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Inside Financial tips from Edward Jones What does investment landscape look like in 2112 Page 19 Pleasant Hill Communicator Pages 9-13 Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce Page 14 On the cover Lucy Keller, 3 months, of Des Moines gets her photo taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus during Breakfast with Santa. See more photos on page 8. (Adam Wilson/Herald-Index)

Your stories this month community East Polk prepares for the caucus ......................................................................................3 Calendar of local events .......................................................................................................3 P. Hill police chief receives first 5-Star leadership...........................................................4 Sweet construction ................................................................................................................6 East presents ‘Grease’ ...........................................................................................................7 Breakfast with Santa .............................................................................................................8

sports Augustana’s Behrens named .............................................................................................17 Winter sports schedule .......................................................................................................17

opinion Doorways have magical powers........................................................................................18

business What investments may look like for 2012 .....................................................................19

Molly Seher, 12, paints her monochromatic fish during a color unit Goodrell Middle School. HOLLY MCQUEEN/DES MOINES REGISTER

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Reader of the month

Haley Thornton is the Reader of the Month at Plesasnat Hill Public Library. Thornton, 9 1/2, attends Pleasant Hill Elementary. She is the daughter of Nicole Thornton. Her favorite book is "Breakaway; Island of the Blue Dolphin" and she likes cheerleading, gymnastics, reading, school and sleep-overs.

East Polk prepares for the caucus By TIMOTHY MEINCH tmeinch@dmreg.com

Less than two weeks before the Iowa caucuses, the Republican Party remains quite undecided on candidates, according to Polk County Republicans of Iowa. “We’ve probably got the biggest undecided group I’ve ever seen at this point,” said David Funk, the Polk County GOP co-chair overseeing east Polk County. “I’ve never seen it quite this wide open.” This means the field is ripe for candidates to use retail politics until the caucuses begin at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 3. “Since a lot of people are still undecided this late in the game, it’s going to still be possible to swing them,” said Funk, who is also the chair person for Strong America Now – a nonprofit rallying citizens to support

candidates committed to eliminate the national deficit with no new taxes. Funk expects a big turnout for the caucuses. He estimates at least 90 percent of Iowa’s 28,000 Strong America Now members will attend to vote for their top presidential candidate and state delegates. The Republican caucus will focus on two key things, according to Ryan Keller, executive director of the Polk County Republicans: the presidential campaigns and party building. Like a straw poll, GOP caucus goers will write their presidential candidate of choice on a piece of paper to be counted on the spot and reported to the media. The second part of the caucus will focus on party building and choosing delegates to represent the party at county, district and state conventions.

Caucus organizers said the Democratic caucus, taking place the same time, will likely be much smaller than the Republican’s because their candidate, President Obama, is already selected. Polk County Democratic Party Executive Director Tamyra Harrison says they still hope for a big turnout at Southeast Polk High School, where all registered Democrats in Altoona, Mitchellville, Bondurant and Runnells precincts will caucus. Registered Democrats in Pleasant Hill will caucus at Hoyt Middle School. “It’s important to show our support for our president. We will talk about how you can volunteer to help Obama get reelected,” Harrison said. “We’re also viewing a live address from a top-level surrogate from the White House via the Web.”

After the large group viewing, Democratic voters will break into smaller groups to select party delegates for county, district and state conventions. Keller said residents can register at caucus locations if they bring a photo ID and proof of residence. But he reminds east Polk voters that caucus locations are not necessarily the same as polling locations. Pleasant Hill GOP caucus locations by precinct: Pleasant Hill 1: Copper Creek Golf Course, 4825 Copper Creek Dr.; Pleasant Hill 2: Rising Sun Church of Christ gym, 6390 N.E. Rising Sun Dr.; Pleasant Hill 3:Berean Assembly of God, 5299 E. University Ave. Pleasant Hill Democratic caucus location: Hoyt Middle School; 2700 E. 42nd St., Des Moines

Tuesday, Jan. 31

University in Pleasant Hill. For more information, call Norma Holcomb at 262-2600 or Sherry Veldhuizen at 262-2235.

calendar Planning and Zoning The Pleasant Hill Planning and Zoning Commission will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 16, at City Hall.

