Thursday, May 31, 2012
N/Warren Town and County News
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BUSINESS REVIEW
National Junior High Finals Rodeos
Coming to Fairgrounds in 2014, 2015
proof of our outstanding
facilities at the Iowa State
Fairgrounds and how the
addition of the Jacobson
Exhibition Center is help-
ing to lure new groups to
our city."
"It's an honor for the
Iowa State Fairgrounds to
be chosen to host the Na-
tional Jr. High Rodeo, said
Gary Slater, CEO and
Manager of the Iowa State
Fair. We look forward wel-
coming this fun, family-
friendly event and its com-
petitors and fans from
across the country to our
versatile facilities and vi-
brant city."
The Junior High Divi-
sion students compete in a
variety of. events, includ-
ing Barrel Racing, Pole
Bending, Goat Tying,
Breakaway Roping, Tie-
Down Roping, Chute Dog-
ging, Team Roping, Rib-
bon Roping and Junior
Bull Riding.
Approximately 900 of
the best participants from
around the world will
compete for thousands of
dollars in scholarships and
prizes. More information
on NHSRA can be found
at www.nhsra.com.
The National High
School Rodeo Association
(NHSRA) will bring the
National Junior High Fi-
nals Rodeo to the Iowa
State Fairgrounds in Des
Moines in 2014 and 2015.
The event is expected to
bring an estimated 10,000
attendees to the city each
year.
This will be the first
time the event has been
hosted outside of Red
Rock Park in Gallup, New
Mexico.
The NHSRA based their
decision on contestants
having the opportunity to
compete in a climate-con-
trolled indoor facility for
the first time ever at the
new Richard O. Jacobson
Exhibition Center, which
should enhance the pro-
duction of the event. Com-
munity planning and the
vibrancy of Downtown
Des Moines also played a
role.
"We are proud to host
this group in our city for
the first time," said Greg
Edwards, President and
CEO of the Greater Des
Moines Convention and
Visitors Bureau. "Hosting
the National Junior High
Finals Rodeo is further
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I Job Creators Endorse Julian Garrett
I Julian Garrett of rural Indianola has been named a
"Friend of Iowa Business" by the Iowa Industry PAC,
the political action committee of the Iowa Association
of Business and Industry. Garrett is seeking re-elec-
tion to the Iowa House in District 25 that includes all
of Madison County and Jackson, Otter, Squaw, Vir-
ginia and White Oak Townships, and part of Linn
Township, and the cities of Norwalk, and Milo in
Warren County_.
The Iowa Industry PAC evaluates candidates based
on their ability to help create jobs in Iowa by support-
ing a competitive business climate. Criteria used to
make the designations include the candidates' posi-
tions on issues of importance to job creators in Iowa.
"Julian Garrett has demonstrated a commitment to
improve Iowa's business climate so that employers can
create more jobs and grow the economy" said Michael
Ralston, President of the Iowa Association of Business
and Industry.
The Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI)
is comprised of approximately 1,400 companies em-
ploying more than 300,000 Iowans. As "The Voice of
Iowa Business Since 1903", ABI works to enhance the
Iowa business climate to foster growth and prosper-
ity for Iowans. The Iowa Industry PAC is non-parti -
san and endorses both Republican and Democratic
candidates for legislative offices. The committee en-
courages voters to consider the endorsements when
evaluating which candidates will help bring jobs to
Iowa when voting in the June 5 t" primary election.
Paid for by Garrett for Statehouse Conmittee
Master Gardener Summer Webinar
Series 'Garden Goodness' Announced
The Warren County Master Gardener program is
hosting a series of free summer webinars. The 2012 se-
ries titled "Garden Goodness" offered by Iowa State
University Extension Warren County began on May 22.
Three additional webinars will be presented on the 4th
Tuesday of the month, June through August.
"Garden Goodness" is the theme for the 2012 series
because of current public interest in growing food.
Dates, presenters and topics for the 2012 series are:
• June 26, 6:30-7:30 p.m. - Food Gardening and Health
by Angie Tagtow, environmental nutrition consultant;
Glenwood's Giving Garden by Denise Fikes, Mills County
Extension horticulture assistant. The webinar will be
held at the Warren County Farm Bureau (enter through
East door).
• July 24, 6:30-7:30 p.m. - Peoples Garden Project and
Working with Youth by Linda Naeve, ISU Extension value-
added agriculture specialist; Edible Ornamentals by
Cindy Haynes, associate professor in the Department
of Horticulture and an ISU Extension consumer/urban
horticulture specialist. The presentation will be held at
the Warren County Extension office (enter through west
door of USDA Building).
• August 28, 6:30-8:30 p.m. - Top Ten Sustainable Gar-
dening Tips from Turtle Farm by Angela Tedesco, owner
of Turtle Farm, an organic vegetable, fruit and herb CSA
(Community Supported Agriculture) near Granger,
Iowa. The presentation will be held at the Warren
County Extension office (enter through west door of
USDA Building).
