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The spirit of communityE verybody loves a parade, or so the saying goes. But the same could

be said for festivals, especially when other people organize them and there’s no cost to attend. What’s not to love?

Whether you attend the annual Grimes Fall Family Festival or not (and we hope you do), you have to appreciate the efforts that the kind folks from Grove and Platt Dental Associates, Back to Health Chiropractic, Medicap Pharmacy, Snap Fitness, Grimes Plaza Veterinary Clinic, Williamson Family Chiropractic, Simple Turn, Hy-Vee Drugstore, Nerem Family Chiropractic, Lifestream Chiropractic, Patterson Dental Supply Company, YMCA and Total Family Eyecare do to make this event happen. With events like face painting, cookie decorating, a ring toss with pumpkins, painting pumpkins, dodge ball, animal masks, jack-o-lantern bean bag toss,

candy corn bowling and a grand prize game, it makes for a day of good, old-fashioned family fun. While having events like this put a smile on your face and help bring residents and visitors out to enjoy the community, they take work. Unfortunately, the work often falls in the hands of a few. Even Funtastic Days (now Governors Days) was at risk not too many years ago because those who worked so diligently to make it happen were getting burned out. To avoid this, and to properly host multiple events in a community, the work needs to be dispersed beyond the chamber of commerce and its core of volunteers. That’s part of what has made this event grow in the past five years, and it’s just another example of the spirit of com-munity that Grimes has. Enjoy the festival, and thanks for reading.

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10 Health Q & A

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19 City newsletter

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T his year will mark the fifth anniversary of the annual Grimes Fall Family Festival put on by Grove and Platt Dental Associates and other

area medical providers. This year’s fest is again located at the dental office at S.E. Third Street on Nov. 3 from 2 - 4 p.m. The event promises tons of fun for the whole family — and best of all the entire event is completely free. “It got started because we wanted to give back to the community and provide a free fun family event, and really it’s the medical professionals of the community who put it on,” says Andy Grove of Grove and Platt Dental Associates. “We started it in our parking lot where we have a lot of room and where the other professionals are close by.” This year’s participating businesses include Grove and Platt Dental Associates, Back to Health Chiropractic, Medicap Pharmacy, Snap Fitness, Grimes Plaza Veterinary Clinic, Williamson Family Chiropractic, Simple Turn, Hy-Vee Drugstore, Nerem Family Chiropractic, Lifestream Chiropractic, Patterson Dental Supply Company, YMCA and Total Family Eyecare. This year is a record for the number of busi-nesses participating in the event. It has also gotten big-ger in attendance each year, drawing more and more people from Grimes and the surrouding metro. Grove says there will be plenty of fun activities for


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all ages including face painting, cookie decorating, a ring toss with pumpkins, painting pumpkins, dodge ball, animal masks, jack-o-lantern bean bag toss, candy corn bowling and a grand prize game. They bring an old cider press, too, so people can enjoy a glass of fall goodness while participating in the activities. This year, kids can also take advantage of pony rides. Organizers have also made a coloring sheet that is distributed to area elementary schools and is available in all participating busi-nesses. Be sure to pick one up, give it your best coloring work and turn it in for a prize at the festival. Dr. Matthew Howie of Total Family Eyecare has been involved with the festival since its inception. He says it’s a lot of fun. “It’s an easy way to give back to the community,” he says. “We don’t really have a fall festival in town, and most of those com-munity things really rely on Parks and Recreation or the Chamber, and it’s nice to do something without having to make them work.” Dr. Nick Nerem of Nerem Family Chiropractic also got involved when the festival started. He says the health care provid-ers in the area like giving back to the patients who patronize their businesses. He has seen the event grow each year. “We always do pumpkin painting,” he says. “The first year we had 75 pumpkins, and we ran out and now I get about 200. It’s a lot of fun, and it’s a lot of family fun. It’s absolutely free, and everyone can just come out and have a good time.” Dr. Aaron Wilson from Grimes Plaza Veterinary Clinic says his own kids love coming to the festival each year. They provide cat and dog masks for the kids to decorate and wear around, and Wilson brings in his own dog for the kids to pet and hang out

