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I don’t remember much from my days as a 5-year-old boy, but I do recall my first day of kindergarten. It was late August in 1973 when my buddy Rob and I left the sides of our mothers and sprinted down the

hallways of Bertha Godfrey Elementary School to Mrs. Andersen’s class-room. We looked back with big smiles, only to see our moms holding back tears. We knew we were now “big boys” and felt we were ready to begin our formal education. Our birthdays were two days apart, both being born in mid-August, making us the youngest students in the class. Rob was the first of three children for his parents; I was the last

of four for mine. Despite the differences, I know both of our mothers struggled with whether or not to send us to school or keep us home for another year. There was no easy answer, but our parents felt we were ready. After elementary, Rob and I went to separate schools, both continuing to be one of the youngest in our classes. I can’t speak for Rob, but that wasn’t always easy for me. I didn’t struggle to compete in the classroom, but the social and athletic dif-ferences became very obvious by middle

school when my classmates were maturing faster than me. Some of my friends — and nearly all the girls I was interested in — were older, mak-ing them a year or more advanced than me. That’s a huge difference in those development years. Being the last person to get a driver’s license wasn’t fun either. I graduated high school at age 17 as the youngest boy in my class. To this day, I don’t see any real advantage to that. I often wondered what life would have been like had my parents waited one year to send me to school. Would my grades have been better? Would I have excelled more in sports? Would I have had different friends? Where would I be today? I can’t say that I wish my parents would have waited, but I know I would undoubtedly be a different person had they did. Meanwhile, I can’t help but wonder. Many parents struggle today with the same decision that my parents had to make. In this month’s cover story, we talk with local parents and experts about signs that can help you know when the time is right to send your child to school. Thanks for reading.

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T hough the official cut-off for starting kindergarten in Iowa is age 5 by Sept. 15, many parents are left wondering if

their child is really ready to embark on the start of a school career. For many kids with summer birthdays, going to school all day, every day can seem like a daunting next step. The question to send or not to send is fresh on par-ent’s minds, as kindergarten registration in Johnston approaches on Tuesday, Jan. 10. Some parents easily determine that even though their child might be young, he or she is ready. Others make the decision to wait an extra year. Read on for some advice from school administrators, teachers and parents as they share their thoughts and experiences regarding kindergarten readiness. For many kids, the road to kindergarten starts with preschool. Preschool can offer

children a chance to spread their wings a bit and test the school waters. It can help expose kids to new situations, learn how to be a part of a classroom, socialize with other kids, and for many, it might be their first experience being away from their parents or primary caregiver.

Teacher inputKristy Grimes, the lead teacher in the pre-kindergarten room at Generation Next in Johnston, says teachers can provide some valuable information on how kids perform in a group setting with other kids, something parents don’t often get to see at home. “Their teachers can tell them things about their interaction with other kids, their respect and behavior for other adults and their responsiveness to redirection,” she says. “We want them to be able to work with other

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kids and play and being able to share and use words to express how they feel.” When it comes to academics, Grimes says they make it a point to work with the kids on writing their names and beginning to recognize letters. They’re also interested in seeing if a child can sit and pay attention for 10 to 15 minutes at a time, which is a good indicator he or she will be able to sit still long enough for a lesson in kindergarten.

Preparing at homeLori Belknap is the preschool director for Meredith Drive Reformed Church. She says parents can be doing a lot at home to prepare children for school without it being a formal program. “You’re already talking about letters in context every day,” she says. “Like, ‘We’re going to the grocery store; let’s write a list.’ It’s maybe even before they have the ability to write, but they are seeing that words have meaning. We’d like them to identify colors and describe shapes, predict what comes next in a pattern, and that is so easy for parents to help kids be confident to go.” Wanting to learnJanette Seybert, a kindergarten teacher at

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Beaver Creek elementary, says the main thing teachers want to see in a child coming to kindergarten is a sense of excitement and enthusi-asm for wanting to learn. In addition, she says she’d love to have students have a sense of what letters are, even if they can’t identify all of them. Kids should be able to perform self-help tasks, like getting jackets on and off and using the restroom alone. They need to have many opportunities for play, so they can learn how to share with others and problem solve and work through conflicts. “Another big question is: Can they separate?” Seybert says.

