth.
The election is only a few days away but with your help and my grassroots efforts I believe we can win. So Vote Terry for Big Giant Head of the Universe this SevNember 37th!
(Editor’s Note: I read Chapter 7. It’s three paragraphs about parakeets and a haiku about snow tires. I’ve known Terry for years and I still don’t know what happened to that horse.)
Terry Traveller
Email: terry@discoveradel.com
Facebook: DiscoverAdel.TerryTraveller
