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W hen I moved to central Iowa 22 years ago, I was a young, single guy who was hoping to meet young, single girls. I had a number of friends from high school and college who were

also living in the area, and one of our favorite things to do in the summer time was to attend Seniom Sed. (That’s Des Moines spelled backwards.) If you are not familiar with this event, it was held each Friday after work in downtown Des Moines at Nollen Plaza. For a small entry fee, attend-ees would receive a couple tickets for beverages and be able to listen

to live music. It was a great event to get together with friends, be outside and enjoy some great tunes. Organizers in Clive discovered how successful these events can be, and they soon launched Clive After Five, which was similar but in a less formal environment. Within the next few years, outdoor, after-hours events started popping up everywhere. As a result, the crowds became split, and no one event ever seemed to have the successful turn-out seen in years past. As the years went by, many of these events also went by the wayside. Until recently. Just a few years ago, the Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce decided

to launch an event called Chill on the Hill, providing music, food, bever-ages and overall entertainment for Pleasant Hill residents and people from all over the metro. Gathering at Copper Creek Lake, attendees have come to appreciate this event and the after-hours relaxation it provides. Much has been learned from organizers about how to make Chill on the Hill a success, and as a result, it gets better every year. I have attend-ed each of the last three years, and we have even sponsored bands. I truly enjoy this event. If you have not attended in the past, I encourage you to do so this year. We are pleased to publish the details inside, along with the history and the changes that are being made, including the line-up of bands. Aside from having the coolest name for any event, Chill on the Hill is one of the best get-togethers for people of all ages. You don’t have to be a 20-something single person, as this married, 43-year-old has proven to enjoy himself by simply mingling with friends and co-workers. I hope to see you there, too. Thanks for reading.

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J une is just around the corner, and with it comes Pleasant Hill’s Chill on the Hill. This is the fourth year residents will be gather-

ing at Copper Creek Lake for some after-hours relaxation courtesy of the Chamber of Commerce. At the events, which are limited to those over the age of 21, local bands take the stage and play everything from country to ’70s hard rock while residents network and relax with their peers near the lake. Alcoholic beverages and food are provided by area vendors. The original preparations for Chill on the Hill began in 2008 when then-president Karl Ritland and the active chamber members sent a survey to residents and area businesses to find out what types of events would inter-est locals. Overwhelmingly, the people of Pleasant Hill wanted a Friday after-hours event reminiscent of what Clive was offering. “We tried to start it in 2008 but weren’t able to get it organized for it to be a function-ing event,” Ritland says. He says the biggest challenge of bringing the event about in 2008 was the lack of bud-get. The chamber had not prepared to host such an event so finding the money to back it in such short notice proved difficult. However with a year to plan, they were

able to find sponsors and get the event much more organized. Because of that, the annual summer event officially began in May 2009. “We went into this thing knowing we had to come close to breaking even the first year because we didn’t have a whole lot of money to fall back on,” Ritland says. One of the first things he says he did when planning the 2009 event was to meet with then mayor, Jason Dively, to make sure the

city and its departments would support the work the chamber was doing. “That helped,” Ritland says. “They were on board from the beginning.” The second biggest challenge, according to Ritland, was finding volunteers. He says a huge reason the event has been a success from the beginning is because members of the community donated services, not just working the event, but allowing the chamber to utilize

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their companies. Some of the larger donations over the years have included port-a-potties (donated by Best Portable Toilets), signs and fli-ers (provided by Iowa Beverage Services since 2008), and the logo design (created and donated by McCarter Design). The first year offered a learn-ing experience for chamber mem-bers and a chance for them to find the wrinkles that needed ironed out. Because of the location, many attendees parked in surround-ing business parking spots, creat-ing a problem for the businesses that were open during the event. Since people were asked to park further away, Iowa Golf Cart stepped up and provided a shut-tling service for those attendees who wanted a lift. For the second year, Elder Corporation set up a portable temporary fencing every evening to assure the event didn’t spill over into other areas.

“We probably averaged two- to four-hundred people depend-ing on the weather,” Ritland says of the first series of events. This helped them realize that fenc-ing was necessary to contain the event and prevent it from spilling into other areas on the lakefront. After the first year, the chamber also realized that the group they were targeting with

their marketing — professionals in their early 20s — were not attending the event. Rather, the audience was made up primarily of people 30 and older. “We ended up catering our bands to that group,” Ritland says of consecutive events. They also realized after the first year that the times they had scheduled weren’t working.