“That goes a long way. There is a transition time at the beginning of the year. They might not be sure they want to come every day, but you can tell the kids who are real-ly young because that transition takes a long time. I have had kids who turn 5 on the 15th, and you can tell those kids because they’re not physically able to handle such a long day for a long time. So ask: Is their stamina really up for a full day?” Seybert says her advice to par-ents is put away any workbooks or worksheets and just play with your kids. Make fun games out of learning. Sing the alphabet song

and other songs. Point out letters you see on signs as you’re driving in the car. Go to the grocery store and ask your child to find an item that starts with the letter A. “I call it sneak-up learning,” she says. “Make it fun, but expose them to letters and words and that they’re around you and they mean something. A fun game or song, anything like that, they can do with their kids.” Above all, trust your gut. When it comes to making the decision, teachers say that you know your child best, and you are the ultimate best guide when it comes to deciding whether he or

she is ready.

Ready or not?April Wolter, whose daughter Autumn, is 8 and in third grade, says she knew she was ready to go to kindergarten, despite the fact that her birthday is Aug. 29. “I really went off what her teachers were telling me,” she says. “I told them to tell me the truth, and if she’s ready, I will send her.” Wolter says her daughter thrived in school, and after their first conference with her teacher in the fall, the teacher said she never would have guessed she

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was so young. Wolter was glad she made the decision she did, and she encourages parents to follow their instincts and take into account what their teachers or daycare providers are sharing. “I definitely would listen to their preschool teachers and what they recommend,” she says. “From her being at Generation Next, I was very impressed with the program, and when we she went to kindergarten, what they did got them very prepared, so that really helped. It’s making sure they have a good foundation. If she hadn’t gone through that program, I don’t know that she would have been ready. It’s just phenomenal.” Allie Carenza made a different decision. For son Beau, 7, she says she knew he could use an extra year to be really ready for school. “My husband and I both taught kindergar-ten in the past, too, and that was our decision,” she says. “From a teacher’s perspective, we liked having the older children. Emotionally, it’s so much easier for them. I was held as a child, so I know the benefits as a junior high and high school kid. I think it makes a difference socially, and you’re emotionally more mature.” Carenza says that one thing parents need to realize is that kindergarten now is not

the same as kindergarten when they went to school. Kids in kindergarten are often going a full day, they’re reading, and a lot is expected of them. Preschool today is like kindergarten of old. One of the biggest factors for Carenza is emotional and social maturity. She looked at things like how her son got along in a group, or whether he was physically able to get through a long day of school. For boys, sometimes physi-cal characteristics come into play — an extra year also gives kids a chance to grow. “You have a gut feeling as a parent, too,” she says. “Socially, like with my little guy, he’d cry a lot and throw tantrums in the afternoon, so he just couldn’t do it because he was tired. My biggest benefit was looking down the road and looking at my future — like sending a 17- versus an 18-year-old to college.”

Financial decisionFor some parents, the decision whether or not to send a child can be financial. Preschool or daycare for an extra year is expensive, and a stay-at-home parent might be ready to return to the work force rather than stay home an extra year. For Carenza, though, the ability to give it to a kid that needs it is priceless.

“We had the conversation with our son, and he understands that he was held, and we explained why and how some parents send their child and some don’t,” she says. “From a teacher’s standpoint, I’ve seen kids with August birthdays do just fine. I can tell academically he’s at the top now and not the bottom, and it gives them more confidence and self esteem. There are pros and cons both ways, but I’ve never met someone who said ‘I wish I would have sent my kid.’ You do hear the opposite though.”

Slow it downSometimes for parents, life situations also are a factor in deciding whether a child is ready. Circumstances within a family might mean that a child could benefit from being home for an extra year. For Becky Janni, mom to Jacob, 6, that was exactly the case. The year that Jacob turned five was also the year that the family adopted his younger brother, Joshua, and the year they lost Becky’s father, who was very close to Jacob. “Before, we weren’t sure, but after that and weighing our life circumstances, we wanted to take the slow route instead of the fast route,” she

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says. “Those were really big transi-tions for him already, and adding one more would be big, and we really wanted him to have time to play with his new little brother. I didn’t want to send him to all-day kinder-garten and miss that year of bonding and playing, so we did the optional kindergarten route in Grimes.” Janni says that sending him to optional kindergarten was a great decision. He had already had two years of preschool, so it was a nice stepping stone from that to full-day kindergarten this year. Kids go to school every day for a half day, and it’s really created for kids who might be borderline for sending to kindergarten. “We felt it was really an oppor-tunity for growth and continua-tion from preschool, but also fun and play-based learning,” she says.