Parks and Recreation The Pleasant Hill Parks and Recreation Commission will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12, at City Hall.

Chamber of Commerce The Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month at

1 p.m. in the conference room at the chamber office, located at 5160 Maple Dr. Call the chamber at 261-0466.

SEP School Board The Southeast Polk Board of Education business meeting is the third Thursday of every month beginning at 5:30 p.m. For more information visit the SEP website at www.southeastpolk.org.

City Council The Pleasant Hill City Council meets at 6:30 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at City Hall, 5160 Maple Dr. For more information, call

city hall at 262-9368. City offices will be closed Jan. 2 for the New Year.

Public Library Pleasant Hill Public Library hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; and 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday. A work session is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17. The library will be closed Jan. 1-2 for the New Year. B.E.S.T. Program: Bringing Education and Seniors Together host a monthly day trip. Times will vary according to destination. Call the library at 266-7815 for

more information. Library board: 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26. Book Discussion: The fourth Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Each month a new book selected by the group will be discussed. For information, call the library at 266-7815. Li’bear’y Story Time: 10 and 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays. Stories, crafts for preschoolers. Crafts: 4 p.m. every Wednesday. Beginning crocheting: 6 p.m. Wednesdays, Jan. 11, Jan. 18, Jan. 25 Lip balm: 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19 Soap making: 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31 Cold season vegetable gardening: 6 p.m.

Cub Scouts Cub Scouts Pack 98 meets at 6:30 p.m. the first Thursday of every month at the Pleasant Hill Elks Lodge. The troop takes donations of redeemable cans and bottles on the first Saturday of each month at the Pleasant Hill Hy-Vee. Call (515) 264-0560 for more information.

TOPS Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets at 8:45 a.m. every Wednesday and 6 p.m. every Thursday at Berean Assembly of God Church, 5225 E.

Lions Club The Pleasant Hill Lions Club will meet at 7 p.m. the first and third Mondays of the month at Doanes Park Youth Center in Pleasant Hill.

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P. Hill police chief receives 5-Star leadership award Awarded by the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy

By TIMOTHY MEINCH tmeinch@dmreg.com

The Iowa Law Enforcement Academy awarded Pleasant Hill Police Chief Tim Sittig the first ever 5-Star Innovation Leadership award on Nov. 22. Sittig – along with two other area police chiefs to receive plaques in following weeks – earned the award by completing 200 hours of leadership and management training designed for law enforcement executives. The new ILEA program began in June 2009 with a series of weeklong, topical courses, culminating with a three-week program on leadership and police organization with the International Chiefs of Police Organization. “(The program) changes the environment for leadership in law

enforcement for Iowa,” ILEA Director Arlen Ciechanowski said. “It really emphasizes the chief administrator’s role for a department.” A chief’s role depends primarily on character and integrity, which is why the 5-Star Innovation Leadership program focuses on value-based principles, rather than rule-based training, Ciechanowski said. That brought the biggest benefit for Sittig. The first one-week course cut through the clutter of procedures and policies that define law enforcement today, Sittig said. “The situational leadership training was about making the best decision with the information you have at the time,” he said. For the Pleasant Hill police chief, making the

Pleasant Hill Police Chief Tim Sittig, center, recently received the 5-Star Innovations Leadership award from the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy. From left, Arlen Ciechanowski, director of the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy, Sittig and Mayor Mike Richardson. PHOTO SUBMITTED right decision and succeeding as a police executive boils down to two key principles, which were highlighted in the final class. “We talked a lot about leading with competence and character; having true character and integrity and knowing what you’re doing.

If you have those two abilities, you’re going to succeed in what you do,” Sittig said. Pleasant Hill City Manager Don Sandor said the chief has proved more than competent during his four years serving the city. Completing this program just reinforces his

dedication to Pleasant Hill. “The chief is committed to ongoing training to strengthen his leadership skills in professional law enforcement,” Sandor said. “I think he’s doing a tremendous job.” The director of the law enforcement academy echoed these words.

