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t Thursday, April 17, 2014
N/Warren Town and County News
Page Fifteen
LEISURE LINE
Concluded from p. 3
for children ages 5 to 7. Little Dragons meet twice a
week. This program is run concurrently with the begin-
ning class.
All programs consist of hand and foot techniques,
forms, self-defense and lessons and instructions on top-
ics such as respect, self-discipline and perseverance.
Competition is also available for those students who are
interesteG Competition teaches sportsmanship, gives
confidence and allows the students to use the skills they
have learned in class.
Families are strongly encouraged to join and train
together. We found that the kids learn better when one
or both of their parents/guardians are learning along-
side of them in class.
Cost per Session: Norwalk residents, Little Dragons/
Twice a Week $46, non-residents $53; Family Tae kwon
do (ages 8 and above), 1st Family Member $57.50, 2nd
and Family Members $28.75 each, Maximum Fam-
ily Fee-S115, non-residents, 1st Family Member $66.25,
2nd and 3rd Family Members $33.25 each, Maximum
Family Fee $132.25.
**Cost of testing for belts and competition is extra
along with an annual $25 association fee**
Registration Dates: April 28 through May 9; Session
Dates: May 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29, June 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19,
24, 26, July 1, 3. (Dates could vary due to school func-
tions/concerts).
PAINT ON CANVAS
Join us for a paint on canvas adventure with Lucinda.
Kids, ages K through 6th grade, will learn about basic
cartoon drawing of animals and then transfer their Cre-
ation on to canvas for a fun painting project. Canvas, art
supplies and aprons provided. Have your child wear
short sleeves or cl~hes that can get messy. Multi-fam-
ily discount. Instructor: Lucinda Sperry, Art Love Stu-
dio; Registration Dates: April 21 through May 2; Pro-
gram Date: Saturday, May 10; Program Time: 10 a.m.
to Noon; Cost: Norwalk residents $26, non-residents
$29.90; Location: Norwalk Easter Library; Minimum/
Maximum: 10/25.
OPALS- SENIOR CITIZEN PROGRAMS
(Older People with Active Life Styles)
SENIOR CITIZEN EXERCISE
Everyone age 55 and older is invited to attend a free
exercise program that will include stretching and ton-
ing. We will meet at the Norwalk Christian Church lo-
cated at 701 Main St. This is a continuous program run-
ning yearly. Days: Monday and Thursday; Tim& 10-
10:30 a.m.
SENIOR CITIZEN WII BOWLING
Do you miss the 8 ame of bowling? Not quite as spry
as you used to be. We invite you to try the game of Wii
bowling. This game mimics actions performed in real
life bowling without having to travel to a bowling alley.
Each week teams will be assigned for those who show
up and we will have a little competition. This program
continues through April. Place: Norwalk Public Safety
Building; Time: Thursdays, 1:30-3 p.m.
- WELL-SEASONED POTLUCK
(The meat as well as the people)
All are invited, age 55 or older, to attend a potluck
dinner to enjoy and socialize with the Parks and Recre-
ation staff. Meat, tableware and coffee/beverage are pro-
vided. Dust off the cookbooks and be creative to bring a
side dish and/or dessert to share with everyone. After
the meal we will have some form of entertainment from
local talent. Let us know your email address and we
will send out reminders with what meat we plan to have
on that day. Call the office to register two days before
the event. Dates: May 2; Time: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; Place:
Norwalk Public Safety Building.
Plant
MidAmefican Energy
Company residential cus-
tomers who live in Iowa
can participate in the Plant
Some ShadeQ program this
spring. The program offers
customers the ability to
purchase up to two, 3- to
4-foot conifers and 5- to 8-
foot landscaping trees for
$30 each. A variety of trees
are available, including
two or three varieties of
shade trees, a low-grow-
ing ornamental tree and a
conifer.
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Childcare through age 5 and p ogramming for
children K-2nd grades offered both services.