“Also, other kids in the class were right where he was age wise.” Janni also counsels parents to trust their instincts when it comes to making the best decision for their child because it’s very much an individual decision. “Parents should feel the free-dom to seek advice from teachers, but ultimately they should also feel free to disregard unsolicited advice,” she says. “It’s a personal decision, and it’s a decision for your family to make, and people can become really opinionated about it. “You have to recognize one child might be ready and another child might need an extra year, and chances are really that either option would work out for either child in the end. But you know your child.”

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Beth McDonald is a wife, mother and works full time in Des Moines.

N ow that the holidays are behind us and the winter season is set-ting in, it is a good time to

stretch your baking skills to new levels. If you love cheesecake but have not tried to make it, now is the perfect time to give it a try. While cheesecake goes together easily, I would consider it to be more on the intermediate level of bak-ing because there are some key details that you need to know to be successful. First, when you are mixing the cheesecake together avoid over-mixing it so that it doesn’t crack. Second, bake the cheesecake in a water bath to help it bake more evenly. Bake the cheesecake in a spring form pan and allow it to cool before serving. As you can see, there’s a little bit of prior planning needed to serve cheesecake for dessert. There are several variations to cheesecake as well. Most recipes call for cream cheese; you can also use ricotta or mascarpone. New York cheesecake uses heavy cream while others will have sour cream mixed in. You can also make a wide range of flavors from traditional, to chocolate, pumpkin or any flavor combination. I like to make a clas-sic cheesecake and offer a wide range of toppings. Cheesecake is great topped with fresh fruit.

CheesecakeBy Beth McDonald

Cheesecake

Crust2 cups of graham cracker crumbs½ teaspoon of cinnamon¼ teaspoon of nutmeg½ cup of butter melted (1 stick)Combine these ingredients in a bowl and once they are sticking together place them in lightly greased 8-inch spring form pan. Be sure to push the crust together on the bottom and sides. Refrigerate until you are ready to add the filling.

Filling1 pound of cream cheese3 eggs1 cup of sugar2 cups sour cream1 lemon, zested¼ teaspoon of vanillaPre-heat your oven to 325. In the mixer beat the cream cheese on low speed until smooth and free of

lumps. Now add the eggs one at a time until combined. Gradually add in the sugar and beat until creamy. This may take up to two minutes. Add the sour cream, lemon zest and vanilla. Once it is mixed pour the filling into the crust-lined pan. Now set the cheesecake on large pieces of foil to wrap the pan to prevent water seeping into the pan while it is baking in the water bath. Place the cheesecake in a roasting pan and add boiling water so the pan is half full. Bake for 45 minutes at 325. When it is done the top should be set and there should be a slight jiggle to the cheesecake. Once you take it out of the oven let it remain in the water bath for 30 minutes then transfer it to the refrigerator lightly covered. The cheesecake needs to chill for at least four hours.


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Chris Wilson, Kelly Renfrow and Tanner Beron at the open house for Johnston Partnership For A

Healthy Community on Dec. 1.

Peter Coaldrake and Judy Anderson at the open house for Johnston Partnership For A Healthy

Community on Dec. 1.

Carol Khles and Nicole Hoops at the Chamber’s Business After Hours hosted by Mansions of

Hemingway on Dec. 1

Shana Beaudoin and Heather Goodwin at the Chamber’s Business After Hours hosted by

Mansions of Hemingway on Dec. 1.

Jessica Williams and Barb Allen at the open house for Partnership For A Healthy Community

on Dec. 1.

Nita Ginger and Helen Van Der Beek at the open house for Johnston Partnership For A Healthy

Community on Dec. 1.

Clay Guthmiller and Doyle Sanders at the Chamber’s Business After Hours hosted by


Hannah Gregurek, Maddy Gregurek and Autumn Connelly at the Holidays in Johnston held at the

library on Dec. 2.

Kay Oberender and Anita Hill at the open house for Johnston Partnership For A Healthy Community

on Dec. 1.

Rachel McCann and Phil Dunshee at the Chamber’s Business After Hours hosted by


Tara Cooper and Tyler Cooper with their son Cade at the Chamber’s Business After Hours hosted by


Grace Whitlow and Shelby Davis at the Holidays in Johnston held at the library on Dec. 2.

Friday, Jan. 6 Epiphany

Rock the River w/live DJ, Brenton

Skating Plaza, 8 p.m.

