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W hen was the last time you took a run in a tie-dye T-shirt and bell bottom jeans? It was probably when you were hurry-ing to get to a protest march. Or maybe it was when you

heard about the sale on go-go boots at Ardan. Or it could have even been when you were running from security at the Sonny and Cher concert during the Iowa State Fair. A few of you are nodding your heads as you recall these days, but the rest of you likely have no clue what go-go boots are or who this Sonny guy is. Don’t worry. You can still relive the days of the hippies in a family-friendly event in Altoona, courtesy of our local chamber of commerce. The Nippy Hippie 5K Run/Walk isn’t just for trained runners, and it isn’t just for hippies. It’s for everyone, young and old, fit or fat. (I prefer the word stocky.) This is your chance to break out those

tie-dye T-shirts, peace necklaces and bell-bottom jeans for the annual run, which takes place Nov. 8 at 10 a.m. It’s all in good fun, and a portion of the proceeds even goes to a great cause — the Children’s Garden project at the Enabling Garden in Altoona. Register early and you will even receive a dri-fit shirt, headband and drawstring bag full of swag from sponsors. You should know that donning hippie garb isn’t a requirement, but it does make the run that much more fun. So why not give it a shot? Look inside for details on the run and how you can get involved. Then break out your fringed leather vest, a pair of sandals and a flower or two so you can fit right in. Thanks for reading.

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T he chill in the air may be tempting you to hunker down for the winter. Instead of going into hibernation, hit the road with

family and friends for this year’s Nippy Hippie 5K Run/Walk, hosted by the Altoona Area Chamber of Commerce. Don your tie-dye T-shirts, peace necklaces and bell-bottom jeans for the second annual run, which takes place Nov. 8 at 10 a.m. It starts and finishes at the Spring Creek Sports Complex in Altoona, with the timed race taking place on a closed course. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Children’s Garden project at the Enabling Garden in Altoona. “We thought it was a really good cause to contribute to this year, and we like to keep our

money local,” says Beth Van Ryswyk, event plan-ner with the Chamber. The festivities will continue post-race at the Thaw Out party, where there’ll be food and bev-erages available. Medals will be presented to the top three men and women finishers. All participants will have their names put into a drawing to win prizes, which will include a pair of running shoes and a running watch. Winners must be present at the Thaw Out party to win. “We’re hoping to see an even bigger crowd than last year coming out and having fun, doing something healthy as a community and having a good time,” Van Ryswyk says. Participants need to register online at www.altoonachamber.org. Click on the Events tab,

then the listing for the Nippy Hippie run. Early-bird registration is $25 (plus a $2.50 processing fee) and ends Oct. 27. At that time, the fee will increase to $30. Online registration ends Nov. 5, but participants may also sign up the day of the race. Those registering early will receive a long-sleeved, dri-fit shirt, headband and drawstring bag full of swag from sponsors. Kids 10 and younger are free, but they will not receive the shirt, head-band or bag. Organizers hope to build on the success of last year’s inaugural event. There were 280 par-ticipants and Mother Nature decided to cooper-ate, providing great weather. “It actually was a beautiful day,” Van Ryswyk

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Rob Walker got groovy at the first annual Nippy Hippie 5K last year, sporting an Afro and peace necklace as he ran the race. This year’s event takes place Nov. 8 at the Spring Creek Sports Complex in Altoona. Photo courtesy of Kesling Photography.

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says. “It was a little windy, but it was nice and sunny. And the runners were definitely sweating when they got done. We couldn’t have asked for a better day than we did last year.” Not only did participants enjoy themselves, they were also sup-porting a good cause. Money from the race was donated to the “Shop with a Cop” program, which gives kids the chance to go Christmas shopping with a police officer to buy presents for their family members, Van Ryswyk says. “We were definitely excited to partner with them last year,” she says. “We like to support a local charity every year.” The birth of the Nippy Hippie came about from brainstorming new Chamber events, Van Ryswyk says. “We wanted something new and exciting for the Chamber,” she says. “November was a good time for our Chamber members to do it. And we wanted something fun for the com-munity to participate in as well.” And the name? It was something

The Essink family — Nicole, Jeff, Benjamin and Kaity — plan to run in the Nippy Hippie 5K Run/Walk on Nov. 8. Photo by Dan Hodges.

