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Contact:Jody Shea, Editor1901 Old Lincoln Hwy. Crescent, IA 51526

Email: CrescentConnection@earthlink.netCell: (402) 968-5484

Volume 14

In This Issue...Page 2 .................City Council MinutesPage 3 ........................Mayor’s Corner

Time OutPage 4 ....... In Memory of Ron Rohatsch

From the ScrapbookPage 5 ..Why Men are Seldom Depressed

When Life Gives You LemonsPage 6 ...........Chilly Day Clam ChowderSherif’s Department Spreads Christmas Spirit

Pott Co. Sheriff’s ReportPage 7-9 ...........................AdvertisersPage 10 ..................Useless Knowledge

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Seventy-nine years ago, the Aeroplane Inn was the site of an important moment in American music history, the professional debut of jazz great, Preston Love. Just 15 on that night in 1936, Love was pressed into service as a last-minute replacement for an ill drummer in the band his brother was part of, Webb and the Spiders. He went on to fame as a saxophonist, playing with the Count Basie Orchestra in the 1940s. He was the head of his own orchestra in the ‘50s, then worked as a backup musician in the 1960s for the likes of Ray

Charles, the Temptations, and Marvin Gaye. When Jack Shepard of Iowa Public Television asked him to describe the thrill of playing his first concert, he replied, ”At the Airplane Inn in Honey Creek, which is exactly 17 miles due east of where you’re standing and where I’m sitting. Black bands were a novelty because we had a different approach to the whole thing. They expected us to play “in the moods” and “the darktown strutters ball” and some of the corny things, but in our way, which was unique and decidedly different from the way white bands played. Honey Creek had bigger crowds on the Saturday’s we played. Ordinary Omaha bands and Iowa bands from Des Moines and around could not outdraw the blacks. The Airplane Inn was very dilapidated. The roof and all that. There wasn’t much of a town there. There was a garage across the street, and there were two or three little buildings, that was all that was there. The place wasn’t at all fancy, but they would pack it. Those farmers and the people from the surrounding towns, even like Omaha and Council Bluffs, liked to come there because they got away from town where they could have a ball. Warren Web and the Spiders was the band I first played with as a drummer. I was too young to realize the impact and importance of that. I was 15 then. I wasn’t the slightest bit nervous. Young, and blissfully happy. I thought I was better than I was.”

Love at the Aeroplane Inn

The Crescent Optimists are gearing up for this years Fall Festival. If you’d like to be part of the fun,

please attend the monthly meetings. Next meeting: February 5th at 7pm

in the church basement.•

Dog and Cat Licenses are due by Friday, February 13th.

Forms are available at the Bank and Post Office.

•And Remember...

To avoid a ticket, please move vehicles out of the way for

plows to clear the city streets.

Youth is when you are allowed to stay up late on New Year’s Eve.

Middle age is when you are forced to. —Bill Vaughn

HAPPY 2015!

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Contact Numbers

Mayor Brian Shea

712-545-3652(

Councilman Bob Anderson

712-545-3373(

Councilman Jim Beck

712-545-9314(

Councilman Chuck Hildreth

402-681-0982(

Councilman Elvis Jacobsen

712-545-3215(

Councilman Patrick Morgan712-227-0083

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City ClerkMary Martin

712-545-3981(

Park BoardMindi Hively

712-545-3062(

Message BoardRon Olson

712-545-3267(

Crescent Fire Dept.Non-Emergency712-545-3730

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Crescent Elementary712-545-3566