While the first series of events ran from 5 - 8 p.m., later years were scheduled from 6 - 9 p.m. Ritland says the chamber had expected people to come directly from work, but the crowd tended to go home before heading back out. With a few years under their belts and a much better idea of who and what to expect, the group is more prepared and equipped to plan and execute this year’s Chill on the Hill than ever before. Cathy Jensen, executive direc-tor of the chamber, is one of the driving forces behind this year’s event. One change to this summer’s event is a decrease in evenings Chill on the Hill will be held. It has been shortened to every Friday in June from 6 – 9 p.m. and will have an $8 admis-sion fee. The fee includes two drink tickets, which can be used for beer or wine. Food and soft drinks will also be available, and

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the Lions Club will be provid-ing free popcorn. Residents are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. Jensen is anticipating as many as 300 attendees at each Chill event. She says it varies depend-ing on the band, which is asked to advertise their appearance on their websites and with their fans. “The bands all have their fol-lowing,” she says. “Some come from all over.” Local bands scheduled to play the event this year include Cold Filtered, Double Barrel, Decoy, Ben2K and Gimikk. Cold Filtered first played the Chill last year after band member Brian Burgett attended a chamber luncheon when the board announced music perform-ers were needed. Right away, his band was signed up to play. Attendees to Cold Filtered’s show can expect to hear covers of ’70s to ’80s hard rock. “We play a lot of Guns n’ Roses, Skid Row, Tesla, things like that,” Burgett says. The band has

a strong following and has opened for ’80s groups such as Cinderella and Poison. Chris Ranallo, a member of Decoy, says his band is also look-ing forward to playing Chill this year, especially since their previ-ously scheduled performance was rained out. “We think it will be won-derful for our fans who live in

Pleasant Hill to come and relax and listen,” Ranallo says. Cy Chandavong says his band, Gimikk, is also looking forward to the show. They were able to perform last year and are excited to return this summer. “It’s a beautiful setting against the water. It’s relaxing and people can have good time,” he says. Chandavong says the crowd

is a good fit for their music, which ranges from Hendrix to Nickelback as well as a variety of their original music. “There’s something for every-one,” he says. A crucial part of putting together the event is the local sponsors. Iowa Beverage Service will provide fliers, advertising and beer again this year, while locally owned Rosie Acres Winery will offer a variety of wines. Platinum sponsors for this year are Elder Corporation and Rock Star Satellite. While some of the waterfront businesses are also sponsors, Jensen stresses the importance of not parking in front of any open businesses. She says while most people are aware of this, those spots are reserved for the customers of those establish-ments. Jensen says they are looking forward to visiting some of those estbalishments for after parties, where often times the band will go to hang out with the residents.

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person to safely get home. “If they feel that they cannot drive, they can go up to any of our people,” Jensen says. “The head of the event will have the information of who to call and what to say to get a cab to pick them up.” Another June event being held by the chamber is The Annual Golf Outing on the 22nd

at Copper Creek Golf Club. The outing includes a noon lunch, a 1:30 p.m. start and holes which are decorated by sponsors. “Some of them serve little snacks, some serve beverages,” Jensen says. “It’s just fun.” Jensen says they are hoping to get 100 teams to pay the $75 fee to join the Golf Outing. Included in that fee, are two admission tickets to Chill on the Hill. So on Fridays in June, if you’re looking for a socializing opportu-nity, a place to bring friends to tip a few cold ones or simply enjoy a night of good music, Chill on the Hill will be the place to be.

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Y ou’re probably accustomed to measuring the progress of your investments by

checking on indexes such as the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500. And since these types of benchmarks focus almost exclu-sively on American companies, you might get the idea that the best investments are located in the United States. But that impression would be false — because there are a world of investment oppor-tunities beyond U.S. borders. In fact, as of the end of 2010, U.S. stock markets constituted less than a third of the total global stock market value, according to the World Bank. And you can probably just look at the products you daily to identify many success-ful foreign companies. Why invest a portion of your portfolio internationally? Here are a couple of reasons to consider: The United States is a mature, highly developed economy. That doesn’t mean that we have no “upside” here. However, you can also find considerable growth potential in emerging markets — countries such as China, India, Brazil and Mexico that are characterized by younger, less mature economies. The world’s financial markets are somewhat dependent on one another, but that doesn’t mean they move in unison. In any given year, the U.S. markets may be down, but inter-national markets might be doing better. Consequently, if you had invested only in U.S. companies, your portfolio may have taken a

hit. It’s important to diversify your portfolio by investing in many dif-ferent vehicles, but you can also boost your diversification through geography. (Keep in mind that diversification can’t guarantee a profit or protect against loss.) While international investing can be beneficial, it doesn’t come without risks. When you invest overseas, you may encounter politi-cal instability, which could threaten the financial markets of a coun-try or region. Conversely, financial problems, such as the European debt crisis, can result in loss of con-fidence in individual governments. Also, you might experience curren-cy risk, which means that changes in the value of the U.S. dollar relative to foreign currencies could harm the value of your investments. And in any given year, any market, for-eign or domestic, may be down. Ultimately, you should prob-ably limit your exposure to inter-national investments to 20 to 25 percent of your overall portfolio, depending on your situation — your goals, risk tolerance, time horizon, financial situation and other factors. You may also want to add an international flavor to your portfolio by investing in quali-ty U.S. companies that do a consid-erable amount of business abroad. Given the more complex nature of international investing, you’ll want to consult with a financial profes-sional. Consider the international investment world. With a little exploring, you may discover some good possibilities. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones financial advisor.

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S chool is ending, summer is starting, and we will be wanting to spend more time

outside. Now is the time for a refresher in bike versus car safety. MotoristsIf you are in the car, you need to be aware and anticipate what the bicyclist might do. Hopefully the bike rider has taken advantage of one of the bike rodeos that are being offered in Altoona this year. But there is always the possibility that the person on the bike might make a mistake, and we want to make sure it isn’t a deadly one.

