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January 2012

Financial tips fromEdward JonesWhat does investmentlandscape look like in2112Page 19Pleasant HillCommunicatorPages 9-13Pleasant HillChamber ofCommercePage 14On the coverLucy Keller, 3 months,of Des Moines gets herphoto taken withSanta and Mrs. Clausduring Breakfast withSanta. See more photoson page 8. (AdamWilson/Herald-Index)

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communityEast Polk prepares for the caucus ......................................................................................3Calendar of local events .......................................................................................................3P. Hill police chief receives first 5-Star leadership...........................................................4Sweet construction ................................................................................................................6East presents ‘Grease’ ...........................................................................................................7Breakfast with Santa .............................................................................................................8

sportsAugustana’s Behrens named .............................................................................................17Winter sports schedule .......................................................................................................17

opinionDoorways have magical powers........................................................................................18

businessWhat investments may look like for 2012 .....................................................................19

Your stories this month

Molly Seher, 12, paints her monochromatic fish during acolor unit Goodrell Middle School. HOLLY MCQUEEN/DES MOINES

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January 2012 K1

Planning and Zoning

The Pleasant HillPlanning and ZoningCommission will meet at5:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 16,at City Hall.

Parks andRecreation

The Pleasant Hill Parksand RecreationCommission will meet at 6p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12, atCity Hall.

Chamber ofCommerce

The Pleasant HillChamber of Commercemeetings are held the firstTuesday of each month at

1 p.m. in the conferenceroom at the chamberoffice, located at 5160Maple Dr. Call thechamber at 261-0466.

SEP School Board

The Southeast PolkBoard of Educationbusiness meeting is thethird Thursday of everymonth beginning at 5:30p.m. For more informationvisit the SEP website atwww.southeastpolk.org.

City Council

The Pleasant Hill CityCouncil meets at 6:30 p.m.the second and fourthTuesdays of the month atCity Hall, 5160 Maple Dr.For more information, call

city hall at 262-9368.City offices will be

closed Jan. 2 for the NewYear.

Public Library

Pleasant Hill PublicLibrary hours are 10 a.m.to 8 p.m. Monday throughThursday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.Friday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Saturday; and 1 to 4 p.m.Sunday. A work session isscheduled for 5:30 p.m.Tuesday, Jan. 17.

The library will beclosed Jan. 1-2 for the NewYear.

B.E.S.T. Program:Bringing Education andSeniors Together host amonthly day trip. Timeswill vary according todestination. Call thelibrary at 266-7815 for

more information.Library board: 5 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 26.Book Discussion: The

fourth Monday of eachmonth at 7 p.m. Eachmonth a new book selectedby the group will bediscussed. Forinformation, call thelibrary at 266-7815.

Li’bear’y Story Time:10 and 10:30 a.m.Wednesdays andThursdays. Stories, craftsfor preschoolers.

Crafts: 4 p.m. everyWednesday.

Beginning crocheting:6 p.m. Wednesdays, Jan.11, Jan. 18, Jan. 25

Lip balm: 6 p.m.Thursday, Jan. 19

Soap making: 6 p.m.Tuesday, Jan. 31

Cold season vegetablegardening: 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 31

Cub Scouts

Cub Scouts Pack 98meets at 6:30 p.m. the firstThursday of every monthat the Pleasant Hill ElksLodge. The troop takesdonations of redeemablecans and bottles on thefirst Saturday of eachmonth at the Pleasant HillHy-Vee.

Call (515) 264-0560 formore information.

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Take Off PoundsSensibly meets at 8:45 a.m.every Wednesday and 6p.m. every Thursday atBerean Assembly of GodChurch, 5225 E.

University in PleasantHill.

For more information,call Norma Holcomb at262-2600 or SherryVeldhuizen at 262-2235.

Lions Club

The Pleasant Hill LionsClub will meet at 7 p.m.the first and thirdMondays of the month atDoanes Park Youth Centerin Pleasant Hill.

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Haley Thornton is the Reader of the Month at PlesasnatHill Public Library. Thornton, 9 1/2, attends Pleasant HillElementary. She is the daughter of Nicole Thornton. Herfavorite book is "Breakaway; Island of the Blue Dolphin"and she likes cheerleading, gymnastics, reading, schooland sleep-overs.

Less than two weeksbefore the Iowa caucuses,the Republican Partyremains quite undecidedon candidates, according toPolk County Republicansof Iowa.

“We’ve probably got thebiggest undecided groupI’ve ever seen at thispoint,” said David Funk,the Polk County GOPco-chair overseeing eastPolk County. “I’ve neverseen it quite this wideopen.”

This means the field isripe for candidates to useretail politics until thecaucuses begin at 7 p.m. onTuesday, Jan. 3.

“Since a lot of people arestill undecided this late inthe game, it’s going to stillbe possible to swing them,”said Funk, who is also thechair person for StrongAmerica Now – a nonprofitrallying citizens to support

candidates committed toeliminate the nationaldeficit with no new taxes.

Funk expects a bigturnout for the caucuses.He estimates at least 90percent of Iowa’s 28,000Strong America Nowmembers will attend tovote for their toppresidential candidate andstate delegates.

The Republican caucuswill focus on two keythings, according to RyanKeller, executive directorof the Polk CountyRepublicans: thepresidential campaignsand party building.

Like a straw poll, GOPcaucus goers will writetheir presidentialcandidate of choice on apiece of paper to becounted on the spot andreported to the media.

The second part of thecaucus will focus on partybuilding and choosingdelegates to represent theparty at county, districtand state conventions.

Caucus organizers saidthe Democratic caucus,taking place the same time,will likely be much smallerthan the Republican’sbecause their candidate,President Obama, isalready selected.

Polk CountyDemocratic PartyExecutive DirectorTamyra Harrison says theystill hope for a big turnoutat Southeast Polk HighSchool, where allregistered Democrats inAltoona, Mitchellville,Bondurant and Runnellsprecincts will caucus.

Registered Democratsin Pleasant Hill will caucusat Hoyt Middle School.

“It’s important to showour support for ourpresident. We will talkabout how you canvolunteer to help Obamaget reelected,” Harrisonsaid. “We’re also viewing alive address from atop-level surrogate fromthe White House via theWeb.”

After the large groupviewing, Democraticvoters will break intosmaller groups to selectparty delegates for county,district and stateconventions.

Keller said residentscan register at caucuslocations if they bring aphoto ID and proof ofresidence. But he remindseast Polk voters thatcaucus locations are notnecessarily the same aspolling locations.

Pleasant Hill GOPcaucus locations byprecinct: Pleasant Hill 1:Copper Creek Golf Course,4825 Copper Creek Dr.;Pleasant Hill 2: Rising SunChurch of Christ gym, 6390N.E. Rising Sun Dr.;Pleasant Hill 3:BereanAssembly of God, 5299 E.University Ave.

Pleasant HillDemocratic caucuslocation: Hoyt MiddleSchool; 2700 E. 42nd St.,Des Moines

East Polk prepares for the caucusBy TIMOTHY MEINCH

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January 2012

The Iowa LawEnforcement Academyawarded Pleasant HillPolice Chief Tim Sittig thefirst ever 5-Star InnovationLeadership award on Nov.22.

Sittig – along with twoother area police chiefs toreceive plaques infollowing weeks – earnedthe award by completing200 hours of leadership andmanagement trainingdesigned for lawenforcement executives.

The new ILEA programbegan in June 2009 with aseries of weeklong, topicalcourses, culminating with athree-week program onleadership and policeorganization with theInternational Chiefs ofPolice Organization.

