Fareway Foods – Adel, Iowa
The first Fareway Store opened in Boone, Iowa in 1938 with the simple purpose of providing good jobs, good food, and great service to happy customers. Over the past 74 years more than 100 stores across the Midwest have kept this idea alive.
BASE® Raises over $5,000.00 for John D. Gomke Charity
L-R Back Row: Adam Harrington, Joe Havenhill, Brian Hutchison, Penny Meyerhoff
Front Row: Emily Light, Anne Case,Maria Kinney, Cindy Harrington, Terry Harrignton, Jessica Gomke, Steve Gomke
Courtesy of John D. Gomke Charity:
Terry Harrington of BASE® presented Jessica and Steve Gomke of the John D.Gomke Charity with a check for $5,151.37, doubling last years donation.
Photos of Check Presentation:
The John D. Gomke Charity (John’s Charity) has raised $20,000 over the past two years. Over $5,000 a year has gone to John’s Bereavement Fund at Mercy.
This is the only infant and young child fund for the Pediactric ICU and the Pediatric ER to provide parents with Keepsakes. The Keepsakes are an essential part of the healing process for families who suffer the loss of a child.
They have also contributed four First Aid and Defibrillators(AED) in the last two years. The first year two AEDs were contributed to the ADM schools at the elementary school and at the Intermediate School.
Last year they contributed two AEDs to Nodaway Valley in Greenfield – again one for the elementary school and one for the middle school. Each year they also go back and replace the batteries, pads, accessories, etc. at the units donated the previous years.
This year they are hoping to contribute two AEDs to Panorama Schools and two to Guthrie Center Schools. In addition, some of the funds have gone to the CPR classes that have been taught to over 100 participants.
Their long-term goals are to provide AEDs to all of the schools in Dallas, Adair, Guthrie, and Madison Counties. They would also like to eventually be able to add a third AED to all schools for sporting events.
Jessica did say that some schools already do have AEDs but they are old and not compatible with the ambulances today. In addition to funding the John D Gomke Bereavement Fund at Mercy Hospital, they plan to eventually do the same at Blank Hospital.
Jessica voiced her gratitude by saying, “The Harrington’s are amazing people who are obviously great leaders and they share their values with their staff. John’s Charity is extrememly lucky to have such wonderful people and company supporting us! We can not tell them enough how much we appreciate all their support”.
John’s Charity will hold it’s 3rd Annual John’s Baby Steps 5K this October 13th at Kinnick-Feller Park in Adel at 8:00 a.m. with a tot trot and kids fun run at the end.
People interested in supporting John’s Charity can learn more at www.johndgomkecharity.org.
John D. Gomke Charity, Inc.
P.O. Box 613
DeSoto, IA 50069
Website: www.johndgomkecharity.org
About BASE®
Established in 1999, BASE® offers a variety of quality employee benefit products and services. Whether employers are looking to enrich their current benefit plans, off-set benefit cutbacks, or implement cost saving measures, BASE® works diligently to ensure that each plan meets the specific needs of each client.
BASE® offers a variety of plans to the self-employed and group employers across the country, which include the HRA, HRA+, and 125 Cafeteria Plan (Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP), Health Care Premium Reimbursement (HCPR)).
These plans are all portable benefits regardless of whether or not a company provides a group sponsored health plan. To find out more about HRAs and 125 Cafeteria Plans visit www.baseonline.com
Base
601 Visions Pkwy
Adel, Iowa 50003
Phone: (515) 993-5050
Website: www.baseonline.com
2012 John D. Gomke Charity Golf Tournament Results
Courtesy of John D. Gomke Charity, Inc.:
Thank You to John & Lake Panorama National staff along with everyone who golfed, volunteered, sponsored, supported, or came to visit Saturday at John’s Tournament! You made is an awesome year!