CautionWhile we watch out for bicyclists, we can also make sure that our kids are aware that a bicycle is not a toy but a means of transporta-tion, and they need to follow road rules as well as the cars do. Explain to them the importance of driv-ing predictably and obeying traf-fic laws, just as motorists would expect other drivers to do. We all want to show common courtesy and respect on the road, both car and bicycle drivers.

Tools and skillsMotorists should learn to look for cyclists in traffic just as they would check for cars, especially when switching lane position, turning or going through an intersection. They should look for cyclists in parking lots, exiting and entering roadways or coming out of drive-ways. Take special care when you are around a school, park or pool. We need to remember that kids are not small adults and therefore

cannot deal with traffic in the way that adults can. We need understand that kids do not judge speeds or distance well, so motor-ists should reduce speeds when driving through residential areas. Be extra aware in the evening when it is harder to spot a bicycle in twilight or when the street lights are on. Parents, try to make sure that your kids are wearing bright colors so that car drivers can spot them easier at dusk and at night. Learning how to safely and considerately pass an individual or group of bicyclists is an important skill for motorists. Giving at least 3 feet is courteous when passing a bicyclist. Motorists should wait — like they do when passing other motor vehicles — until traffic con-ditions are clear and safe enough to comfortably pass a cyclist. They should also check over their shoul-ders after passing a cyclist and mov-ing into the lane. If we take a little more time and pay a little more attention, we can have a safe, accident-free summer. For more information on bike safety, visit Kidshealth.org And remember: Always wear your hel-met.

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T roy Schwemm’s journey to the classroom has had many twists and turns.

He was born in San Diego, Calif., and his family moved back to his dad’s hometown of Tripoli, Iowa, when he was a toddler.

After high school, “I wanted to be an F16 pilot, but my eyes weren’t good enough,” he says. “So I left Tripoli to go to Wartburg and play golf. I didn’t know what I wanted to do. I decided teachers were most influential to me, so I decided to go to UNI in science education for earth science. It was applicable to my love of the out-doors. Physics and science makes the world make sense.”

Schwemm’s first teaching job was in Burley, Idaho, but he missed his family and moved back to Iowa and taught in Strawberry Point.

“I taught all high school physi-cal science and coached basketball and golf,” he says. “It was fun mov-ing back to a small-town atmo-sphere, but I felt I couldn’t grow as a teacher. I wanted to become more knowledgeable about teach-ing in my subject area.”

His next move was to Grinnell. After a year, Southeast Polk offered an eighth grade earth science position, his specialty.

“It allowed me to work with multiple people in my science area,” he says. “I have the utmost

respect for our department. I teach AP Physics, chemistry and earth science. I hope kids that take my class see how enlightening sci-ence can be. You should leave my class with a much better under-standing of the world about you.” Schwemm’s dream for the future is to build his own house, using skills that may be falling by the wayside. “I think that is what we are los-ing in Iowa,” he says. “We used to fix things rather than buying new. You can see it in the classroom. Even in physics, when measuring, kids don’t know how to do it because they don’t understand it. Twenty-five years ago, you couldn’t find a kid that couldn’t read a tape measure. Now you’ve got equip-ment that does it for you, but the kids miss out on finding the pro-cess it takes to find the answer.” Schwemm’s wife, Kerri, is also from Tripoli. “It was a small town, and I knew her dad,” he says. “I worked for her dad spraying chemicals on county roads ditches.” He and Kerri have two daughters, Hannah and Brianna.

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F or many people, their faith has been their “only rescue” in life. The members of Christian

band The Museum get that, which is why the title of their next album, “My Only Rescue,” due out in late August, is so fitting for the messages in each song to which anyone who’s ever felt that rescue in their own lives can relate. “We decided the band would be called The Museum, because we hope our music and what we do will be evidence that Christ has done a revolution in our hearts,” says drummer Josh Kirk. The Museum has been in the studio the last several months put-ting the finishing touches on their new album. Now that it’s finished, the band is gracing the stages of various venues throughout the country, including Oakwood United Methodist Church on Sunday, June 3, from 8:30 - 10:45 a.m. Their first single, “Love Will Find You,” is available online at Themuseummusic.com. The Museum is touring this summer. Learn more from their website or Facebook page. “I believe the local church is the hope of the world; therefore it has to be at the center of our min-istry,” says vocalist Ben Richter. “We are realizing it’s the things we leave behind that make a dif-ference — the evidence that Jesus has changed us from the inside out

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you took some time to play? Do we even remember that joyful childhood feeling that comes from doing nothing but purely enjoying ourselves? If we don’t, let’s get back in touch with that child inside us. The weather is perfect for out-door activities, and we don’t have to be an Olympic athlete to enjoy a nice walk, gardening, bike riding or simply sitting on a bench with a challenging read. Perhaps your idea of play is doing things indoors — a good game of solitaire, bridge, playing the Wii, or a competitive game night. Whatever it is, make time for it in your life and use it to keep in touch

with that inner child. It’s so much more fun to stay active and healthy doing something we love and enjoy. Let’s face it, wouldn’t we rather “play out” than “work out?”