“It shows his dedication and conscientiousness to continue to train and do the best he can for the city of Pleasant Hill,” said Ciechanowski, who joined the coordinator of the 5-Star program Kim Wadding at Pleasant Hill’s City Council meeting to present the award. Sittig said he did not expect to see Ciechanowski at the award presentation, which was humbling. “I knew they were going to do it, but I did not know the director would be there,” said Sittig, also noting the importance of the new program. “Up until a couple years ago, the academy did a good job training officers, but there was not a lot out there for officers who climbed up the ranks.” But the ILEA is changing that with this new program. “We want our officers and police chiefs to be the best in the country and this is a sure way to work toward that goal,” Sittig said.

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SWEET CONSTRUCTION Garrett Braun of Johnston adds frosting to the roof of his gingerbread house. Drake Braun of Johnston adds a candy cane to the roof of his gingerbread house.

From left, Brianna Anderson and Cami Martin, both 9, make gingerbread houses Dec. 3 during the annual event hosted by Pennie Carroll. ADAM WILSON/HERALD-INDEX PHOTOS

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Megan Hoffman and her daughter Lydia, 3, of Pleasant Hill make gingerbread houses Dec. 3 during the annual event hosted by Pennie Carroll.

From left, Brianna Anderson, 9, Cami Martin, 9, and Alex Martin, 11, make gingerbread houses Dec. 3 during the annual event hosted by Pennie Carroll.

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Stephanie Nowels, 18, of Pleasant Hill, pretends to hold a microphone as she sings during a scene as the character Marty.

Yeltsin Rodriguez, 17, of Des Moines' south side, portrays Danny with Jozie Butler, 16, of Pleasant Hill as Sandy during a dress rehearsal for East High School's Performing Arts Department production of "Grease" Nov. 21.

Cast members perform a scene during a dress rehearsal for East High School's Performing Arts Department production of "Grease" Nov. 21. Pictured are Vanessa Smith, 16, standing left; Paige Groves, 17, of Des Moines' east side; Jozie Butler, 16, of Pleasant Hill; Gillian Randall, 17, of Des Moines' east side and Stephanie Nowels, 18, of Pleasant Hill. There are 36 students in the production including the cast, band and chorus. It is directed by Jamaal Allan. HOLLY MCQUEEN/THE DES MOINES REGISTER

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Mayor: Mike Richardson 309-9406 mrichardson@ci.pleasant-hill.ia.us City Manager: Donald Sandor 309-9408 dsandor@ci.pleasant-hill.ia.us City Clerk/Finance Officer: Susan Mahannah 309-9410 smahannah@ci.pleasant-hill.ia.us Community Development Director: Ben Champ 309-9460 bchamp@ci.pleasant-hill.ia.us Building Division-Inspections: Ruth Mattix 309-9461 rmattix@ci.pleasant-hill.ia.us Building Official: Mike Pardekooper 309-9457 mpardekooper@ci.pleasant-hill.ia.us Public Works Director: Gary Patterson 262-9465 gpatterson@ci.pleasant-hill.ia.us Police Chief: Tim Sitting 309-9420 tsitting@ci.pleasant-hill.ia.us Fire Chief: Reylon Meeks 262-9360 rmeeks@ci.pleasant-hill.ia.us Library Director: John Lerdal 266-7815 jlerdal@ci.pleasant-hill.ia.us Park & Rec Supervisor: Heath Ellis 309-0049 • hellis@ci.pleasant-hill.ia.us

Form and registration fee may be dropped off at The Orange Planet Athletic Club Registration will be on a ﬁrst-come-ﬁrst-served basis. League is limited to 8 teams (subject to change by League Director) Only signed registration and a deposit will secure your spot. League is designed for those with previous volleyball experience.