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with — always a popular attraction for the youngsters. Grove says he anticipates that this year will draw as many people as ever from the event — maybe even as many as 500. They are ready for the crowd and excited to provide an afternoon of fun. “It’s a really great time for children and parents and everyone, and it’s free,” he says. “It’s a way for us to give back for all the community that supports us. Everyone is wel-come.”

Spooky FunIf you’re itching for something fun to do before you head on out to the fall festival, check out the sixth annual Halloween Fest at the Grimes Community Complex (410 S.E. Main St.) on Saturday Oct. 26, from 5 - 8 p.m. Grimes Parks and Recreation offers kids of all ages a fun chance to get in costume and have a great time. The community center will be decked out in spooky fun Halloween décor, and there will be a fun room for toddlers as well as a haunted maze for kids ages 8 and older. Grimes Jazzercise will be having activi-ties, and the local Girl Scouts will be having a

bake sale. Kids can also get their faces painted, eat a Lions Club supper, and parents can pick up information (and kids can pick up candy!) from local businesses that will be present. And, of course, there will be plenty of tricks and treats. Make sure you wear your costume, too — there will be a mini costume parade for kids of all ages. “It’s basically a festival for everyone,” says parks and recreation director Brett Barber.

“It started as a group of volunteers who got together and enjoyed Halloween, and we started off in a smaller room and it’s expanded from there. We had 250 people the first year, and last year we ended up around 500. The more people we have, the more volunteers we need, and those people have really stepped up, and it’s gotten bigger and better.” All ages are welcome. Admission is $3 per person or a maximum of $10 per family. Kids ages 2 and younger are free. No registration is required, so get out your costume and head on over for an evening of fun. Then don’t forget Beggar’s Night in Grimes is Thursday, Oct. 31, from 6 - 8 p.m. Drivers should be aware this is a time when several kids are out walking the neighbor-hoods. Please take extra caution and be sure to go slowly on neighborhood streets. Kids are encouraged to take into account the following tips: don’t go out alone, wear reflective clothing if possible, have your par-ents inspect all treats before you eat them, watch for cars, and stay away from unfamiliar neighborhoods. Happy Hallloween and happy fall from Grimes Living.


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A: It is recommended that all people aged 6 months and older receive a flu vaccination. It is important to remember you must receive either the flu shot or nasal mist every year in order to be protected. This year there is a new version of the vaccine available. The flu vaccine usually contains three strains of vaccine, but new this year there is an option of a four-strain vaccine. This version adds an additional type B strain that is not found in the traditional three-strain vaccine. This may give better coverage depending on the strains that end up circulating during the flu se ason. Since the four-strain was just FDA approved recently, the availability will be limited this year. Some tips to remember going into the influenza season include avoid close contact with people who are sick with influenza, stay home and away from others when you are sick, cover your mouth or nose with a tissue when you sneeze or sneeze into your elbow, wash your hands fre-quently and get your yearly influenza vaccination. Influenza vaccines are now available, so make sure to visit you physician or Hy-Vee Drugstore to get yours today.

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A: Halloween. A time for tricks and treats and things that go bump in the night. But according to Dr. Howie, Halloween can also be a time of sight-related hazards. Dr. Howie offers these tips to ensure a safe and happy Halloween. “Decorating the face with makeup approved for the skin is almost always preferable to masks,” Dr. Howie explains. “The eyeholes on the mask can be too small to allow full vision, or the mask shift during wear and obstruct sight” Dr. Howie adds that it is important that the makeup be approved for use on the skin, and that care should be taken to keep the makeup away from the eyes when putting it on and taking it off. Decorative contact lenses that make the eyes look like cat eyes or with wild designs are generally safe, says Dr. Howie. “But remember that any contact lens is a medical device and must be prescribed by and worn under the supervision of an eye doctor. Do not buy contact lenses from any unauthorized outlet,” Dr. Howie adds. “A contact lens that is not fitted or worn improperly can cause serious eye problems like corneal ulcers, corneal abrasion or conjunctivitis”

Q: What are some ways to keep my eyes safe when dressing up for Halloween?