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This kitchen is also equipped with a bay window facing east. Within the window sits a desk surrounded by house plants, a laptop computer space and lots of light for a very peaceful setting. A sunroom and two-car garage were added in 1982. The sunroom is a nice addition and gets fun use three of the four seasons. The 30’ x 20’ garden in the back already has beans and straw-berries planted, and the Deerrs plan to add tomatoes, peppers, squash and cucumbers. “It gets bigger every year,” says Cindy. Call it a garden shed or a man cave, the 16’ x 18’ addition to the back of the garage is a family favorite as well. Cindy says Pleasant Hill is perfect for them. “We really do like the area,” says Cindy. “We enjoy the small-town feel and our friendly neigh-bors.” One of whom will be there son who purchased his first home nearby.

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W hat makes a good sports parent? Author Steven Henson posed

this question to hundreds of col-lege athletes: “What is your worst memory from playing youth and high school sports?” Their overwhelming response: “The ride home from games with my parents.” Given my career path, I have met close to every type of parent. You know, the super star par-ent, the critical parent, the “I’m perfect, you’re not” parent, the competitive parent, the “living my dreams through my kid” parent, Mr. Blasé, Mrs. Uncooperative, the “Do you know who I am?” par-ent, the “coach” parent and even the unrealistic parent. Parents can cause a lot of friction with other parents and other players, and it can run rampant in an organiza-tion if they are given the stage to demonstrate. There are ideal parents who are humble, respectful, thankful and grasp the big picture of rais-ing children. Henson says, “The vast majority of dads and moms that make rides home from games miserable for their children do so inadvertently. They are well-intentioned folks who can’t help but initiate conversation about the contest before the sweat has dried on their child’s uniform. They make a rapid transition from athlete back to child. Kids pre-fer if parents transitioned from spectator — or in many instances from coach — back to Mom and Dad. ASAP!” Many young athletes especially enjoy having their grand-

parents watch them perform. Kids recognize that grandparents are overall more content with just watching them participate. Instead, parents might blurt out statements that are condescending against a teammate, a ref or a coach, and in some cases, even try to coach during the actual event. Parents, even if there is some truth to what you are saying, tim-ing is everything. Brown says, “Let your child bring the game to you if they want to.” I concur with Brown, having had many young people tell me brutally honest perspectives when parents are not around. Overemphasizing compe-tition over sportsmanship, having different goals than your child, even treating them differently after a win or loss or living your own dreams through your child are sure ways to contribute to your child’s nightmare. Sports gave me few places in my life where I could take risks, win, deal with adversity and failure because the consequences were not fatal, although sometimes I thought they were. Parents, keep in mind, it’s a game. Your child doesn’t need rescued by a parent after the game. It is essential for parents to find a safe sports environment for their child and release them to a quality coach. Once you have done that, the success and failure becomes the child’s classroom of learning. The ride home will be much more productive and relational, and your child will know that you loved watching him or her play most of all.

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Friday, May 25 50’s Sock Hop to benefit Special

Olympics, Prairie Meadows, 7 p.m. Iowa Barnstormers vs. Spokane,

Wells Fargo Arena, 7:05 p.m. EHS JV/V baseball vs. Carlisle,

3:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 26 Adventureland Adventure Bay

Water Park opens Varsity boys soccer tournament

at Ankeny, noon

Sunday, May 27 Adventureland Salutes Our

Military Members Special Friendship Sunday, Grace

Community Church, 10:45 a.m.

Monday, May 28 Memorial Day

Tuesday, May 29 Tae Kwon Do Classes, Clay

Elementary, ages 5 - 7 from 5:30 - 6 p.m., ages 7 and up from 6 - 6:30 p.m., adults from 6:30 - 7:45 p.m.

SEP 9/V softball vs. Roosevelt, 4:30 p.m.

SEP JV/V baseball vs. Roosevelt, 5:30 p.m.

EHS 9/10 baseball vs. Urbandale, 3:30 p.m.

Wednesday, May 30 Story Time, Pleasant Hill Public

Library, 10 a.m. Creative Kids Craft, Pleasant Hill

Public Library, 4 p.m. SEP 9/JV/V softball vs. DC-G,

4:30 p.m. SEP varsity girls soccer vs.

Marshalltown, 6 p.m. EHS varsity baseball vs. SEP,

3:30 p.m.

Thursday, May 31 Story Time, Pleasant Hill Public

Library, 10 a.m. High Voltage Toastmasters meet-

ing, East Side Library, 2559 Hubbell Ave., 12:05 - 12:55 p.m.

Tae Kwon Do Classes, Clay Elementary, ages 5 - 7 from 5:30 - 6 p.m., ages 7 and up from 6 - 6:30 p.m., adults from 6:30 - 7:45 p.m.

SEP 9/JV/V softball vs. Ankeny, 1 p.m.