“(The program)changes the environmentfor leadership in law

enforcement for Iowa,”ILEA Director ArlenCiechanowski said. “Itreally emphasizes the chiefadministrator’s role for adepartment.”

A chief’s role dependsprimarily on character andintegrity, which is why the5-Star InnovationLeadership programfocuses on value-basedprinciples, rather thanrule-based training,Ciechanowski said.

That brought thebiggest benefit for Sittig.

The first one-weekcourse cut through theclutter of procedures andpolicies that define lawenforcement today, Sittigsaid.

“The situationalleadership training wasabout making the bestdecision with theinformation you have at thetime,” he said.

For the Pleasant Hillpolice chief, making the

right decision andsucceeding as a policeexecutive boils down to twokey principles, which werehighlighted in the finalclass.

“We talked a lot aboutleading with competenceand character; having truecharacter and integrity andknowing what you’re doing.

If you have those twoabilities, you’re going tosucceed in what you do,”Sittig said.

Pleasant Hill CityManager Don Sandor saidthe chief has proved morethan competent during hisfour years serving the city.Completing this programjust reinforces his

dedication to Pleasant Hill.“The chief is committed

to ongoing training tostrengthen his leadershipskills in professional lawenforcement,” Sandor said.“I think he’s doing atremendous job.”

The director of the lawenforcement academyechoed these words.

“It shows his dedicationand conscientiousness tocontinue to train and do thebest he can for the city ofPleasant Hill,” saidCiechanowski, who joinedthe coordinator of the5-Star program KimWadding at Pleasant Hill’sCity Council meeting topresent the award.

Sittig said he did notexpect to see Ciechanowskiat the award presentation,which was humbling.

“I knew they were goingto do it, but I did not knowthe director would bethere,” said Sittig, alsonoting the importance ofthe new program. “Up untila couple years ago, theacademy did a good jobtraining officers, but therewas not a lot out there forofficers who climbed up theranks.”

But the ILEA is changingthat with this new program.

“We want our officersand police chiefs to be thebest in the country and thisis a sure way to worktoward that goal,” Sittigsaid.

P. Hill police chief receives 5-Star leadership award

Pleasant Hill Police Chief Tim Sittig, center, recently received the 5-Star InnovationsLeadership award from the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy. From left, ArlenCiechanowski, director of the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy, Sittig and Mayor MikeRichardson. PHOTO SUBMITTED

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Drake Braun of Johnstonadds a candy cane to theroof of his gingerbreadhouse.

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East presents ‘Grease’

Stephanie Nowels, 18, ofPleasant Hill, pretends tohold a microphone as shesings during a scene as thecharacter Marty.

Yeltsin Rodriguez, 17, of Des Moines' south side, portraysDanny with Jozie Butler, 16, of Pleasant Hill as Sandyduring a dress rehearsal for East High School's PerformingArts Department production of "Grease" Nov. 21.

Cast members perform a scene during a dress rehearsal for East High School's PerformingArts Department production of "Grease" Nov. 21. Pictured are Vanessa Smith, 16, standingleft; Paige Groves, 17, of Des Moines' east side; Jozie Butler, 16, of Pleasant Hill; GillianRandall, 17, of Des Moines' east side and Stephanie Nowels, 18, of Pleasant Hill. There are36 students in the production including the cast, band and chorus. It is directed by JamaalAllan. HOLLY MCQUEEN/THE DES MOINES REGISTER

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Breakfast withSanta

Morgan Palmer, 10, gets her face painted. ADAM WILSON/HERALD-INDEX PHOTOS

James Richardson, 1, checks out Mrs. Claus duringBreakfast with Santa Dec. 3 in Pleasant Hill.

Nevaeh Lester, 3, of PleasantHill plays with her balloon.

Santa and Mrs. Claus take a photo with, from left, Nolan Terrozas, 5; Lily Richardson, 3;Mason Terrozas, 7; and James Richardson, 1, during Breakfast with Santa Dec. 3 inPleasant Hill.

Jacob Ketch, 3, of Pleasant Hillgets his photo taken withFrosty the Snowman.

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I would like to take this opportunity to review our snow routeordinance. All streets are designated as snow routes. Thestreets themselves are not posted. All corridors into thecity are posted “Snow Routes Enforced”. This means whenpredictions or occurrences indicate the need, the Police Chiefor Public Works Director will proclaim a snow emergencyand the police department will inform the news media topublicize the proclamation and the parking rules under theemergency. A snow emergency parking ban will continuefrom its proclamation throughout the duration of the snow orice storm and the forty-eight (48) hour period after cessationof such storm except as above provided upon streets which

have been fully opened.

Violations of the ordinance are subject to a parking ticket,if necessary impoundment of the vehicle which will also resultin additional administrative fees as well as towing and storagecharges from the towing operator. A parking ticket is $15.00and administrative fees are $25.00. Towing and storage feeswill be assessed by the tow operator.

If you have any questions concerning the ordinance, I can bereached at the Pleasant Hill Police Department or by phoneat 265-1444.

I want to thank you in advance for your cooperation.

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DATE/TIME – Feb 1 – March 28, 2012, Wednesday, games at 8, 9 pm (both courts)LEAGUE INFO• Players compete in games each week. Register by Jan 11th.• Teams officiate their own games with 50 minute running clock for three games• Tournament is scheduled for March 28, 2012• Team fee is $125 (teams consist of 6 players, 3 females must be on the court at a time• Individual fee is $30. $15 late fee applies to all persons registrations received after January 11th.• Fee includes cost of administration, facilities, equipment and prize t-shirt for top tourney team)• Every participant must be at least 16 years old and over. If you are currently not part of a team, pleasesign up and we will assign you a team.• Team Captains must save one spot for individuals who sign up looking for a team.

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City OrdinancesChapter 135, Paragraph .12DUMPING OF SNOW AND ICE: It is unlawful for anyperson to throw, push, place, or cause to be thrown,pushed or placed, any ice or snow from privateproperty, sidewalks or driveways onto the traveledway of a street or alley so as to obstruct gutters, orimpede the passage of vehicles upon the street oralley, or to create a hazardous condition therein.

Chapter 136, Paragraph .03REMOVAL OF SNOW AND ICE: It is the responsibilityof the abutting property owners to remove thenatural accumulations of snow and ice promptlyfrom sidewalks, or if the ice cannot be removed, totreat the ice with sand, salt or other non-slipperysubstance. If a property owner does not remove thesnow or ice, or treat the ice within twenty-four (24)hours after cessation of snow/ice fall, the City may doso and assess the costs against the property ownerin the amount of $30.00 for a first violation and up to$75.00 for any subsequent violation.

SAFETY FIRSTIt is recommended that you not pile snow at the endof your driveway near the street. This can obstructour view when backing into the street causing asafety hazard. It is also dangerous to let childrenplay in snow piles that are near the street. If theyslip or slide into the street, they could easily be hit bypassing vehicles.

If there is a fire hydrant in your front yard, pleasekeep the area around it clear of snow so that our firedepartment will have easy access in an emergency.

MAILBOXESThe US Postal Service will not deliver mail to yourmailbox unless it is clear of snow and ice. Pleasekeep the area around your mailbox clean and makesure the mailbox is in good repair and installed topostal service specifications.

If you have any questions, contact Public WorksDirector Gary Patterson at 265-9465.