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that came together during the plan-ning process. “It’s nippy outside, so that’s really what it’s about,” Van Ryswyk says. “And it’s just a lot of fun, sometimes, to have a theme tied to the event.” While donning hippie garb isn’t required, many participants last year ran with the theme. “People got into the spirit of that and a lot of them dressed up last year, which was a lot of fun,” she says. Jeff Essink and his family wore bright, multi-colored tie-dye shirts that were specially designed for the race. The four of them — includ-ing Jeff’s wife, Nicole and two kids Kaity, 11, and Benjamin, 7— are planning to wear them again at this year’s run. “I thought it was great,” Jeff Essink says of the event’s first year. “It was just a fun, family thing to do. It was more of a fun run, with the theme. I like the fact that the kids were free — that’s promoting families to do it.”

It was their first 5K as a family. “We’re just trying to keep our kids active,” Essink says. “Nicole ran with my daughter, and I ran with my son. It was really fun, just to have the kids out there. They were kind of motivating to us as well.” Benjamin fell within the first mile and scraped his knees. But that didn’t stop him. “But he got up and did the whole thing,” Essink says. There were times he wanted

to walk, but seeing his son running kept him going. They motivated one another. “The kids were inspirational to us,” he says. While events like the Nippy Hippie are a good time, they’re also helping to promote healthy lifestyles and encouraging people to get active, Essink says. Completing a 5K — whether you run or walk — is a milestone for many. “I think a lot of people have a

fear of doing a 5K,” he says. “So it’s just getting them out there. That’s a big accomplishment for some peo-ple. It’s hard enough to run a block, never mind a 5K.” The Nippy Hippie was part of a day filled with activities for the Essinks. Earlier that morning, they got their fill of pancakes at the Altoona Fire Department’s pancake breakfast. Later, they went to the Thaw Out party. “It was just a great, afternoon

Participants in last year’s Nippy Hippie 5K get set at the starting line. This year’s event takes place Nov. 8 at the Spring Creek Sports Complex in Altoona. Photo courtesy of Kesling Photography.

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event,” Essink says of the post-race celebration. The race gave Heidi Van Wyk an incentive to get active after having her daughter. “I had just had a baby, so I thought it would be something fun to get me motivated to do something,” Van Wyk says. Without that race deadline, she says she wouldn’t have pushed herself to return to run-ning as quickly. Van Wyk also did the race with two others to support Van Ryswyk, a friend of theirs. It took Van Wyk a little more than 30 minutes to finish the race. “I thought it was fun and well put together,” Van Wyk says. People running in costume made things more entertaining. “It just made it fun because people had wigs on and funny little outfits,” she says. “It made it more lively. It made it more fun, rather than competitive.” She would have liked to make it a family affair, but it was too cold for her daughter, Paislee. Van Wyk’s husband, Justin, plans to join her this year. If the weather is nice enough, Paislee will be with them, too. She says the 5K offers people with different activity levels the opportunity to get physically active.

“I think that having something to look for-ward to gives you motivation to not be last,” says Van Wyk, who wants to improve her time this year. “You want to be in good shape so you can have a decent time. Doing it with a group has other people who don’t normally run or walk get interested in doing it as well.” Andy and Jackie Teeple were Van Wyk’s race buddies. The Teeples are planning to par-ticipate this year, too. “I’m trying to get a couple of buddies to run with me this year, and we’ll decide whether to get dressed up,” says Andy Teeple. He’s also trying to convince some of their neighbors to join them. Teeple was happy with last year’s event, praising everything from the race course and participants’ comfortable shirts to the lively atmosphere. Promoting the race less as a competition and more as a fun way to support a good cause helps the community more, he says, because people who aren’t as competitive are more apt to come out and participate. “I thought it was well run and it was fun,” Teeple says. “It was good to eat pizza after-ward, and they had good prizes. It was a good time.”

What: This timed event is on a closed course. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Children’s Garden project at the Enabling Garden in Altoona. Stay for the Thaw Out party following the race, where there’ll be food and beverages. All participants will have their names put into a drawing to win prizes, including a pair of running shoes and running watch. You must be present to win.When: Nov. 8, 10 a.m.Where: Spring Creek Sports Complex, AltoonaCost: $25 plus a $2.50 processing fee. Early-bird registration ends Oct. 27. The cost will then increase to $30. Online registration ends Nov. 5. With early-bird registration you get a long-sleeved, dri-fit shirt, drawstring bag full of swag from sponsors and a head-band. Kids 10 and younger are free, but will not be receiving the shirt, headband or bag.Register: Go to www.altoonachamber.org. Click on the Events tab, then on the listing for the Nippy Hippie run. Participants may also register the day of the race.

