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M y father was a sergeant in the U.S. Army and served in the Korean War. He told me that one of his duties was to install communication lines. Oddly, he didn’t communicate much else

about his wartime service with me. Then again, I didn’t ask him about it too often either. I always thought if he wanted to talk about it, he would. I do know that he enlisted so he could enter the service with guys he knew rather than being drafted. And I know that those young men he served with became lifelong friends. The Army reunions were events he looked forward to, and he spoke highly of all whom he served with. My dad never took a college class. In fact, he didn’t graduate from high school. Even so, he was one of the smartest men I have ever known. I learned a great deal from him about business and personal relationships. He was a master at making most everyone he knew feel good about themselves, and he claimed his military service helped develop that. Dad died from bone cancer 10 years ago. In his final weeks, we spent time at his kitchen table going through old boxes that I didn’t know existed. Inside were photos from his time in the military and let-ters that his mother sent him while he served. Even in his final days, he looked upon those challenging times with fond memories. As part of our desire to better understand war and those who serve in it, we dedicate our cover to the stories of two local veterans who served our country with honor. Thanks for reading, and be sure to check out more online at www.iowalivingmagazines.com.

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J oe Boitnott initially joined the military in high school out of necessity. It was 1939, and Boitnott was not yet

18 years old. But his parents were divorc-ing, he needed money, and he decided it might be best if he join the Iowa National Guard. Two years later during World War II, Boitnott was mobilized and sent to Europe. He was stationed with the 1st Battalion of the 168th Infantry Regiment, all part of the 34th Infantry Division from Des Moines, known as the Red Bulls. Now, age 91, Boitnott is the only soldier from that outfit who is still living. During his service in World War II, Boitnott made three amphibious landings and saw 511 combat days. He received a Purple Heart for being wounded in 1944 during the Battle of Monte Cassino in Italy. He was leading a mule with supplies to the front line when a shell exploded. The mule took the worst of it and was killed, but Boitnott suffered superficial wounds on his left arm and pieces of shrapnel lodged in his torso. He was only out of action for less than a month. He says pieces of shrapnel worked their way out of his body for years. Boitnott transferred to the Army Air Corps (the predecessor to the Air Force), where he was a machine gunner in the back of B-17s. He flew two mis-sions in Austria, and then World War II ended. He also received a Bronze Star and many other medals for his service during World War II.

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Boitnott returned to the United States and was given 100 days to decide whether he wanted out or wanted to continue his service. He chose the latter and was sta-tioned at March Air Force Reserve Base in California. By 1950, the United States was involved in the Korean War. Boitnott was once again called into action. He was stationed in Hawaii and later sent to Korea in 1952. His job was to refuel jets and other aircraft. Boitnott did not experience com-bat while stationed in Korea. However, he was responsible for something that changed the lives of many Korean chil-dren. He helped create an orphanage outside of the base where he was located in 1953. “These little kids were running around with stuff coming out of their noses and running around naked, and it’s about 30 degrees below zero. It touches your heart,” Boitnott says. He called his wife in the United States and asked her to send over any children’s clothing she could gather. From there it grew. Other soldiers’ wives also sent items. He traded a couple of cases of

whiskey to the Army for a tent that was used as the orphanage shelter. Boitnott later received a letter from the director of the orphanage, which also served as a school, thanking him for the difference he had made in the lives of Korean children. Boitnott returned to the United States from Korea in 1954 and was stationed at March Air Force Reserve Base once again. He was sent to Germany from 1958 to 1962 for peacekeeping missions. He retired from the Air Force in 1972, with 28 years of service for the U.S. military. In 2004, Boitnott traveled to Washington, D.C., for the dedication of the World War II Memorial. He also received the Order of Saint Maurice Medal from the National Infantry Association. Arlington EvansArlington “Lee” Evans knew lots of young men who were drafted into service for Vietnam and figured it was only a matter of time before he was. His father had been in the U.S. Marine Corps, and he wanted to follow in his footsteps, so he enlisted Oct. 16, 1967,


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into the Marines. He traveled to San Diego for boot camp at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot and trained to be a field radio operator. Evans was stationed in Da Nang, Vietnam, with the 1st Marine Division. Da Nang was known as “Rocket City” because the Viet Cong would launch rockets toward the base and sometimes blew holes in the runway that would then need to be patched. Evans’ job was to confer with officers and call in air support when it was needed, whether it be for artillery fire or napalm. He says that was one of the worst parts of the war because many innocent people were killed or severely harmed. “It was sad because we decimated a lot of vil-lages,” Evans says. “Napalm was very ugly.” Evans was involved in many tough and deadly fights while stationed in Vietnam. In one battle, 2,000 men were killed. He says it was “by the grace of God” that he made it out alive. He remembers how men would sometimes get combat fright and could not pick up their weapons. They looked to him for reassurance because as radio operator he was always with the officers. Evans says even areas where he went for “R and R” time in Vietnam weren’t safe because one never knew who were Viet Cong and who were ordinary Vietnamese citizens. He once saw a 12-year-old girl throw a grenade at a group of officers. Another Viet Cong who cleaned their barracks was discovered to



Joe Boitnott, 91, received this medal for his service in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War at a special ceremony this summer in Des Moines that recognized Korean War veterans.

