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Garage sales will not be Service sories. Glothes sizes 10-12
accepted by email. They Tree Trimming, Removal & to women's size 12.
must be paid for when the Stump Grinding, Free Es-
ad is placed. Deadline for timates-Fully Insured, 30+ 519 Main St Friday, Aug.
classified, ad and payment yrs experience. Phone 10 and Saturday, Aug. 11,
is noon Fridays. 515-265-2248, Cell 515- 8-noon both days. Furni-
202-0182. ture, tools, household and
Norwalk Food Pantry, Io- - misc-
cated at New Life Lutheran Stonefield Home
Church, 4380 Wakonda Services
ACHIEVEMENT UPDATE
Concluded from p. 9
Progress Monitoring- K-12 staff members will monitor the academic progress of
individual students using specific progress monitoring processes. These processes
include requirements for changes in instructional strategies based on effectiveness.
Differentiated Instruction Training - Secondary teachers will continue profes-
sional development work focused on the use of differentiated instruction to increase
skills in adapting instruction to meet the needs of individual learners, providing all
students with the appropriate level of challenge and the appropriate supports to
help them reach learning goals.
Professional Development on the Impact of Poverty- Elementary teachers will
participate in year two of professional development to gain knowledge and skills
related to working with students and families of poverty. Goals of this training, which
may be expanded to secondary teachers, include helping teachers:
,Understand the impact of economic class differences on communication,
interactions and expectations
Recognize the symptoms of generational poverty and how they differ from
situational poverty
Understand poverty-related behaviors and mindsets that affect learning
Increase awareness of "Hidden rules" or social cues that differ greatly be-
tween classes
Dr is open everyWednes- Wade Smith, 515-490- Increase their ability to identify, resources and strengths of any student
day from 5 to 7 p.m. for Io- 1946, electrical, plumbing, Gain research-based intervention strategies, tips and tools proven to in-
cal residents, repair.
instructional effectiveness and communication with students and their fami-
crease
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childcare Clean Cut Tree Service For additional information, contact Jan jensen, Norwalk CSD Assessment Coor-
Removals, trimming, A Plan For Managing dinator at 515-981-1850 or jjensen@norwalk.k12.ia.us
Small, licensed daycare
center has openings for
children ages 3-11. Pre-
school and after school
activities, small teacher-
child ratios, experienced Fireplace
ing their glucose levels. A
staff, home-cooked meals, Chimney Servicing new book sa[ys that it's pos-
state assistance accepted. Annual servicing of your sible to do both.
Call 981-0023. chimney system keeps Registered Dietitian and
your family safe and your Certified Diabetes Educator
Jill Weisenberger has ere-
employment home in good repair. We at~d a handbook with a one-
Regency Care Center and offer inspections, cleaning, par plan to help people with
Assisted Living part4ime repairs product sales, re- diabetes reach their weigh~
dietary aide, evenings 4-8 lining, tuck-pointing and loss goals.
p.m. and weekends. Apply more. Call
at 815 High Rd Norwalk, Climbing Boys
IA 5021i or call Barb at Chimney Cleaning
515-981-4269. Tim Mineart
689-9077
stump grinding, brush
Diabetes And Weight
cleanup, fully equipped
and insured, Free consul- (NAPS)--4There's good
news for those with diabetes.
rations, 981-0511. Many feel they must choose
between maintaining a
healthy weight and manag-
Part-time caregiver need- . . .
ed in Norwalk to help etd- Rapid Rolloff
erly in their homes. Assist Dumpsters
with light housekeeping, To rent, 20-yard. "We de-
laundry, errands and corn- liver to you" 515-370-2590
panionship. Call Karen at (Long Distance).
From the Heart Senior
Care to request an appli- Patava Concrete
cation. 515-971-7676. Taking orders for tearouts,
patios, replacement, new
for sale construction, driveways,
Band Flex Gym LT-2000, garage slabs. FREE ESTI-
excellent condition, hardly MATES. Call Matt Palen,
used, bench and shoulder 210-.1284 or Tim Patava,
press, chest fly and rowing 210-1285.
features. $135 OBO. Call
981-0977. garage sales
409 Main St Friday, Aug.
for rent 10 and Saturday, Aug. 11,
1329 Sunset, 1st floor, of- 8:30 to 12. NO EARLY
rices, $725/mo. Call Larry SALES AND NO SALE IF
681-6310. RAIN. Check Craigslist
Thursday, Aug. 9 for list of
services items.