Who: Ages 3 - 6 years Times: Winter 2012: Tuesdays January 10 - February 14 Session I: 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Session II: 9:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Cost: $10.00/child Where: Doanes Park Youth Center Registration Information Contact: Katie Gates 689-5207 hstumbling@mchsi.com Class Information A movement education program designed to develop motor skills, body awareness, and self conﬁdence

I would like to take this opportunity to review our snow route ordinance. All streets are designated as snow routes. The streets themselves are not posted. All corridors into the city are posted “Snow Routes Enforced”. This means when predictions or occurrences indicate the need, the Police Chief or Public Works Director will proclaim a snow emergency and the police department will inform the news media to publicize the proclamation and the parking rules under the emergency. A snow emergency parking ban will continue from its proclamation throughout the duration of the snow or ice storm and the forty-eight (48) hour period after cessation of such storm except as above provided upon streets which

have been fully opened. Violations of the ordinance are subject to a parking ticket, if necessary impoundment of the vehicle which will also result in additional administrative fees as well as towing and storage charges from the towing operator. A parking ticket is $15.00 and administrative fees are $25.00. Towing and storage fees will be assessed by the tow operator. If you have any questions concerning the ordinance, I can be reached at the Pleasant Hill Police Department or by phone at 265-1444. I want to thank you in advance for your cooperation. Tim Sittig, Police Chief

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THURSDAY

10 am & 10:30 am Li”Bear”y Story Time 4 pm Craft – L

10 am & 10:30 am Li”Bear”y Story Time

6:30 pm City Council Mtg. - CH

10 am &10:30 am Li”Bear”y Story Time 4 pm Craft – L 6 pm Beg. Crocheting

10 am & 10:30 am Li”Bear”y Story Time 6:00 pm Park & Recreation Commission Meeting - CH

5:30 pm Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting – CH 7 pm Lions Club - YC

6:30 pm City Council Work Session- CH

10 am & 10:30 am Li”Bear”y Story Time 4 pm Craft – L 6 pm Beg. Crocheting

10 am & 10:30 am Li”Bear”y Story Time 6:00 pm Lip Balm - L

7 pm Book Discussion - L

6:30 pm City Council Mtg. - CH

10 am &10:30 am Li”Bear”y Story Time 4 pm Craft – L 6 pm Beg. Crocheting

10 am & 10:30 am Li”Bear”y Story Time 5 pm Library Board Meeting -L

CITY OFFICES & LIBRARY CLOSED

LIBRARY CLOSED

WEDNESDAY

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

TUESDAY

Martin Luther King Day

FRIDAY

WINTER WEATHER INFORMATION AND REMINDERS

Chapter 136, Paragraph .03 REMOVAL OF SNOW AND ICE: It is the responsibility of the abutting property owners to remove the natural accumulations of snow and ice promptly from sidewalks, or if the ice cannot be removed, to treat the ice with sand, salt or other non-slippery substance. If a property owner does not remove the snow or ice, or treat the ice within twenty-four (24) hours after cessation of snow/ice fall, the City may do so and assess the costs against the property owner in the amount of $30.00 for a ﬁrst violation and up to $75.00 for any subsequent violation.

SAFETY FIRST It is recommended that you not pile snow at the end of your driveway near the street. This can obstruct our view when backing into the street causing a safety hazard. It is also dangerous to let children play in snow piles that are near the street. If they slip or slide into the street, they could easily be hit by passing vehicles.

If there is a fire hydrant in your front yard, please keep the area around it clear of snow so that our fire department will have easy access in an emergency. MAILBOXES The US Postal Service will not deliver mail to your mailbox unless it is clear of snow and ice. Please keep the area around your mailbox clean and make sure the mailbox is in good repair and installed to postal service specifications. If you have any questions, contact Public Works Director Gary Patterson at 265-9465.

Have a safe winter season.

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City Ordinances Chapter 135, Paragraph .12 DUMPING OF SNOW AND ICE: It is unlawful for any person to throw, push, place, or cause to be thrown, pushed or placed, any ice or snow from private property, sidewalks or driveways onto the traveled way of a street or alley so as to obstruct gutters, or impede the passage of vehicles upon the street or alley, or to create a hazardous condition therein.