Friday, June 1 Chill on the Hill, Cold Filtered

performs, 6 - 9 p.m. Iowa Barnstormers vs. Cleveland,

Wells Fargo Arena, 7:05 p.m. SEP 9 baseball vs. Waukee, noon EHS JV/V baseball vs. Boone,

3:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 2 Varsity baseball tournament at

SEP, 11 a.m.

Sunday, June 3 Jr. State Freestyle Wrestling

Tournament at SEP, all day

Monday, June 4 Pleasant Hill Planning & Zoning

Commission meeting, 5:30 p.m.

SEP 9/JV/V softball vs. Johnston, 1 p.m.

SEP varsity baseball vs. Johnston, 5:30 p.m.

EHS 9/JV/V softball vs. North, 1 p.m.

EHS varsity baseball vs. North, 3:30 p.m.

Tuesday, June 5 Jammie Jam, Pleasant Hill Public

Library, 7 p.m. Tae Kwon Do Classes, Clay


SEP 9/10 baseball vs. East, noon EHS 9/JV/V softball vs. SEP, 1 p.m.

Wednesday, June 6 Story Time, Pleasant Hill Public

Library, 10 a.m. Where the Wild Things Are Party,

Pleasant Hill Public Library, 3 p.m. SEP JV baseball vs. Johnston, noon

Thursday, June 7 Story Time, Pleasant Hill Public

Library, 10 a.m. Eastern Polk Co. Conservative

Club, Village Inn, 3410 Eighth St. S.W., Altoona, 7 a.m.

High Voltage Toastmasters meet-ing, East Side Library, 2559 Hubbell Ave., 12:05 - 12:55 p.m.


Iowa Cubs vs. Nashville at Principal Park, 7:05 p.m.

SEP 9/JV/V softball vs. Urbandale, 1 p.m.

SEP varsity baseball vs. Urbandale, 5:30 p.m.

EHS varsity baseball vs. Hoover, 3:30 p.m.

EHS JV/V softball vs. Hoover, 4:15 p.m.

Friday, June 8 Pleasant Hill Farmers’ Market,

Berean Assembly of God, 3 - 7 p.m. Chill on the Hill, Double Barrel

performs, 6 - 9 p.m. Iowa Cubs vs. Nashville at

Principal Park, 7:05 p.m. SEP 9/10 baseball vs. North,

5:30 p.m. EHS JV/V baseball vs. Valley,

3:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 9 Altoona’s Premier Wine Event,

Toad Valley Golf Course, 237 N.E. 80th St., Pleasant Hill, $24, 6 - 9 p.m.


SEP ACT testing Varsity softball tournament at

Cedar Rapids Jefferson, 8:30 a.m. EHS JV baseball vs. Ankeny,

3:30 p.m.

Sunday, June 10 Baptism Service & Baby

Dedication Service, Grace Community Church, 10:45 a.m.


EHS JV baseball at Dowling Catholic, 5:30 p.m.

Monday, June 11 Dream Catcher, Pleasant Hill

Public Library, 1 p.m. Iowa Cubs vs. Omaha at Principal

Park, 7:05 p.m.

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SEP 9/10 baseball vs. Indianola, noon

EHS 9/10 baseball vs. Lincoln, 10:30 a.m.

EHS 9/JV/V softball at Lincoln, 1 p.m.

Tuesday, June 12 Pleasant Hill City Council meet-

ing, 6:30 p.m. Tae Kwon Do Classes, Clay


Iowa Cubs vs. Omaha at Principal Park, 12:05 p.m.

SEP PRIDE Booster meeting, 6:30 p.m.

EHS 10 baseball vs. Ankeny, 3:30 p.m.

Wednesday, June 13 Score Fore Kids Golf

Tournament, Copper Creek Golf Club, 8 a.m.

Story Time, Pleasant Hill Public Library, 10 a.m.

Teens & Tots, Pleasant Hill Public Library, 4 p.m.

Iowa Cubs vs. Omaha at Principal Park, 12:05 p.m.


Library, 10 a.m. Pleasant Hill Park & Rec

Commission meeting, 6 p.m. High Voltage Toastmasters meet-



Iowa Cubs vs. Albuquerque at

Principal Park, 7:05 p.m. SEP 9/JV/V softball vs. Dowling,

Catholic, 1 p.m. SEP varsity baseball vs. Dowling

Catholic, 5:30 p.m. EHS 9/V softball vs. Roosevelt,

1 p.m. EHS varsity baseball vs.

Roosevelt, 3:30 p.m.


Berean Assembly of God, 3 - 7 p.m. Chill on the Hill, Decoy performs,

6 - 9 p.m. “The Music Man Jr.,” CAP Theatre,

201 First Ave. S., Altoona, 7 p.m. Iowa Cubs vs. Albuquerque at

Principal Park, 7:05 p.m. SEP JV/V baseball vs. Valley,

5:30 p.m. EHS varsity baseball vs. Ames,

3:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 16 “The Music Man Jr.,” CAP Theatre,

201 First Ave. S., Altoona, 7 p.m. Iowa Cubs vs. Albuquerque at

Principal Park, 7:05 p.m. 9 baseball tournament at SEP, 10

a.m.

Sunday, June 17 Father’s Day

“The Music Man Jr.,” CAP Theatre, 201 First Ave. S., Altoona, 2:30 p.m.