Small engine repair, pickup
and delivery available. 712 Kitterman Cir Friday
Prompt reasonable ser- and Saturday, Aug. 10and
vice. We have used lawn 11, 8-12 p.m. Kids' and
mowers. Local honey for women's clothing, parlor
sale. 515-975-4348. Jim chairs, ball pit, household
Dixon items, collectables and
much misc.
Handyman work by a re- - '
tired carpenter. Honest,1232Victoria Cir Friday,
reasonable and reliable. Aug. 10 and Saturday, Aug.
981-0133. 11 from 8-12. Kids' bed-
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Author Jill Weisenberger but eating the standard
says it's possible for those saz~v~ch can take the excite-
with diabetes to control their ment out of it," said Chef
glucose levels and lose Leonard. "To make the most
weight, of your picnic experience, it's
The book, "Diabetes Weight essential to think about fea-
I~ss--Week by Week: A Safe, turing seasonal foods that
Effective Method for Losing celebrate summer."
Weight andImprovingYour Le Cordon Bleu chef
Health," is published by the instructors suggest keeping
American Diabetes As- your meal light with plenty
sociation. It discusses calo- of salads and fruit. The chefs
ries, keeping a food log, recommend makingawater-
understanding carbs, intro- melon and feta salad or cre-
ducing physical activity, and ating an heirloom tomato
understanding what limitS- salad with fresh herbs like
tions you may have due to basil or sage. For protein,
certain medications. : focus on meats that are
In addition to work sheets cooked slowly at a low tern-
and action steps, the book - perature because they tend
also contains tips on how to to keep well. Try cold pulled
halt negative self-talk, tame pork or roast beef. When it
nighttime nibbles and con- comes to side dishes, consider
quer cravings, cultured, pasteurized ingre-
To learn more or to order, dients--like sour cream or
call (800) 232-6455 or visit Greek yogurt--for the base
www.diabetes.org/weightloss, of any sauces. This will elim-
Take Dinner Outdoors With An Easy
(NAPS)--As the weather
heats up, picnics offer the
perfect outdoor activity for
family, friends and foodies
alike. A meal under the sun
provides a picturesque set-
ting to impress loved ones
with an on-the-go gourmet
feast while making the most
of your time outdoors.
Any picnic pro knows that
a great meal includes sea-
sonal, easy dishes that cele-
brate the season without caus-
ing extra work or hassle.
For many, packing food for
travel and anticipating the
heat can put limitations on
picnic dishes. Chef Edward
Summer Picnic
Watermelon and Feta
Salad with Mint
Picnics provide a great
opportunity to create fla-
vorful dishes that will make
for a memorable meal.
inate any issues with using
egg-based products that can
go bad in the heat.
"Picnics are a great time
to try out new seasonal
dishes and enjoy fresh, local
produce," said Chef Leonard~
=We teach our students to
appreciate local ingredients
and find the best ways to
showcase the flavors."
Students at Le Cordon
Bleu learn the foundational
techniques necessary to use
their skills and passion to
create exceptional dishes.
Regardless of your comfort
in the kitchen, picnics pro-
vide a great opportunity to
create flavorful dishes that
will make for a memorable
meal.
=If you are looking for fresh
meal ideas or want to brush
up on your cooking skills, I
encourage you to attend an
enthusiast cooking class at
Le Cordon Bleu," said Chef
Leonard. "Our campuses
around the country host
hands-on classes where food-
ies can experience a class with
a professional instructor."
Visit www.chefs.edu to
learn more.
6 cups watermelon,
cubed into 1" squares
red onion, thinly sliced
cup fresh mint,
chopped
cup fresh basil,
chopped
cup Kalamata olives,
pitted and sliced
2 oz. feta cheese, sliced
into 1 inch by V~ inch
rectangles
I Tbsp white balsamic
(or rice wine) vinegar
1 Tbsp olive oil
Juice and zest of I lime
Dash of Tabasco
Sea uit and fresh
ground pepper, to tas
Combine the water-
melon, olives, feta and
herbs and mix together
lightly. Whisk up the
remaining ingredients in
a small bowt for the dress-
ing and set aside. Dress
this dish just before serv-
ing and lightly toss.
Peach and HeirIoom
Tomato Salad Recipe
2 peaches, pitted and
sliced
large heirloom
tomatoes
4 Tbsp. olive oil
tsp. salt
2 tsp. lemon juice
3 tsp. balsamic vinegar
tsp. fresh thyme
Goat cheese, to taste
In a small bowl, combine
oil, salt, lemon juice, bal-
samic vinegar and thyme
to create the vinaigrette.
In an airtight container,
assemble peaches and
tomatoes and crumble
goat cheese over the top.
Drizzle with vinaigrette.
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