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Friday, Oct. 24

Preschool Playdate, 10 a.m.,

Altoona Public Library.

SEP V Football at Ankeny, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 25

Pumpkin Decorating, registra-

tion required, 2 p.m., Altoona Public

Library.

Sunday, Oct. 26

Altoona Area Historical Museum

Open House, 2-4 p.m., 104 2nd St S.E.

Monday, Oct. 27

Baby Bounce, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.,


Altoona Lions Meeting, contact

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House, 507 13th Ave

Altoona Area Historical Society

Meeting, 7 p.m., Altoona Area

Historical Museum, 104 2nd St. S.E.

Tuesday, Oct. 28

Alateen and Al-non Meetings, free

childcare available, 7 p.m., Lutheran

Church of the Cross, 1701 8th Street

S.W.

Southeast Polk Kiwanis Meeting,

7-8 a.m., Adventureland Inn.

Planning and Zoning Commission

Meeting, 6:30 p.m.

Public Election Forum, candi-

dates looking to run for the House

of Representatives District 30 and

candidates running for Iowa Senate in

District 15, 6 p.m., SEP High School

Auditorium.

Iowa Ghosts and the Afterlife,

Terry Fisk from Unexplained Research,

7 p.m., Altoona Public Library.

Wednesday, Oct. 29

Family Storytime, 10 a.m.,


Card Club, 3 p.m., Altoona Public

Library.

Dinner and a Movie, “The Quiet

Ones,” 5 p.m., Altoona Public Library.

V State Football Tournament

Thursday, Oct. 30

Toddler Storytime, 10 a.m.,


V Volleyball Regionals

SEP 7/8 Wrestling at Dowling,

4:30 p.m.

SEP 8 Girls Basketball vs. Valley,

4:30 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 31

Halloween

Preschool Playdate, 10 a.m.,


Saturday, Nov. 1

Annual Bazaar and Soup Supper,

freewill offering supper, crafts and

food for sale, 4:30-7 p.m., Centennial

United Methodist Church at Ivy.

V Girls Swimming Regionals

V State Cross Country Tournament

Sunday, Nov. 2

Daylight saving time ends

Documentary Screening, “The

City Dark,” registration required,

free, 2:30 p.m., Altoona Public Library.

Monday, Nov. 3



City Council Meeting, 6:30 p.m.


TACOS (Teen Advisory Council of

Students) Meeting, grades 6-12, 6 p.m.,


Tuesday, Nov. 4




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Noon Networking, Bianchi Boys

Pizza and Pasta.

SEP 7/8 Wrestling at Valley,


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4:30 p.m.

V Volleyball Regionals

Wednesday, Nov. 5


Library.

Chamber Government Affairs

Committee, noon, Village Inn.

Lego Club, 4 p.m., Altoona Public

Library.

Thursday, Nov. 6

Chamber Ambassadors Committee

Meeting, noon, Uncle Bucks.

SEP 7/8 Wrestling Meet, 4:30 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 7

CAP Theatre presents: Schoolhouse

Rock Jr., 7 p.m., 201 1st Ave S.


V Girls State Swimming Tournament

Saturday, Nov. 8

Pancake Breakfast, proceeds go

to Altoona Fire Fighters Association

for a Lucas Compression Device and

a 4 ECG monitor, 7-11 a.m., Altoona

Fire Station, 950 Venbury Drive

Nippy Hippie 5K, timed, closed

course, portion of the proceeds goes to

the local Children’s Garden, $25 regis-

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10 a.m., Spring Creek Complex.

CAP Theatre presents:

Schoolhouse Rock Jr., 7 p.m., 201 1st

Ave S.

V Girls State Swimming Tournament

Sunday, Nov. 9


Schoolhouse Rock Jr., 2:30 p.m., 201

1st Ave S.

Monday, Nov. 10






House, 507 13th Ave

SEP 8 Girls Basketball at Waukee,

4:30 p.m.

Tuesday Nov. 11

Veteran’s Day




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Library Board Meeting, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 12


Library.

Community Development

Committee Meeting, noon, Sugar Shack.

V State Volleyball Tournament

Movie, “How to Train Your

Dragon 2,” free, 4 p.m., Altoona

Public Library.

Thursday, Nov. 13

SEP 8 Girls Basketball vs.

Indianola, 4:30 p.m.

SEP 7/8 Wrestling at Fort Dodge,

4:30 p.m.

Pinteresting Parents, 7 p.m.,


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SEP Fall Play, 7 p.m., High School

Auditorium.