Have a safe winter season.Gary Patterson - Public Works Director

WINTER WEATHER INFORMATION AND REMINDERS Breakfast with Santa & FamilyFun Night Supporters

* Pleasant Hill Hy-Vee* Gene and Martha Miller* Pleasant Hill Lions Club* Anderson & Erickson Dairy* Pleasant Hill Fire Department* 5 & Diner* Pleasant Hill Fireman’s Association* Pleasant Hill Elementary PTO* Boy Scouts Troop 98* Just 4 Laughs-ACTS Entertaiment* Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce* Altoona Village Inn

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2011 Hill of Lights Celebration.Your support made this event possible.

PLEASANT HILL CITY COUNCIL MINUTESNovember 8, 20111. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALLMayor Richardson called the regular session of the Pleasant Hill CityCouncil to order on November 8, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. in the city councilchambers. PRESENT: Melissa Garrett, Raian Hanson, Donavon Howard,Bill Lack, Len Murray and Mayor Mike Richardson. ABSENT: None.2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDAHANSON/GARRETT moved to approve the agenda as presented. ROLLCALL: AYES: Garrett, Hanson, Howard, Lack, Murray. NAYS: None.Motion carried.3. PRESENTATIONSPolice Chief Sittig recognized Bruce Purdy for assisting the PoliceDepartment and introduced some of the new Reserve Police Officers.4. PUBLIC INPUT (5 MINUTE LIMIT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA)Police Chief Sittig announced the NIXLE notification program is back.This is a system of notifications for emergency type situations that canbe sent to your cell phone or your email. There is more information onthe city’s website. Brandon Young, 5200 E. Oakwood Dr., from the LittleLeague would like to meet with staff to see what the future holds for ourparks.5. CONSENT ITEMSGARRETT/HOWARD moved to approve the Consent Items: CouncilMinutes dated 10/25/11, Claims dated 11/08/11, Monthly ExpendituresReport dated 10/31/11, Monthly Community Development Report,Monthly Police Department Report, Monthly Public Works DepartmentReport, Monthly Tax Abatement Report, Resolution #110811-01Approving the Transfer of Funds, Employee Benefits Fund to GeneralFund, Resolution #110811-02 Approving Transfer of Funds, EmergencyFund to Equipment Replacement Fund, Resolution #110811-03Approving Lien Schedules, Sewer and Garbage, Treasurer’s Reportdated 07/31/11, Library Board of Trustees Minutes dated 09/22/11,Resolution #110811-04 Approving Partial Pay Application No. 4 –Project Acceptance and Release of Retainage for the CommunityEntryway Project, and Resolution #110811-05 To Set Public Hearing forRezoning C-2 General Retail and Highway Oriented Commercial to R-3AApartment and Condominium for 11/22/11. ROLL CALL: AYES: Garrett,Hanson, Lack, Murray. NAYS: None. Motion carried.6. BUSINESS ITEMSa. HANSON/LACK moved to approve Resolution #110811-06 Providingfor the Issuance of $4,900,000 General Obligation Urban RenewalCorporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2011 and Providing for the Levy ofTaxes to Pay the Same. ROLL CALL: AYES: Hanson, Lack, Murray. NAYS:Garrett, Howard. Motion carried.b. HOWARD/GARRETT moved to accept the agreement with Snyder andAssociates for engineering services for 2012 Street Lighting Project atMaple/University. ROLL CALL: AYES: Garrett, Hanson, Howard, Lack,Murray. NAYS: None. Motion carried.c. HANSON/HOWARD moved to approve Resolution #110811-07Approving the Appointment of a Fire Chief, for the City of Pleasant Hill,Iowa, Reylon Meeks for 2012 and 2013. ROLL CALL: AYES: Garrett,Hanson, Howard, Lack, Murray. NAYS: None. Motion carried.7. CLOSING COMMENTSCouncil Garrett and Lack wished all the candidates good luck, Hansonreported that the Halloween party had about 500+ attendees, Ed Skinnerupdated information regarding the annexation, Ben Champ, CommunityDevelopment Director reported that Whylie Eye Care and Anytime Fitnesswill be locating at the Lakeside Mall and the ground breaking ceremonywill be held for Care Initiative, the new nursing home. Mayor Richardsonnoted that the “Trunk or Treat” at the Orange Planet had about 700 –800 attendees.8. CLOSED SESSIONa. MURRAY/HANSON moved to approve to go to close session pursuantto Iowa Code Section 21.5.1 (j) To Discuss with Council the Purchase

of Particular Real Estate. ROLL CALL: AYES: Garrett, Hanson, Howard,Lack, Murray. NAYS: None. Motion carried.b. HANSON/GARRETT moved to table the closed session pursuant toIowa Code Section 20.17 (3) Providing for Strategy Meetings of PublicEmployers for Collective Bargaining. ROLL CALL: AYES: Garrett, Hanson,Howard, Lack. NAYS: Murray. Motion carried.9. ADJOURNMENTThe council returned to opened session at 7:44. Mayor Richardsonannounced that no was action taken in the closed session. There beingno further business before the council, HOWARD/MURRAY moved toadjourn the meeting. ROLL CALL: AYES: Garrett, Hanson, Howard, Lack,Murray. NAYS: None. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at7:46 p.m.Mike Richardson, MayorATTEST:Susan Lensch-Mahannah, City Clerk/Finance Director

PLEASANT HILL CITY COUNCIL MINUTESNovember 22, 20111. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALLMayor Richardson called the regular session of the Pleasant Hill CityCouncil to order on November 22, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. in the city councilchambers. PRESENT: Raian Hanson, Donavon Howard, Bill Lack, LenMurray and Mayor Mike Richardson. Melissa Garrett arrived at 6:32 p.m.ABSENT: None.2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDAHOWARD/MURRAY moved to approve the agenda as presented. ROLLCALL: AYES: Garrett, Hanson, Howard, Lack, Murray. NAYS: None.Motion carried.3. PRESENTATIONSa. Police Chief Sittig was awarded the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy’s5-Star Innovation Leadership Award.b. Richard Atterbury, Martens & Company presented the FY11 Audit.HOWARD/MURRY moved to accept the report. ROLL CALL: AYES:Garrett, Hanson, Howard, Lack, Murray. NAYS: None. Motion carried.4. PUBLIC HEARINGa. The Mayor opened the public hearing for the rezoning of 755 NE56th Street from C-2 to R-3A for Silverstone Partners. There being nopublic comment, HANSON/HOWARD moved to close the public hearing.ROLL CALL: AYES: Garrett, Hanson, Howard, Lack, Murray. NAYS: None.Motion carried. HOWARD/LACK moved to accept the first reading ofOrdinance #751 Rezoning 755 NE 56th Street from C-2 to R-3A forSilverstone Partners. ROLL CALL: AYES: Garrett, Hanson, Howard,Lack, Murray. NAYS: None. Motion carried. Tom Slather representingSilverstone Development answered questions.b. Mayor Richardson opened the public hearing for annexation. Therebeing no public comment, HANSON/HOWARD moved to close the publichearing. ROLL CALL: AYES: Garrett, Hanson, Howard, Lack, Murray.NAYS: None. Motion carried. HANSON/HOWARD moved to approveResolution #112211-01 Approve Annexation of Territory, SoutheastPolk School District. ROLL CALL: AYES: Garrett, Hanson, Howard, Lack,Murray. NAYS: None. Motion carried.c. GARRETT/HOWARD moved to approve Resolution #112211-02Approve Annexation of Territory, Reveiz Farms, Inc. ROLL CALL: AYES:Garrett, Hanson, Howard, Lack, Murray. NAYS: None. Motion carried.d. GARRETT/HOWARD moved to approve Resolution #112211-03Approve Annexation of Territory, Robert See. ROLL CALL: AYES: Garrett,Hanson Howard, Lack, Murray. NAYS: None. Motion carried.e. HOWARD/GARRETT moved to approve Resolution #112211-04Approve Annexation of Territory, Darrell Watson. ROLL CALL: AYES:Garrett, Hanson, Howard, Lack, Murray. NAYS: None. Motion carried.f. GARRETT/HOWARD moved to approve Resolution #112211-05Approve Annexation of Territory, Wells Fargo Bank. ROLL CALL: AYES:Garrett, Hanson, Howard, Lack, Murray. NAYS: None. Motion carried.