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Vietnam, he spent a lot of time talking to the Vietnamese peo-ple. He says they didn’t want war and didn’t care about for-eign countries; they just wanted to be able to work the land. When Evans and other marines returned from Vietnam to the United States in 1970, he

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and whole grains and a reduced emphasis on meat. “You need to move to more of a plant-based diet,” advises David Spreadbury, Ph.D., chair of the Department of Biochemistry and Nutrition at Des Moines University. “Eighty percent of chronic diseases are preventable. Placing more emphasis on fruits, vegetables and whole grains in your diet will reduce the risk of these diseases that show up later in life.” Making the switch to a plant-based diet can be tough. Our bodies require and crave protein, which meat provides. However, Spreadbury maintains that you can easily get one-half to two-thirds of your daily protein intake from plants by following a few simple

steps to de-emphasize meat in your meals. Legumes, beans, peas, lentils and soy products like tofu are all excellent plant-based sources of protein that can replace meat in your diet. Meat has been the centerpiece of the traditional American meal for years. MyPlate recommends filling half your plate with fruits and veg-gies, relegating meat to the role of side dish.

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P aul and Theresa Weeks’ house will celebrate its 100th birthday in 2014.

The couple’s early 1920s-style house was built in 1914, at a time when the roads were still dirt. Although the couple doesn’t know much about the original owners of the house at 4308 Woodland Ave. except for their names, Paul Weeks says he often contemplates what the original owners’ lives were like and how they had decorated the house. The house was in good con-dition when the couple bought it. They are the fourth family to live in the house, and the previ-ous owners only lived there for a couple of years. Although the kitchen and bath-rooms have been modernized, the house still retains its original light fixtures, wood-burning fireplace, wood trim, radiators and wood floors. The floors had been cov-ered with carpet, Paul believes, almost the entire time because they were in pristine condition when the carpets were removed and only required a sealant coat. The couple settled into the house in April 1993. They were living in a townhouse in West Des Moines with their older daughter, Caroline. They considered building a new house but looked at dozens of houses before they found their home on the city’s west side.

“We both enjoy older archi-tecture and the variety of archi-tecture you find in this neighbor-hood,” Theresa says, adding that they also like the mature trees in the area and the friendliness of the neighborhood. Both Paul and Theresa serve on the board of the Ingersoll Park Neighborhood Association. The neighbors get together for social events several times a year. Since they’ve owned the house, Paul has planted 12 differ-ent varieties of trees on the almost 1-acre lot. The family spends a lot of time sitting on their back deck watching the wide range of wildlife from foxes to owls to turkeys. “When we sit on our deck, we never know what we’re going to see,” Theresa says. The family — daughter Emily was born a few years after they moved in — also loves to spend time in their front sitting room next to the fireplace. Paul says the house is a comfortable and homey place to live and someplace they love to come home to. Emily says she loves the island located in the middle of where Hardwood Drive and Woodland Avenue meet. That chunk of land and one down the street at Woodland and 44th Street were meeting spots for neighborhood children and a great place to set up lemonade stands.

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The Weeks family’s home at 4308 Woodland Ave. The Weeks family: Theresa and Paul with

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Iowa Shakespeare Experience (ISE) is performing its unique version of “A Christmas Carol” written exclusively for Terrace Hill. ISE is a non-profit that provides Des Moines with its annual free summer Shakespeare Festival. Following Thanksgiving Day, Terrace Hill is kicking off the holiday season by offering eight unique performances of “A Christmas Carol.” Performed in the parlors, halls and bedchambers of Iowa’s Governor’s mansion, the audience will move from room to room as the story unfolds in a truly up-close-and personal manner. New additions to the 2012 performances include a free show for Iowa military members and their families, which is fitting since returning actor Matt Wiggins is a former Navy fficer himself. Other special perfor-mances include a patron party hosted by Governor and Mrs. Branstad in their private third floor residence and a brunch matinee with mimosas and bloody marys on a Sunday afternoon. Tickets are very limited since the audience is kept to an intimate size so they can sit virtually alongside the actors while scenes are performed. Event proceeds will benefit the restoration and educational programming at Terrace Hill Performances are Saturday, Nov. 24, 7 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 25, 1 p.m. with a holiday brunch before the play; Sunday, Nov. 25, 7 p.m.; Monday, Nov. 26, 7:00 p.m., patron reception on third floor before the play, Tuesday, Nov. 27, Wednesday, Nov. 28, Thursday, Nov. 29 and Friday, Nov. 30, all 7 p.m.

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Sunday, Nov. 11 Veterans Day

Central Library closed

Smart Family Sunday, $4 per

person ($3 members), plan an atypical

family portrait using props, costumes,

and special lighting effects, and sketch

a costumed model, 1 - 2:30 p.m.. Des

Moines Art Center.