MadCAP Teen Improv, grades 7 - 12, CAP Theatre, 201 First Ave. S., Altoona, $5, 7 - 9 p.m.

Iowa Cubs vs. Albuquerque at Principal Park, 1:05 p.m.

Monday, June 18 Teen Reader’s Theater, Pleasant

Hill Public Library, 1 p.m. Eastern Polk Quilt Guild meeting,

Lutheran Church of the Cross, 1701 Eighth St. S.W., Altoona, 7 p.m.

Vacation Bible School: Armor of God, Grace Community Church, 6:30 p.m.

SEP 9/10 baseball vs. Ankeny, noon

EHS 9/10 baseball vs. Ottumwa, 10:30 a.m.

EHS 9/JV/V softball at Ottumwa, 1 p.m.

Tuesday, June 19 Summer Reading Program

Kickoff: Mime, Masks & Magic, Doane’s Park Youth Center, 10 a.m.


SEP 9 baseball vs. Ankeny, noon EHS 9/JV/V softball vs. Ankeny,

1 p.m.

Wednesday, June 20 First day of summer Story Time, Pleasant Hill Public

Library, 10 a.m. SEP 9 baseball vs. Dowling

Catholic, noon


Library, 10 a.m. Constellation Nation, Pleasant

Hill Public Library, noon High Voltage Toastmasters meet-



SEP 9/10 baseball vs. Johnston, noon

EHS 9/10 baseball vs. North, 3:30 p.m.

EHS 9/JV/V softball at North, 1 p.m.

EHS varsity baseball at North, 3:30 p.m.


Berean Assembly of God, 3 - 7 p.m. Pleasant Hill Chamber Annual

Golf Outing, Copper Creek Golf Course, 1:30 p.m.

Chill on the Hill, Ben2K per-forms, 6 - 9 p.m.

“The Music Man Jr.,” CAP Theatre, 201 First Ave. S., Altoona, 7 p.m.

SEP 9 baseball vs. PCM, 10 a.m.

Saturday, June 23 Men’s Banquet, Grace

Community Church, 5 p.m. “The Music Man Jr.,” CAP Theatre,

201 First Ave. S., Altoona, 7 p.m. Iowa Cubs vs. Round Rock at

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Sunday, June 24 “The Music Man Jr.,” CAP Theatre,

201 First Ave. S., Altoona, 2:30 p.m. Iowa Cubs vs. Round Rock at

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Monday, June 25 Jammie Jam, Pleasant Hill Public

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A: A healthy spine is essential for the immune system to function optimally. Spinal health affects the flow of the nerves and the nerves run the whole body. A child’s neck and spine need to be in proper alignment to facilitate good posture, movement and functionality. Spinal misalignment may begin at birth. A baby’s head, shoulders and neck are pushed and pulled, leading to spinal misalignments. Babies respond quickly to adjustments. Common infant/toddler conditions including ear infections, colic and irritability can be improved with spinal adjustments. Children put stress on their spines daily through their normal activities. Falls, rough housing, bike riding and just playing can cause the spine and the bones that make up their joints to move out of alignment, just like adults. Children’s spines may even move more since they are more active and less cautious when it comes to safety. Kids who play sports are at an even greater risk for spinal misalignment. When the spine is not aligned properly, it leaves them at greater risk of injury as well. Frequent ear infections and colds, seasonal allergies, food allergies, asthma, headaches, trouble focusing, difficulty sleeping and bed-wetting can all be caused by misalignments of the spine that impair nervous system func-tion and therefore affect overall body function. Chiropractic’s purpose is to remove interferences to the natural healing power running through the body.

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Q: How do I know if my loved one needs assistance at home?A: It’s important to recognize and monitor signs of needed assistance in the home of a loved one earlier rather than later. Waiting too long may risk physical injury or the need of long term care in a facility. Below is a list of signs to look for in order to help determine if home care would be helpful or needed for your loved one. Are there sticky counters, un-emptied gar-bage, stained carpets or spoiled food? Expired medicine bottles, unfilled prescriptions or abnormally high pharmacy cost. Forgetting to take medication. Even more dangerous is forgetting they have already taken it. Everyday tasks of personal care can become tedious and difficult. Wearing the same clothes repeatedly is also a sign that changing and doing laundry is a challenge. Trouble walking up or down stairs, rising from chairs and entering/exiting vehicles with difficulty. Do you hesitate to let your loved one drive? Are their unexplained dents or scratches on the car? A vision impairment and diminished motor capabilities contribute to these signs and you may need to consider a “driver” for grocery shopping or doctor appointments. If you recognize one or more of these signs, your loved one may benefit from home care assistance.


banking By Brenda Reicherts

Information provided by Brenda Reicherts, branch manager, 1225 Copper Creek Drive, Suite M, Pleasant Hill, 515-278-5333.

A client asked, “I had a 0 percent interest rate on a credit card, but now the

rate is going to be fairly high. Another credit card company just sent me a balance transfer offer of 0 percent for a full year. Is there any reason not to do it?”

