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N/Warren Town and County News
Thursday, November 25, 2010
NORTH WARREN TOWN AND COUNTY NEWS
P.O. Box 325, 727 Main St., Norwalk, IA 50211
515-981-0406
A weekly publication of Klein Publications, Inc.
Published every Thursday in Norwalk, Iowa
Official newspaper for Norwalk, Cumming, Norwalk
Community School District and Warren County.
Member of Iowa Press Association and
National Newspaper Association
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Established May 1968 by Dorothy L. Graham
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OBITUARY
DORIS JANE HANSEN
Services and burial
were held in Des Moines
Thursday, Nov. 18, for
Doris Jane Hansen, 86, Des
Moines, who died Sunday,
Nov. 14, at Taylor House.
Mrs. Hansen was born
in Des Moines and lived
most of her life there. She
was a member of First
Presbyterian Church and
past Worthy Matron of
Union Park Order of the
Eastern Star.
Survivors include a
daughter, Peggy Brighton
of Sioux City; son; Rich
(Ellie) Hansen of Des
Moines; sister, Betty Jack-
son of Norwalk; brother,
Thomas (Sue) Jones of
Vadnais Heights, MN; five
grandchildren; eight great-
grandchildren; and many
nieces and nephews.
OBITUARY
SHERRY LEA SIMPSON
Services were held at
Fellowship Community
Church Saturday, Nov. 20,
for Sherry Lea Simpson,
61, Norwalk, who died
Wednesday, Nov. 17, at
Iowa Methodist Medical
Center in Des Moines.
Burial was at the Norwalk
Cemetery.
Mrs. Simpson was born
October 16, 1949 to Robert
Bemis and Mary (Bemis)
Smithson. She was the old-
est of five children. She
was a caring person and
was devoted to her chil-
dren and grandchildren.
Survivors include her
husband, Skip, of 40 years;
children, Therman of
Norwalk and Jason (Gin)
Simpson of Cumming;
grandchildren, Chelsea
and Dustin Simpson,
Norwalk, Janzen and Kylie
Simpson, Cumming; her
mother, Mary Smithson of
Arkansas; sisters, Debbie
Crownover and Ronnie
Kay (Harold) Erwin, both
of Arkansas; brothers,
James (Marcia) Smith of
Florida and Daniel (Leona)
Smith of Des Moines; sis-
ter-in-law, Karole Griffin
of Des Moines; her dog,
Sadie, aunts, uncles,
nieces, nephews and cous-
ins.
She was preceded in
death by her father, Rob-
ert Bemis.
Memorial contributions
may be made to Fellow-
ship Community Church
in her memory.
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LETTERS
OUR POLICY
We publish letters to the editor when they are not
libelous and when they are signed by the person or
persons submitting them. Opinions expressed are
not necessarily the opinions of the N/Warren
Town and County News staff. Letters are printed
as received. We do not correct spelling and
grammatical errors.
November 1.4-20 marks the National Education
Association's American Education Week. Given the
University of Northern Iowa College of Education's rich
134 year history in teacher education, we are a proud
supporter of American Education Week. We are in-
volved in many state and national efforts to enhance
teacher preparation and student learning. UNI has the
largest teacher education program in the state of Iowa,
graduating more than 500 teachers annually.
An outstanding education student from your town
wrote a reflection piece on why she wants to be a teacher.
Reading things like this are so refreshing after hearing
all of the constant criticism going on in the education
world today. In the spirit of American Education Week,
we thought your readers might appreciate this. Her ar-
ticle is attached.
My name is Kelli Hildreth and I am a Senior elemen-
tary education major, special education minor, at the
University of Northern Iowa. At UNI, I am the presi-
dent of Kappa Delta Pi, Psi Chapter. KDP is an interna-
tional honor society in education and our chapter pur-
sues excellence through education-based volunteer
work in the community and schools in the Cedar Falls
and Waterloo area.
After graduating from Norwalk High School, I knew
that I was going to go to college to study education.
After attending a small college in Iowa for two years, I
decided to transfer to UNI to complete my degree. It
has been at UNI where my thoughts about education
and the very meaning of excellent teaching have been
challenged. I have learned not to automatically accept
educational buzzwords or reflexively fall in line with
popular ideas. I have been taught to think for myself
and evaluate the evidence behind the teaching ideas I
am studying.
I am becoming a teacher because I want to make a
significant difference in the lives of my students. In my
classroom, I will focus on two things. The first will be
on academics. I believe students should be knowledge-
able about content and independent thinkers and prob-
lem solvers in order to be prepared for their future. E.D.
Hirsch, Jr. says that "knowledge builds on knowledge."
I want to give my students the academic base that is
necessary for them to continue to learn throughout their
lives. The second focus will be on helping them to de-
velop into good citizens of their community, state, and
nation. I want to encourage my students to become well-
rounded, thoughtful, and open-minded.
I feel that all students have the ability to learn and
should not be restricted because of hasty judgments
about their abilities. Regardless of where I teach, I want
to make sure that all students receive a fair and appro-
priate education. Some children never get the chance to
reach their potential because of unfounded assumptions
about their abilities. I want to make sure that I provide
all my students the chance to succeed in school and in
life. Today's difficult times have put greater responsi-
bility in the hands of our schools, and I am excited to
join the educational profession and contribute my best
to meeting the challenges at hand.