g. GARRETT/HOWARD moved to approve Resolution #112211-06Approve Annexation of Territory, Knapp Properties, Inc. ROLL CALL:AYES: Garrett, Hanson, Howard, Lack, Murray. NAYS: None. Motioncarried.h. HOWARD/HANSON moved to approve Resolution #112211-07Approve Annexation of Territory, LBJ Land Enterprises. ROLL CALL:AYES: Garrett, Hanson, Howard, Lack, Murray. NAYS: None. Motioncarried.i. GARRETT/HOWARD moved to approve Resolution #112211-08Approve Annexation of Territory, Tina Woosley. ROLL CALL: AYES:Garrett, Hanson, Howard, Lack, Murray. NAYS: None. Motion carried.j. HOWARD/GARRETT moved to approve Resolution #112211-09Approve Annexation of Territory, City of Pleasant Hill/City of Des Moines.ROLL CALL: AYES: Garrett, Hanson, Howard, Lack, Murray. NAYS: None.Motion carried.k. GARRETT/HOWARD moved to approve Resolution #112211-10Approve the Pre-annexation Certification. ROLL CALL: AYES: Garrett,Hanson, Howard, Lack, Murray. AYES: None. Motion carried.5. PUBLIC INPUT (5 MINUTE LIMIT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA)None6. CONSENT ITEMSHANSON/HOWARD moved to approve the Consent Items: CouncilMinutes dated 11/08/11, Claims dated 11/22/11, Resolution #112211-11 Approving the Transfer of Funds from TIF to the Debt Service Fund,Resolution #112211-12 Approving Annual Financial Report FY11,Resolution #112211-13 Approving Annual TIF Report and approving theambulance purchase in the amount of $170,971.00. ROLL CALL: AYES:Garrett, Hanson, Howard, Lack, Murray. NAYS: None. Motion carried.7. BUSINESS ITEMSa. HANSON/GARRETT moved to approve the bid for signal head at 60thand University Avenue. ROLL CALL: AYES: Garrett, Hanson, Howard,Lack, Murray. NAYS: None. Motion carried.b. MURRAY/HANSON moved to accept the agreement with Snyder andAssociates for design at Maple and Hickory (former Kum-N-Go). ROLLCALL: AYES: Garrett, Hanson, Howard, Lack, Murray. NAYS: None.Motion carried. Martha Miller, 5230 E. Oakwood, likes the idea as it tiesin the other activities in the city (trees/benches/etc.).8. CLOSING COMMENTSCouncil Hanson would like to remind everyone of the event on SaturdayDecember 3, 2011, Breakfast with Santa and Maple Ridge Holiday CraftShow and Sale at 2:00. Council Hanson, Howard, Lack and Murraywishes everyone a Happy and safe Thanksgiving. City Attorney, EdSkinner is working with Liberty Bank regarding the parking lot at theLakeside Fitness. Mayor Richardson attended the ribbon cutting at CareInitiatives and the ReMax Office and wished everyone a happy and safeholiday.9. CLOSED SESSION(S)LACK/GARRETT moved to go to closed session pursuant to Iowa CodeSection 21.5.1 (j) To Discuss with Council the Purchase of a ParticularReal Estate and pursuant to Iowa Code Section 20.17 (3) Providing forStrategy Meetings of Public Employers for Collective Bargaining. ROLLCALL: AYES: Garrett, Hanson, Howard, Lack, Murray. NAYS: None.Motion carried.10. ADJOURNMENTThe council returned to opened session at 8:53. Mayor Richardsonannounced that no was action taken in the closed sessions. There beingno further business before the council, MURRAY/HOWARD moved toadjourn the meeting. ROLL CALL: AYES: Garrett, Hanson, Howard, Lack,Murray. NAYS: None. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at8:55 p.m.Mike Richardson, MayorATTEST:Susan Lensch-Mahannah, City Clerk/Finance Director

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Library Director John Lerdal was selected among 1,500 members of the IowaLibrary Association to be honored as Member of the Year. John was recognized notonly for his exceptional commitment and service to the Pleasant Hill community for the past20 years, but also for his service as an Iowa Library Association Board Member and currentTreasurer of the Association. Averaging 185 customers per day for the year 2010 the libraryplays a vital role as a free outlet for information and entertainment in the community.

MikeMedina received the President’s LifetimeVolunteer Award onDecember 13,2011. The President’s Council on Service and Civil Participation was established to recognizethe important contributions Americans of all ages are making within their communitiesthrough service. Mike has given 4,000 hours in volunteer service to the communities of WestDes Moines,Altoona and the City of Pleasant Hill is fortunate enough to now have him as a partof its Volunteer Fire/EMS Department. He has been in the fire service for more than 17 years.

Russ Paul, Stormwater Coordinator for the City of Pleasant Hill, has achievedstatus as a Certified Stormwater Manager (CSM) from the American PublicWorks Association (APWA). The certification program was established by APWA topromote excellence and commitment to public service by advancing the knowledge andpractice of stormwater management to benefit communities, public agencies and theprofession. The Certified Stormwater Manager exam is intended for experts in the publicand private sectors who coordinate and implement stormwater management programs forcity, county, state, provincial, and federal agencies. These individuals assist in administeringdrainage, flood control, and water quality programs. In his role with the City, Paul is involvedin administering state and federal permit requirements related to stormwater runoff includingmanagement of public education, illicit discharges, erosion control, post-development runoffBMPs, system maintenance, water quality monitoring, data analysis, and reporting. TheStormwater Manager Certification program includes an eligibility application process, anexam, and a recertification application process.

Police Chief Tim Sittig Received 5-Star Innovation Leadership Award. The IowaLaw Enforcement Academy recognized Police Chief Tim Sittig, Pleasant Hill Police Departmentas one of the first 5-Star recipients of the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy’s 5-Star InnovationLeadership award.The Iowa Law EnforcementAcademy 5-Star Innovation Leadership Programis a comprehensive executive leadership initiative created to bring nationally recognizedexecutive law enforcement leadership programming to the state of Iowa.

Flag presentation during the Grand Entry at the 2011 Central Iowa Circleof First Nations Powwow at the Youth Center in Doanes Park, Pleasant Hill.

This annual powwow showcases the legacies of the Native American Community, including its traditions,customs and symbols. Traditional Native American music will be performed by the Brown Otter Singersfrom the Meskwaki Settlement and the Common Road Singers from Cedar Rapids, IA.

A special guest (weather permitting) will be Emmet Eastman of the Lakota Sioux Tribe. Emmet is thegreat grandson of Charles Eastman who was the first medical doctor of the Sioux Tribes. At the age of80, Emmet is still running marathons, and has a wealth of knowledge and history to share.

A hand sewn, Native American Star Quilt will be raffled at the powwow. Raffle tickets will be on sale for$1.00. An old fashioned Cake Walk will be held at the end of the day. This should be an exciting andentertaining afternoon for everyone who attends.