Here are the 2012 John D Gomke Charity 3rd Annual Golf Tournament Results:
2012 Overall Champions with a score of 56: Dustin Light, Chad Godwin, Mike Anderson & Nick Fear
7:00 a.m. Winners
Championship Flight:
1st Place with a score of 61: Brandon Monaghan, Brian Denham, Kane Powell & Bill Douglas
2nd Place with a score of 63: Jess McCarty, Brett Smith, Kaleb McCarty & Brian Krakau
3rd Place with a score of 64: Brian Crnkovich, Monte Michael, Bob Achey & Pete FLynn
Marmot Names Adel Rep Agency of the Year
Courtesy of Outdoor Business Update:
“Ames Adventure Outfitters, a successful sales agency that represents Marmot outdoor clothing and equipment throughout the mid-western states, has received Marmot’s 2012 “Agency of the Year” award.
This annual award is given to Marmot’s top North American sales agency each spring for sales performance, professionalism and commitment to the brand.
Ames Adventure Outfitters (AAO), was started in 2003 by Brian Block, a passionate and avid mountain athlete. In recent years, Block has expanded the business significantly, bringing aboard key employees—Vanessa Block and Jon Jugenheimer—to grow the agency.
Today, AAO is headquartered in Adel, Iowa and represents Marmot along with several complimentary brands including Scarpa, Sole, Grivel, Beal and Liberty Bottleworks.” Read the full article…
Ames Adventure Outfitters (AAO)
23790 Glenwood Circle
Adel, Iowa 50003
Phone: (515) 451-8015
Facebook: Ames Adventure Outfitters
Website: AAO
Fish Fry at Keasey’s in Adel July 1st.
Courtesy of Keasey’s Hideaway Lounge:
Keasey’s Hideaway Lounge invites you to a Fish Fry on Sunday, July 1st, 2012.
Stop by at 1:00 p.m. for Fish,Potato Wedges,Onion Rings, Cole Slaw and Great Company!
Be sure to RSVP on Facebook!
Keasey’s Hideway
911 Court St.
Adel, IA 50003
Phone: 515-993-0023
ADM’s Alec Rash Picked in 2nd Round MLB Draft
Pitcher Alec Rash of ADM was picked in the second round of the Major League Baseball first-year payer draft by the Philadelphia Phillies June 5th.
At 6 ft. 5, the 200 lb. Alec threw at an impressive 95 mph during the National Pre-Draft Showcase.
Whether he goes to college or the Phillies is a decision he still has to make.
Congratulations to Alec and his family.
Marc Stephens – Naming Contest
Courtesy of Marc Stephens and Friends Salon
Marc Stephens Salon in Adel is running a contest to rename the Salon.
You can post your entry on our Facebook page for a chance to win a $50.00 gift certificate.
Be sure to check our Summer promotions.
Tuesday – Friday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Marc-Stephens and Friends Salon
907 Main St.
Adel, Iowa 50003
Phone: (515) 993-3300
Website: www.facebook.com/MarcStephens.Adel
3rd Annual John D. Gomke Charity Classic Golf Tournament
Courtesy of John D. Gomke Charity, Inc.:
18 Teams have already signed up for the 3rd Annual John D. Gomke Charity Golf Tournament on Saturday, June 16th.
There is still plenty of room for your team to get signed up for either a 7 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. tee off time.
Register online at johndgomkecharity.org or call 515-314-9171.
ADM Alumni Honors Adel Military Killed in Action
Courtesy of ADM Alumni Association
The Alumni KIA Memorial consists of a 4 foot by 3 foot bronze and alumicolor plaque designed by Jim Peters. The memorial is displayed in the ADM High School commons.
There are eleven, 2 foot by 3 foot displays composed of photos, letters, and tributes representing each of the ADM graduates.
The Alumni Association has recently added digital copies of the plaques to their Honored Military page.
Clicking on the photo or the plaque will enlarge the image for better viewing.