Movie: “Restless Heart- The

Confessions of Augustin”, 2 and 7 p.m.,

PG13, suggested donation is $5, St.

Augustin Catholic Church Parish Hall.

Monday, Nov. 12 Central Library closed

Dinner with the Doc, short pre-

sentation about the benefits of chiro-

practic care and then dinner, RSVP at

255-3021 or email amy.adio@hotmail.

com, 6 p.m., Red China Bistro. 2925

Ingersoll Ave.

Tuesday, Nov. 13 Depression Bipolar Support

Alliance (DBSA), support group for

Depression Bipolar, meets Tuesday

afternoons 2-3:30 p.m., Plymouth

Church. 42nd and Ingersoll

Jolly Holiday Lights, 5:30 - 10

p.m., $5-$10, Waterworks Park, 2201

George Flagg Parkway

Iowa International Center:

“Abedlkader, Iowa and Our World

Today”, 11 a.m.- 12:30 p.m., Central

Library.

DMPS School Board Meeting

Wednesday, Nov. 14 Baby Rhyme Time, 10:15-11:15 a.m.,

Central Library.

Jolly Holiday Lights, 5:30 -

10 p.m., $5 - $10, Waterworks Park,

2201 George Flagg Parkway

How to Be Stress Free, teens

come in for a relaxing hourl, 2:30 p.m.,

Central Library.

Evening Bridge Club, register

online or call 283-4957, Central Library.

RHS Winter Sports Parent

Meeting, 6:30 p.m., RHS Auditorium.

Thursday, Nov. 15 Preschool Storytime, 10:15-

10:45 a.m., Central Library.




Booktalking the Battle of the

Books, “The Fourth Stall Part II” and

“Dead End”, ages 8-12, 4-4:50 p.m.,

Central Library.

“The Whole World Was

Watching” Film Series Part 3, 6:30-

8:30 p.m., Des Moines Art Center.

Brenton Skating Plaza Opening,

help collect non-perishable food items

to help the needy during the holiday

season, 5 - 9 p.m. Brenton Skating

Plaza, 520 Robert D. Ray Drive

Friday, Nov. 16 Toddler Time, 10:15 a.m., Central

Library.




Brenton Skating Plaza open,

11 a.m.- 5 p.m., Brenton Skating Plaza,

520 Robert D. Ray Drive

Saturday, Nov. 17 Jolly Holiday Lights, 5:30 -



RHS V Girls/Boys Basketball

Jamboree at Valley, 11:40/12:20 p.m.

Health Fair, Daughters of the

Most High Women’s Ministry will

host a Health Fair for Women and

Teen Girls, 11 a.m.- 1 p.m., Elim

Christian Fellowship, 525 E Ninth St.

St. Augustin Food Pantry Collection,

5-6 p.m., St. Augustin Catholic Church.

Sunday, Nov. 18 Jolly Holiday Lights, 5:30 -



Sunday Bridge Club, register

online or call 283-4957, 1-3 p.m.,

Central Library.

St. Augustin Food Pantry

Collection, 8 a.m.- 1 p.m., St. Augustin

Catholic Church.

“The Whole World Was

Watching” Film Series Part 4, 1:30-

3:15 p.m., Des Moines Art Center.

Monday, Nov. 19 Jolly Holiday Lights, 5:30 -



DM City Council Meeting, 4:30

p.m., City Hall.

Literacy in a Different Way, share

what you have learned from a book,

preregister at 283-4957, 5-6 p.m.,

Central Library.

Learn to Skate Clinic/Open

House, $5, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Brenton

Skating Plaza, 520 Robert D. Ray Drive









RHS 9/JV/V Girls Basketball at

Waukee, 4:45/6:15/7:45 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 21 No School- DMPS



2201 George Flagg Parkway Baby

Rhyme Time, 10:15-11:15 a.m., Central

Library.



Thursday, Nov. 22 Thanksgiving Day

No School- DMPS

Central Library Closed

DM Art Center Closed




Thanksgiving Day at Brenton Plaza,

enjoy Thanksgiving Day with your fam-

ily and friends on ice, 4-9 p.m., Brenton

Plaza. 520 Robert D. Ray Drive

Friday, Nov. 23 No School- DMPS

calendar Submit event information to [email protected]

Central Library Closed




Rock the River with DJ Cruz,

8- 11 p.m., Brenton Skating Plaza, 520

Robert D Ray Dr

Saturday, Nov. 24 Jolly Holiday Lights, 5:30 -



“A Christmas Carol”, tickets: $30-

$65, brunch matinee $75, patron party

$100, event proceeds will benefit the

restoration and educational program-

ming at Terrace Hill, 7 p.m, Terrace

Hill. 2300 Grand Ave.

Sunday, Nov. 25 Jolly Holiday Lights, 5:30 -





Central Library.