4:45 p.m.

4:45 p.m.

Bingo at Crown Point Center,

12:30 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 7 Make and take craft, Johnston

Public Library, 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

a.m.

10 a.m.

Johnston varsity swimming invite,

11 a.m.

Monday, Jan. 9 Register for Winter Session

Storytimes, Johnston Public Library, all

week

Planning & Zoning meeting,

Johnston City Hall, 7 p.m.

Annual Opening Night Legislative

Reception, 909 Robert D. Ray Drive,

$15 - $30, 5 - 7 p.m.

9 boys basketball at Dowling

Catholic, 6:30 p.m.

9 girls basketball vs. Dowling

Catholic, 6:30 p.m.

7 p.m.

All day Wii Bowling,Pool, Nustep:

at Crown Point Center, 9 a.m. -

3 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 10 Peaceful Yoga, Crown Point

Senior Center, 6300 Pioneer Parkway,

beginners welcome, bring mat, towel

& water, $5, level one at 10 a.m.,

adaptive senior at 11:05 a.m.

Teen Advisory Board, Johnston

Public Library, 5 p.m.

7 boys basketball vs. Norwalk, 4 p.m.

Catholic, 4:45 p.m.

Catholic, 4:45 p.m.

Games/Wii Bowling, Pool, Nustep

at Crown Point Center, noon - 3 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 11 St. Pius X dismisses 1 p.m.

“Sew-cial” Quilting and all needle-

work: Crown Point Center, 10 a.m. =

3 p.m.

Bridge at Crown Point Center,

11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m

Exercise class at Crown point

Center, 10 - 11 a.m.

Thursday, Jan. 12 Adult Book Club, Johnston Public

Library, 6:30 p.m.

8 boys basketball at SEP,

4:30 p.m.

7 boys basketball vs. Fort Dodge,

4:30 p.m.

9 boys basketball vs. SEP,

6:30 p.m.

9 girls basketball at SEP, 6:30 p.m.

Pitch, dominos, Crown Point

Center, all games 1 - 3 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 13 Rock the River w/live DJ, Brenton


4:45 p.m.

4:45 p.m.


12:30 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 14 Welcome to Medicare, Johnston

Public Library, 10:30 a.m.

9 a.m.

Jefferson, 10 a.m.

Monday, Jan. 16 Martin Luther King Jr. Day

No school, city offices, Crown

Point Center and library closed

9 boys basketball at Waukee,

4:45 p.m.

9 girls basketball vs. Waukee,

6:30 p.m.

8 p.m.


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Tuesday, Jan. 17 City Council Work Session/meet-

ing, Johnston City Hall, 6/7 p.m.

Johnston Tree Board, Crown

Point, 5:30 p.m.

Johnston Park Advisory Board

meeting, Crown Point, 7 p.m.

Peaceful Yoga, Crown Point





Storytime, Johnston Public

Library, 10:30 a.m. or 1 p.m.

Tuesday Book Club, Johnston

Public Library, 6:30 p.m.

7 boys basketball vs. DCG,

4:30 p.m.

9 boys basketball at Urbandale,

4:30 p.m.


4:30 p.m.

4:45 p.m.

4:45 p.m.



Wednesday, Jan. 18 Senior Shopping Bus to Merle

AHEPA, 10 a.m.

Johnston Senior Advisory Board

Fun Night, Crown Point Community

Center, 7 - 10 p.m.

Wee Read, Johnston Public

Library, 10:15, 10:45 or 11:15 a.m.


11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.



Thursday, Jan. 19 Board of Adjustment, Johnston

City Hall, 6:30 p.m.

Library Board of Trustees,

Johnston Public Library, Archive

Room, 5:30 p.m.

Babies & Books, Johnston Public

Library, 11 a.m.

Sundown Storytime, Johnston


St. Pius X Preschool Roundup,

6:30 p.m.

7 boys basketball at Norwalk,

4:30 p.m.

8 boys basketball vs. Ankeny, 4:30

p.m.

6:30 p.m.

9 boys basketball at Ankeny,

6:30 p.m.

6:30 p.m.





4:45 p.m.

4:45 p.m.


12:30 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 21 Johnston Show Choir Invite

9 a.m.

Monday, Jan. 23 Johnston Schools no classes

Senior Citizen Advisory Board

meeting, Crown Point Community

Center, 1 p.m.

School-age Beach Party, Johnston



Library, 10:30 a.m.