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A: This is the time of year to consider protecting yourself from influ-enza or “flu.” It is a viral infection that causes symptoms which can be very unpleasant. Common complaints include fever, cough, sore throat, nasal congestion, body aches, headaches and fatigue. Symptoms can also worsen with other chronic conditions possibly leading to hospitalization due to these complications. The flu shot is a way to help reduce the possibility of getting influ-enza before we start seeing influenza strains in our area. Scientists at the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) and World Health Organization pick strains they believe through studies of worldwide occurrences that may become the offending viruses Occasionally there will be strains that cause illness not covered by the flu shot, but these are impossible to predict. People who should get the vaccine include everyone; however, some people would be considered higher risk including those older than 65, pregnancy, other chronic conditions (asthma, diabetes, chronic lung disease) or persons caring for others with chronic illness. If you have any questions regarding which preparation is right for you, feel free to contact your healthcare provider, or information is readily available at the CDC’s website, www.CDC.gov.

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A: Healthcare reform makes it feel like we live in “Crazy Town, USA,” doesn’t it? Criminals in athletics are our “greatest” heros, comedians are now the voice of reason, and politicians are the leading voice when it comes to health. We live in a society that constantly bombards us with messages: Eat this, drink that, take this and you will lose hundreds of pounds, follow this exercise or diet and you will never need to see a doctor. Where will this crazy healthcare ride end and who is going to step up and make a difference? First, look to nature and the body for the source of illness prevention and a vibrant life. The keys to protecting and supporting the body are three-fold — eat well, move well, think well. In the following months, we will delve deeper into each category and how you can change your life to be one of true fulfillment. Second, doctors must step up and be a leading voice in true health reform. This reform begins in your life and in our community, not in a government agency. It is our responsibility to bring you the latest research and best treatment methods, while staying in tune to your values. The word “doctor” traces its meaning to “teacher.” Find a doctor who teaches you on healthy choices and empowers you to take control of your own health and encourage him or her to be a voice of reason in the current confusion. For more information on living a vibrant, healthy life, join us for the free health talk series, “Change Your Body Life.” The first talk, “Foundations of Wellness,” will be held next Thursday, Oct. 24 at 6:30 p.m. Register and request more information by emailing us at [email protected].

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A s one of Grimes’ newest residents and a first-time homeowner, Rachel Sinn

has some serious plans for her new home. While everything is still com-ing together, she’s certainly made her place uniquely her own. This is because Sinn is a firm believer in upcycling — the process of con-verting otherwise useless materials or products into new materials of better quality. Walking up the drive, it’s easy to see someone toiling in the garage, searching for what turned out to be a misplaced tool kit. For the time being, Sinn is working on fixing up an old coffee table she picked up from her folks for her living room. “My parents didn’t want the table any more, so I took it upon myself to ‘save it,’ ” says Sinn. “I was feeling very ambitious, so after I grabbed the table I went out and bought a hand sander and I decided to make it more modern.” Sinn’s father owns a hard-ware store, so DIY projects are something of second nature to her. Unlike Sinn, her father didn’t see the same possibilities as she did when she decided to start this project. After seeing the progress

she’s made though, he’s admittedly impressed. He was simply worried she would sand for about an hour and give up. “This project has taken some time. My boyfriend has stepped in and helped quite a bit during the sanding,” admits Sinn. “We’re sand-ing the whole thing about three or four times to remove all the water stains and knicks. After that we’re going to stain it a nice, rich, dark cherry color.” Now that fall is here and win-ter’s just around the corner, the goal at hand is to get this project done, hopefully, before the first snowfall. The reason is simple — they need to make room in the garage for their cars, and it’ll be cold out there without any heater. After this project is through, Sinn expects she’ll pick up another DIY to keep herself entertained and busy. Just don’t expect her to make something for you. “I’ve never had a friend ask me to make them something like this, but I don’t think I would even if they did,” Sinn laughs. “I kind of feel that if I’m going to spend this much time on something, I want it to end up in my house.”