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Breakfast with Santa & Family Fun Night Supporters * Pleasant Hill Hy-Vee * Gene and Martha Miller * Pleasant Hill Lions Club * Anderson & Erickson Dairy * Pleasant Hill Fire Department * 5 & Diner * Pleasant Hill Fireman’s Association * Pleasant Hill Elementary PTO * Boy Scouts Troop 98 * Just 4 Laughs-ACTS Entertaiment * Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce * Altoona Village Inn

Pleasant Hill Parks and Recreation would like to thank all that were involved in the 2011 Hill of Lights Celebration. Your support made this event possible.

PLEASANT HILL CITY COUNCIL MINUTES November 8, 2011 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL Mayor Richardson called the regular session of the Pleasant Hill City Council to order on November 8, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. in the city council chambers. PRESENT: Melissa Garrett, Raian Hanson, Donavon Howard, Bill Lack, Len Murray and Mayor Mike Richardson. ABSENT: None. 2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA HANSON/GARRETT moved to approve the agenda as presented. ROLL CALL: AYES: Garrett, Hanson, Howard, Lack, Murray. NAYS: None. Motion carried. 3. PRESENTATIONS Police Chief Sittig recognized Bruce Purdy for assisting the Police Department and introduced some of the new Reserve Police Officers. 4. PUBLIC INPUT (5 MINUTE LIMIT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA) Police Chief Sittig announced the NIXLE notification program is back. This is a system of notifications for emergency type situations that can be sent to your cell phone or your email. There is more information on the city’s website. Brandon Young, 5200 E. Oakwood Dr., from the Little League would like to meet with staff to see what the future holds for our parks. 5. CONSENT ITEMS GARRETT/HOWARD moved to approve the Consent Items: Council Minutes dated 10/25/11, Claims dated 11/08/11, Monthly Expenditures Report dated 10/31/11, Monthly Community Development Report, Monthly Police Department Report, Monthly Public Works Department Report, Monthly Tax Abatement Report, Resolution #110811-01 Approving the Transfer of Funds, Employee Benefits Fund to General Fund, Resolution #110811-02 Approving Transfer of Funds, Emergency Fund to Equipment Replacement Fund, Resolution #110811-03 Approving Lien Schedules, Sewer and Garbage, Treasurer’s Report dated 07/31/11, Library Board of Trustees Minutes dated 09/22/11, Resolution #110811-04 Approving Partial Pay Application No. 4 – Project Acceptance and Release of Retainage for the Community Entryway Project, and Resolution #110811-05 To Set Public Hearing for Rezoning C-2 General Retail and Highway Oriented Commercial to R-3A Apartment and Condominium for 11/22/11. ROLL CALL: AYES: Garrett, Hanson, Lack, Murray. NAYS: None. Motion carried. 6. BUSINESS ITEMS a. HANSON/LACK moved to approve Resolution #110811-06 Providing for the Issuance of $4,900,000 General Obligation Urban Renewal Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2011 and Providing for the Levy of Taxes to Pay the Same. ROLL CALL: AYES: Hanson, Lack, Murray. NAYS: Garrett, Howard. Motion carried. b. HOWARD/GARRETT moved to accept the agreement with Snyder and Associates for engineering services for 2012 Street Lighting Project at Maple/University. ROLL CALL: AYES: Garrett, Hanson, Howard, Lack, Murray. NAYS: None. Motion carried. c. HANSON/HOWARD moved to approve Resolution #110811-07 Approving the Appointment of a Fire Chief, for the City of Pleasant Hill, Iowa, Reylon Meeks for 2012 and 2013. ROLL CALL: AYES: Garrett, Hanson, Howard, Lack, Murray. NAYS: None. Motion carried. 7. CLOSING COMMENTS Council Garrett and Lack wished all the candidates good luck, Hanson reported that the Halloween party had about 500+ attendees, Ed Skinner updated information regarding the annexation, Ben Champ, Community Development Director reported that Whylie Eye Care and Anytime Fitness will be locating at the Lakeside Mall and the ground breaking ceremony will be held for Care Initiative, the new nursing home. Mayor Richardson noted that the “Trunk or Treat” at the Orange Planet had about 700 – 800 attendees. 8. CLOSED SESSION a. MURRAY/HANSON moved to approve to go to close session pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.5.1 (j) To Discuss with Council the Purchase