Following is the International President's Letter of
Commendation awarded to Jim Cain of the Norwalk
Lions Club at the 9SW District Convention held Novem-
ber 13, 2010 in Stuart, Iowa.
"Like a mighty lighthouse weathering the storm, you
have shown you are ready to answer the call to service.
I hereby commend you for being a beacon of hope to
those in need around the world. May the light of hope
and understanding continue to shine through you."
Sid L. Scruggs III
International President 2010-2011
Jim, the Norwalk Lions would like to congratulate
you on your letter of commendation and thank you for
your service to our club, community, country and world.
You are our mentor and we believe you are our mighty
lighthouse and beacon of hope to all of us. It is a privi-
lege to know you and serve with you in Lionism.
Sincerely,
Norwalk Lions Club
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Worship at these
Norwalk Area Churches
NORWALK
Christ Our Savior
lutheran Church (LC-MS)
515 Sunset Dr.
981-9145
Dan Beattie, Pastor
9 am Worship
10:30 am Sunday School
Nursery Provided
6-6:30 pm Wed. Meal
6:30-7:30 pm Wed. PreK-Adult
Crossroads Church
2601 Border St.
Glen Blumer, Pastor
515-287-8580
9:30 am Worship
Nursery & Children's
Programming offered during
Both services
3 years old through 5 th grade
Wed. 6:30 pm K-12 'h grades
***
Fellowship Community
Church
225 North Ave.
www.fccnorwalk.org
Rob Jones. Pastor
981-0699.FAX 981-9719
8:30 & 10:30 am Worship
Nursery & Sunday School thru
5th grade provided.
6 pm Sun. Youth Service
6:30 pm Wed. AWANA
First Baptist Church
Sunset Dr. & Mafred -981-4391
9 am Worship
10:15 am Sunday School
Class for all ages
Nursery Provided
6 pm Evening Service
7 pm - Wednesdays
Bible Study & Youth Hour
***
Harvest Church
(Evangelical Free)
340 Wright Rd
Box 338, Norwalk
981-4321
www.harvestchurchiowa.com
Laine Wilder, Pastor
8:30 Sunday School
9:45 am Worship
Nursery, newborn to 3 years
6 pm Wed. Dine/Learn
New Life Lutheran Church
4380 Wakonda Dr. - 285-5965
www.newlifenorwalk.org
Nate Liedtke, Pastor
8:15 am Traditional
9:30 am Sunday School
10:30 am Contemporary
Nursery Provided
7 pm Youth-led Worship
***
Norwalk Christian Church
(Disciples)
701 Main St. - 981-0176
Dayna Kinkade, Pastor
8:30 am Informal Worship .
9:15 am Church School
10:30 am Worship
6 pm The Gathering Service
Nursery Provided
Wed. pm CYF & Chi Rho
Norwalk United
Methodist Church
180t Sunset Dr. - 981-4251
Rev. Kiboko I. Kiboko
8:15 & 10:45 am Worship
9:30 am Sunday School
Nursery Provided
Policy: Churches must be in the
Norwalk Area and in Warren
County for this free listing.
Norwalk continued
St. John the Apostle
Catholic Church
720 Orchard Hills Dr.
981-4855 FAX 981-9475
Father John Ludwig
Sacrament of Reconciliation
4 pm Saturday
Masses: 5 pm Saturday
9 am Sunday
Nursery, Sunday School
DES MOINES
Christian Life
Assembly of God Church
Fleur Drive and Hwy 5
Pastor Warren Hunsberger
515-953-0322
10 am Worship
Children's Ministry, 0-5
Kids' Church 6 years & up
Nursery ages 0-2
6:30 pm - Wed. Elevate Youth
Mt. Zion Church of God
8383 Ridgeview Dr.
Pastor David Chu
664-2828
Grace Baptist Church
9936 County Line Rd. 285-8871
www.gracecares.net
Doug VanWey, Pastor
9:30 a.m. Sunday School
10:45 am Worship
Jr. & Sr. High. Men's and
Women's Ministry
Nursery Provided.
MARTENSDALE
Marteosdale Community
(An Evangelical Free Church)
1 Mile North of Martensdale on
Hwy 28
Pastor Gary Crandall
641-764-2491
Worship: 9 am
Bible Study: 10:30 a.ln.
Sr. High Youth: 6 pm Sunday
Jr. High Youth: 6:30 pm
Wednesday
Awana: 6:30 pm Wednesday
St. Paul Lutheran Church
615 Iowa Ave. - 764-2752
Pastor Keith Lingwall
Pastor Ron Mohr
222-1531
9:15 am Sunday School
(all ages)
10:30 am Worship, Communion
Call for times on Adult and
Children Bible Studies
PROLE
Linn Grove
United Methodist Church
7483 50 th, Prole - 981-4062
Cindy Hickman, Pastor
9:45 am Sunday School
11 am Worship
INDIANOLA
Good Shepherd
Evangelical Lutheran Church
(ELS)
202 N. Kenwood - 962-0351
Robert Hatting, Pastor
9 am Worship
10:15 Sunday School
The above free listings are to
Help newcomers know the
Regular worship schedules of
Norwalk-area churches. Special
Events and services will hot be
listed here.