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There are games for young and old alike and food for everyone.

Q: What if it rains?A: Rain or shine the Fall Festival will go on! Dress appropriately and come join the fun.

Q: Where exactly will this be held?A: From 1st Street at the stop light by McDonald’s, go south onto Gateway Drive. Take a left (east) on

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Jan Allen enjoys cooking and bakes and decorates birthday cakes for her six grandchildren.

A utumn is here, and with it comes cool crisp air, colorful leaves and pumpkins. I also love recipes that are easy and flavorful, and this definitely

fits the bill. Our friend, Tara, brought this dish to a potluck at our church a couple of years ago, and I fell in love with it. I like to add a little extra cinnamon. We never have to worry about leftovers with this cake. We love pumpkin pie, but this recipe goes over the top where pumpkin is concerned. I like it even better than pumpkin pie. It has a rich pumpkin base and a buttery, crunchy, nutty top that makes it irresistible. What could be better? Maybe a bit of ice cream or whipped cream on top? Enjoy!

Pumpkin crunch cakeIngredients1 15-ounce can pumpkin1 12-ounce can evaporated milk3 eggs4 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice1/2 teaspoon salt3/4 cup sugar1 18.25 ounce yellow cake mix1 cup pecans or walnuts (roughly chopped)1/2- 3/4 cup melted butter (drizzled butter needs to cover the top of

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Directions1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease 9x13 pan.2. Completely combine ingredients for pie. Pour into prepared pan. 3. Sprinkle dry cake mix evenly over the top. Gently pat down. Top with nuts. Drizzle top with butter.4. Bake for 50 minutes. Cool and top with a dollop of whipped cream.

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J oin the Read, View, Refuel (RVR) Club at the Grimes Public Library on Tuesday, Oct.

22 from 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. Read the book, come watch the movie and discuss both over dinner. This book/movie club will meet quarterly on the fourth Tuesday of the month. In October we’ll be reading and watch-ing “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.” Register at the library. and pick up a book to read before the meeting (A fee of $5 for dinner must be paid at the time of registration.)

Wii Brawl gaming tournamentSaturday, Oct. 26, 12:30 p.m.Get your game on. This Wii Brawl tournament will be used to qualify participants for the national tournament on Nov. 16. Recommended for ages 9 and older, please register.

Tail Waggin’ ReadersSaturday, Nov. 2, 9 - 11 a.m.Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a therapy dog. Students in second through fourth grade may sign up for a 20-minute time slot to read to a therapy dog partner. Please call the library to register, 986-3551.

Book ClubMonday, Nov. 4, 7 p.m. The Grimes Library Bookclub will meet at 7 p.m.

Lego® Building Contest: HeroesSaturday, Nov. 9, 10 a.m. or 1 p.m.

Build an original creation out of Legos,® and bring it to the library to show it off and get judged in three categories: best use of theme, creativity and most impres-sive. All ages are welcome. Please register in advance so we will have space for you.

Holiday closingThe library will be closed Monday, Nov. 11, for Veterans Day.

Kids NightTuesday, Nov. 12, 6:30 p.m.The second Tuesday of every month is Kids Night. Events will be planned for kids ages 5 and older and their caregivers. Join us for card and board games this month.