Women of the Vine Bible Study,

5 p.m., for more details call 255-7723,

The Mickle Center, 1620 Pleasant St

Monday, Nov. 26 Jolly Holiday Lights, 5:30 -









RHS JV/V Bowling vs. Valley,

3:15 p.m., Air Lanes.
















RHS 9/JV/V Girls/Boys Basketball

at Dowling, 4:45/6:15/7:45 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 28 Baby Rhyme Time, 10:15-11:15 a.m.,

Central Library.












Teen Book Club, 2:30-3:30 p.m.,

Central Library.

Thursday, Nov. 29 Jolly Holiday Lights, 5:30 -









Preschool Storytime, 10:15-


Repertory Theater of Iowa

performance, Truman Capote’s “A

Christmas Memory”, $35-$40, 7:30-

9:30 p.m. Salisbury House.

Family Night, 5-9 p.m., Brenton


RHS Boys Swimming at Mason

City, 6 p.m., Mason City.

Friday, Nov. 30 Jolly Holiday Lights, 5:30 -





Robert D. Ray Drive







“Street Flowers” Opening

Reception, by Karen Strohbeen and

Bill Luchsinger, 5 - 8 p.m., Moberg

Gallery, 2921 Ingersoll Ave

Toddler Storytime, 10:15 a.m.,

Central Library.


vs. Marshalltown, 4:45/6:15/7:45 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 1 Jolly Holiday Lights, 5:30 -



RHS JV Wrestling at DM North

RHS V Boys Swimming at Ames,

11 a.m.

Sunday, Dec. 2 Jolly Holiday Lights, 5:30 -





Central Library.

‘Tis the Season, celebrate with

winery entertainment, treats and activi-

ties, 12-4 p.m., Des Moines Art Center.

Thomas Demand Exhibit Closes

at the Des Moines Art Center.

Monday, Dec. 3 Jolly Holiday Lights, 5:30 -



DM City Council Meeting, 4:30 p.m.,

City Hall.

Writer’s Workshop, preregis-

ter at 283-4957 or online, 5-7 p.m.,

Central Library.

Tuesday, Dec. 4 Depression Bipolar Support








Library Partnership: Iowa

International Center, noon, Central

Library.

RHS JV/V Girls/Boys Bowling at

Marshalltown, 3:45 p.m.


vs. DM Hoover, 4:45/6:15/7:45 p.m.

RHS JV/V Boys Swimming vs. SEP,

5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 5 Baby Rhyme Time, 10:15-11:15 a.m.,

Central Library.







It’s free!Submit calendar items for

your school, church, business, organization or family to [email protected].



Crafternoon Hangout- Gifts &

Games, 2:30-3:30 p.m, Central Library.

Crafty Readers, 2:30- 3 p.m.,

Central Library.

Thursday, Dec. 6 Jolly Holiday Lights, 5:30 -







Art Noir Holiday Studio, 6-9 p.m.,

Des Moines Art Center.

Friday, Dec. 7 Jolly Holiday Lights, 5:30 -





Robert D. Ray Drive


Central Library.

Holly & Ivy Tour, adults $15,

children under 12 $6, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.,

Salisbury House.


at Indianola, 4:45/6:15/7:45 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 8 Hannukah begins





children under 12 $6, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.,

Salisbury House.

RHS JV Wrestling at DM East,

9 a.m.

RHS V Wrestling at Johnston

Sunday, Dec. 9 Jolly Holiday Lights, 5:30 -





Central Library.


children under 12 $6, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.,

Salisbury House.

Monday, Dec. 10 Jolly Holiday Lights, 5:30 -



RHS JV/V Girl/Boys Bowling vs.

Ottumwa, 3:15 p.m.

RHS JV Boys Basketball vs. DM

Lincoln, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 11 Depression Bipolar Support










vs. DM East, 4:45/6:15/7:45 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 12 Baby Rhyme Time, 10:15-11:15 a.m.,

Central Library.




Teen Book Club, 2:30-3:30 p.m.,

Central Library



Thursday, Dec. 13 Jolly Holiday Lights, 5:30 -







RHS JV/V Girls/Boys Bowling at

DM East, 3:45 p.m.

RHS JV/V Boys Swimming vs. DM

Hoover, 5:30 p.m.

JV/V Wrestling vs. Ottumwa,

6:30/7:30 p.m.

The History Series at Salisbury

House: Dr. Joan Hoff provides an

expert overview on the evolution of

the American presidency, 7:30 p.m.,

$5-$12.50, Salisbury House

Lecture: Michelle White, 6:30-

7:30 p.m., Des Moines Art Center

Friday, Dec. 14 Jolly Holiday Lights, 5:30 -





Robert D Ray Dr


Central Library.

RHS 9/JV/V Girls/Boys at DM

North, 4:45/6:15/7:45 p.m.