ADM Alumni Honored:
World War II
- Harry Quinn, Class of 1933
- Jesse Hague, Class of 1936
- Floyd Faber, Class of 1938
- Max Stump, Class of 1940
- Clint Glenn, Class of 1940 *
Korea War
- Donald Stump, Class of 1947 *
- Delbert Emehiser, Class of 1947 *
- Wayne Martens, Class of 1949
- Virgil Lienemann, Class of 1950
Vietnam Conflict
- Steven F. Edwards, Class of 1967
- John L. McClurg, Class of 1969
* Added to Memorial in 2011
ADM Alumni Association
P.O. Box 122
Adel, Iowa 50003
Website: www.admalumni.com
ADM in Top 25 Schools in Iowa – 2012 Iowa AP index
The ADM High School has received confirmation from the University of Iowa, Belin and Blank Center that ADM High School is ranked in the Top 25 schools in Iowa for the 2012 Iowa AP Index.
ADM ranked at 14 out of 199 schools.
Congratulations to the folks at ADM.
Once a Tiger, always a Tiger!
ADM School District
801 Nile Kinnick Dr S
Adel, Iowa 50003
Phone: (515) 993-4283
Website: www.adel.k12.ia.us
Photos From Adel Fareway Ribbon Cutting Opening Day
Folks from Adel, Earlham, Redfield, Desoto and Minburn turned out in full force to welcome Fareway to Adel Wednesday.
The parking lot was full by 9:30 a.m. for the ribbon cutting ceremony. Customers were already lining up outside to start shopping when the store opened at 10:00 a.m.
There is a definite “Wow!” factor to the new store. From the spacious layout, fully stocked meat department, to the professional and friendly staff.
The store’s five checkout lanes ran nonstop through out the day as the checkers cheerfully greeted each customer. The sackers worked as a well practiced drill team as they delivered the groceries to each customers vehicle.
Be sure to stop out to the new store and get your “Wow.”
– Terry Traveler
Fareway
804 Nile Kinnick Dr S.
Adel, Iowa 50003
Adel Fareway Opens May 9th.
The Adel Fareway Opens May 9th.
There will be a ribbon cutting service ay 9:30 a.m.
Get there early to show your support as they open their doors to Adel!
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Fareway
804 Nile Kinnick Dr S
Adel, Iowa 50003
Fareway
804 Nile Kinnick Dr S
Adel, Iowa 50003
(515) 993-2268
Liberty Mutual Insurance Honors 4 Adel Firefighters
Liberty Mutual Insurance awarded Four Adel Fire Fighters the Community Service Firemark Award at the March 13th, Adel City Council meeting.
The Heroic Firemark Award recognizes local firefighters who assisted in a life-saving effort without regard for their own personal safety.
The awards were presented by Mayor Jim Peters to Tim Morland, Tim Brickman, Jason Renner and Brad Kinzie for their actions August 10th, 2010.
Fire was shooting from the roof of Larry & Sandy Schmitz’s home as they slept. The fire fighters were forced to break into the home and rush the Schmitz’s outside to safety. Seconds later, the entire roof of the home collapsed in flames.
Angela Renner, who is married to Jason, submitted the four fighters for the National Award of $10,000.oo for the Adel Fire Department.
The gentleman are 4 out of 100 in the running for the National Award.
National Award – Presented to one Community Service Firemark Award recipient and one Heroic Firemark Award recipient, each selected by an independent committee including members from the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
Recipients receive a $10,000 donation to their fire departments and a three-night, four-day all-expenses-paid trip for four to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida.
Winners will be announced in April 2012.
Courtesy of Liberty Mutual Insurance:
About the Firemark Award:
While fires are riddled with chaos and tragedy, they also spotlight the tremendous good displayed by our nation’s firefighters – good that is embodied by the selfless deeds of brave men and women who enter burning homes to save victims, or devote countless hours to educating families on fire prevention.
Liberty Mutual honors America’s firefighters with the Liberty Mutual Firemark Award. They are presented in two categories: the Liberty Mutual Firemark Award for Heroism and the Liberty Mutual Firemark Award for Community Service and Public Education.