Crescent City CouncilSubmitted by Mary Martin, City Clerk. The City of Crescent is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY OF CRESCENT COUNCIL MEETING Dec 15, 2014...THE CRESCENT CITY COUNCIL met in special session in the Crescent Community Hall at 6:00pm pursuant to the law. Mayor Brian Shea called the meeting to order. The following Council members were present: Hildreth, Jacobsen, Anderson, Morgan, Beck. Also in attendance, City Atty. Joe Thornton. OLSSON & ASSOC/JASON CRAIG discussed with the Council an amendment on Olsson charges. They spent considerable more time out in the field than was expected and so the field time had to be increased. The amendment calls for $35,000.00 but Jason doesn’t feel that it will reach that. Final amount will depend on how much time is spent with FEMA going over his paperwork. As they (FEMA) have been kept up to date throughout the project he doesn’t feel they will take too long looking over the paperwork. MOTION BY ANDERSON, seconded by Beck to approve the amendment with the cap amount. RESOLUTION # 8 TO FIX A DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON SEWER REVENUE LOAN AGREEMENT. This will be an interim loan set for 1 year @ 2.75% to pay contractor until FEMA/STATE reimbursement comes in. This public hearing will be Monday 12-22-14 @ 6:00pm @ the Comm. Hall. MOTION BY MORGAN, seconded by Jacobsen to approve the date and time for the public hearing. MOTION BY MORGAN, seconded by Jacobsen to adjourn the meeting. Hildreth, Jacobsen, Anderson, Morgan, Beck, all ayes. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned @ 6:20PM MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY OF CRESCENT COUNCIL MEETING Dec 22, 2014...THE CRESCENT CITY COUNCIL met in special session in the Crescent Community Hall at 6:00pm pursuant to the law. Mayor Brian Shea called the meeting to order. The following Council members were present: Hildreth, Jacobsen, and Anderson. DORSEY&WHITNEY/bond counsel agreement submitted for approval. MOTION BY ANDERSON, seconded by Jacobsen to approve services agreement. Anderson, Jacobsen, Hildreth, all ayes. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING ON LOAN AGREEMENT AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A PROJECT NOTE. No written or oral comments received. RESOLUTION # 9 APPROVING/AUTHORIZING loan agreement and providing for the issuance of sewer revenue loan agreement project note. MOTION BY ANDERSON, seconded by Jacobsen to approve loan agreement. Anderson, Jacobsen, Hildreth, all ayes. Motion carried. CHANGE ORDER # 1 submitted to council. MOTION BY ANDERSON, seconded by Jacobsen to approve change order with it being noted that this change order does not reflect any interest. Anderson, Jacobsen, Hildreth, all ayes. Motion carried. JJ WESTHOFF PAY REQUEST # 5 submitted to council. MOTION BY HILDRETH, seconded by Anderson to approve pay request 5. Anderson, Jacobsen, Hildreth, all ayes. Motion carried. Due to not having paperwork from the contractor, final completion of project approval and pay of the retainage was tabled until the Jan. 5th, 2015 meeting. MOTION BY HILDRETH, seconded by Anderson to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned @ 6:12PM. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY OF CRESCENT COUNCIL MEETING January 5, 2015...THE CRESCENT CITY COUNCIL met in regular session in the Crescent Community Hall at 7:00pm pursuant to the law. Mayor Brian Shea called the meeting to order. The following Council members were present: Morgan, Beck and Hildreth. Anderson and Jacobsen, absent. MOTION BY BECK, seconded by Morgan to accept consent agenda. Morgan, Beck and Hildreth, all ayes. Motion carried. FINAL COMPLETION PAPERWORK for lagoon repair submitted for approval. MOTION BY BECK, seconded by Hildreth to approve final completion paperwork. Morgan, Beck and Hildreth, all ayes. Motion carried. RETAINAGE PAY REQUEST submitted for payment. MOTION BY BECK, seconded by Morgan to approve payment of retainage. Morgan, Beck and Hildreth, all ayes. Motion carried. ORDINANCE 69.08A 2nd reading. NO PARKING EITHER SIDE MORMON BRIDGE ROAD. MOTION BY MORGAN, seconded by Hildreth to approve 2nd reading. Morgan, Beck and Hildreth, all ayes. Motion carried. MOTION BY MORGAN, seconded by Beck to waive 3rd reading. Morgan, Beck and Hildreth, all ayes. Motion carried. RESOLUTION 01052015 authorizing CVFD to bill for calls. This is an update from 2005. MOTION BY MORGAN, seconded by Hildreth to approve. Morgan, Beck and Hildreth, all ayes. Motion carried. BUDGET WORKSHOP scheduled for 1-17-15 @ 8:00AM. GALEN BARRETT/FIRE DEPT reported that 2014 ended with 277 calls. CVFD has had no injuries/deaths in his time as chief. CRAIG PETERSON/MAINTENANCE reported he had cold patched prior to snow. He has been plowing so will check these potholes when roads are clear. Annual maintenance to 1561 (engine), John Deere tractor, and dump truck has all been done. Installed new faucet in kitchen. DURING SNOW REMOVAL, PLEASE PARK YOUR VEHICLES OFF STREET. If this is done, he will be able to do a better job on the roads. Also, do NOT THROW snow from your driveway after he has plowed. This just turns to ice. MOTION BY BECK, seconded by Morgan to adjourn meeting. Morgan, Beck and Hildreth, all ayes. Motion carried.Meeting adjourned 7:16PM

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• City Council: First Monday of every month unless holiday—February 2nd

• Crescent Optimist Club: First Fri. at 7pm at Community of Christ.—February 6th

• Planning Committee: The Monday following the city council meeting.—February 9th

• Park Board: 3rd Wednesday of every month at 7:00 PM during the inclem-ent weather at the Fire Barn and during good weather down at the park.—February 18th

FIREBARN BREAKFAST3rd Sunday of Every Month . 8am-12pm

Adults: $6, Kids under 12: $3Proceeds benefit CVFD

No Breakfast in January

This is a free service and a great way to get the word out. If you have an upcoming event you’d like to advertise, please email us at

CrescentConnection@earthlink.net

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•Stop in for

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CRESCENT ROADHOUSEJoin Us For Daily

Lunch Specials!