Early Out AdventuresWednesday, Nov. 13, 1:30 p.m.School-age kids are invited to come to the library after school on early dismissal days for fun activi-ties. No registration required.

Bingo for adultsThursday, Nov. 21, 2 p.m.Come for the game, meet new friends and have some fun. Every third Thursday of the month.

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Grimes Public Library200 N. James St.986-3551Hours:Mon. - Thur. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.Fri. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.Sat. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.Sun. 1 - 4 p.m.

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Grimes Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for Iowa AutoOutlet on Oct 1.

Mike Vaughn and Janell Schlosser at B.I.G. hosted by Back to Health Chiropractic on Sept. 26.


2013Mayoral and City Council Candidates Forum

THE PUBLIC IS INVITEDTO ATTEND

MONDAY, OCTOBER 21 5:30PM in the GRIMES CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS

JILL ALTRINGER Address: 104 NW Prairie Creek Dr. Years in Grimes: 12 Activities: City Council (8 years); Metro Advi-sory Council Executive Board; County Line Kiwanis Board; Iowa Women in Agriculture Board; Founder of Grimes Pajama Drive; Rec Youth Basketball Assistant Coach; Fire Department Liasion; Forty Under 40 Award Recipient in 2011

DOUG BICKFORD Address: 516 SE 13th St. Years in Grimes: 2.5 Activities: (current and past) Grimes Park and Recreation Board; Board and Charter Member of the Grimes (Countyline) Kiwanis Club; Board of Directors and Executive Committee Member of Community Health Charities of Iowa; prior Coach for Grimes Park & Rec Football and Dallas Center-Grimes Soccer Club; National Diversity Advisory Committee Member for the American Diabetes Association; Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute Class of 2012

TOM ARMSTRONG Address: 800 SE Shawver Dr. Years in Grimes: 15 Activities: Mayor of Grimes; Mid-Iowa Association of Local Governments (past Chair); Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (DMAMPO) Policy Committee Member; DMAMPOExecutive Committee Treasurer; Kiwanis Club of Grimes/Countyline; Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau Board Member; Bravo Greater Des Moines Board Member

TY BLACKFORD Address: 809 SE 16th St. Years in Grimes: 5 Activities: Fire Fighter/EMT for City of Grimes; youth mentor through the Polk County IMPACT program; active member at Wakonda Christian Church; and volunteer with various organizations

TIM HOMMER Address: 305 NE 13th St. Years in Grimes: 20 Activities: Board of Des Moines Transitional Living Center; Teach Awana and Youth Leader at Point of Grace Church; Grimes School Board; likes to travel and play golf

CANDIDATES FOR MAYOR

CANDIDATES FOR CITY COUNCIL DENNIS BACON

Address: 809 SE Park St. Years in Grimes: 46 Activities: Prior member of Board of Adjustment; St. Peter’s Lutheran church board; Director of Grimes Historical Society; Grimes Lions Club; worked with Fine Arts program at DCG; helped with Governors Days many years. Currently member of The Gardeners of America/Men’s Garden Clubs of America; Chairman of the Building and Grounds for the National organization; member of Des Moines Men’s Garden Club

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E very person should have an advance directive in place which expresses your wishes

for your medical care and nomi-nates a person to make those decisions for you. Competent adults have the right to refuse or accept medical treatment after being informed of the procedures and risks. However, there is a concern over how medical care decisions will be made when people are unable to make decisions for themselves. An advance directive states your health care choices in writing while you are still able to articulate your decision. If you have not executed an advance directive and are unable to make decisions, others will make health care decisions for you, in consultation with your physician. Difficult and emotional decisions may fall to your spouse, your children or your parents. If your family disagrees on a course of action, problems can arise. An advance directive both expresses your health care choices in writing and nominates someone to carry them out. Without a writ-ten advance directive, you have no control over who makes the deci-sions or what choices they make. Two advance directives are crucial. A durable health care power of attorney is a document through which you name another person to make health care deci-sions for you if you are unable to make them. The person, known as your “attorney-in-fact,” is required to make decisions according to directions you provide. If your wishes are not known, your agent