Saturday, Nov. 15



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Monday, Nov. 17



City Council Meeting, 6:30 p.m.

Economic Development

Committee Meeting, Adventureland Inn.

SEP 8 Girls Basketball vs.

Urbandale, 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 18




S.W.



Healthy Altoona Partnership

Meeting, help achieve optimal wellness

throughout community lifetime, 4 p.m.,

City Hall, 407 8th St SE

Noon Networking, Bianchi Boys

Pizza and Pasta.

SEP 7/8 Wrestling Meet, 4:30 p.m.

SEP 8 Girls Basketball at Ankeny

Centennial, 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 19


Library.

AAYP Professional Development

Meeting, Altoona Public Library.

Teen Dinner and a Movie, grades

6-12, “If I Stay,” 5 p.m., Altoona Public

Library.

Thursday, Nov. 20

Regional Business After Hours

Friday, Nov. 21



Ave S.


Saturday, Nov. 22



Ave S.

SEP V Girls/Boys Basketball at

Valley, 2 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 23



1st Ave S.

Monday, Nov. 24






House, 507 13th Ave

Beginners Book Club, Cam Jansen

mysteries, 6 p.m., Altoona Public

Library.

Tuesday, Nov. 25




S.W.



Planning and Zoning Commission

Meeting, 6:30 p.m.

SEP 9/JV/V Girls Basketball at

DCG, 4:45/6/7:30 p.m.

SEP JV/V Boys Swimming Meet,

5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 26

Altoona Public Library Closes at

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Library.

Thursday, Nov. 27

Thanksgiving

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Altoona Public Library closed

Friday, Nov. 28

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SEP 9/JV/V Girls Basketball at DM

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W e’ve been talking about the six pillars of a brain-healthy life-

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veggies and fruits (especially dark berries), nuts and an occasional glass of red wine and dark choco-late are healthy choices. Foods you should avoid or limit would be full fat dairy choices (drink skim milk instead of whole), fast foods, fried foods, packaged and processed foods and fatty red meat. Refined carbohydrates containing white flour and sugar are found in many packaged or processed foods, and can cause the brain to become inflamed. Green tea should be a bev-erage of choice — white and oolong teas are also brain healthy. Drinking two to four cups per day may help enhance mental alertness and slow brain aging. Smoking and heavy drinking are two of the most preventable

risk factors of Alzheimer’s disease. The brain benefits immediately when you stop smoking because of increased oxygen circulation.

However brain changes from alco-hol abuse can only be reversed in the early stages. So if you smoke you would be wise to stop, and be aware of and limit your alcohol intake. Next month we are going to talk about mental stimulation and how our brain (just like anything else) is a “use it or lose it” propo-sition. Want to learn more about a brain healthy lifestyle? Check out www.helpguide.org/elder/alzheim-ers_prevention_slowing_down_treatment.htm.

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B orn and raised in Le Mars, Amy Johannsen is current-ly one of six instructional

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experiment conducted in her class-room, Johannsen says, “Anything that involves fire and color chang-es, such as the flame test, is always a favorite.” But this past year, Johannsen took on her new role at the Southeast Polk District as an instructional coach. “It’s a change for all of us. But I think it is one that will continue to evolve,” Johannsen says, regard-ing the program. As an instructional coach, Johannsen observes classes in order to help teachers come up with new strategies. She also mentors new teachers. This year she does not have any first year teachers. However, Johannsen is currently mentoring two teachers new to the district.

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every single day before the snow arrives by coming to the Altoona Public Library. Mexican festivalPlan on attending our Dia de Los Muertos celebration on Nov. 1 at 10 a.m. Learn about this Mexican celebration with food, games, activi-ties and crafts. Programming will be offered in both Spanish and English, and everyone is welcome. Please register for this special event.

More activities for kidsAfter school on Wednesdays we have lots of activities for school-age kids. Lego Club meets on the first Wednesday of every month at 4 p.m. We’ll have a free screening of “How to Train Your Dragon 2” along with free popcorn on Nov. 12 at 4 p.m. Third graders and older should join us every Wednesday at 3 p.m. for Card Club. We learn a different game each week. We’ve started a Beginners Book Club for young readers. This month we’ll be exploring David Adler’s Cam Jansen mysteries with games, activities and discussion. Read any book from this series, and join us on Monday, Nov. 24 at 6 p.m.. Older children, third - sixth grade, may be interested in some special events going on this month. Whatever your skill level, join us Nov. 17 at 6 p.m. to learn a few new techniques for painting your fingernails. Maybe sweets are more your speed. Come learn some easy, but impressive cookie decorating on Nov. 25 at 6 p.m., just in time for the holidays. Registration is required. There will also be a

Library Lock-In for third - sixth grades on Friday, Nov. 21. Register and get a permission slip signed to attend an after-hours game-fest in the library. Space is limited, so register soon.

