Thursday, March 12, 2015
N/Warren Town and County News
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Volunteers Needed As Advocates
The Office of the State
Long-Term Care Ombuds-
man is seeking volunteers
for its new Volunteer Om-
budsman Program (VOP).
The VOP wishes to place
one-two volunteers in ev-
ery nursing facility, resi-
dential care facility and el-
der group home in Iowa.
Volunteer Ombudsmen
are trained, certified volun-
teers that visit one local
long-term care facility to
advocate for residents"
rights. This includes visit-
ing with residents about
their quality of care and
quality of life in the facility
and seeking to resolve their
concerns. This unique and
rewarding opportunity re-
quires a minimum commit-
ment of three hours per
month for one year.
Skills necessary include
a friendly disposition, ac-
tive listening, collabora-
tive problem solving and
a strong appreciation for
older Iowans and Iowans
with disabilities. Volun-
teers must be at least 18
years of age. Previous ex-
perience in health care is
not required. Certain con-
flicts of interest may pre-
vent some people from
serving, including current
employees of long-term
care facilities and their
family members.
The benefits of becom-
ing a Volunteer Ombuds-
man include:
,,Training, resources
and continuing support
from the State Long-Term
Care Ombudsman's Office;
• Rewarding relation-
ships with long-term care
residents;
• A flexible schedule--
volunteers are able to con-
duct their service as it suits
their lifestyle; and,
• The opportunity to
learn more about navigat-
ing the system of long-
term care.
New volunteer training
is scheduled for April 10 in
Des Moines. Interested
persons must submit a vol-
unteer application prior to
attending training.
To learn more about the
Volunteer Ombudsman
Program, and to request an
application, contact Cairn
Reisch, Volunteer Om-
budsman Program Coor-
dinator at 866-236-1430, or
visit the VOP website at
www.iowaaging.gov/vop.
Phone and Internet Discounts
Available to CenturyLink Customers
The Iowa Utilities Board designated CenturyLink as an
Eligible Telecommunications Carrier within its service area
for universal service purposes. CenturyLink's basic local
service rates for residential voice lines are $20.10 per month
and business services are $35.50 per month. Specific rates will
be provided upon request.
CenturyLink participates in a government benefit program
(Lifeline) to make residential telephone service more affordable
to eligible low-income individuals and families. Eligible
customers are those that meet eligibility standards as defined
by the FCC and state commissions. Residents who live on
federally recognized Tribal Lands may qualify for additional
Tribal benefits if they participate in certain additional federal
eligibility programs. The Lifeline discount is available for only
one telephone per household, which can be either a wireline or
wireless telephone. A household is defined for the purposes of
the Lifeline program as any individual or group of individuals
who live together at the same address and share income
and expenses. Lifeline service is not transferable, and only
eligible consumers may enroll in the program. Consumers
who willfully make false statements in order to obtain Lifeline
telephone service can be punished by fine or imprisonment and
can be barred from the program.
Lifeline eligible subscribers may also qualify for reliable home
high-speed Internet service up to 1.5Mbps for $9.95* per month
for the first 12 months of service. Please call 1-866-541-3330 or
visit centurylink.com/internetbasics for more information.
If you live in a CenturyLink service area, please call 1-888-
833-9522 or visit centurylink.com/lifeline with questions or to
request an application for the Lifeline program.
*CenturyLink lnternet Basics Program - Residential customers only
who qualify based on meeting income level or program participation
eligibility requirements, and requires remaining eligible for the entire
offer period. First bill will include charges for the \\;first full month of
service billed in advance, prorated charges for service from the date of
installation to bill date, and one-time charges and fees described above.
Qualifying customers may keep this program for a maximum of 60 months
after service activation provided customer still qualifies during that time.
Listed High-Speed Internet rate of $9.95/mo. applies for first 12 months of
service (after which the rate reverts to $14.95/mo. for the next 48 months
of service), and requires a 12-month term agreement. Customer must either
lease a modem/router from CenturyLink for an additional monthly charge
or independently purchase a modem/router, and a one-time High-Speed
Internet activation fee applies. A one-time professional installation charge
(if selected by customer) and a one-time shipping and handling fee applies
to customer's modem/router. General - Services not available everywhere.
Have not have subscribed to CenturyLink Internet service within the last 90
days and are not a current CenturyLink customer. CenturyLink may change
or cancel services or substitute similar services at its sole discretion without
notice. Offer, plans, and stated rates are subject to change and may vary by
service area. Deposit may be required. Additional restrictions apply. Terms
and Conditions - All products and services listed are governed by tariffs,
terms of service, or terms and conditions posted at centurylink.com. Taxes,
Fees, and Surcharges - Applicable taxes, fees, and surcharges include a
carrier Universal Service charge, carrier cost recovery surcharges, state and
local fees that vary by area and certain in-state surcharges. Cost recovery
fees are not taxes or government-required charges for use. Taxes, fees, and
surcharges apply based on standard monthly, not promotional, rates.
, CenturyLink"
REVIEW
Home and
Remodeling Show
The Home and Remod-
eling Show, March 13-15,
at the Varied Industries
Building on the Iowa State
Fairgrounds offers the
metro's largest showcase
of local expertise.
Presented by Home
Builders Association of
Greater Des Moines
(HBA), the 11th annual
event offers three days of
exhibitions, educational
seminars and questions
answered by more than
120 of central Iowa's build-
ing and remodeling ex-
perts.
Show hours are 1-8
p.m. Friday, March 13; 9
a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday,
March 14; and 11 a.m.-5
p.m. Sunday, March 15.
Admission is $5 for adults
and free for children 5 and
under. Free parking is
available on the Iowa State
Fairgrounds. Visit www.d
mhomeandremodeling
show.corn for more infer-
marion.
Funding for Watershed Projects
USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service
(NRCS) is offering $551,000 in financial assistance
through an April 17 signup deadline to landowners in
four Iowa watersheds. Funding through the National
Water Quality Initiative (NWQI) covers the implemen-
tation of conservation plans and practices to help im-
prove water quality.
Iowa's NWQI watersheds include:
• Badger Creek (sections of Madison, Dallas and
Warren Counties)
• Lost Branch-Chariton River (sections of Wayne
and Lucas Counties)
• Lower South Fork Chariton River (sections of
Appanoose and Wayne Counties)
• Wall Lake Inlet/Black Hawk Lake (sections of
Sac and Carroll Counties)
NRCS worked closely with state and local conserva-
tion partners to select the priority watersheds. State
agencies, key partners and technical experts chose the
four Iowa watersheds, where on-farm conservation in-
vestments have the best chance to improve water qual-
ity.
In 2014, landowners in these watersheds received
more than $850,000 to implement conservation practices
such as nutrient management, cover crops, conserva-
tion cropping systems, terraces, filter strips and edge-
of-field monitoring.
NRCS is piloting its new Water Quality Index for
Agricultural Runoff through this water quality initia-
five. The tool is intended to help landowners determine
how alternative conservation systems will impact wa-
ter quality improvement.
If you live in one of the selected watersheds, contact
your local NRCS office to see if you are eligible. You
can also visit the Iowa NRCS website at www
.ia.nrcs.usda.gov.
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