The series, in its third year, is offered by Iowa Master
Gardener program in response to requests for more Iowa
gardening educational opportunities. The sessions are
open to all interested gardeners; participants are not
required to have completed Master Gardener training
to attend; however, the session will fulfill Master Gar-
dener continuing education requirements.
VOTE
Tu00y,. June 5th
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Eric Hawo00h
Warren Coun00 SherN
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NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION
ENDORSES GARRETT
Representative Julian B. Garrett of rural Indianola,
has been endorsed by the National Rifle Association
Political Victory Fund for the upcoming June 5 pri-
mary. Garrett is seeking the House District #25 seat
that includes all of Madison County and Jackson,
Otter, Squaw, Virginia and White Oak Townships, and
the Cities of Norwalk and Milo in Warren County. In
its endorsement the NRA stated,
"Julian Garrett has earned an "A" rating from the
NRA-PVF based on his strong pro-gun record. Dur-
ing the 2012 legislative session, he voted in favor of
Stand Your Ground/Castle Doctrine Enhancement as
well as a right to keep and bear arms constitutional
amendment. JULIAN GARRETT is a solid, proven
and reliable supporter of your Second Amendment
rights and hunting heritage, and he needs your vote
to win."
"I am honored to receive the support of the NRA
and its many members in our area," said Garrett. "I
am a gun owner and a member of th e NRA, and I
understand the importance of the right to keep and
bear arms. I am looking forward to continuing to sup-
port these important rights," he concluded.
Paid for by Garrett for Statehouse Committee
i
Norwalk Hardware Serving Norwalk
Residents for 80+ Years
By Sally Huntoon
Norwalk Hardware is
one of the oldest business
establishments in the
Norwalk community. It
was founded in 1931, but
prior to that the building
housed a Motor Inn and a
restaurant.
The late John Woods
purchased the building
and in 1952 an addition
was put in place and a
laundromat and barber-
shop were put in where
the newspaper office is
currently located.
In 1975 Dale and
Bernadine Moser pur-
chased the building and in
1979 they removed the
laundromat and remod-
eled the entire store. At
that time, Moser discov-
ered two large folding ga-
rage-type doors in one
wall indicating that there
must have been a garage in
the building at one time.
Apparently the doors are
still in the wall and were
covered over in that re-
modeling process.
In January of 1991,
Domonick and Anna Ci-
mino purchased the busi-
ness and once again, began
updating the inventory
and look of the store and
items scanned and into the
system, he put it on a disc
and sent it to United Hard-
ware. This was the begin-
ning of their scanning pro-
cess nationwide.
For several consecutive
years, Norwalk Hardware
Store was in the top 50 na-
tionwide for their paint
sales. With the computer-
ized set up with Valspar
Paint, any paint the cus-
tomer has can now be
matched.
One of the newer as-
pects of the business was
the addition of rental
equipment. Customers can
now come in and rent
lawn and garden equip-
ment, such as tillers and
power rakes, as well as the
Rug Doctor, either by the
hour or by the day.
The Cimino family have
been running the business
for 21 years. They are
pleased and Domonick
says "it is a good busi-
ness." But, he says, "I'm
getting tied., And with
that he sighs and says, "the,:
business is for sale."
He has really enjoyed
having the hardware store
and being able to help
people solve their prob-
lems and help them find
begaSunday hours. The the:right part 0r:piece-of ....
direction of all of the aisles
were changed. More
shelving was added and
they were made taller in
order to accommodate
more products. Currently
thereare more than 11,000
different items in the hard-
ware store, ranging from
the usual screws, nuts and
bolts to lawn and garden
equipment.
With the purchase of a
fork lift, the Ciminos were
able to order pallets of soil,
rocks, grass seed and other
heavy items, allowing
them to double the
amount of inventory.
Domonick says he has
customers who have
stayed with him since the
beginning, but says every-
day there are new custom-
ers. "Many are surprised
at how much inventory we
do have here," he said. "In
addition to being conve-
nient for area residents,
our prices are competi-
tive."
After the inventory was
set, Cimino used his com-
puter background and be-
gan barcoding every single
item in the store. It took
several weeks, but was
worth it. By not having to
hand-write every sales
ticket at check-out time,
the scanning process gave
customers a faster, more
efficient service.
The local hardware
store was the first to scan
items with the barcode.
After Domonick spent sev-
eral weeks getting hia
equipment to help with
their home and auto fix-it
projects. He isn't planning
on closing the store down,
he just wants the right per-
son to come in and pur-
chase the business and
keep it going for many
years to come. The
Ciminos would like to
keep the building, but that
is negotiable. They just
want a little more time to
travel and enjoy family.
And, Domonick said he
would be willing to help
run the business, he just
doesn't want to work ev-
ery day. When that special
person comes along to
purchase the business, one
will always find Domo-
nick and Anna working on
a committee or fundraiser
at St. John the Apostle
Catholic Church. They
will never be able to just
"sit and do nothing."
Deadline for ads,
legals and stories
is Noon Friday!
LIBRARY HOURS
Monday : Thursday
10 a:m. - 8 p.m.
Friday & Saturday
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday, 1 - 5 p.m.
Closed Sundays
emo Day-Labor Day)
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