History of the Firemark Award
Twenty years ago, Liberty Mutual began a local award program to recognize firefighters throughout the country who best represent their communities through courageous acts and who best demonstrate the firefighter’s selfless spirit.
Our award took its name from the “firemark” – a leaden plate in the form of a phoenix rising from the ashes, which American fire offices in the 18th and 19th centuries used to mark the houses they insured.
To this day, the firemark remains to us a symbol of the valor and selfless spirit of thousands of men and women – career and volunteer – who safeguard their communities.
About Liberty Mutual’s Commitment to Fire Safety
Liberty Mutual has more than 400 offices around the country that work closely with fire departments, schools and community organizations to conduct a variety of safety programs; many of which focus on fire prevention. We also invest significant resources into training our claims professionals and customers about fire safety and suppression systems.
In addition, Liberty Mutual has undertaken one of the nation’s most ambitious fire education initiatives: A 4,000-plus square-foot exhibit called “Where’s the Fire?”TM, located at Epcot® at the Walt Disney World® Resort in Florida.
Designed by Walt Disney Imagineering, Liberty Mutual, and the U.S. Fire Administration, “Where’s the Fire?” features an interactive game that challenges families to investigate a house for fire hazards by using a high-tech safety light that points out dangers.
And younger children can enjoy the exhibit’s “Play it Safe” house, where they learn about escaping house fires, creating family meeting places, and never hiding from firefighters.
Liberty Mutual also advocates fire safety through BeFireSmart.com, where parents will find vast resources to help them teach their families about fire safety and to prevent home fires from occurring.
The website includes games, room-by-room hazard checklists, interactive fire safety quizzes and a tool to build your own fire escape plan. The fast and fun kids’ section also features a downloadable coloring book that tells a story about the importance of never hiding from a firefighter during a fire.
Adel Volunteer Fire Dept.
102 S. 10th. Street
Adel, Iowa 50003
Website: www.adelfire.com
City of Adel Recognizes Officer for 10 years of Service
On March 13th art the Adel City Council meeting Mayor Jim Peters recognized Sergeant Terry Wright for 10 years of service to the city of Adel.
Chief Jim McNeil and Terry’s fellow officers were on hand for the award.
City of Adel
Phone: (515) 993-4525
Email: cbird@adeliowa.org
Website: www.adeliowa.org
ADM Alumni Requests Your Help to Honor Adel Veterans
Courtesy of ADM Alumni Association
The ADM Alumni Association is starting it’s 2nd phase of honoring all ADM Alumni who have served in the Military.
Phase 1 was completed on Veteran’s Day, 11/11/11 when a total of 11 ADM alumni were honored for giving their lives on the field of battle.
The Association is now working to identify and list every alumni who served in the military. T
hey are requesting that the community contact them with submissions this spring so that the display can be completed in time for the ADM All Class Reunion, August 10, 2012.
Read the full article here at the ADM Alumni site.
ADM Alumni Association
P.O. Box 122
Adel, Iowa 50003
Website: www.admalumni.com
John Standley Receives Exclusive NAPA Five Star Excellence Award
- 2011 NAPA Five Star Excellence Award Winner
Adel Auto Parts/Perry Auto Parts (NAPA) earns highest honor, the distinguished NAPA Five Star Excellence Award for the third year in a row!
Five Star Excellence status is awarded based on achievement in sales growth, store presentation, wholesale marketing, and education and training.
“Five Star Excellence means a store is among NAPA’s elite – the very best of the best,” said NAPA President Dan Askey.“Earning this level of recognition requires commitment, passion and incredible focus. More than 3,000 independent NAPA AUTO PARTS Store Owners in the U.S. compete to earn this distinction each year.”
“This award is a reflection of our customers and community,” said John Standley, owner of Adel Auto Parts/Perry Auto Parts. “Their loyalty to the NAPA brand helped us achieve this incredible honor.”