Chamber Music at Salisbury

House, “Orchestra de Camerata”,

7:30 p.m., Salisbury House


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I t’s been 35 years since John Randolph began teaching. His secret to longevity? An

ever-evolving curriculum and the variety of positions he’s held have made the passage of three decades or so anything but tiresome. Even something as simple as moving into a new classroom this year helps stave off monotony. “The curriculum helps to keep things different,” says Randolph, a fourth grade teacher at Greenwood Elementary. “You’re continually studying. This year is different than last year.” That includes learning new teaching strategies, whether it’s the use of more hands-on math materials or teaching in ways that utilize students’ different learning styles, he says. Randolph has also enjoyed the range of jobs he’s held during the years, which includes being an assis-tant principal for about 17 years in Des Moines Public Schools, and various teaching positions. “Even after 35 years, it’s not boring,” he says. But he adds that while modi-fications in curriculum have been beneficial, they also require a lot of work. “A big challenge is to plan and prepare and evaluate the curricu-

lum and students’ progress,” says Randolph, who teaches everything from math and writing to social sciences. With so much work to do, finding a balance between your job and personal life can be tough, but Randolph says to avoid burnout, “You do have to learn how to bal-ance your time for your personal things you enjoy doing.” It’s a happy medium that Randolph seems to have found. He says he always thought he’d be in the profession for the long haul and isn’t surprised he’s stuck with it. The biggest change he’s seen over the years is technology. He remembers when he got his first computer in his classroom, and then being able to hook it up to the television. His students today enjoy the use of a computer lab, and Randolph and teachers at his school have iPads. What he enjoys most includes seeing students learn new skills and using them in different settings, as well as “seeing that they’re growing and making progress,” he says.

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John Randolph teaches fourth grade at Greenwood Elementary.

Changing curriculum has helped keep teaching interesting

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Truslow treasures his 1976 Triumph

Passion for bikes

Contact Darren at 953-4822 ext. 304 or [email protected] to recom-mend someone for an upcoming issue of “What’s In Your Garage?”

E d Truslow has a passion for motorcycles. Anyone who asks him about his 1976

Triumph 750cc will see that pas-sion come to life. “It’s a classic British motor-cycle,” he says. His favorite part of the bike, if he had to name one, would be the gas tank. He says what appeals to him most is the way the tank is “classically sculpted.” But then he also loves the two-tone maroon and white paint, as well as the hand striping. He also loves the symmetry of the bike and the balance of the design. He loves the V-shaped motor, the way it is almost “see through” in the way it is aligned. And he admires the bike for its history. He says the Triumph was the last hurrah for the British motorcycles before the Japanese took over the market. As a matter of fact, there isn’t anything about the bike that doesn’t seem to be a favorite for Truslow. He has had the bike for about 10 years and has decided to leave it

un-restored. The Triumph logo has worn off the back of the seat, but other than that, the bike is in amaz-ing condition for its 67,000 miles. Prior to being a mode of trans-portation for Truslow, he says the bike was a decoration piece for a gentleman and sat in his living room for 20 years. The story goes that the man fell in love with a woman from China and sold all he had to move to her homeland to be with her. “Apparently, (she) was pretti-er than the motorcycle,” he laughs. Truslow didn’t get the bike from this man; he bought it through a motorcycle shop, Baxter Cycle, in western Iowa. He says he has two rules when he goes to this shop: rule No. 1 is not to take truck, rule No. 2 is not to take a checkbook. “I only violated one rule,” he laughs. “I don’t have a pickup truck, so I rode it home.” Starting it isn’t always easy. Sometimes Truslow has to “tickle the carburetor” before it kicks in and roars to life. But riding it, he says, is like “riding an elephant; it’s a real attention getter.”

Ed Truslow has a passion for motorcycles, specifically his 1976 Triumph 750cc.

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Leslie Delgado: “I like how he’s very good at things and very intelligent about things.”

Claire Bissmeyer: “I like how he always keeps us working and that we always have something to do.”

Carter Jensen: “Sometimes if we do something wrong, he’ll give us a chance to explain. ”

Victor Ndungu: “He pushes you even harder to do more stuff.”


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A ll it took was one quick encounter, and I think I’m in love. It was more than I

had hoped for. Yes, after my first visit to The Cheese Shop of Des Moines, I think I have found my new go-to spot on the upcoming cold, grey winter days. Imagine it — a cozy little spot filled with the fragrance of buttered bread hitting the skil-let. It was olfactory heaven. The Cheese Shop’s lunch spe-cialty is toasties — grilled cheese sandwiches made with cheeses from two Iowa creameries. If you like, you can dress up your toastie with La Quercia prosciutto from Norwalk, salami, pepper jam or arugula pesto. And what’s a grilled cheese sandwich without tomato soup? The Cheese Shop offers it’s own version; a four-ounce serving of tomato dip for dunking your sandwich. You can also have mac and cheese, made with Frisian Farms gouda and the “lucky cheese bits” the shop has on hand. Meat and cheese plates with all kinds of tasty accompaniments are also available. I was trying to decide between a toastie and the mac and cheese when my waitress told me about the specials. One of them was a bahn mi — a Vietnamese sandwich I had heard about and wanted to

try, so that’s what I ordered. It was a good decision. This was a sandwich like nothing I had ever tasted. Layered between a chewy, sliced baguette were duck paté, liver paté, pickled car-rots, pickled cucumber, cilantro, Calabrese salami and spicy aioli. The richness of the paté was bal-anced with the pickled vegetables and tangy aioli, and the cilantro added freshness. The waitress told me the bahn mi is scheduled to become a regular menu item, which made me quite happy.