CITY STAFFANDVOLUNTEERRECEIVE HONORS

CENTRAL IOWA CIRCLE OF FIRST NATIONS POWWOWYouth Center at Doanes Park,Saturday, January 14, 2012

MetroHome Improvement Program

The Metro Home Improvement Program is available to Pleasant Hill residents forhome rehabilitation such as insulation, windows, siding, plumbing, heating, andrepairs for owner-occupied homes. Certain criteria must be met regarding income,paid taxes and ownership. If you are interested in learning more about this owner-occupied rehabilitation program, contact Christine Gordon or Kay Schoon, HousingPlanners, at 273-0770. Pleasant Hill is one of nine cities who have entered into anagreement with the purpose to preserve the existing affordable housing stock intheir community. To find out more about this program or to see if you’re eligible goto the website at www.ci.pleasant-hill.ia.us and click on “Latest News” at the top ofthe home page then “Recent Items”; scroll down the page until you see Metro HomeImprovement Program and follow instructions.

Central Iowa Circleof First Nations

Traditional Powwow1 p.m.-5 p.m.

Free Admission;admission begins at 12p.m.

GRAND ENTRYBEGINSAT 1:00P.M.

There is a vacancy on Boards and Commissions in the City of Pleasant Hill.

• Planning & Zoning Commission through June 30, 2014Applications will be accepted through February 29, 2011.

Submit applications to:City Clerk’s Office, City of Pleasant Hill, 5160 Maple Drive, Suite A, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327-8440.

For further information or application, please visit Pleasant Hill City Hall, 5160 Maple Drive,Suite A, or the city website at www.ci.pleasant-hill.ia.us.

Board/Commission Vacancies CHRISTMAS TREE &WINTERYARDWASTE COLLECTION, JANUARY 2-13WASTE COLLECTION, JANUARY 2-13

Once the holidays pass, be sure to set out your Christmas tree on yourgarbage collection days from January 2-13, 2012. The city providescollection of Christmas trees (be sure to remove the decorations),through Metro Waste Authority’s Compost It! sticker program.Purchase a $1.15 sticker at participating grocery and hardware stores.You can also set out brush bundles, Compost It! bags andcarts for these two weeks.

One on one instruction is being of-fered. The class consists of threeone-hour sessions. A series of class-es is being scheduled for the near fu-ture. Space will be limited, for moreinformation or to register, pleasecall 266-7815.

These computer classes are forpatrons who want to learn:

*Basic Computer Terminology*Keyboard Shortcuts

*Mouse Skills*Navigating Windows*Word Processing*Using the Internet

*Using Search Engines*Setting up and using Email*Finding Interesting Websites

COMPUTER CLASSESFOR BEGINNING

LEARNERS!

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LIBRARY News & Classes FRIENDS OFTHE LIBRARYA GREAT PROGRAM FOR YOUNGER READERS

WILL BEGIN IN JANUARY! The BEAR (Be Excitedabout Reading) program will begin on January3rd. Children ages preschool to 11 will receivea toy bear for signing up. After they completetheir reading log, they will receive a free book.The books given to the children come from yourdonations to the Library!

The Library will be closed on Sunday, January1st and Monday, January 2nd. Have a great newyear!

Remember, our catalog is always available atthe Library website, www.ci.pleasant-hill.is.us/library !

E-Books are now available! The Library is partof a consortium of Iowa libraries providing ac-cess to over 1,000 E-books to patrons. Access toKindle readers has just been added!

Go to the Library website to access the WILBORsite or call 266-7815. We will be happy to pro-vide you with the information needed to startreading online! E-books can be downloaded tomany devices including the Nook and Kindlereaders. Patrons can check out up to 3 e-booksat a time. Project Guttenberg e-books are alsoincluded at the WILBOR site. These don’t countagainst the 3 checkout limit and over 15,000titles are available!

Interested in downloadable audio which you canplay on your IPOD, MP3 player or computer?WILBOR is for you! Go to the Library website atwww.ci.pleasant-hill.ia.us/library and click on‘Online Databases’. Then click on ‘Online Audio-books’ and see what WILBOR has to offer. You

will need your library card number. Call the Li-brary at 266-7815 for more information.

The Library has a new catalog online. You arenow able to renew your library materials fromhome as well as put items on hold. In order toset up an account, you will need to know yourpatron number. Contact the Library to get yourpatron number or with any other questions aboutusing the new system.

There is FREE notary service at the Library. Callahead to make sure one of the staff notaries isavailable.

The Library is now on Facebook! Just search onPleasant Hill Public Library and help us build ourfan base!

The Library has all types of information avail-able. Much of it can be accessed from yourhome computer! Go to the Library’s websitewww.ci.pleasant-hill.ia.us/library and click on‘Online Databases’ on the left side. Databaseincluded are:

World Book Encyclopedia – online encyclopedia

WILBOR – downloadable audiobooks

Auto Repair Database (Ebsco)

Ebsco Host - full-text journal and magazine ar-ticles (Ebsco)

Facts on File – facts both pro and con on contro-versial subjects

These are available for anyone to use. Just con-tact the Library for the user name and passwordinformation.

Also available on the Library’s computers are

Reference USA, which has information on busi-nesses and people, and Heritage Quest, whichhas genealogical information including censusrecords dating back to 1790.

ARE YOU A COUPON CLIPPER? If so, you’re inluck! The Library has a coupon box stuffed withvaluable coupons. A project of the Friends of theLibrary, the coupons are sorted and discarded ontheir expiration date. If you have coupons, youwould like to donate to others, drop them off andthey will be put to good use!

CONTACT US FOR HOME DELIVERY OF MATE-RIALS We will be glad to deliver books or otherlibrary items to patron’s homes. We can deliverrequested materials or select items based on therecipients’ preferences. Call us at 266-7815.

THE COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD AT THELIBRARY IS AVAILABLE for all residents to postnotices of upcoming meetings, events and otheritems of interest. Goods or services for sale canalso be posted. There is also space available forflyers for people to take with them.

THE LIBRARY’S BOOK DISCUSSION GROUPNEEDS YOU! The group chooses all of the bookswhich will be discussed. It meets on the 4thMonday of each month at 7p.m. If you are inter-ested, the Library will supply the book for you.

DO YOU HAVE USED EYEGLASSES YOU WOULDLIKE TO DONATE? The Library has a box fromthe Lions Club for eyeglasses. Your contributionimproves someone’s vision in another part ofthe world. The Library also has a drop off boxfor used cell phones and a box for used ink car-tridges. Bring these items in to be recycled.

PLEASE CONSIDER JOINING THE FRIENDSTODAY! Go to the Library’s website at www.ci.pleasant-hill.ia.us/library for a member-ship form. The Library would like to thankall of you who have recently joined or re-newed your memberships!Friends meetings are now being held on aquarterly basis. Their next meeting will beTuesday, March 5th at 6 p.m. Call 266-7815for more information.Computer equipment, Books on CD and DVDsare among the generous donations the Friendsmake to the Library. Come to a meeting soonand see how the Friends are making a differ-ence! Hope to see you at a Friends meetingsoon!RECYCLE YOUR PRINTER INK CARTRIDGESAND HELP THE FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY!The Friends have a container at the Library,5151 Maple Drive, for drop off of used printerink cartridges. For each cartridge returned, theFriends receive reimbursement. Please recycleand help the Friends raise money to help theLibrary. Thank you for your help!The Friends are continually selling books atthe Library. The items for sale are locatedto the right of the front desk, near the studyrooms in the southwest corner of the Library.Paperbacks are 25 cents and hardcover bookssell for 50 cents each. Proceeds go to benefitthe Library. See what great bargains are avail-able!! Thank you for supporting the Friends ofthe Library!COUPON EXCHANGE The Friends of the PleasantHill Public Library sponsor a coupon exchange. Stopin at the Library and go through the coupons andtake what you can use.If you have coupons that you would like to donate,please drop them by the Library. It is located at 5151Maple Drive at the west end of the city complex.