will make decisions in your best interest based on the discussions you have had with your agent. The document is “durable” because it is still effective even if you become incapacitated or incompetent. A living will is a document that expresses in writing your direc-tions for your medical care if you are unable to express your wishes yourself. It can direct your physician to withhold or withdraw certain life-sustaining procedures if you are in a terminal condition. However, it can be much more comprehensive than that and can include what you want to happen in various situations. These two documents work together. The health care power of attorney nominates somebody else to make medical decisions for you. The living will gives your attorney-in-fact directions on which deci-sions to make and when. Advance directives are like a second set of keys to your car. You give them to someone you trust in case you can’t get where you need to go.

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W hile there are varying opinions on “when” to actually do it,

experts widely agree that stretch-ing is beneficial for everyone and can help performance for athletes of all ages. As for the first question of when to do it, there is more and more research that suggests there are two times that may boost more benefits as opposed to stretching before working out:

to the main portion of your work-out. As an example, if your main workout is a two-mile jog, you may benefit from a short walk fol-lowed by a few minutes of stretch-ing prior to the two-mile jog.

is over would be another option that may reap nice rewards for your muscles. So why do many experts not like stretching before the workout? Many studies show that stretching cold muscles could do more harm than good. If there is little or no blood flow in the muscles and they are “cold,” the real benefits of a quality stretch-ing routine may not be received. Stretching “warm” muscles follow-ing a short warm-up oftentimes feels better and allows for a stron-ger main workload portion of your workout. As with all exercise, the

main thing to avoid is stretching a muscle to the point of pain. Stretching done properly should push the muscles past the normal comfort feeling but should not hurt. One easy change that many people could benefit from is to do a three- or four-minute stretch-ing routine in the middle of the day. This could be especially for those people in an office setting, where they are sedentary behind a desk for most of the day. A walk through or around the office, fol-lowed by a brief stretching routine could lead to a more productive afternoon — and may be a nice alternative to the caffeine pick-me-up that many people rely on.


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Wednesday, Oct. 23 Early Dismissal - Assumption

School

Toddler Time, ages 18 months- 3

years, 9:30 a.m., Grimes Public Library.

Preschool Story Time, ages 3-5, 10

and 10:45 a.m., Grimes Public Library.

Thursday, Oct. 24 Early Dismssal - DCG Schools

DCG Parent/Teacher Conferences

Cross Country State Qualifier

Evening Story Time, all ages,

6:30 p.m., Grimes Public Library.

DCG V Girls Swimming at SEP,

5 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 25 Bridge, all ages, free, noon - 3

p.m., Grimes Community Complex.

Friday Story Time, all ages, 10 a.m.,

Grimes Public Library.

DCG 9/V Football vs. Boone,

4:45/7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 26 Grimes Halloween Fest, $10 per

family, 5-8 p.m., GCC.

Wii Brawl Tournament, ages 9

and up, register at 986-3551, 1 p.m.,


ACT Test Date

All State Music Auditions

Monday, Oct. 28 Move and Groove, 6:30 p.m.,


Assumption School PT

Conferences, 3-8 p.m.

Volleyball Regionals

DCG School Board Meeting, 7 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 18 No School - DCG

Bridge, all ages, free, noon -

3 p.m., Grimes Community Complex.

DCG 9/V Football at Ballard,

4:45/7:30 p.m.

Friday Story Time, all ages, 10 a.m.,


Saturday, Oct. 19 DCG V Volleyball at Winterset, 9

a.m.

Monday, Oct. 21 Grimes Candidate Forum, mayor

will participate and share the vision of

the future of Grimes, 5:30 p.m.,

Move and Groove, 6:30 p.m.,


DCG JV Football vs. Ballard, 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 22 Toddler Time, ages 18 months-

3 years, 9:30 a.m., Grimes Public

Library.

