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Page Four
N/Warren Town and County News
Thursday, December 30, 2010
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NEIGHBORHOOD NOTES [
The following students Community College at the fall semester awards
received special recogni- (DMACC) West Campus ceremony.
tion at Des Moines Area
Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Advisor Darlene Lawler, pictured left, congratulates stu-
dents for being inducted into the West Campus chapter of the PTK Honor Society.
Left to right, Row 1: LeAnn Frye of Norwalk and Shirley Gorre of West Des Moines.
Left to right, Row 2: Kyle Cook, Des Moines, Kevin Cramp of West Des Moines
and Nathan Jacobs of Urbandale.
Shannon Belden, Norwalk, received an Award of Dis-
tinction from History Instructor Charles Lauritsen for
her academic success in a fall semester class.
Shannon Belden, Norwalk, received an Award of Dis-
tinction from Political Science Instructor Suzanne
Roberts for her academic success in a fall semester
class.
POLK COUNTY CONSERVATION EVENTS
Ice Fishing Clinic: Join
Polk County Conservation
Saturday, Jan. 8, at Jester
Park Shelter #5, to learn the
basics of ice fishing. This
free public program will
take place from 1-4 p.m.
Conservation staff will
demonstrate ice fishing
techniques and discuss
basic equipment needs.
Participants will get
hands-on ice fishing expe-
rience. All equipment will
be supplied by Polk
County Conservation.
Dress according to the
weather. All ages are wel-
come. Anyone over the age
of 16 will need to have a
fishing license.
Pre-registration is not
required for this program.
Invasive Species Vol-
unteer Workday: The
battle against invasive
plant species continues in
Polk County buckthorn
Joseph Becker, Norwalk, receiv'ed an Award of Dis-
tinction from Science Instructor Bonnie Callan for his
academic success in a fall semester class.
Hayley Oetker, Norwalk, received an Award of Dis-
tinction from Associate Provost and Education Instruc-
tor Rick Dawson for her academic success in a fall se-
mester class. Photos submitted.
In-Floor ~ Geothermal Heating
"Insured & Certified"
SALES ~ SERVICE ~ REPLACEMENT
BATHROOM REMODEL
and honeysuckle beware! Tools will be supplied.
Help restore our wood- Meet at the front entrance
lands Saturday, Jan. 15, by 9:45 a.m. For more in-
from 9:45 a.m.-noon, at formation, contact Polk
Jester Park. County Conservation Vol-
Invasive plants like unteer Coordinator, Pat
honeysuckle and buck- Spain, at 515-323-5280.
thorn are taking over our No individual with a
woodlands and degrading disability will be excluded
wildlife habitat. Spend a on the basis of a disability
crisp winter "morning from participation in pro-
working up a sweat clear- grams and activities con-
ing invasive species at ducted by Polk County
Jester Park. This public Conservation. To request
workday is open to all an accommodationtopar-
ages. ticipate in any program or
Wear gloves and dress activity, contact Polk
according to the weather. County Conservation.
LEISURE LINE
Concluded from p. 3
ing. We will meet at the Good Life Retirement Center
located at 1313 Wright Road. Time: Tuesday and Thurs-
day mornings from 10-10:30 a.m. This program runs
until the end of May.
Wii BOWLING/GAMES LEAGUE
Do you miss the game 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. The second
session will run from February 3 until March 17. 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 and older, to attend a potluck
dinner to enjoy and socialize with the Park 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: January 7, February 4, March 4; Time:
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; Place: Norwalk Public Safety Build-
ing.
SNOWMAN CONTEST
*Friends and Family Eighth Annual Snowman Contest*
This contest will run through the end of March. Points
will be awarded for creativity and originality. Prizes will
be awarded to the top place finisher per division. Take
a picture of your snowman with its creators and send it
to the Parks and Recreation office. Be sure to include
names, ages and phone numbers of the participants. The
first name listed will receive notice of any winnings.
BASKETBALL OPEN GYM
Shoot hoops or play a pick up game with friends or
family. Bring clean tennis shoes for the floor. Only resi-
dents in the Norwalk school district are eligible to par-
ticipate. No registration required, just show up and play.
Time: 3-5 p.m; Location: Oviatt gym; Adult cost: $1.
Youth Cost: $.50; Days: Sundays; Dates: January 9, 16,
23, 30, February 6, 13, 20 and 27.
FAMILY BINGO NIGHT
Stop by the library and enjoy an evening of Bingo
and tasty treats. Bring munchies or snacks to share with
all and we will provide the beverage. All ages are in-
vited to participate. Bingo callers will be the Norwalk
Lion Club Members. Registration: Phone call to office
by Friday prior to the Sunday. Time: 6-8 p.m.; Location:
Norwalk Easter Public Library; Cost: .25/card or 3 cards
for .50; Days: Ist Sunday of each month; Dates: Febru-
ary 6, March 6.
Qu;nton Hand, Norwalk, received an Award of Dis-
tin :tion from Political Science Instructor Kim
Hel demann for his academic success in a fall semes-
ter :lass.
USED CARS &. AUTO REPAIR
BEEN DOING BUSIN S SINCE
We Repair All Makes & MKJe t
802 Suns Drive - atk, IA 50211
Phone: 515-98i-06,49, Residence: 515-287 65t2
WE'RE A 01A ) AUTO CARE CENTER
Deadline for ads,
legals and stories
is Noon Friday!
LIBRARY HOURS
Monday- Thursday
10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Friday & Saturday
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday, 1-5 p.m.
Closed Sundays
(Memorial Day-Labor Day)