of Particular Real Estate. ROLL CALL: AYES: Garrett, Hanson, Howard, Lack, Murray. NAYS: None. Motion carried. b. HANSON/GARRETT moved to table the closed session pursuant to Iowa Code Section 20.17 (3) Providing for Strategy Meetings of Public Employers for Collective Bargaining. ROLL CALL: AYES: Garrett, Hanson, Howard, Lack. NAYS: Murray. Motion carried. 9. ADJOURNMENT The council returned to opened session at 7:44. Mayor Richardson announced that no was action taken in the closed session. There being no further business before the council, HOWARD/MURRAY moved to adjourn the meeting. ROLL CALL: AYES: Garrett, Hanson, Howard, Lack, Murray. NAYS: None. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7:46 p.m. Mike Richardson, Mayor ATTEST: Susan Lensch-Mahannah, City Clerk/Finance Director PLEASANT HILL CITY COUNCIL MINUTES November 22, 2011 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL Mayor Richardson called the regular session of the Pleasant Hill City Council to order on November 22, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. in the city council chambers. PRESENT: Raian Hanson, Donavon Howard, Bill Lack, Len Murray and Mayor Mike Richardson. Melissa Garrett arrived at 6:32 p.m. ABSENT: None. 2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA HOWARD/MURRAY moved to approve the agenda as presented. ROLL CALL: AYES: Garrett, Hanson, Howard, Lack, Murray. NAYS: None. Motion carried. 3. PRESENTATIONS a. Police Chief Sittig was awarded the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy’s 5-Star Innovation Leadership Award. b. Richard Atterbury, Martens & Company presented the FY11 Audit. HOWARD/MURRY moved to accept the report. ROLL CALL: AYES: Garrett, Hanson, Howard, Lack, Murray. NAYS: None. Motion carried. 4. PUBLIC HEARING a. The Mayor opened the public hearing for the rezoning of 755 NE 56th Street from C-2 to R-3A for Silverstone Partners. There being no public comment, HANSON/HOWARD moved to close the public hearing. ROLL CALL: AYES: Garrett, Hanson, Howard, Lack, Murray. NAYS: None. Motion carried. HOWARD/LACK moved to accept the ﬁrst reading of Ordinance #751 Rezoning 755 NE 56th Street from C-2 to R-3A for Silverstone Partners. ROLL CALL: AYES: Garrett, Hanson, Howard, Lack, Murray. NAYS: None. Motion carried. Tom Slather representing Silverstone Development answered questions. b. Mayor Richardson opened the public hearing for annexation. There being no public comment, HANSON/HOWARD moved to close the public hearing. ROLL CALL: AYES: Garrett, Hanson, Howard, Lack, Murray. NAYS: None. Motion carried. HANSON/HOWARD moved to approve Resolution #112211-01 Approve Annexation of Territory, Southeast Polk School District. ROLL CALL: AYES: Garrett, Hanson, Howard, Lack, Murray. NAYS: None. Motion carried. c. GARRETT/HOWARD moved to approve Resolution #112211-02 Approve Annexation of Territory, Reveiz Farms, Inc. ROLL CALL: AYES: Garrett, Hanson, Howard, Lack, Murray. NAYS: None. Motion carried. d. GARRETT/HOWARD moved to approve Resolution #112211-03 Approve Annexation of Territory, Robert See. ROLL CALL: AYES: Garrett, Hanson Howard, Lack, Murray. NAYS: None. Motion carried. e. HOWARD/GARRETT moved to approve Resolution #112211-04 Approve Annexation of Territory, Darrell Watson. ROLL CALL: AYES: Garrett, Hanson, Howard, Lack, Murray. NAYS: None. Motion carried. f. GARRETT/HOWARD moved to approve Resolution #112211-05 Approve Annexation of Territory, Wells Fargo Bank. ROLL CALL: AYES: Garrett, Hanson, Howard, Lack, Murray. NAYS: None. Motion carried.