Dinner Specials Include:Ten Dollar Steak Tuesday,

Wing Wednesday • BBQ Ribs Thursday, All U Can Eat Fish Friday,

Prime Rib Saturday • Taco Sunday!

Now Serving

BROASTED CHICKEN!Eat In or Carry Out.

•Karaoke Sat. & Sun. Nights!

Mayor’s Corner Well the holidays are over and we are well into winter. I hate the cold winter! I received several calls to ask where our holiday lights were this year. In the past Dale Dilts and some of the Optimist mem-bers had volunteered to put them up and take them down, that was very generous of them. Since that time we have not had any decorations put up. I have been thinking that if we could get 2 or 3 nice decorations to install close to the firebarn/city office. That way we could make it look festive and make it a little easier to put up and take down. If you want to volunteer to help please contact me and we will plan this out. We have a new sign that is going to be put together in the spring. It will be by the old well pump house, it will replace the damaged ‘Crescent’ sign. A lot of small projects done by volunteers can make a big difference in our community. Feel free to step up and help, it can do your heart good. —Happy 2015, Brian Shea

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To date, we have helped 26 people. Thanks to all who are donating food, money and volunteering their time. We greatly appreciate all donations. Here are examples of what we are especially in need of: canned tuna and chicken, instant potatoes, soups, crackers, canned fruits, apple sauce, cereals, oatmeal, pancake mix, ravioli or any canned pasta/food, pasta, pasta sauce and meats for the freezer such as hotdogs, bologna, brats, ham, hamburger, chicken, any kind of meat.

Crescent FOOD PANTRY

Graciously accepting your donations,Blessed to be helping those in need.

720 Old Lincoln Hwy • 712-545-9031Tuesday’s 5-7pm & Saturday’s 1-3pm

Closed major holiday’s.

May all your troubles last as long as your New Year’s

resolutions. —Joey Adams

Crescent Food Pantry

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While we mourn the loss of our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Ron Rohatsch, we also wanted to share a short story about him with the community that welcomed him as a resident and then as a business owner. Ron and Nancy (Rohatsch, not Reagan, as they liked to say) were married in 1965, welcomed their sons, Larry and Brian, over the next three years, and built their home in order to move out to the farm, that is now a Crescent address, in 1979. Along with their son, Larry and his wife, Sheila, they opened the Loess Hills Vineyard and Winery in Crescent in 2006. Ron worked as a letter carrier for the US Postal Service for 39 years where he never met a stranger. He loved to talk to people and rarely forgot a name or a story that he was told. He believed in doing what was right and helped defend many co-workers in his thirteen years as the president of the National Association of Letter Carriers union, sometimes to his own detriment. Ron had a great sense of humor, in fact that is one of the main reasons why Nancy first started to date him – she says that he had a way of making you laugh even when you were mad at him! He was always willing to try something new, especially if it was a fun adventure. He loved doing just about anything outdoors – gardening, camping, hunting, fishing, and grape growing. In fact, he even tried a motorcycle ride with our current mayor, Brian Shea, a few years ago...what a trip for both of them! Larry and Brian are both wonderful cooks, and they come by that talent naturally through their father. They all have a way of just throwing a dish together based upon ideas and taste, and it always comes out yummy...of course, they rarely write anything down or measure, so duplication is a bit of a problem. If you have been to the winery for any of the live music or wine trail events, you have likely tasted some of Ron and Larry’s efforts.

In Loving Memory of Ron RohatschSubmitted by Larry & Sheila Rohatsch

There were few things that brought Ron more joy than spending time with his grandchildren. Brian and Jackie

gave him his first three grandchildren - he was so proud of the dance performances that Lynsey and Megan excelled in, and his fellow sports fanatic, Mason, has tried out most everything available to him – baseball, football, basketball, and wrestling. Ron rarely missed an activity or game. Larry and Sheila gave him his youngest

granddaughter, Aubrey, just four years ago and though he was ill for most of her life, she always knew just the right

thing to get her Poppy moving and laughing. We lost this vital member of our family on December 3, 2014. We will miss him so much, but we know that he will remain in our memories and our hearts.