8 boys basketball at DCG,

4:30 p.m.

7 boys basketball vs. Boone,

4:30 p.m.

9 boys basketball vs. Ankeny,

6:30 p.m.

9 girls basketball at Ankeny,

6:30 p.m.

Catholic, 6:30 p.m.

7 p.m.



3 p.m.








7 boys basketball vs. Norwalk,

4:30 p.m.

Ottumwa, 4:45 p.m.



Wednesday, Jan. 25 Wee Read, Johnston Public

Library, 10:15, 10:45 or 11:15 a.m.

“Sew-cial” Quilting and all needle-

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3 p.m.


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Thursday, Jan. 26 Johnston Chamber Luncheon,

276-9064, 11:30 a.m.

Greater Des Moines Garden Club

meeting: Protecting Iowa’s Natural

Resources, Westminster Presbyterian

Church, Beaver & Franklin, 1 p.m.


Library, 11 a.m.

7 boys basketball vs. DCG,

4:30 p.m.

9 boys basketball vs. Urbandale,

6:30 p.m.

9 girls Basketball at Urbandale,

6:30 p.m.

6:30 p.m.





Urbandale, 4:45 p.m.

Urbandale, 4:45 p.m.


12:30 p.m.

Scrapbooking, Crown Point

Center, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Guest speaker at Crown Point

Center - Chef Charles, 12:30 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 28

Sunday, Jan. 29 Family Movie: Kung Fu Panda 2,

Johnston Public Library, free, 2 p.m.

St. Pius X School open house,

10 - 11:30 a.m.

Monday, Jan. 30 Planning & Zoning Commission

meeting, Johnston City Hall, 7 p.m.

8 boys basketball at Norwalk,

4:30 p.m.

7 boys basketball vs.

Marshalltown, 4:30 p.m.

9 girls and boys basketball vs.

Hoover, 6:30 p.m.

7 p.m.



3 p.m. Guest speaker Larry Brehaney at

Crown Point Center, 12:30 p.m.








7 boys Basketball at Boone,

4:30 p.m.

4:45 p.m.

4:45 p.m.



Wednesday, Feb. 1 Johnston Schools early dismissal

St. Pius X dismisses noon

Senior Shopping Bus to Merle

AHEPA, 10:15 a.m.

Wee Read, Johnston Public

Library, 10:15, 10:45 or 11:15 a.m.

Thursday, Feb. 2 Groundhog Day


Library, 11 a.m.


4:30 p.m.

9 boys basketball at Indianola,

6:30 p.m.

9 girls basketball vs. Indianola,

6:30 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 3 Rock the River w/live DJ, Brenton


SEP, 3:30 p.m.

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4:45 p.m.

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B uying a new car can be a tough decision, but Scott Belloma isn’t one who strug-

gled to find a vehicle he liked when it came time for a new ride. A few years ago, Belloma got exactly what he has been wanting since he was in high school — a 2004 BMW 525i. “From as far back as I can remember, I’ve always wanted a BMW,” he laughs. “I don’t know if it’s the name or the fact they were always the cool cars in the movies; I’ve just always wanted one.” During his search, Belloma tentatively looked at numerous cars in various price ranges, but it always came back to the BMW. “I wasn’t sure if could afford one at the time, so I kind of put it on the back burner,” he says. “But I ended up doing pretty good that year, and I thought if I don’t buy one now, I’ll never get one. A few days later I was driving it off the lot. That was an amazing feeling.” Belloma knew he was getting a quality car but had no idea how much he would enjoy his new Beamer. “You hear people say that driv-ing a BMW is the ‘ultimate driving

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Patrick Ferguson and Owen Ferguson at the Holidays in Johnston held at the library on Dec. 2.

Jenna Curry talks with Santa at the Holidays in Johnston held at the library on Dec. 2.

Jacob Knox sits with Santa at the Holidays in Johnston held at the library on Dec. 2.

Bob Bailey and Danniel Bailey at the Holidays in Johnston held at the library on Dec. 2.

Vicotria Ruvio, Victor Ruvio and Jenny Ruvio at the Holidays in Johnston held at the library on Dec. 2.

Megan Vriezelaar chats with Santa at the Holidays in Johnston held at the library on Dec. 2.

Henry Brommel visits Santa at the Holidays in Johnston held at the library on Dec. 2.

Michelle and Justin Lange with their children Charlotte and Camden at the Holidays in Johnston

held at the library on Dec. 2.