g. GARRETT/HOWARD moved to approve Resolution #112211-06 Approve Annexation of Territory, Knapp Properties, Inc. ROLL CALL: AYES: Garrett, Hanson, Howard, Lack, Murray. NAYS: None. Motion carried. h. HOWARD/HANSON moved to approve Resolution #112211-07 Approve Annexation of Territory, LBJ Land Enterprises. ROLL CALL: AYES: Garrett, Hanson, Howard, Lack, Murray. NAYS: None. Motion carried. i. GARRETT/HOWARD moved to approve Resolution #112211-08 Approve Annexation of Territory, Tina Woosley. ROLL CALL: AYES: Garrett, Hanson, Howard, Lack, Murray. NAYS: None. Motion carried. j. HOWARD/GARRETT moved to approve Resolution #112211-09 Approve Annexation of Territory, City of Pleasant Hill/City of Des Moines. ROLL CALL: AYES: Garrett, Hanson, Howard, Lack, Murray. NAYS: None. Motion carried. k. GARRETT/HOWARD moved to approve Resolution #112211-10 Approve the Pre-annexation Certiﬁcation. ROLL CALL: AYES: Garrett, Hanson, Howard, Lack, Murray. AYES: None. Motion carried. 5. PUBLIC INPUT (5 MINUTE LIMIT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA) None 6. CONSENT ITEMS HANSON/HOWARD moved to approve the Consent Items: Council Minutes dated 11/08/11, Claims dated 11/22/11, Resolution #11221111 Approving the Transfer of Funds from TIF to the Debt Service Fund, Resolution #112211-12 Approving Annual Financial Report FY11, Resolution #112211-13 Approving Annual TIF Report and approving the ambulance purchase in the amount of $170,971.00. ROLL CALL: AYES: Garrett, Hanson, Howard, Lack, Murray. NAYS: None. Motion carried. 7. BUSINESS ITEMS a. HANSON/GARRETT moved to approve the bid for signal head at 60th and University Avenue. ROLL CALL: AYES: Garrett, Hanson, Howard, Lack, Murray. NAYS: None. Motion carried. b. MURRAY/HANSON moved to accept the agreement with Snyder and Associates for design at Maple and Hickory (former Kum-N-Go). ROLL CALL: AYES: Garrett, Hanson, Howard, Lack, Murray. NAYS: None. Motion carried. Martha Miller, 5230 E. Oakwood, likes the idea as it ties in the other activities in the city (trees/benches/etc.). 8. CLOSING COMMENTS Council Hanson would like to remind everyone of the event on Saturday December 3, 2011, Breakfast with Santa and Maple Ridge Holiday Craft Show and Sale at 2:00. Council Hanson, Howard, Lack and Murray wishes everyone a Happy and safe Thanksgiving. City Attorney, Ed Skinner is working with Liberty Bank regarding the parking lot at the Lakeside Fitness. Mayor Richardson attended the ribbon cutting at Care Initiatives and the ReMax Ofﬁce and wished everyone a happy and safe holiday. 9. CLOSED SESSION(S) LACK/GARRETT moved to go to closed session pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.5.1 (j) To Discuss with Council the Purchase of a Particular Real Estate and pursuant to Iowa Code Section 20.17 (3) Providing for Strategy Meetings of Public Employers for Collective Bargaining. ROLL CALL: AYES: Garrett, Hanson, Howard, Lack, Murray. NAYS: None. Motion carried. 10. ADJOURNMENT The council returned to opened session at 8:53. Mayor Richardson announced that no was action taken in the closed sessions. There being no further business before the council, MURRAY/HOWARD moved to adjourn the meeting. ROLL CALL: AYES: Garrett, Hanson, Howard, Lack, Murray. NAYS: None. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m. Mike Richardson, Mayor ATTEST: Susan Lensch-Mahannah, City Clerk/Finance Director