From the Scrapbook of Evonne Allen

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To a small child, the perfect granddad is unafraid of big dogs and fierce storms

but absolutely terrified of the word “boo.” —Robert Brault

Make lemon water! Adding lemon to water not only quenches thirst better than any other beverage, but it also nourishes our body with vitamins, minerals and trace elements which we absolutely need. Lemon with water can be considered the best natural energy booster. When we wake up in the morning, our bodily tissues are dehydrated and are in need of water to push out toxins and rejuvenate the cells. In other words, this homemade “lemonade” helps eliminate internal toxins, regulating proper kidney and digestive tract functions by forcing them to work as smoothly as possible. How and when to drink water with lemon: For this purpose, use warm purified or spring water. Take half a cup of warm water without sugar and squeeze in there at least half of lemon or lime. Better to use a special juicer (to get the most juice with minimal effort). You can also use lemon essential oil. You need to drink water with lemon first thing in the morning on an empty stomach. Some recommend a drink of water one hour before meals for maximum results. 18 Reasons To Start Your Day With Water and Lemon: 1. Water with lemon provides the body with electrolytes which hydrate your body. Lemons contain a good amount of electrolytes such as potassium, calcium and magnesium. 2. Water with lemon is good for the joints, reducing pain in the joints and muscles. 3. Warm water with lemon helps digestion as lemon contains citric acid. It interacts with other enzymes and acids which easily stimulate the secretion of gastric juice and digestion. 4. The liver produces more enzymes from water with lemon than from any other food. It helps cleanse the liver by stimulating it to release toxins. 5. Water with lemon helps fight infections of the respiratory tract, sore throats and inflammation of the tonsils. This is due to the anti-inflammatory properties of lemon. 6. Warm water with lemon helps regulate natural bowel movement. 7. Water with lemon is indispensable for the normal work of metabolism. Since lemon is a powerful antioxidant, it protects the body from free radicals and

strengthens the immune system. 8. Water with lemon aids in proper functioning of the nervous system (as lemon has a high content of potassium). Depression and anxiety are often the result of low levels of potassium in the blood. The nervous system needs a sufficient amount of potassium to ensure sustainable signals to the heart. 9. Water with lemon cleanses blood, blood vessels and arteries. 10. Water with lemon can help lower blood pressure. A daily intake of one lemon can reduce high blood pressure by 10%. 11. Water with lemon creates an alkalizing effect in the body. Even if you drink it immediately before a meal, it can help your body maintain a higher level of pH. The higher the pH, the more your body is able to fight diseases. 12. Water with lemon is good for the skin. Vitamin C in lemon, improves our skin by rejuvenating the body. Drinking water with lemon regularly (every morning) will improve the condition of your skin. 13. Water with lemon is beneficial for pregnant women. Since lemons are loaded with Vitamin C, it acts as an adaptogen helping the body cope with viruses such as colds. Furthermore, Vitamin C helps the formation of bone tissue of the unborn baby. At the same time, due to the high content of potassium, a mixture of water with lemon helps forming cells of the brain and nervous system of the baby. 14. Water with lemon relieves heartburn. For this, mix a teaspoon of lemon juice in half a glass of water. 15. Water with lemon helps dissolve gallstones, kidney stones, pancreatic stones, and calcium deposits. 16. Water with lemon helps with weight loss. Lemons contain pectin fiber, which helps suppress hunger cravings. Studies have proven people with a better alkaline diet have lost weight faster. 17. Water with lemon helps with tooth pain and gingivitis. 18. Water with lemon prevents cancer. This is due to the fact that lemons are a highly alkaline food. Multiple studies have found that cancer cannot thrive in an alkaline environment.

When Life Gives You Lemons...

s Your last name stays put.s The garage is all yours.s Wedding plans take care of themselves.s Chocolate is just another snack.s You can never get pregnant.s You can wear a white T-shirt to a water park.s You can wear NO shirt to a water park.s Car mechanics tell you the truth.s The world is your urinal.s You never have to drive to another gas

station restroom because this one is just too icky.

s You don’t have to stop and think of which way to turn a nut on a bolt.

s Wrinkles add character.s Wedding dress $5000. Tux rental $100.