Abigail Good and Ann Good at the Holidays in Johnston held at the library on Dec. 2.

Max Mincks and Parker Shupe at the Holidays in Johnston held at the library on Dec. 2.

Danielle Mincks and Max Mincks at the Holidays in Johnston held at the library on Dec. 2.

Carter, Rob, Addison and Lynn Woollums at the Holidays in Johnston held at the library on Dec. 2.


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from PACZKOWSKI, KAREN, to KAUFFMAN, KELLI S., $365,000

from JERRY’S HOMES, INC., to BRS HOLDINGS, LLC, $1,335,000

BUSSANMAS, NICHOLAS S., $20,000

from PETERSON, ERICK M., to MEYER, ANGIE L., $239,000

from

from JACOBS, SUSAN, to FAHEY,

from

ELSON, RUSSELL, $48,000

from SCHAUT, SUSAN KAY, to MUJIC, RABIJA, $125,500

from CHATEAU HOMES, LLC, to COLLINS, KIRK M., $310,290

from MOSS, TROY S., to LUKACS, AARON, $229,430

from WILLIAM E. SHOOK

CHAD E., $284,000

from

GARY, $89,900

from ALLIE, THOMAS E., to STEWART, DWIGHT L., $480,000

from PLUMMER HOMES, LC, to MOSS, TROY S., $491,500

from GLENSTONE RIDGE, LLC, to SALTHUN, WILLIAM C., $212,300

from AUTO-OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY, to OLSON, JUSTIN B., $209,900

from

BRAD A., $145,000

from TINGWALD, JANET

KALYANARAMAN, $168,200

from CHS PROPERTIES, LLC, to NELSON, JEFFREY C., $80,000

from OAK CREST HOMES, LC, to TROMBINO, PAUL III, $429,000

from CREEKSIDE LAND CO, LC, to NEIGHBORHOOD BUILDERS, LLC, $65,000

from ALDRIDGE, DOUGLAS D., to STONE, SHARI, $379,900

from CULBERT, ROBERT L., to PETRAK, BRIAN L., $404,000

from MEYERS, DUANE R., to PERKINS, THOMAS E., $133,000

from HALLBROOKE HOMES, INC., to WILSON, JOHN H., $162,900

from

J., $211,000

from HALLBROOKE HOMES, INC, to CLEMENSON, SHANE P., $244,900

from SCHWARZ, MARK T., to LARKINS, ROBERT, $185,600

from STOLL, GARY, to ERICKSON, KATHI L., $150,000

, from BOYLE, ROSEMARY K., to BEEBE, LAURA K., $293,000

from

JAMES R., $301,000

from ORTON HOMES, LLC, to MOORE, ROBERT L., $198,000

from OAK CREST HOMES, LC, to LONGNECKER, GARY DEAN, $485,000

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H ave a little case of the winter blahs? Come to the library to warm up, find

a great book or movie, and enjoy some of the winter programming we have planned to help keep you informed, entertained and content.

Welcome to MedicareSaturday, Jan. 14, 10:30 a.m.Are you currently enrolled in Medicare or do you have a fam-ily member with Medicare ques-tions? Come to the library on Saturday, Jan. 14 at 10:30 a.m. for our free Welcome to Medicare program, facilitated by SHIP coun-selors. SHIP, a free, confidential service of the State of Iowa, helps Iowans make informed decisions about Medicare and other health coverage. SHIP counselors will be on hand to answer all of your Medicare queries ranging from Medicare Parts A and B coverage, benefits, eligibility requirements and health care costs. Pre-register online at www.johnstonlibrary.com or by calling the library at 515-278-5233.

Adult book clubThursday, Jan. 12, 6:30 p.m.Join a group of fellow book lov-ers for a lively discussion of this month’s featured book, “Revolution,” by Jennifer Donnelly. Published in 2010, this multiple award-winner “is a complex story, moving back and forth in time and including allusions not only to historical events but also to lit-erature (especially ‘Dante’s Divine

Comedy’) and to music from Handel to Wagner to Radiohead… simultaneously wise and achingly poignant.” (BookPage) Johnston Public Library’s adult book club meets on the second Thursday of every month from 6:30 - 7:45 p.m. Come for the discussion and stay for the coffee, treats and good company.

Family movieSunday, Jan. 29, 2 p.m.Need to get out of the house? Head on over to the library and enjoy the big screen and a movie treat for free. Movies are intended to be enjoyed by the whole fam-ily and are rated G or PG. Call 515-278-5233 for more detailed monthly movie information.

