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OFFICIAL
NEWSPAPER FOR
NORWALK COMMUNITY
SCHOOL DISTRICT
Wor"o Norwalk City Council Agenda p. 6
Vol. 45 No. 22 Norwalk, Iowa 50211 USPS No. 395-120 Phone 981-0406 email: news@norwalknewspaper.com Thursday, October 17, 2013
Norwalk Teacher Finalist for
Tour of Old School Building at
906 School Avenue
The Norwalk Community School District will open
the "Old School" building to the public for one last tour
from 3:30-5 p.m. Sunda) Oct. 20. Members of the pub-
lic and alumni are invited to walk through the build-
ing, take pictures and reminisce about attending the Old
School. Asbestos abatement is scheduled to begin dur-
ing the week of October 21 in the Old School followed
by demolition of all four buildings to begin November
11. This will be the last opportunity for members of the
public to visit any of the buildings.
Nation's Highest Honor
Meet The Candidates
Norwalk Area Chamber of Commerce will host two
Meet the Candidates nights for residents to meet and Shannon McLaughlin
greet those who are seeking election as either Norwalk
Mayor or members of the Norwalk City Council. Award-winners receive
Dr. Denny W ulf will be the moderator for the ques- $10,000 and a trip to Wash-
tion and answer forum Monda3 Oct. 21, from 6:30 to 9 ington, D.C:, where they
p.m. at St. John the Apostle Catholic Church, 720 Or- will participate in an
chard Hills Dr. award ceremony and re-
Jimmy,DeMatteis will moderate the question and ceptions, professional de-
answer forum Thursday4 Oct. 24, from 6:30 to 9p.m. at velopment programs and
Fellowship Community Church, 225 North Ave. discussions with policy-
makers on how to improve
Lakewood Halloween Party math and science educa-
Saturday, Oct. 19, 5-6:30 p.m. at Norwalk Middle
School for grades 3, 4 and 5. Admission is $4. There will
be dancing, fun, food, games, contests and prizes. It is
sponsored by Norwalk Dance Team.
Monster Mash Bash
Saturday, Oct. 19, 7-8:30 p.m. at Norwalk Middle
School for grades 6-7. Admission is $4. There will be
dancing, fun, food, games, contests and prizes. It is
sponsored by Norwalk Dance Team.
Lions Club Blood Drive
The Norwalk Lions Club will sponsor a Blood Drive
Thursday, Oct. 24, at St. John the Apostle Catholic
Church, 720 Orchard Hills Dr., from 3-7 p.m.
Register to donate blood online at www.lifeserve
bloodcenter.org or contact Sharon Burns at 981-4184.
IG YOUR CITY
OVERNMENT IN ACTION|
By Sally Huntoon J
Members of the Norwalk City Council met in coun-
cil chambers Monday, Oct. 7, a rescheduled meeting for
the regular October 3 session which was postponed due
to lack of a quorum. Present were Mayor Doug Pierce
and councilmembers Mike Leto, Dave Murillo and Jamie
Sylvester. Eric Delker was absent.
The Agenda was approved as presented. Approval
was also given for the Consent Agenda, which included
expenditures, tax abatements, receiving and filing the
treasurer's report for August, proclamation for National
Food Bank Week; block party for 200 block of Hawthorne
Drive and request from city staff to dispose of indus-
trial park property to the planning and Zoning Com-
mission.
The council considered a Resolution amending the
City Manager's employment agreement. Cotmcilmem-
ber Sylvester moved to have the 12-month severance pay
be increased to 24 months. Stephanie Riva, a member of
Concluded p. 11
Five Iowa teachers
have been named state fi-
nalists for the Presidential
Awards for Excellence in
Mathematics and Science
Teaching.
The finalists in math
"are Allysen Lovstuen of
Decorah High School,
Brian Reece of Central
Academy in Des Moines
and Jeff Marks of
Roosevelt High School in
Des Moines.
The finalists in science
are Marcia Powell of West
Delaware High School in
Manchester and Shannon
McLaughlin of Norwalk
High School.
The Iowa. finalists" ap-
plications have been sub-
mitred to the national se-
lection committee. One
math and one science
award-winner may be se-
lected to represent Iowa.
