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Thursday, September 19, 2013
N/Warren Town and County News
Page Seven
Hugh Jackm! to Host Reopening of
Historic Theater in Iowa Falls
Premiere of "Prisoners" featured
International movie star and Oscar(r)-nominated ac-
tor Hugh Jackman will host the grand reopening of the
historic Metropolitan Theatre in Iowa Fails Saturday,
Sept. 21. The event will feature the North American pre-
miere of Jackman's newest film, Warner Bros.' "Prison-
ers," and his 2013 summer blockbuster sequel, "The
Wolverine."
New theatre owner John P. Whitesell will oversee the
reopening, which will showcase the Met's upgraded
interior and digital projection system. A retired local
attorney, Whitesell has a long history with the Met and
performed in several of its theater productions over the
past five decades.
"The Metropolitan Theater has had a profound im-
pact on the citizens of Iowa Falls,'~ Whitesell said. "It
has inspired countless generations and I am extremely
proud to continue its rich legacy with these latest reno-
vations. I can't wait to debut the new Met with our spe-
cial guest, Hugh Jackman."
The grand reopening will benefit the Ellsworth Hos-
pital Foundation in Iowa Falls. All proceedS from the
event will go toward the purchase of new patient-care
equipment for Ellsworth Municipal Hospital.
Built in 1899, the Metropolitan is considered one of
the state's preeminent opera houses and is listed on the
National Register of Historic Places. Throughout its 114-
year history, the Met has presented artists such as Otis
Skinner, Walker Whiteside and John Phillip Sousa. It
also served as the exclusive venue for productions from
Ellsworth College and Iowa Falls High School.
From Oscar-nominated director Denis Vflleneuve,
"Prisoners" is one of the season's most anticipated new
dramas. It follows a desperate father searching for an-
swers after his young daughter is kidnapped. Led by.
Jackman and Academy Award-nominee Jake Gyllenhaal
("Brokeback Mountain"), "Prisoners" features an all-star
cast, including Paul Dano ("Looper"), Maria Bello
("Beautiful Boy") and Terrence Howard ("Hustle &
Flow").
OFFICE OF TREASURER
OF WARREN COUNTY
JUDE DAUGHERTY, TREASURER
301 N. Buxton, Suite 102, RO. Box 217
Indianola IA 50125
PropertyTax Division 515-961-1110
Motor Vehicle Division 515-961-1111
Driver License Division 51 5-961-1144
FAX 51 5-961-1112
www.co.warren.ia.us
FIRST HALF PROPERTY TAXES
DUE SEPTEMBER 30, 2013
The first installment of 2012 property taxes is now due and
payable.Your payment should either be in our office or post-
marked by September 30, 2013. Penalty of 1.5% per month
will be appliedto anything postmarked affer that date.Those
mailing from an outside drop box should be aware that mail
may not be postmarked until the next day. In order to en-
sure accura0yin processing your tax payments, PLEASE
bring in or send in the stubs from your tax statement with
your payment. Also, please check the address on your state-
ment and note any changes on the back of the stub. You
may pay in our office with cash, check, Visa, Mastercard,
or Discover Card. You also have the option of paying taxes
online at www.co.warren.ia.us 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week, with MasterCard, Visa, Discover Card or Electronic
Check. Additional service charges will apply for use of credit/
debit cards and online e-checks. Thank you for your coop-
eration in our effort to serve you at YOUR convenience.
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C&L Companies Breaks Ground On
Distribution Center
Friday, Sept. 13, the Warren County Economic De-
velopment Corporation (WCEDC) and partners hosted
a groundbreaking event to celebrate the construction of
a new warehouse and distribution facility in rural War-
ren County. C&L Companies, an Urbandale-based
manufacturer of aftermarket parts for all-terrain vehicles
and dirt bike motorcycles, is bringing this project to the
site of a motocross track known as Farm MX, located
roughly between Warren County communities
Indianola and St. Marys.
In addition to a manufacturing facility in Urbandale,
the company has an international presence, with a plant
Helping Families
Take Care of Loved Ones
By Whitney Sager
Kim Walker has a pas-
sion for helping people
find the best care options
for loved ones with dedin-
ing health or disabilities.