I spent time checking out all the shop has to offer — artisan cheeses and meats, of course, plus wine, beer, crackers, jams, honey, pickles, chutneys, cream-ery butter, spreads and more tasty bites than I can remember. It would be tempting to fill a bas-ket with all kinds of goodies, go home and nibble a cold, winter afternoon away. I think I’ll put that on my to-do list.

Love at first bite at The Cheese Shop

The bahn mi at The Cheese Shop of Des Moines is scheduled to become a regular item on the menu.

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Civic engagement

C itizens will have the oppor-tunity to discuss a specific public issue in a series of

moderated forums on the second Saturday in November, January, February and March. To par-ticipate, please register at http://www.dmpl.org (Online Events Calendar), or call 515-283-4957. Limited to 25 registrants. The Nov. 10 session starts at 10 a.m.

Saturday, Nov. 10, 10:30 a.m.See a sneak preview of the Des Moines Community Playhouse production of “Little House Christmas at Plum Creek.” We will draw for free tickets to the play. Children’s Area Story Room.

Tuesday, Nov/ 13, 6:30 p.m.Discuss the book “The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern.” A copy of the book may be obtained at the Information Desk.

“I’m in It to Win It” for TweensWednesday, Nov. 14, 4 p.m.Tweens will have a blast taking on six-second challenges to win some fun prizes. For ages 8 through 12. Preregister.

Saturday, Nov. 17, 1 p.m.Exercise your reading skills with Remmy, the therapy dog. Sign up at the Children’s Desk for a 10-minute slot and share a favorite story with a four-legged friend. Children’s Area Story Room.

Pizza and Pages: Teen Book

Monday, Nov. 19, 4 p.m.Teens in grades eight through 12 are invited to join us for pizza and a discussion of the book “Thirteen Reasons Why” by Jay Asher. Copies of the book will be avail-

able at the Information Desk.

BeTween the Lines: Tween

Wednesday, Nov. 28, 4 p.m.Please join us for our tween book discussion. We’ll have snacks and a craft to go along with the book’s theme. This month we will dis-cuss “When You Reach Me” by Rebecca Stead. Books are avail-able to sign out at the Information Desk. Parents are also invited to read the book and join in the discussion!

Booktalking – The Battle of the BooksWednesday, Dec. 5, 4 p.m.Get a jump on the Battle of the Books. We will booktalk three of the Des Moines Public Schools Elementary battle books each pro-gram. This month we will discuss “Bird in a Box,” “An Elephant in the Garden” and “R My Name is Rachel.” Join us for activities, games and chat. Please preregister online or by calling 283-4152, ext. 3. Children age 8 and older.

Story Times for October and NovemberMondays: Preschool Story Time, 10:15 a.m. Develop your imagina-tion with stories, rhymes, songs, and a lot of fun! Tuesdays: Baby Rhyme Time, 10:15 a.m. Ages infant-12 months. Occurs weekly for babies and their caregivers, featuring rhymes, songs, bouncing, and a story or two.

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Information provided by Pat Franke, financial advisor, Edward Jones, 3520 Ingersoll, Des Moines, 255-9641.

Y ou probably save and invest throughout your working years so that

you’ll be able to afford a comfort-able retirement. You’ll want to focus on strategies to help you make the most of your retirement income — before you retire. Let’s take a look at the “must do” ones first:

-Once you turn 59½,

you may be able to take penalty-free withdrawals from some of your retirement accounts, such as your traditional IRA and 401(k). But once you turn 70½, you gen-erally must start taking distribu-tions from these accounts. Your required minimum distribution, or RMD, is based on the previous year’s balance in your retirement plan and life expectancy tables.

You can start collecting Social Security as early as 62, but if you wait until your “full” retirement age, your monthly checks will be larger. And if you wait until after your full retirement age before you start collecting benefits, your checks can be even larger, though they’ll “top off” when you turn 70. What should you do? There’s no one right answer for everyone. To get the maximum benefits from Social Security, you’ll need to fac-tor in your health, family history of longevity and other retirement income. Now let’s consider two moves that you may think about doing during your retirement years:

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Outside your IRA and 401(k), you may have other investment accounts, and inside these accounts, you’ll need a portfolio that can produce income for your retirement years. You may choose to own some investment-grade bonds and cer-tificates of deposit (CDs), both of which can help provide you with regular interest payments at rela-tively low risk to your principal. However, these investments may not help you stay ahead of infla-tion, which, over a long retire-ment, can seriously erode your purchasing power. Consequently, you also may want to consider dividend-producing stocks. Some of these stocks have paidtheir dividends for many years in a row, giving you a chance to obtain rising income. (Keep in mind, though, that stocks may lower or discontinue dividends at any time, and an investment in stocks will fluctuate with changes in market conditions and may be worth more or less than the original investment when sold.) In your retirement years, you may decide to work part time. Of course, the more earned income you take in, the less money you’ll probably need to withdraw from your investments and retirement accounts. Once you reach full retirement age, you can keep all your benefits, no matter how much you earn. Keep these strategies in mind as you near retirement. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Pat Frank.