Congratulations to John Standley and his staff on receiving this award again in 2011!
Adel Auto Parts Corp.
809 Main St.
Adel, Iowa 50003
Phone: (515) 993-3212
Cell: (515) 979-5976
Heart Wisdom Class – March 24th and 31st.
Courtesy of Healing Therapies Adel:
Heart Wisdom Class
When you think of your heart in your chest, it is the size of your hand squeezed into a fist.
When you think of your heart “on stress” it is the tension of your hand squeezed into a fist.
Continue that tension indefinitely and you have the many physical problems of stress.
Come learn to listen more deeply to your heart’s wisdom as it communicates with you about your life.
Beginning with the attitude-of-gratitude, we will share a variety of different ways to relax and open your heart – for your physical health and your emotional/spiritual health.
Some basic physiology of stress (what your body does and how that can lead to physical and emotional symptoms) is included to bring a non-judgmental understanding about your life, to put you more in control of your own health.
In small groups, we will experience heart-opening approaches.
You will have one week to practice these methods at home and then come back to fine tune them to fit your particular needs so they will be even more effective.
March 24 & 31, 9:30 – 11:30 am at Healing Therapies,
118 S.9th Street, Adel.
Taught by MaryLea Holcomb (Healing Therapies, Adel)
Cost: $30
Class size is limited so please preregister.
For more information and to preregister, contact MaryLea at 515-993-4691
or HealingTherapies@earthlink.NET.
Healing Therapies
MaryLea Holcomb
118 S 9th St.
Adel, Iowa 50003
Phone: (515) 993-4691
Email: HealingTherapies@earthlink.NET
Ken Depue – Imagination Images of Iowa
Republished from the 2012 DiscoverAdel February Newsletter:
As the owner of both Imagination Images of Iowa and Code Electric, Ken Depue is one of those fortunate people that does not one job he loves but two.
While in high school at ADM he discovered photography. It made such an impact on him that he owned and operated Adel Photography in Adel.
In 2002 he apprenticed with A&W Electric, discovering a second career that he enjoyed. His entrepreneurial spirit led him to eventually start Code Electric.
Code Electric specializes in commercial and residential electrical work doing jobs of all sizes often taking him across the state.
An advantage of traveling was all of the town squares he saw. While running the photography shop in Adel, Ken took a panoramic of the court house. He put together the equipment and software then climbed a ladder in the middle of the street to reproduce the famous panoramic taken by Fredrick J. Bandholtz (1877 to 1963) in the early 1900’s.
The perfect shot took four attempts at 50 frames a shoot and hours of software manipulation. Eventually he discovered a workflow that he could reproduce.
This led to finding as many of the original courthouse panoramics as he could, thus Imagination Images of Iowa was born.
Due to the photos large sizes, he often receives them folded, torn, and worn from storage. Ken scans the photos, repairs the damage in his software and then researches where the photo was originally taken. He then travels to the location to reproduce the shot.
After a hundred years there are usually major changes to the areas he visits. Trees have grown up, buildings replaced or modified, and sometimes the original structures are completely gone due to tornado damage or housing projects.
Once the perfect photo is obtained, he produces an image containing the original at the top and the current view on the bottom.
Ken has collected a majority of Iowa’s courthouse photos and has plans to complete the last of them in the next year or so.
In his journey to preserve the past he records the GPS coordinates of the photo and copious notes so that a future photographer can do a third shot a hundred years from now. He often wonders who that will be.
Ken’s collection can be found and individual images purchased online at www.imaginationimagesofiowa.com. Each image has taken an average of 50 hours to complete.
If you have an old panoramic, Ken invites you to contact him at 515-208-2415.
Ken Depue
Imagination Images of Iowa
Phone: (515) 208-2415
Website: www.imaginationimagesofiowa.com
Code Electric
Phone: (515) 208-2415
Website: www.code-elec.com