Adult Winter ReadingProgramNeed a little extra motivation this time of year? Johnston Library is here to help. Sign up for the Adult Winter Reading Program and get rewarded for reading. It’s as simple as 1-2-3. Sign-up at the reference desk, take home a book log, read and get a prize. The Adult Winter Reading Program runs through the month of January.

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Answer provided by Angie Krull, WesleyLife Home Health Director, 699-3259.

Q: Do I have a choice in home health care providers when going home from the hospital?A: Yes. Medicare requires that hospitals provide patients with a choice of post-hospital providers including home health agencies that can deliver Medicare services and that serve the area where the patient live. Often the hospital discharge planner or social worker provides information on home healthcare options to the patient. Patients should ask the hospital for a list of home health care agencies in the community in which they live in so they are aware of all options available to them. There are many things to consider when choosing a home health care provider. Does the agency serve my community? For how long? Who owns the agency? Who are they affiliated with? Is the agency approved or certified to provide services to Medicare patients? What kind of training does the agency provide to its caregivers? Does the agency provide or can they help find other community resources like home delivered meals, medical equipment, or homemaker services? How quickly will I be admitted after I get home from the hospital? If being able to receive the health services you need, in your home, from the agency you prefer is what you want, then understanding your options is especially important. Exercise your rights as a patient and a consumer and when planning your discharge with hospital staff, ask for a list of providers in your area.

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Chamber LuncheonThursday, Jan. 2611:30 a.m.Location: Gold Star MuseumCamp Dodge7105 N.W. 70th Ave.JohnstonSpeaker: Colonel Ben Corell, Commander, 2/34th BCT, State QuartermasterTopic: Camp Dodge Update

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CENTRALMercy Central Pediatric Clinic330 Laurel Street, Suite 2100

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EASTMercy East Pediatric Clinic

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What is Whooping Cough?Pertussis is a highly contagious bacterial disease that causes uncontrollable, violent coughing. The coughing can make it hard to breathe. A deep “whooping” sound is often heard when the patient tries to take a breath. Alternative Names: Whooping cough Causes: Pertussis, or whooping cough, is an upper respiratory infection caused by the Bor-detella pertussis or Bordetella parapertussis bacteria. It is a serious disease that can cause per-manent disability in infants, and even death. When an infected person sneezes or coughs, tiny droplets containing the bacteria move through the air, and the disease is easily spread from person to person. The infection usually lasts 6 weeks. Whooping cough can affect people of any age. Before vaccines were widely available, the

disease was most common in infants and young children. Now that most children are immunized before entering school, the higher percentage of cases is seen among adolescents and adults. Symptoms: Initial symptoms, similar to the common cold, usually develop about a week after exposure to the bacteria. Severe episodes of coughing start about 10 to 12 days later. In children, the coughing often ends with a “whoop” noise. The sound is produced when the patient tries to take a breath. The whoop noise is rare in patients under 6 months of age and in adults. Coughing spells may lead to vomiting or a short loss of consciousness. Pertussis should always be consid-ered when vomiting occurs with coughing. In infants, choking spells are common. Other Pertussis symptoms include: runny nose, slight fever (102 °F or lower), DiarrheaTests and diagnosis: The initial diagnosis is usually based on the symptoms. However, when the symptoms are not obvious, pertussis may be difficult to diagnose. In very young infants, the symptoms may be caused by pneumonia instead. To know for sure, the health care provider may take a sample of mucus from the nasal secretions and send it to a lab, which tests it for pertussis. While this can offer an accurate diagnosis, the test takes some time, and treatment is usually started before the results are ready. Some patients may have a complete blood count that shows large numbers of lymphocytes. Treatment: If started early enough, antibiotics such as erythromycin can make the symptoms go away more quickly. Unfortunately, most patients are diagnosed too late, when antibiotics aren’t very effective. However, the medicines can help reduce the patient’s ability to spread the disease to others. Infants younger than 18 months need constant supervision because their breathing may temporarily stop during coughing spells. Infants with severe cases should be hospitalized. An oxygen tent with high humidity may be used. Fluids may be given through a vein if coughing spells are severe enough to prevent the person from drink-ing enough fluids. Sedatives (medicines to make you sleepy) may be prescribed for young children. Cough mixtures.

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Extended hours at Central, call (515) 643-8611.

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