ADULT ACTIVITIESADULT CLASSES are offered at the Library throughDes Moines Adult Ed. Check out all the classeswhich are available at their website: www.dmced.org or call 515-242-8521.

BASIC SOAP-MAKING (Tuesdays, Jan. 24-Feb. 14,6-8 p.m.; $25.00 class fee) Learn to make soapusing the cold process method. Make several barsof soap with vegetable oils, scented with essentialoils and colored in various ways. Learn how toprepare molds, labels and calculate ingredientquantities. Safety will be emphasized. Take homeseveral bars to enjoy with your family. Estimatedsupply cost $6 per student, payable at first class.No class Jan. 31.

COLD SEASON VEGETABLE GARDENING(Tuesday, Jan. 31, 6-8 p.m.; $19.00 class fee)Learn the science and techniques of cold weathergardening to make the fullest use of your spaceand time. We’ll cover both the concepts and toolsso you can start your vegetable growing earlier inthe spring, extend the harvest later into the fall,and even over-winter some plants for a real earlystart. Information is useful for the home gardenerand also the market gardener who wants productto sell when others have no supply. The classwill include demonstrations and materials but nolaboratory exercises.

CROCHETING, BEGINNING (Wednesdays, Jan.11-Feb. 29, 6-8 p.m.; $40.00 class fee) Learnsingle, double, half-double, treble, and more. Classfor the real beginner. More experienced crocheterswill work with instructor on individualized basis.Bring G, H or I hook and a skein of pale yarn.Materials extra.

LIP BALMS (Thursday, Jan. 19, 6-8 p.m.; $20.00class fee) Are you interested in learning how tomake your own all-natural lip balms that don’tfeel waxy or caked-on when you apply them?How about a lip balm that not only melts into

your skin, but actually is good at moisturizingand healing dry, cracked lips? You’ll get to makeapprox. 15 balms to use yourself or share. Greatclass for anyone age 8 and above (must attendwith registered adult). Supply fee $12, payableto instructor. Ages: Adult, and 8+ with registeredadult.

LIP BALMS FOR KIDS (Saturday, Feb. 25, 1-3p.m.; $20.00 class fee) For kids ages 8 and older.Learn how to make your own all-natural lip balmsthat don’t feel waxy or caked-on when you applythem. You’ll get to make approx. 15 balms to useyourself or share. Great class for anyone age 8and above (each child must be accompanied byan adult for assistance). Supply fee $12, payableto instructor. Ages 8+ with accompanying adult forassistance.

SALT SCRUBS & FIZZING SALTS (Thursday, Feb.2, 6-8 p.m.; $20.00 class fee) Go beyond justmixing fragrance with Epsom salts! Discover thevariety of salts you can use and the beneficialresults they provide. Learn about additives &packaging options to add that personal touch. Wewill create a fizzing salt & salt scrub that makegreat gifts or can be used yourself for a spa-likeexperience! Great class for anyone age 8 andabove (must attend with a registered adult). Allsupplies provided; supply fee $12, payable toinstructor. Ages: Adult, and 8+ with registeredadult.

B.E.S.T. Program: Bringing Education and SeniorsTogether. We plan a day trip once a month to localsights. Times will vary according to destination.Call the Library at 266-7815 for questions , toreserve your seat, and find out what trip we haveplanned or add your name to the mailing list.

TEEN ACTIVITIES:T.A.B. (TEEN ADVISORY BOARD): The TeenAdvisory Board will be meeting on Tuesday,January 10th, at 6:30-8 p.m. at the library. This

meeting is for ages 12-17. The T.A.B. group will bemeeting on a regular basis and will be gatheringinformation and ideas about what teens would liketo see at their library. If you have any ideas aboutactivities or changes in the teen area that youwould like to share, come to the next meeting andgive us your input. We want you to feel welcomeand proud of your library. For more informationplease call the library at 515-266-7815.

TEEN BOARD GAMES: Wednesday, Dec. 28th,4 p.m. at the Pleasant Hill Library. This activityis for ages 12-17. If you find yourself boardand have nothing to do during winter break. Joinus at the Library and play some “board” games.Come and have some laughs, make friends, enjoysome refreshments and it’s all FREE! For moreinformation please call the library at 515-266-7815.

CHILDRENS ACTIVITIES:SUPER HERO BASH: Tuesday, Dec. 27th, at 2 p.m.at the library. PLEASE PRE-REGISTER. For moreinformation or to pre-register call the Library at515-266-7815.

WINTER BREAK MOVIE: Thursday, Dec. 29, 1p.m.at the Library. NO NEED TO PRE-REGISTER.“Scooby–Doo! Winter Wonder Dog!!” will be show-ing. For more information please call the Library at515-266-7815.

Movies and Popcorn: The third Thursday of everymonth at 6 p.m. There is NO CHARGE for this activ-ity. Please note movies will be held on the 3rdThursday of each month beginning in June.

Creative Kids Craft: Wednesdays at 4 p.m., 6& up. Please pre-register for craft class, call theLibrary at 266-7815.

Li’bear’y Story Time: Wednesdays & Thursdaysat 10 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Stories and crafts forpre-schoolers.

LIBRARY HOURSMonday 10 a.m.-8 p.m.Tuesday 10 a.m.-8 p.m.Wednesday 10 a.m.-8 p.m.Thursday 10 a.m.-8 p.m.Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.Sunday 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

NEW BOOKS!

Please stop in and see us soon at 5151 Maple Drive in Pleasant Hill or phone 266-7815!

A reminder that each Wednesday is Amnesty Day at the Pleasant Hill PublicLibrary. No fines for overdue materials are charged on Wednesday!

FictionExplosive Eighteen by Janet Evanovich11/22/63 by Stephen KingKill Alex Cross by James PattersonV is for Vengeance by Sue GraftonNonfictionKilling Lincoln by Martin DugardBeing George Washingtonby Glenn BeckBooks on CDSpellbound by Kelley ArmstrongBest of Me by Nicholas Sparks

Juvenile/ChildrenSplat the Cat and the Duck with NoQuack by Rob ScottonQuiet Bunny & Noisy Puppyby Lisa McCueBack-to-School Rulesby Laurie FriedmanLibrary Lily by Gillian Shields

These are just a few of the new booksthe Library has to offer. Many morenew books, videotapes, books on tapeand other items are available as well!

CITY OF PLEASANT HILLBUILDING PERMITS

November 2011

TYPE ADDRESS OWNER VALUATION BLDG PERMIT FEESingle Family 4745 Windsor Circle Chateau Homes LLC $237,424.00 $1,226.00

Townhouses 0Single Family 1 $237,424.00

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CALENDAR OF EVENTSJANUARY12th - Lunch Club – Strikers

17th - Board Meeting-Chamber Board Room,1pm

19th - Lunch Club – Strikers

30th - Annual Dinner, CopperCreek Golf Course

Ribbon CuttingRibbon Cutting

PLEASANT HILL FAMILY PHYSICIANS1205 Copper Creek Drive

Pleasant Hill, IA 50327515-266-1199

Don’t forget to send in your nominations for the 2011 Businessand Citizen of the Year! We will be announcing these, along withVolunteer of the Year at the Annual Dinner which will be held on

January 30th at Copper Creek Golf Club & Events Center.

Please submit nominations to the Chamber office by December 31.

Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce5160 Maple Drive • Pleasant Hill, IA 50327

or [email protected]

MEMBERSThank you to all of our members for your continued support over thepast year. A special thank you to our President’s Club Members! We

truly appreciate each and every business that makes up the Pleasant HillChamber of Commerce. Happy Holidays!

Borseth Law OfficeGrant Custom Home Care

Bankers TrustBecky Nalevanko’s Dance & Tumbling

StudioC.L. Brown & AssociatesClean on the Spot, Inc.City of Pleasant Hill

Edward Jones Investments- KarlRitland, Financial Advisor

Elder CorporationHedberg & Sons, Inc.

Herald-IndexKeystone Savings Bank

KinderCare Learning CentersMidAmerican Energy

Pennie Carroll & AssociatesPleasant Hill Hy-Vee Food Store

Prairie Meadows Racetrack & CasinoSkinner Law OfficeNew Golf CarsValley Bank

2011 PRESIDENT’S CLUB MEMBERS

Joining the Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce is a step for the good of your business and our

community. The members are committed to support the efforts and services of our community

and businesses.

Life is too short to sit on the sidelines. Get involved! Here is your chance: Educational Seminars,

Networking Events, Socials, Business Expos, and Community Service….to name a few.

• Secure tips on growing your business – Join the Pleasant Hill Chamber

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• Grow your sphere of influence – Join the Pleasant Hill ChamberThe success of our Chamber is the result of dedication, determination, and desire to seek

every opportunity around the corner. Our chamber provides a platform for business owners and

employees to succeed from the networking opportunities, education forums, community service

and the expansion of relationships formed and nurtured.

The 2012 calendar is set with fantastic opportunities. Membership forms have been mailed

and new memberships have started coming into the Chamber office. With a wide variety of

membership and community support through the years we have thriving business professionals,

friends, and associates experiencing the opportunity to Grow Play Live…..come and be a part of

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The packets have been mailed……do you have yours?

Please join usfor the Pleasant Hill Chamber ofCommerce Annual Dinner

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attended Upper IowaUniversity, Fayette.

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Air National GuardAirman 1st Class Jacob J.Ladurini graduated frombasic military training atLackland Air Force Base,San Antonio, Texas.

The airman completedan intensive, eight-weekprogram that included

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Army Spec. Jon P.Grother graduated fromthe field artillerysurveyor/meteorologicalcrew member advancedindividual training courseat Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla.

Grother is the brother ofPaul P. Grother of DesMoines and is a 1996graduate of East HighSchool, Des Moines. He

training in militarydiscipline and studies, AirForce core values, physicalfitness and basic warfareprinciples and skills.

Airmen who completebasic training earn fourcredits toward an associatein applied science degreethrough the CommunityCollege of the Air Force.

Ladurini is the son ofTracey Ladurini of DesMoines and a 2010 graduateof East High School.

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The Pleasant Hill LionsClub held their annualChristmas Dinner at theHilltop Restaurant in DesMoines. There were about50 people in attendance.The Advanced Bell Choirfrom East High School,directed by Tracie Squires,provided music before andduring the dinner.

Members from the EastSide Lions Club wereinvited and many were in

attendance. The work ofseveral Lions wasrecognized with awards.The Melvin JonesFellowship is recognitionof a commitment tohumanitarian work. Aplaque commemoratingthis was presented to SteveMesser and Don Maynes.

The Warren G. Colemanaward is presented tomembers in recognition oftheir contributions to

Lionism. John Lerdahl andSharon Messer were eachhonored with this award.The Pleasant Hill Lionsmeets at 7 p.m. the first andthird Mondays of themonth at Doan’s YouthCenter. If you’re interestedin joining this serviceorganization, go tohttp://iowalions.org/pleasanthill/news.html forcontact information.

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Drew Behrens ofPleasant Hill was one of 16Augustana football playersnamed to the Northern SunIntercollegiate Conference’sall-academicteams for the2011 fallseason.

Behrens, ajunior, playedin 11 gamesfor theVikings. Hemade 15 fieldgoals in 24 changes with along of 46 yards, and was25-for-30 on PATs. He alsopunted 63 times for a39.6-yard average, with 15kicks downed inside theopposition’s 20-yard line.

Behrens, a biology major,is the son of Dan and KarenBehrens.

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WrestlingJan. 5 – Johnston at SEP,

7:30 p.m.; Des MoinesNorth at Des Moines East,7:30 p.m.; B-F at Wintersettriangular, 5:30 p.m.

Jan. 6-7 – SEP atCheesehead Tournament,Kaukauna High School(Wis.)

Jan. 7 – B-F at Crestontournament, 9 a.m.Girls basketball

Jan. 6 – DowlingCatholic at SEP, 6:15 p.m.;Des Moines Roosevelt atDes Moines East, 6:15 p.m.;B-F at Saydel, 6 p.m.

Jan. 10 – SEP at Ankeny,6:15 p.m.; Des Moines Eastat Ottumwa, 6:15 p.m.; B-Fat Perry, 6 p.m.Boys basketball

Jan. 6 – DowlingCatholic at SEP, 7:45 p.m.;Des Moines Roosevelt atDes Moines East, 7:45 p.m.;B-F at Saydel, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 10 – SEP at Ankeny,7:45 p.m.; Des Moines Eastat Ottumwa, 7:45 p.m.; B-Fat Perry, 7:30 p.m.Boys swimming

Jan. 5 – SEP at DesMoines East, 5:30 p.m.Bowling

Jan. 5 – SEP b/g at

Urbandale, 3:30 p.m.Jan. 9 – Johnston at SEP

b/g, 3:30 p.m.Wrestling

Jan. 12 – Urbandale atSEP, 7:30 p.m.; Ottumwa atDes Moines East, 7:30 p.m.B-F at Roland-Story doubledual, 6 p.m.

Jan. 14 – B-F atCenterville tournament, 10a.m.Girls basketball

Jan. 13 – SEP atJohnston, 6:15 p.m.; DesMoines East at Des MoinesNorth, 6:15 p.m.; Carroll atB-F, 6 p.m.

Jan. 17 – SEP at DesMoines North, 6:15 p.m.;W.D.M. Valley at DesMoines East, 6:15 p.m.;Winterset at B-F, 6 p.m.Boys basketball

Jan. 13 – SEP atJohnston, 7:45 p.m.; DesMoines East at Des MoinesNorth, 7:45 p.m.; Carroll atB-F, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 17 – SEP at DesMoines North, 7:45 p.m.;W.D.M. Valley at DesMoines East, 7:45 p.m.;Winterset at B-F, 7:30 p.m.Boys swimming

Jan. 12 – SEP at DowlingCatholic, 5 p.m.; Des

Moines East at Ottumwa, 6p.m.

Jan. 14 – SEPinvitational, 10 a.m.Bowling

Jan. 12 – SEP b/g atAnkeny, 3:30 p.m.Wrestling

Jan. 19 – SEP atIndianola, 7:30 p.m.; DesMoines East at Des MoinesLincoln, 7:30 p.m.; B-F atCarroll triangular, 5:30p.m.

Jan. 21 – SEP atUrbandale tournament, 10a.m.Girls basketball

Jan. 20 – Urbandale atSEP, 6:15 p.m.; Des MoinesEast at Des Moines Hoover,6:15 p.m.; ADM (Adel) atB-F, 6 p.m.