There’s a very good reason not to do it. When you transfer debt from one credit card to another, you increase your credit lines, and while you haven’t borrowed a penny more (unless there’s a trans-fer fee, which is often 3 percent or more) you now have the capacity to borrow the full amount you’ve just paid off with another card — not a good idea.

Even if you “know” you’re not going to run up more debt, too many open credit accounts can affect your credit score, and the temptation will be there. Aggressive credit card companies have been known to mail a stack of blank checks to cardholders to make it easy to borrow again.

After all, writing out a check feels like there’s money there. In this case, though, it’s not money you already have, but money they want you to borrow. Before you decide to do it, there might be another, better solution. Come in and talk to us. As your credit union, we’ll look at the whole picture, and help you find the solution that’s in your best interest.

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IRS should they choose to audit your business? Did you know that the IRS can actually levy a penalty for inadequate record keeping? It is one of many possible penalties in the IRS arsenal. The existence of this penalty raises some interesting questions for a business owner. Who is keeping your records up to date, and are they making the correct entries? Many business owners have a person designated to take care of financial reporting and record keeping for their business. This could be a controller, a bookkeep-er or someone else with these responsibilities. Smaller businesses rely on the owner to take care of this task when he or she has the time to do so. This task is something that needs to be cared for on a very regular basis or it can allow for very delinquent record keeping. Reconciling the bank statement each month is of primary impor-tance to any business or organiza-tion. If not reconciled on a timely basis, it can lead to all sorts of issues that can make life difficult for the business owner. Not knowing how much money is in the bank to pay bills is almost a death sentence for a business. My suggestion is to be sure to have online access to your business bank account. and have someone review the checks that have cleared the bank on a daily or at least weekly basis. Also, any charges that appear on your bank account need to be recorded in your accounting records.

One of the primary things business owners ask is what type of accounting software should they use. For many, Quickbooks is the low-cost solution. It is somewhat flexible, but has limited capabilities for some businesses. For others, Peachtree accounting software is a good option. For churches and nonprofits, there are several other choices that may help. The one issue that faces any software user is do you know accounting well enough to make the entries cor-rectly? It is usually more economi-cal to hire someone to assist you from the beginning rather than hire someone later on to try and fix the “mess.” It is easier (i.e. less costly) for your accountant to make the entry correctly the first time than to give a year’s worth of records to him or her at the end of the year and expect him or her to find all of the mistakes. When you have questions on how entries need to be made, you should not hesitate to ask some-one with the necessary knowl-edge. Yes, there may be a fee for the time it takes to answer the question(s), but that cost may be much smaller than the cost of mul-tiple mistakes.

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Information provided by Lori Slings, Valley Bank, 160 Adventureland Drive, Suite H, Altoona, (515) 967-4700 [email protected].

I continue to be amazed every day when someone walks in who has a 7 percent interest

rate and wants to see if dropping the interest rate to their cur-rent rate will save them hundreds monthly, thousands yearly and hundreds of thousands over mul-tiple years Where have you been? Rates are the lowest that have ever been in history. When I look at the rates every day, I pinch myself.

If you are buying a house and have some cash set aside for your down payment, you can buy a lot more house for the money, due to the extremely low interest rate. If you want to chop 15 years off your mortgage and keep your payment the same, you will find that you will be saving hundreds of thousands of dollars in pay-ments. Check it out. If it does not save you enough money to make the closing costs worth it, then you don’t have to proceed. If you have not even looked at the pos-sibilities lately though, get in here.

I can do mortgage loans for 10 years, 15 years, 20 years, 25 years and 30 years. If you have 13 years left on your current mortgage, we can tell you how much you can pay to keep it on that schedule or how to pay if off sooner on a different amortiza-tion schedule. I am telling you that when you leave my office you will feel a lot better about saving yourself money on your house payment and how to go about

doing what you need to save money. There are lots of houses out there to choose from if you are looking to step up to a bigger house, or down to a smaller house or just to buy your very first home. I can introduce you to a wonderful real estate agent. I can just sit for an hour and talk to you about how you go about purchasing a house and get you pre-approved. You can meet with me just to ask questions you have always wondered about. There is no better time then right now to refinance your mortgage loan, or at least look into the options. And there is no better time to go out there and buy that house you have been dreaming about. Call with questions or drop by for a cup of coffee. Let’s talk.

Mortgage rates continue to fallBy Lori Slings, mortgage consultant, Valley Bank, Altoona

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Information from www.familydoctor.org, provided by Sally Bennett, PA-C, Mercy East Family Practice, 5900 E. University Ave., Suite 200, 643-2400.