Walker recently became
a certified senior advisor
(CSA) and is ready to help
guide Warren, Madison,
Polk and Story county resi-
dents through the often
in Italy, an office in Taiwan and a worldwide distribu- complicated and confus- Kim Walker
tion network. The Warren County project is expected ing world of senior and she walks through the
to result in new jobs in Urbandale and Warren County, geriatric care manage-family's home and evalu-
as the.two operations complement one another. The ment. As a CSA, Walkerates what home repairs or
project represents nearly $2 million in new investment will help families with cre- modifications are needed
and 15 new jobs in Warren County. ating a care plan, getting to allow an aging indi-
The location of the event is at the project location of medical equipment, man- vidual or someone with a
7451 Nixon St Indianola, positioned off county high- aging money and setting disability to safely remain
way R-57 south of Highway 92.
up legal and medical ap- in the home.
pointments for their loved "People just really don't
Fundraiser for Kathlynn and Dezi ones, among other things, understand what's avail-
Saturda~ Sept 21; Mike Williams and Tom Powers ~'Helping you help your able and what is needed to
will be hosting the 1st Annual Kickstands Up For loved ones," Walker said is stay safe in their home,"
Kathlynn and Drivin' For Dezi Fun Run. May 20, 2013, her motto. Walker said.
Kathlynn Shepard and her friend Dezi Hughes were For the past 28 years,Oftentimes Walker will
kidnapped on their way home from school by repeat Walker has been a act as a third party to pro-
offender Michael Klunder. While Dezi was able to es- caregiver and advocate for vide an outsider's perspec-
cape this horrible predator and run for help, her friend her son, who has special rive on a situation. She re-
Kathlynn was unable to. People from around the world needs. She has also as- called one instanceinvolv=
have come together to show their support to the Shepard sisted with caring for her ing a family of two daugh-
and Hughes family, mother, who has demen-ters and a wife, whose fa-"
The 1st annual fun run will start in two separate lo- fla. Professionally, she was ther/husband was suffer-
cations: The North Route will start in Algona at Harley employed by a durable ing from dementia. The
Davidson at 11 a.m. working their way south to Day- medical equipment corn- wife thought she could
ton. The South Route will start out at Montana Mikes pany for 12 years, during care for her husband at
Steakhouse, NE 14th St Des Moines, at 12 p.m. work- which she worked with home, but the dat ghters
ing their way north to Dayton. people who had physical were concerned about
Registration is $20 per vehicle and will include a t- limitations and learned what kind of- toll this
shirt and Wristban-d. Registrati0n wili begih at10 a~in. ' abouf Various eqdipment ~wgulct ~.r~,!<~ ,~n' tI:ieif":
in Algona for the North Route and end at 11 a.m. Regis-
tration for the South Route in Des Moines will begin at
11 a.m. and end at 12 p.m. Both Routes will meet up at
3 p.m. at The Iron Saddle in Dayton where they will all
convbrge as one, to make a lap through town and around
"Kathlynn's Tree of Hope" before winding their way
back to the Iron Saddle where there will be food, a live
auction, as well as live music to finish off the event.
Live Auction provided by Haman Auction from
Stratford, will be held at 4 p.m. at the Iron Saddle. Items
include autographed guitar by Kid Rock autographed
football by Deion Sanders, autographed Maroon 5 CD
and photo, autographed Rusty Wallace racing jacket,
autographed Foreigner electric guitar and many more
exciting items up for auction! A portion of the proceeds
raised will go to the Chelsea Shield Foundation, where
they are helping the Shepard and Hughes families to"
change the laws in Iowa to keep Violent sex offenders
behind bars for life, so that this will never happen to
another family or child again.
The Sharon Jackson Project and Beaver Creek will be
ending the night 4ith some great live music.
businesses.
"That really is the rea-
son why I have so much
knowledge about what's
out there," Walker said.
She began her business,
Transitional Life Consult-
ing, based out of Norwalk
as a way to share with oth-
ers her knowledge about
caring for senior citizens
and those with disabilities.
As part of her services, she
will meet with families to
evaluate if an individual
can remain living in the
home or if the individual
needs to be moved to a fa-
cility where professional
care and attention can be
directed to the individual.
During her home visits,
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mother. Walker was able to
step in and help the fam-
ily decide what was best
for their father and hus-
band.
While it is always good
to plan ahead, Walker said,
unexpected situations.
sometimes arise that often"
leave people scrambling to
make decisions on the care
options for a loved one.
That is where Walker as-
sists families during their
"time of crisis," helping
make a seemingly over-
whelming situation more
bearable.
That is what Walker en-
joys most about her job -
helping people.
"I enjoy using my
knowledge to better the
lives of others," Walker
said.
Those who want to
speak with Walker may
contact her by calling 515-
650-0922 or emailing
kimw@transitionallif ,9
econsulting.com.
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