Jan. 21 - SEP at CedarRapids Washington, TBA

Jan. 24 – W.D.M. Valleyat SEP, 6:15 p.m.; Ames atDes Moines East, 6:15 p.m.;B-F at DallasCenter-Grimes, 6 p.m.Boys basketball

Jan. 20 – Urbandale atSEP, 7:45 p.m.; Des MoinesEast at Des Moines Hoover,7:45 p.m.; ADM (Adel) atB-F, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 24 – W.D.M. Valley

at SEP, 7:45 p.m.; Ames atDes Moines East, 7:45 p.m.;B-F at DallasCenter-Grimes, 7:30 p.m.Boys swimming

Jan. 19 – Johnston atSEP, 6 p.m.; Des MoinesHoover at Des MoinesEast, 5:30 p.m.

Jan. 24 – Des MoinesEast at Des MoinesLincoln, 5:30 p.m.Bowling

Jan. 19 – DowlingCatholic at SEP b/g, 3:30p.m.Wrestling

Jan. 26 – DowlingCatholic at SEP, 7:30 p.m.;Des Moines Roosevelt atDes Moines East, 7:30 p.m.;Saydel, Winterset at B-F,5:30 p.m.

Jan. 28 – SEP at Amestournament, 9 a.m.; B-F atRaccoon River Conference(Perry), 8 a.m.

Jan. 31 – PCM, DesMoines North at B-F, 5:30p.m.

Girls basketballJan. 27 – Indianola at

SEP, 6:15 p.m.; Des MoinesLincoln at Des MoinesEast, 6:15 p.m.; Carlisle atB-F, 6 p.m.

Jan. 31 – SEP at Ames,6:15 p.m.; Indianola at DesMoines East, 6:15 p.m.; B-Fat Ballard, 6 p.m.Boys basketball

Jan. 27 – Indianola atSEP, 7:45 p.m.; Des MoinesLincoln at Des MoinesEast, 7:45 p.m.; Carlisle atB-F, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 31 – SEP at Ames,7:45 p.m.; Indianola at DesMoines East, 7:45 p.m.; B-Fat Ballard, 7:30 p.m.Boys swimming

Jan. 28 – CIML Centralinvitational at SEP, 10 a.m.;CIML Metro invitational atDes Moines East,12:30 p.m.Bowling

Jan. 26 – Urbandale atSEP b/g, 3:30 p.m.

Jan. 31 – SEP b/g atJohnston, 3:30 p.m.

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One of my favoritecomic strips is “Pickles”by Brian Crane. Althoughit’s a daily, we only get tosee it in The SundayRegister. This strip isbased on a 70ish retiredcouple named Earl andOpal Pickles.

Recently Earl wassitting in the park playingcheckers with his friendClyde. So, imagine thisconversation between twoold geezers.

Earl’s first, “Whoseturn is it?”

“Beats me,” is Clyde’snonchalant reply.

“Do you ever walk intoa room and forget why youcame in?” queries Earl.

“Oh, yeah. All thetime.”

“It’s annoying isn’t it?”“I’ll say!” agrees Clyde.Earl then finishes the

conversation, “Ithappened to me justyesterday. I walked into aroom and couldn’tremember what the heckI’d gone in there for. ThenI realized it was thebathroom. That kind ofnarrowed the choicesdown to one or two.” (Ieven enjoy the intendedpun.)

This happens to me agreat deal. I call it, Beingin the hereafter, as in,what am I here after? Andat the end of that sentencewe could place multiplequestion marks because it

happens to me severaltimes a day. I find it mostannoying when I walkdownstairs and see manythings to do — write acolumn, practice the pianoor work on a quilt, becauseI’m certain that’s not whatI came to do, but I’llremember in just asecond. I finally trudgeback up the steps and onlythen remember, dog food!I stumble down the stepsmumbling, Get Molly’sfood. Get Molly’s food.

Recently I heard anNPR commentator talkingabout doorways.“Doorways,” he said,“have this magical power.You know exactly whatyou want or need, youwalk through a doorwayand zap! Your mind is ablank. However, when youwalk back through that

exact doorway, themissing information isimmediately restored.”I’m wondering if thismedical breakthroughcould be used instead ofelectric shock therapy tohelp those with traumaticmemory loss? It’s muchless painful and certainlymuch less expensive! Andnow that I’ve mentionedthis, I hope no healthinsurance underwriter istaking this seriously.

There’s the really badjoke about, Do you knowwhy women over 50 don’thave babies? We’d forgetwhere we put them! I wasmuch less than 50 when Ipacked my adorable4-year-old daughter intoher car seat and drovefrom our home to thecommissary wondering,Why do I have an infant

seat in the car? Whosebaby did I have that Iborrowed an infant seatfor the car? Still mystifiedas I lifted Shananne up tothe grocery cart and sheinnocently asked, Why didwe leave brother at home?Oh my! Let me tell you I’venever moved so fast in mylife. Fortunately, 4 milesand 6 minutes later wefound him still soundlynapping in his crib.

Then there’s names.My son’s forgiving if I callhim by my brother’s namebut not when he’s called bythe family’s dog’s name.

Now, before I walkthrough a door and totallylose it, thank you all of youwho encourage me andMerry Christmas andmany blessings for 2012!

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As an investor, youknow that 2011 was asomewhat choppy year,with the financial marketsgoing through many upsand downs. So what can youexpect in 2012?

As baseball Hall ofFamer Yogi Berra isquoted as saying: “It’s hardto make predictions —especially about thefuture.” And these wordsare certainly applicable foranyone who would like anaccurate forecast of theinvestment climate.

Yet we do know of somefactors that may affectyour portfolio in themonths ahead. Here are afew of them:

• Strong businessfundamentals — This pastyear, all the noise about thedebt ceiling debate, the sizeof the U.S. deficit and theEuropean financialsituation tended to drownout some fairly good news:U.S. businesses’ balancesheets were strong for themost part, borrowing costsremained low andcorporate profits weregood — and corporate

profitability remains a keydriver of stock prices.Heading into 2012, thesefundamentals continue tolook positive, which maybode well for investors.

• Europe’s debt crisis —Greece’s economicproblems made a lot ofnews in 2011, but theyweren’t the end of the storyin Europe, as majorfinancial difficulties alsoface Italy, Spain, Portugaland Ireland. It’s by nomeans clear how theseproblems will be resolved,so don’t be surprised to seethem lead to intermittent,if short-lived, shocks to themarkets.

• Election-year patterns— As you’re well aware,we’re voting for presidentin 2012. But you might besurprised to learn that theS&P 500 index has shownnegative returns in onlythree of the last 21presidential election years.

Coincidence? No one cansay for sure — and at thispoint, no one can say if thispattern of positive returnswill continue during thiselection year. Still, it’s aninteresting phenomenon.So there you have it: thegood, the bad and thequirky. Take them alltogether, and you still maynot be able to foresee whatwill happen with themarkets this year, butyou’ll have a lot to thinkabout.

But instead of trying topredict what will happen in2012, you may be better offfollowing thesetried-and-true investmentstrategies:

• Diversify yourholdings. By spreadingyour money among a widerange of investments, youcan reduce the effects ofvolatility on your portfolio.Keep in mind, though, thatdiversification, by itself,can’t guarantee profits orprotect against loss.

• Don’t ignore your risktolerance. If you worryexcessively about marketfluctuations, you may have

too much risk in yourportfolio, which means youmay need to make somechanges.

• Always look at the bigpicture. Financial marketswill always fluctuate. But ifyou can keep your focus onyour long-term objectives,and make decisionsaccordingly, you can avoidoverreacting to short-termevents.

Like other years, 2012will bring with it periods ofboth turbulence andsmooth sailing. But bymaking the rightinvestment moves, you canstill chart a course that canallow you to move evercloser to your future goals.

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