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Hanawalt Elementary has embarked on an exciting and historic year. The school’s 100th anniversary is a time to reflect on the past and plan for the future. The Hanawalt PTA is leading the charge and working to raise $20,000 to build a walking/running track on the school grounds. This track will benefit the children of Hanawalt through physical fitness and nature education and will benefit the community as a resource that is open to the public.

Help build the bedrock for the next 100 years at Hanawalt by con-tributing to the campaign to build this anniversary gift. Donors will not only have the satisfaction of helping make this historic undertaking a real-ity, but will also receive recognition and a thank you gift. Donors who give at the Bedrock level and above will have the opportunity to literally make their mark on Hanawalt by having their names permanently carved on a brick at the school.

Support Beam donors (up to $124) receive a Hanawalt window cling and their name listed in the 100 Years of Hanawalt Report. Bedrock donors ($125 to $249) receive a Hanawalt window cling, their name listed in the 100 Years of Hanawalt Report and their name carved on an interior brick at Hanawalt. Cornerstone donors ($250 and up) receive a Hanawalt window cling, their name listed in the 100 Years of Hanawalt Report and their name carved on one of the large bricks at the entrance of Hanawalt.

To make a donation using PayPal visit www.hanawaltcommunity.org. For more information, contact fundraising chair Sarabeth Anderson at [email protected] or 515-554-7960.

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W hile Christmas carols fill the air and decora-tions deck the halls,

folks in the Jewish community are gearing up for a holiday all their own. A traditional Hanukkah cel-ebration lasts eight days, and at

924 Polk Blvd., one of those will be spent throwing its annual Hanukkah party for the children on Friday, Dec. 14. The festivities begin at 6 p.m. and will include a potluck dinner, treats and, of course, the good, old-fashioned dreidel. “This is a fun time for every-one to get together and celebrate the holiday of Hanukkah, espe-cially for the children,” said Rabbi Steven Edelman-Blank. He advises RSVPs are pre-ferred. For more information, visit www.tifereth.org. In this season of giving, Central

3829 Grand Ave., is offering goodies and gifts, all of which can be bought at the church’s third annual Holiday Market on Friday, Dec. 7 and Saturday, Dec. 8. This year is espe-cially unique because Central has been added to the list of “stops” for the 16th annual Holly and Ivy Tour. Each year this festivity, which is jointly sponsored by the Salisbury House and Gardens and the Terrace Hill Foundation, attracts close to 2,500 out-of-state travel-

ers to marvel at the beautiful sights that Des Moines has, including the Salisbury House and Gardens, the Terrace Hill Mansion and some pri-vate neighborhood homes dressed up in holiday fashion.

The Holiday Market held at Central with feature some of Des Moines’ best local talent in hand-made crafts and homemade treats. Jewelry, furniture and home deco-rations will also be sold. The pro-ceeds of this event will go to sup-port Central Presbyterian Church mission projects and youth groups. St. Augustine of Hippo is still considered one of the greatest Christian thinkers of all time, and his writings were very influential in the development of Christianity. That’s why

545 42nd St., is paying homage to the great scholar by showing a unique documentary on his life and teachings in the Catholic Church. There will be two showings of the movie on Sunday, Nov. 11, fhe first at 1:30 p.m. and the next at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to join. For more information, contact the church at 255-7969.

Holiday eventsBy Rebecca Bowen

Spread the WordHave an upcoming event or church news you would like to announce? Send information to [email protected].

faith Submit story ideas to [email protected]

Tifereth Israel Synagogue is holding its annual Hanukkah party on Dec. 14.

Churches celebrate in their own ways

Central Presbyterian Church

A look ahead at

Central

3829 Grand AVenue Des Moines279.3658

SUNDAYS WORSHIP NOV. 11 NOV. 18

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT NOV. 11 NOV. 18 NOV. 25

HOLIDAY MARKET | Friday, Dec. 7 – Saturday, Dec. 8


out & about Submit your photos and captions to [email protected]

Mark Elliott and Dennis Dietz at the Chambers’ Regional Breakfast hosted by Terrace Hill

on Oct. 18.

Amy Eaton and Julie Kabrich at the Chambers’ Regional Breakfast hosted by Terrace Hill

on Oct. 18.

James James and Sharon Van Verth at the Chambers’ Regional Breakfast hosted by Terrace

Hill on Oct. 18.