Concluded p. 11
Pam Nichols Named Iowa
Technology Educator of the Year
Norwalk's own Pam
Nichols has been named
the ITEC (Iowa Technol-
ogy & Education Connec-
tion) K12 Educator of the
Year! Tkfis is a very presti-
gious award given once a
year to deserving instruc-
tors nominated by their
peers, parents and stu-
dents. The award is given
once a year to the instruc-
tor who best embodies "an
innovative classroom
teacher who uses technol-
ogy to improve instruction
and student achievement."
Nominees come from all
over the state of Iowa and
are chosen by a board of
their peers in the educa-
tional technology field.
Why is Nichols so de-
serving of this award?
Here are a few quotes from
her nomination paper-
work:
"She has so much en-
Pare Nichols
thusiasm; I want to go back
to school." Tammy
Randal, Parent
"Mrs. Nichols is a great
team member and under-
stands how technology
can impact a student's life
as well as anyone I have
ever met." - Tim Geyer,
Tech Director
"I marvel each day how
Concluded p. 11
OES Dinner This Sunday
Members of Good Will Chapter, Order of the East-
ern Star will host their monthly dinner Sunday, Oct. 20,
from 11 a.m. to I p m. at the Masonic Hall on Main Street.
The meal is open to the public.
The menu includes Audrey and Gil Mote's popular
homemade chicken and noodles, green beans, mashed
potatoes, coleslaw, bread and homemade pie. The cost
is $6 for adults and $3 for children 10 and under.
Register To Vote By October 25
All new residents of Warren County must be pre-reg-
istered by 5 p.m. Frida) Oct. 25, in order to vote in City
Elections (including Norwalk and Cumming) set for
Tu6sda) Nov. 5.Individuals may register in person at
the Auditor's Office or register 15y mail, All pre-regis-
trations must be received in the Auditor's Office no later
than5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, 2013.
Ballots are available for absentee voting for persons
who will be absent from the polls on November 5. The
ballots may be mailed to the voter upon a signed re-
quest or a person may come into the Administration
Building and vote through November 4, 2013. Persons
applying for absentee ballots should mail these ballots
back to the Auditor's Office as soon as possible, as the
envelope must be postmarked no later than November
4, 2013.
Address of the Warren County Auditor is 301 N.
Buxton St., Ste. 101, Indianola, IA 50125.
The Auditor's office began testing the voting equip-
ment Thursday, Oct. 17, at 9 a.m. in the Auditor's elec-
tion office. Testing will continue each day until all ma-
chines are set for the election.
Mike Leto Announces Run For
Re-Election to Norwalk City Council
As a 20-year resident,
local business owner and
current member of the
Norwalk City Council, I
have established my life
here in Norwalk. I first
moved to Norwalk in 1993
with my family and gradu-
ated from Lincoln High
School in 1996. In 2006, I
established my compan)
Norwalk Construction
Services, here in our city.
Both of my sons, Brett (17)
and Jarid (14), are current
students at Norwalk High
School. I have watched
Norwalk develop from a
small township to a thriv-
ing city over the past 20
years. I am honored to
serve my community as a
current City Council mem-
ber and am seeking re-
election into a four-year
position within the Coun-
cil on November 5.
With four years of pre-
vious experience serving
the citizens of N6rwalk as
a City Council member, I
have personally been in-
volved in the development
and implementation of
Mike Leto
multiple city improve-
ment projects. Through
fostering a five-year capi-
tal improvement plan to
begin and fund construc-
tion projects based on the
findings of the Lakewood
infrastructure study, to
bringing the 2014 Home
Show to our city and
working hand-in-hand
with our school district on
projects such as the Public
Works]Bus Barn facility
along with the joint 1T and
fiber optics projects, I have
proven to be both a posi-
tive and productive mem-
ber of the Council. gain-
Concluded p. 11
Linn Grove Chicken Noodle Supper
Members of Linn Grove United Methodist Church,
7483 50th, Prole, will host their annual Chicken and
Noodle Supper Saturda Oct. 19, from 4 to 7 p.m.
In addition to chicken and noodles, the menu will
include ham balls, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes,
green beans, salads and homemade pies.
The cost is $8 for adults, $4 for children 5 - 12 and
free for those under 5 years of age.
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