Some Shade@
"Encouraging residents
to plant trees in their yard
is an effective way to pro-
mote energy efficiency
and environmental beauti-
fication," said Tina Yoder,
MidAmerican Energy's
manager, energy effi-
ciency. "Strategically
planted trees provide year-
round protection of homes
from the elements and that
means energy savings.
Plant Some Shade helps our
customers save energy."
Plant Some Shade is a
partnership initiative
funded by MidAmerican
Energy and administered
by the Iowa Department of
Natural Resources - Bu-
reau of Forestry, with eight
local partners: City of Ce-
dar Rapids, Johnson
County Extension, Polk
County Conservation,
Pottawattamie County
Conservation Board, Scott
County Conservation
Board, Warren County
Conservation Board, City
of Waterloo and Webster
County Conservation
Board.
"This is a wonderful
opportunity for home-
owners to get a quality tree
at an affordable price,"
said Matt Brewer, partner-
ship coordinator for the
Iowa Department of Natu-
rat Resources - Bureau of
Forestry. "Spring is an
ideal time to plant new
trees. The season's warm
days and cool nights are
excellent for root growth."
For more information,
contact Matt Brewer. at
515-242-6892.
Order forms can be ob-
tained at www.mid
americanenergy.corn/
iowa_plantsomeshade.
Orders will be accepted
until all trees have been
sold.
Deadline for ads,
legals and stories
is Noon Friday!
Legislative Newsletter
Stan Gustafson
Iowa House Representative
District 25
HF2462 was passed this week by the House on a 63
to 35 vote. This is the Bill which addresses Employee
Settlement Agreements with terminated or laid off State
employees. Settlement Agreements have been used in
both the Vilsack and Culver administrations as well as
in Branstad's administration. Controversy has swirled
around the use of confidential employee settlement
agreements which have been used in all three adminis-
trations. Governor Branstad issued an executive order
last week that outlaws confidential settlement agree-
ments. HF2462 codifies that Governor's executive or-
der so that it cannot be reversed by future administra-
tions. It also increases transparency by disclosing the
reasons behind employee dismissals. Current Iowa law
does not allow releasing information as to why State
employees are dismissed which allows the dismissals
to be exploited for political reasons.
Ethanol production has been negatively impacted by
the failure of the Obama administration to approve and
begin construction of the Keystone pipeline. Suppliers
are shipping oil by rail which reduces rail cars available
for shipping of ethanol to large metropolitan markets.
Also, grain shipments are being bumped or delayed due
to the transportation of oil. Onsite ethanol storage tanks
are full which has forced ethanol producers to signifi-
cantly curtail output due to lack of space and railcars.
Accordrag to the Association of American Railroads,
crude oil shipments have increased from 9,344 carloads
in 2008 to 434,032 carloads in 2013.
SF2311 which addresses the serious problem of Hu-
man Trafficking was approved by the House and sent
to the Governor for his signature. This Bill protects
young men and women under the age of 18 who are
arrested for prostitution, allowing County Attorneys to
refer them to the Department of Human Services for
protection and prev hting needless prosecution of hu-
man trafficking victims. It also increases penalties for a
person who pimps or attempts to buy services from a
prostitute under the age of 18 and raises the statute of
limitations to prosecute certain crimes against children.
The Freedom Center at Camp Dodge in Johnston is
hosing a Veterans Career Fair Thursday, April 24, which
willshowcase career opportunities for veterans and their
spouses. It begins at 9:30 with a candidate support ses-
sion which includes resume reviews, mock interviews
and coaching. After a free lunch, participating compa-
nies and organizations will receive applications and
conduct interviews with attendees. For more informa-
tion, contact Jill Joseph at 515-727 3442. The Iowa De-
partment of Veteran Affairs and Home Base Iowa are
partnering with the Iowa Business Council and the Cen-
tral Iowa Building Trades to showcase career opportu-
nities.
Senator Julian Garrett and I will be at the Farmers
and Merchants Bank in Winterset Saturda April 26.