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W hen this neighbor-hood was a cornfield, Randy Colyn was

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Q: How can I improve my immune system?A: It is important to know what we can do to keep a strong and balanced immune system to stay healthy. When our immune system is functioning optimally, our bodies are capable of maintaining health even when we come into contact with these germs. Take these steps now to boost your defens-es, speed healing and gain a greater level of wellness. Drink plenty of fluids, especially water. Get adequate rest. Eat a wholesome diet rich in vitamins and minerals, especially foods containing vitamin D (such as cod liver oil). A wholesome, immunity boosting diet contains a colorful assortment of fruits and vegetables with organic meats and fish. Avoid grains and sugar. These decrease the function of your immune system. Eat garlic regularly. It’s antibacterial, antiviral and anti-fungal. You should be eating it every day. Supplement with vitamin D. Wash your hands with soap (not anti-bacterial) and water. Antibacterial soap and hand sanitizers have harsh toxins and increase the risk of creating drug resistant bacteria. Exercise regularly when you are well. Manage your stress. It has been estimated that up to 90 per-cent of illness and disease is stress-related. Lower stress through meditation and other healthy lifestyle changes. Get adjusted regularly. Adjustments are a safe, natural option for healing and maintaining health.

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Q: What is a cavity? Does it hurt when you have one?A: Cavities, or tooth decay, are the destruction of your tooth enamel, the hard, outer layer of your teeth. Plaque, a sticky film of bacteria, constantly forms on your teeth. When you eat or drink foods containing sugars, the bacteria in plaque produce acids that attack tooth enamel. This is when cavities can form. Ways to help prevent tooth decay:

snacking, especially on sugary foods.

which strengthens your teeth, and about use of dental sealants (a plastic protective coating) applied to the chewing surfaces of the back teeth where decay often starts to protect them from decay.

examination. Cavities can cause sensitivity if enough of the underlying tooth is exposed to the foods and liquids we consume. Generally, if you have a small to medium-sized cavity you will not know until the dentist does an examination and radiographs. If you have a toothache with severe pain, this means the cavity has grown large enough to infect the nerve of the tooth, resulting in extreme pain and/or swelling. If you have pain with a tooth, whether it is mild or severe, call a dentist to determine the cause. www.altoonasmiles.com

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O ct. 31. This is the date of the holiday we know as Halloween. But did you

know that there is more to Oct. 31 than just Halloween? There is another historical event that happened on that date. It was the beginning of the Reformation. Martin Luther was a priest and professor for the Catholic Church in Germany. He was someone who studied the Bible very carefully. After doing his research, Luther decided to share what he has learned with the world. On Oct. 31, 1517, Luther posted his “95 Theses” on the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany. These “95 Theses” were points regarding the church that he was willing to debate with other scholars. The posting of the “95 Theses” began what would be known as the “Reformation,” which would bring lasting change to the Christian church. Even after all the years since Oct. 31, 1517, Luther’s passion for the Bible still makes a dif-ference. Today, the Lutheran church stands as a testament not to Luther himself, but to what he believed in. One of the pillars of the Lutheran church is “Sola Scriptura,” which means “Scripture Alone.” When it comes to our understanding about God, all we need is His word, the Bible. So many times we would like to think we can understand everything, but we don’t. We can’t. That is where the Bible comes in. The Bible

is what God has revealed to us about Himself and His plan of salvation through His son, Jesus Christ. When we dedicate our-selves to the study of the Bible, like Luther did, we can better know who God is and what He has done for us. Studying the Bible can bring us some under-standing of why things happen in life but, better yet, the Bible can bring us comfort for the difficult days and a “peace that passes all human understanding.” Taking time to study the Bible can and will make a lasting impact on our lives, like it did for Luther. Oct. 31. It will always be Halloween, but now you see there is more to that date than you think. It’s a date where one man began a reformation to help us all better appreciate the spe-cial gift of God that is the Bible.

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Altoona resident Carlene Hohl, Pleasant Hill resident Donna Minahan and nearly 60 other volunteers were recognized for their contributions at The Hospice and Palliative Care Association of Iowa’s annual honored volunteer ceremony held at Prairie Meadows Conference Center in Altoona on Sept 5. Hohl and Minahan volunteer at HCI Hospice Care Services’ Bright Kavanagh House. The two are shown with HCI Hospice Care Services volunteer coordinator Susan Joynt.