Why Men Are Seldom Depresseds People never stare at your chest when

you’re talking to them.s New shoes don’t cut, blister, or mangle

your feet.s One mood all the time.s Phone conversations are over in 30

seconds flat.s You know stuff about tanks.s A five-day vacation requires only one

suitcase.s You can open all your own jars.s If someone forgets to invite you, he or

she can still be your friend.s Your underwear is $8.95 for a three-pack.s Three pairs of shoes are more than

enough.

s Everything on your face stays its original color.

s The same hairstyle lasts for years, even decades.

s You only have to shave your face and neck.s You can play with toys all your life.s One wallet and one pair of shoes -- one

color for all seasons.s You can wear shorts no matter how your

legs look.s You can ‘do’ your nails with a pocket knife.s You have freedom of choice concerning

growing a mustache.s You can do Christmas shopping for

25 relatives on December 24 in 25 minutes.

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Pott. County Sheriff’s Report

Submitted by Chief Deputy, John Reynold

12/11 at 9:37AM Deputy Guyer was dispatched to the 600 block of Johnson St. to assist Fire/EMS. 12/15 at 3:53PM Deputy Temeyer was dispatched to the 100 block of Powell Ln, to assist Fire/EMS. 12/21 at 1:08PM Deputy Weber was dispatched to the 100 block of Mormon Bridge Rd. in reference an intoxicated subject. 12/23 at 2:33PM Deputy Kealy was dispatched to the 200 block of Powell’s addition to assist Fire/EMS. 12/30 at 7:27PM Deputies Ramsey and Volkens were dispatched to the 1000 block of Old Lincoln Highway in reference a welfare check. 12/31 at 11:27AM Deputy Wilson was dispatched to the 100 block of East Welch St. to assist Fire/EMS. Crescent Township Citations (2) Speeding (1) No Driver’s License (4) Fail to Obey Stop Sign (1) Fail to Display Registration Plate (1) Fail to Signal Stop or Rapid Deceleration (3) Warning Citations

The Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Office held the 16th annual “Shop with the Sheriff” event on Saturday December 13th at “Target” in Metro Crossing. This year 36 children participated and were given $175.00 to spend on outerwear, clothing, shoes and something fun like a toy or game. Members of the Sheriff’s Office paired up with the children to shop and fulfill the wish lists. Each family of the children that participated were also furnished with a food basket consisting of everything needed to prepare a holiday meal. The annual “Shop with the Sheriff” is made possible by the generous donations from citizens, organizations and businesses throughout the area. If anyone is interested in helping make next years “Shop with the Sheriff” event a success, they can contact the Sheriff’s Office at 712-890-2200.

Sheriff’s Department Spreads Christmas Spirit!

3 to 4 c. potatoes, peeled and cubed1 c. onion, diced1 c. celery, diced6-1/2 oz. can minced clams, drained and juice reserved8-oz. bottle clam juice

Chilly Day Clam Chowder3/4 c. butter3/4 c. all-purpose flour1 qt. half-and-half1/2 t. sugar1/8 t. pepper

Place vegetables in a large saucepan; add reserved clam juice and bottled clam juice. Add just enough water to cover vegetables; bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until vegetables are tender, about 10-15 minutes. In a separate saucepan over medium heat, melt butter; whisk in flour and cook for one minute. Add half-and-half, sugar, salt and pepper, whisking until smooth. Cook on low for 3 to 4 minutes; stir into vegetable mixture. Heat through. 5 to 10 minutes. Serves 8

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At the turn of the previous millen-nium, Dublin had the largest slave market in the world, run by the Vikings.

It takes 70 muscles to speak a single word. A B-25 bomber airplane crashed into the seventy-ninth floor of the Empire State Building on July 28, 1945.

Eating spicy foods an hour or two before you workout has been shown to increase your metabolism.

Each anchor chain link on the Titanic was about 175 pounds.

On average, every minute you walk extends your life by one and a half to two minutes.

In 1968, a convention of beggars in Dacca, India, passed a resolution demand-ing that the minimum amount of alms be fixed at fifteen paisa (three cents).

The $8 bill was designed and printed by Benjamin Franklin for the American Colonies.

The number of fat cells in your body is determined at birth. A gain in body fat does not increase the number of fat cells, but rather the size of the existing fat cells.

During the American Revolution, many brides used to wear the color red in-stead of white as a symbol of rebellion.

Eating 3500 calories will add one pound to your weight.

Robert E. Lee, of the Confederate Army, remains the only person, to date, to have graduated from the West Point military academy without a single demerit.

During World War II, 3M stopped selling Scotch Tape to civilians because the military wanted it all. At least one American munitions factory used transparent tape as a conveyor belt to move bullets.