A: Vomiting and diarrhea can be caused by viruses, bacteria or para-sites. The illness is often self-limited, and the main concern is preventing dehydration. Dehydration happens more quickly in younger children. Symptoms to watch for include decreased urination, weight loss, dry mouth, no tears when crying, sunken soft spot on the head of babies and skin that isn’t as elastic as usual. If your child has vomiting or diarrhea, you need to replace lost fluids and electrolytes to prevent dehydration. If you are breastfeeding, continue nursing. If you feed your baby formula, you should consider switching to a lactose-free version as lactose can exacerbate diarrhea. Toddlers and young children can be given Pedialyte, which contains nutrients and electrolytes that rehydrate. You should not give more than a teaspoon at a time to start with, and increase amounts once they can keep the fluids down. Once your child hasn’t vomited in 12 hours, you can try food. Avoid fatty foods and dairy (other than yogurt) for three to four days. The “BRAT” diet (bananas, rice, apples, toast) is a good option, as well as saltine crackers or unsweetened cereal. If your child does well with these, you can slowly add more foods. Avoid antidiarrheal medications as these prolong the illness and increase cramps. Antibiotics are often not necessary. Usually, your child does not need to go to the hospital unless dehydration becomes severe. (Call your doctor if you are unsure whether your child needs to be seen.)

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A: It absolutely is not safe. At least one study found that, for one thing, tobacco chewers are some four times more likely to develop tooth decay than non-chewers. The study, overseen by a dentist and epidemiologist at the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, compared men who used other forms of tobacco and men who used no tobacco products. The study included some 14,000 males aged 18 and up. Researchers interviewed them on their tobacco use and then calculated the number of decayed or filled teeth among them. The results were that men who used only chewing tobacco had a higher adjusted average number of decayed or filled permanent teeth that did those who used only snuff. Chewing tobacco also had unsavory side effects like bad breath and discolored teeth. Nicotine levels in the blood of smokeless tobacco users are similar to those of smokers. Use of smokeless tobacco can diminish senses of taste and smell, which in turn can lead to unhealthy habits. Talk with your dentist about these and other perils of chewing tobacco.

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T hat’s right! Chill on the Hill will be coming back for its fourth year this summer.

Although we have made a few changes and scaled it back to one month only, don’t fret, as it is going to be everything you expect it to be. As you can see in the ad to the right, we have a great band lineup again this year who are very excited to be coming back to play again or making their Chill debut. Beer from Iowa Beverage Systems, wine from Rosey Acres Winery and food will be served again this year. Admission price has not changed and will be $8 again this year (two drink tickets included), and you must be 21 or older to attend. This is a great event to gather your friends and co-workers to come unwind and maybe do a little networking after a long week while taking in some great music along a beautiful back-drop of Copper Creek Lake. We want to personally thank

our generous sponsors who you see listed on the ad once again. Without their support, this event could not be possible. Please take the time to thank them when you see them as well. Also, make sure to thank the volunteers you will see each night, and let them know their efforts are appreciated. I hope to see you all at an upcoming Chill. Until then... Grow. Play. Live.

Are you ready for summer?Chill on the Hill is back for its fourth year

chamber news Chamber, 261-0466

By Cher Brown, president

Pleasant Hill Chamber

(515) 261-0466

MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW!

BANDS BEERWINE

CHILL ON THE HILLEvery Friday in June

6-9pm at Copper Creek Lake Park

GOLF OUTING Friday, June 22

Admission $8includes

2 drink tickets!(21 years & older)

Saturday, July 28Watch for more

information to come!

Copper Creek4825 Copper Creek Dr.

Pleasant HillThis year’s golf outing

starts at 12:00pmLunch and

Business to Business networking

1:00pm Tee Off$75 includes admission to Chill on the Hill

Platinum Sponsors: Elder Corporation

ROCKSTAR satellite

JUNE 1 COLD FILTEREDNightly sponsor: REMAX

JUNE 8 DOUBLE BARRELNightly sponsors: Pleasant Hill Living Magazine & Omg Midwest

JUNE 15 DECOYNightly sponsors: Caseys & Valley Bank

JUNE 22 BEN2KNightly sponsors: Anytime Fitness & Okoboji Grill

JUNE 29 GIMMIK

The Pleasant Hill Lions recently presented fourth graders in four elementary schools with tree seedlings. Steve Messer; Lisa Messer, fourth grader at Four-Mile elementary;

and Bill Eisenlauer are show planting one of the seedlings.

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A ribbon cutting ceremony was held for The We-List Store on April 13.

Terra Baccam, Bob Eisenlauer and the Hot Pink Grannies at the Hoops for Shelter fundraiser on

April 13.

Anna, Joshua and William Jackson Brown enjoy breakfast cereal sundaes at Over the Top in sup-

port of the Pleasant Hill Fire Department on .

Chris Brennick and Jon Aldridge at the Pleasant Hill Chamber luncheon at Latin King on April 26.

Over the Top co-owner Christine D’Amico explores Engine 1 during the Ice Cream for Breakfast fund-

raiser for the Pleasant Hill Fire Department on .

Jessica Berg, Brad Banks and Cathy Jensen at the Pleasant Hill Chamber luncheon at Latin King on

April 26..

Becky’s Dance Studio4900 E. University Avenue

Pleasant Hill

265.2711

Come DANCE with us this SUMMER!

Call to register today!265.2711

July 9 – August 2SUMMER PUNCH CARDS available NOW!

Pre-paid Punch Cards – 5 weeks of pure fun!4 punches = $40 ($10/class)10 punches = $90 ($9/class)

20 punches = $170 ($8.50/class)

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Princess Camp

DIVA CampJuly 23 – 26

Ages 7 – 10 years

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