Preschool Story Time, ages 3-5,

10 a.m., Grimes Public Library.

Baby Lapsit, ages 0-18 months, 10

a.m., Grimes Public Library.

RVR Club, registration required,

read, view, refuel, discuss “The Lion,

The Witch, and the Wardrobe” by

C.S. Lewis and stay for dinner and the

movie adaptation, $5, 4:30-7:30 p.m.,


DCG MS Fall Concert, 7 p.m., HS

Auditorium.

DCG 9/10/V Volleyball at

Knoxville, 5:30/7 p.m.

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The Red Kettle season begins Nov. 8. Sign up now to ring a bell for a Red Kettle near you. Make Christmas merrier for someone else!

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Tuesday, Oct. 29 Toddler Time, ages 18 months-

3 years, 9:30 a.m., Grimes Public

Library.



Baby Lapsit, ages 0-18 months,


Early Dismssal - DCG Schools

DCG Parent/Teacher Conferences

Wednesday, Oct. 30 Early Dismissal - Assumption

School

Toddler Time, ages 18 months - 3

years, 9:30 a.m., Grimes Public Library.


10 and 10:45 a.m., Grimes Public

Library.

Thursday, Oct. 31 Halloween

Evening Story Time, all ages,

6:30 p.m., Grimes Public Library.


NHS Blood Drive, 1-6 p.m., High

School.

Friday, Nov. 1 No School - Assumption School

Bridge, all ages, free, 12-3 p.m.,

Grimes Community Complex.

Saturday, Nov. 2 State Cross Country Meet

Girls Swimming Regionals

Sunday, Nov. 3 Daylight saving time ends

Monday, Nov. 4 DCG FOFA Meeting, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 5 Election Day


DCG 7 Girls Basketball vs.

Johnston, 4:30 p.m.

DCG 8 Girls Basketball at

Indianola, 4:30 p.m.

DCG MS Wrestling at Valley,

4:30 p.m.

DCG Cross Country Awards,

6:30 p.m., High School Commons.

Wednesday, Nov. 6 Early dismissal - Assumption

School

Thursday, Nov. 7 Assumption School Board

Meeting, 6 p.m.

DCG MS Wrestling Meet, 4:30 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 8 Bridge, all ages, free, noon -


Saturday, Nov. 9 State Cheerleading Contest

Girls State Swimming Meet

Sunday, Nov. 10 Assumption Turkey Dinner, 11 a.m.

Monday, Nov. 11 Veterans Day



DCG Volleyball Awards, 6:30 p.m.,

High School Commons.

Tuesday, Nov. 12 DCG 7 Girls Basketball vs.

Johnston, 4:30 p.m.

DCG 8 Girls Basketball at ADM,

4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 13 Early Dismissal - Assumption

School

Early Dismissal - DCG Schools

State Volleyball Tournament

Thursday, Nov. 14 DCG 7 Girls Basketball vs. ADM,

4:15 p.m.

DCG MS Wrestling at Urbandale,

4:30 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 15 Bridge, all ages, free, noon -


Assumption 7/8 MS Dance, 7 p.m.,

St. Anthony School.

State Volleyball Tournament

DCG Fall Play, 7 p.m., HS

Auditorium.

Saturday, Nov. 16 DCG Fall Play, 7 p.m., HS

Auditorium.

Sunday, Nov. 17 DCG Football Awards, 3 p.m.,

High School Auditorium.

Monday, Nov. 18 DCG Large Group Speech

Auditions, 3:30- 6 p.m., HS Auditorium.

DCG 7 Girls Basketball at

Johnston, 4:30 p.m.

DCG 8 Girls Basketball vs.

Ankeny Centennial, 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 19 DCG MS Wrestling Meet, 4:30 p.m.

DCG V Girls Basketball at North

Polk, TBD.