Jennifer Chittenden and Meredith Sillau at the Chambers’ Regional Breakfast hosted by Terrace

Hill on Oct. 18.

David Lambert and David Slinker at the Chambers’ Regional Breakfast hosted by Terrace Hill

on Oct. 18.

Susa Ramsey and Ruth Ebke at the Chambers’ Regional Breakfast hosted by Terrace Hill

on Oct. 18.

Dawn Statton and Heather Isaacson at the Chambers’ Regional Breakfast hosted by Terrace

Hill on Oct. 18.

Soozie McBroom and Jean Jones at the Chambers’ Regional Breakfast hosted by Terrace Hill

on Oct. 18.

David Elwood and Cindy Zinzer at the Chambers’ Regional Breakfast hosted by Terrace Hill

on Oct. 18.

Larry Archilbold and Niko Todorovic at the Chambers’ Regional Breakfast hosted by Terrace

Hill on Oct. 18.

Sherri Koch and Jill Creveling at the Chambers’ Regional Breakfast hosted by Terrace Hill

on Oct. 18.

Matt Hinch, Alex Lynch and John Smith at the Chambers’ Regional Breakfast hosted by Terrace

Hill on Oct. 18.

F or a long time now, all of us have been contemplating what we should do come

November. As a community, we are keen-ly aware of the short-term and long-term impact of our deci-sion. We recognize that others are watching our behavior and simply by where many of us live we are seen as opinion leaders. To some degree, all of us can’t help but feel influenced by com-ments from others and multiple advertisements telling us how we should respond. And, as if all of that were not enough, there are media personalities who talk end-lessly on this subject, reminding us of our individual responsibility to support those who we value most. On a personal note, I am not letting November come and go without one final statement. For a number of months I, too, have been part of the influencer group. I have made it my personal agenda to get involved, make a difference and advocate for what I believe. This leadership role, now culmi-nating in November, has been empowering and inspiring. November is the opportunity to move beyond the rhetoric and shift into action. Exercise your individual choice. Make a powerful statement for what you believe. Lead by example. Yes, it is November and all of us could not be more pleased it is finally here — the holiday shopping season! As you think of ways to cel-ebrate the holiday season with family and friends, give special

consideration to the area busi-nesses on the west side. Your purchasing power makes a power-ful and meaningful difference to the business owners in our neighbor-hoods. Shopping on the west side also provides you the opportunity to feel connected to the commu-nity, interact with business owners and experience the joy of knowing that you are investing in a remark-able and dynamic community. To our area businesses, I thank those that have made an invest-ment in the West Side Chamber. Your support is deeply valued and you provide an important example. To those who have not yet joined, please give consideration as we enter our membership drive. Your leadership decision to join the Chamber will make the west side considerable stronger. Finally, to all west side businesses, residents and shoppers, the Chamber Board wishes you a joyful and success-ful holiday season. We look for-ward to seeing you throughout our neighborhoods in the coming weeks.

November decision

chamber news Chamber of Commerce, 286-4980

By John Smith, Des Moines West Side Chamber president


Your choice will make a big difference

Des MoinesWest Side

Living magazine reminds you to

Support Area Restaurants


Eat Local

301 grand avenue des moines 515-309-3266 desmoineswestsidechamber.org

the des moines west side chamber of commerce

wishes to thank its members for

a great year!


out & about Submit your photos and captions to [email protected]

Janie Smith and Dena Kinzel at the Chambers’ Regional Breakfast hosted by Terrace Hill

on Oct. 18.

Carroll Hunter and Gov. Terry Branstad at the Chambers’ Regional Breakfast hosted by Terrace

Hill on Oct. 18.

Rebecca Scholtec and Michael Tallman in “Becky’s New Car,” performed at the Des Moines

Playhouse on Oct. 19.

Rebecca Scholtec and Jason Rainwater in “Becky’s New Car,” performed at the Des Moines Playhouse

on Oct. 19.

Kathy Kaplan and Joni Bachman at the Chambers’ Regional Breakfast hosted by Terrace Hill

on Oct. 18.

Rachel Phelps and Dr. Meythaler-Mullins show off one of their theme carved pumpkins on display at

Ingersoll Animal Hospital on Oct. 31.

Rebecca Scholtec and Jim Benda in “Becky’s New Car,” performed at the Des Moines Playhouse on

Oct. 19.

Kourtney Richards and Karen Schaeffer in “Becky’s New Car,” performed at the Des Moines


Jennifer Espelund and Kristin Detrick at the Chambers’ Regional Breakfast hosted by Terrace

Hill on Oct. 18.

Tonya Hoover and Dani Owens show off one of their theme carved pumpkins on display at

Ingersoll Animal Hospital on Oct. 31.

John Michael Graham and Michael Tallman in “Becky’s New Car,” performed at the Des Moines


John Michael Graham and Jason Rainwater in “Becky’s New Car,” performed at the Des Moines



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