Hospice volunteers honored

The Homestead CSA programThe Homestead CSA (Community Supported Agriculture), 1625 Adventureland Drive, is more than a Certified Naturally Grown farm. This six-acre farm provides jobs for individuals with autism, produces nutritious vegetables and fruit for central Iowa families and contributes to the quest to live green by reducing the carbon footprint. The CSA program is a way for individuals and families to purchase a “share” in the crops harvested on the farm. The Homestead has more than 100 CSA members that receive a weekly box of fresh produce throughout the season, typically 20 weeks for this farm. The farm helps develop and maintain paid, meaningful work for people who would otherwise have few opportunities to be gainfully employed. Supervised by Autism Associates, The Homestead’s CSA is staffed by residents. All 24 residents are paid for the work that they do on the farm and on the Campus. More than 30 varieties of fruits and vegetables are grown at the farm. The Homestead specializes in growing several lettuce varieties inside its 5,000-foot greenhouse. This gives it the opportunity to sell lettuce to restaurants and grocery stores during the winter months. In addition, the greenhouse provides the means to raise custom grown bedding plants for customers and transplants for the farm. Christmas wreaths, poinsettias, compost and greenhouse rental spaces are also sold on site to augment income. In the past five years while operating with the same number of staff, The Homestead CSA has more than doubled membership. Marketing efforts include membership in the Iowa Food Cooperative, word of mouth, posters and rack cards at local businesses, attending local events, paid local advertising and e-mail campaigns. The income earned from the CSA project goes directly to pay the wages for those that work for the farm. A few local corporations also provide financial and volunteer support during the busiest times of the year.

The Southeast Polk community gathered to celebrate Robert Beattie as he boarded the bus for the airport to attend the Honor Flight trip on Sept. 29.

OUT AND ABOUT


I am a big fan of metaphors. They help me analyze ideas from dif-ferent perspectives. Last fall I

had to present my personal lead-ership model to my masters in communication leadership class at Drake. I presented it to them, by playing a round of poker. I handed everyone five cards and had them each flip one of their cards over as I went through my leadership model and how I think leadership and leadership styles can be related to a game of poker.

dealt will be the same. You, as a leader, have to adapt your lead-ership style in different situations an d for different people. Take time as a leader to evaluate every person on your team, similar to how you would analyze the other people at the poker table you are playing with.

many times before people begin to catch on. Be your true authentic self in every situa-tion.

risks. As leaders, we have to empower people to be a part of change. Change is what drives leadership. A good poker player isn’t just waiting to see the next card. A good player is thinking ahead and planning his or her next move. As a leader ,always think ahead and embrace change.

learn from everyone and every experience whether it is a struggle or a win-ning experience. You learn from every hand that you play — win or lose.

and put your ego aside. Let others at the table take the lead. Empowerment is key.

Upcoming eventsOct. 28: Meet the Candidates Public Forum on Oct. 28 at SEP High School, 6-7 p.m. Submit questions to [email protected]. Meet the can-didates running for the House of Representatives District 30 and the candidates vying for the Iowa Senate District 15. Hear their responses to pre-submitted questions from community mem-bers. This is your chance to get informed before Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 4. Nov. 4 and 18: Noon Networking, 11:45 a.m., Bianchi Boys Pizza & Pasta. Nov. 8: Nippy Hippie 5K Run/Walk, 10 a.m. Early-Bird Registration is now open. (Guaranteed shirt, swag bag and headband until Oct. 27). Go to www.altoonachamber.org and click on the Events tab. Nov. 19: AAYP Breakfast Before Business, 7:30 a.m. at Perkins Restaurant & Bakery. RSVP to [email protected]. Visit www.altoonachamber.org and click on the Events tab for a complete listing of our events, member events and com-munity events, as well as our Facebook and Twitter pages.

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A ribbon cutting ceremony was held for Perkins on Sept. 26.

Kim Bailey and Jill Meyer. Scott Short and Julie Sanders. Jill Meyer, Bruce Mason and Beth Van Ryswyk.

Brian Kooker, Kevin Schumacher, Denise Gerling, David Weyer and Rick Matney.

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Denis Gerling welcomes Chamber members to Perkins.

Mayor Skip Conkling, Kevin Schumacher, Denise Gerling, Brian Kooker, Rick Matney and Melissa Horton.

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The Altoona Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Perkins on Sept. 26.

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