LHC Vocal Concert, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 20 Early dismissal - Assumption

School

Thursday, Nov. 21 DCG Large Group Speech

Auditions, 3:30- 6 p.m., HS Auditorium.

All State Music Festival

Fall Cheerleading Awards. 6:30 p.m.

Northridge 3rd Grade Concert,

7 p.m., DCG High School Auditorium.

Friday, Nov. 22 Bridge, all ages, free, 12-3 p.m.,

Grimes Community Complex.

All State Music Festival


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O n Sunday, Oct. 20, St. Peter Lutheran Church will host a Fall

Outreach Day to help members of the community take care of proj-ects like raking lawns, cleaning out gutters and trimming tree branches. Teams of volunteers from St. Peter Lutheran Church will come to homes between 9:30 a.m. and noon to help handle these tasks. The church will still have two wor-ship services on Oct. 20 at 8 and 10:30 a.m., and Sunday school will still be held at the normal time of 9:15 - 10:15 a.m. Also on Oct. 20, from 4 - 6 p.m., the women of St. Peter Lutheran will host their second annual Trunk or Treat event to celebrate Halloween. Cars will line up in the parking lot of the church with their trunks decorated for Halloween and filled with goodies for kids to “trunk or treat.” The youth group of St. Peter will be serving food for a free will dona-tion, and there will be games to play and hayrack rides. All are encouraged to attend, and children are invited to dress up in costume for the event.

Grimes United Methodist Church will host its annual holi-day bazaar on Oct. 26 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will fea-

ture more than 40 vendors selling crafts, holiday décor and home business merchandise. Admission to the holiday bazaar is free, and breakfast and lunch will be avail-able at the event for purchase. There will also be a bake sale running all day. All proceeds from the event will go toward Grimes United Methodist Church’s 2014 trip to Uganda.

If you’re interested in par-ticipating in the event as a vendor, there are still a few slots available for purchase. You can visit www.grimesumc.com to register for a vender slot. Grimes United Methodist will also host a fall festival on Nov. 2 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The festival will feature relay races, pie eat-ing contests, horse rides, bounce houses and other games, and free snacks will be available all day, including popcorn, cotton candy, apple nachos and apple cider. A free will donation lunch will also be available.

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Members of St. Peter Lutheran Church will go out into the community to help with fall chores on Oct. 20.

St. Peter Lutheran members will aid community

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Ridge Elementary School in Grimes. When he was a student at Dallas Center-Grimes High School, Stratton served as a PE Pal (Special Ed pal) when he worked with two students. This led him to pursue a degree in spe-cial education at Simpson College in Indianola. He went on to do respite care, one on one, during his college years. Stratton attended DC-G schools from fifth grade to gradu-ation. He lettered in three sports — football, baseball and wrestling — with wrestling being his best. He earned four letters in wres-tling at Simpson College, and now he volunteers to help with wres-tling at DC-G HS. Stratton did his student teaching at Carlisle and Martensdale School Districts “This is a predominately female career,” Stratton says. “Most of my college classmates were female, and I work with mostly female teachers here, with two other male teachers in the building. I’m happy with the choices I’ve made.” Stratton has seven students regularly, and he works with some in small groups and some one on one. He also does recess duty for third graders.

“I like to see the kids grow-ing in their reading,” he says. “It is so very important as a lifelong skill. I like being here in the DC-G District, giving back to the dis-trict. They gave me a lot.” Stratton met his future wife, Kelsey Roberts, at DC-G Middle School in seventh grade. They both attended Simpson College, where she also earned a degree in teaching. She currently teaches at Willard Elementary School in Des Moines. They married following their junior year at Simpson, and they live in Dallas Center. Stratton is still involved in sports. He just got into disc golf. His sister plays volleyball for DC-G and, he enjoys going to her games. ‘I really enjoy being here. I like working with these kids every day,” Stratton says. “Every day is a new day.”

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