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CITY STAFF AND VOLUNTEER RECEIVE HONORS Library Director John Lerdal was selected among 1,500 members of the Iowa Library Association to be honored as Member of the Year. John was recognized not only for his exceptional commitment and service to the Pleasant Hill community for the past 20 years, but also for his service as an Iowa Library Association Board Member and current Treasurer of the Association. Averaging 185 customers per day for the year 2010 the library plays a vital role as a free outlet for information and entertainment in the community.

Mike Medina received the President’s Lifetime Volunteer Award on December 13, 2011. The President’s Council on Service and Civil Participation was established to recognize

the important contributions Americans of all ages are making within their communities through service. Mike has given 4,000 hours in volunteer service to the communities of West Des Moines, Altoona and the City of Pleasant Hill is fortunate enough to now have him as a part of its Volunteer Fire/EMS Department. He has been in the ﬁre service for more than 17 years.

Russ Paul, Stormwater Coordinator for the City of Pleasant Hill, has achieved status as a Certified Stormwater Manager (CSM) from the American Public Works Association (APWA). The certification program was established by APWA to promote excellence and commitment to public service by advancing the knowledge and practice of stormwater management to benefit communities, public agencies and the profession. The Certified Stormwater Manager exam is intended for experts in the public and private sectors who coordinate and implement stormwater management programs for city, county, state, provincial, and federal agencies. These individuals assist in administering drainage, flood control, and water quality programs. In his role with the City, Paul is involved in administering state and federal permit requirements related to stormwater runoff including management of public education, illicit discharges, erosion control, post-development runoff BMPs, system maintenance, water quality monitoring, data analysis, and reporting. The Stormwater Manager Certification program includes an eligibility application process, an exam, and a recertification application process.

Police Chief Tim Sittig Received 5-Star Innovation Leadership Award. The Iowa Law Enforcement Academy recognized Police Chief Tim Sittig, Pleasant Hill Police Department as one of the ﬁrst 5-Star recipients of the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy’s 5-Star Innovation Leadership award.The Iowa Law Enforcement Academy 5-Star Innovation Leadership Program is a comprehensive executive leadership initiative created to bring nationally recognized executive law enforcement leadership programming to the state of Iowa.

Board/Commission Vacancies

There is a vacancy on Boards and Commissions in the City of Pleasant Hill.

• Planning & Zoning Commission through June 30, 2014

Applications will be accepted through February 29, 2011. Submit applications to: City Clerk’s Ofﬁce, City of Pleasant Hill, 5160 Maple Drive, Suite A, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327-8440.

For further information or application, please visit Pleasant Hill City Hall, 5160 Maple Drive, Suite A, or the city website at www.ci.pleasant-hill.ia.us. IW-9000316145

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Metro

Home Improvement Program The Metro Home Improvement Program is available to Pleasant Hill residents for home rehabilitation such as insulation, windows, siding, plumbing, heating, and repairs for owner-occupied homes. Certain criteria must be met regarding income, paid taxes and ownership. If you are interested in learning more about this owneroccupied rehabilitation program, contact Christine Gordon or Kay Schoon, Housing Planners, at 273-0770. Pleasant Hill is one of nine cities who have entered into an agreement with the purpose to preserve the existing affordable housing stock in their community. To ﬁnd out more about this program or to see if you’re eligible go to the website at www.ci.pleasant-hill.ia.us and click on “Latest News” at the top of the home page then “Recent Items”; scroll down the page until you see Metro Home Improvement Program and follow instructions.

CENTRAL IOWA CIRCLE OF FIRST NATIONS POWWOW Youth Center at Doanes Park, Saturday, January 14, 2012 Central Iowa Circle of First Nations Traditional Powwow 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Free Admission; admission begins at 12p.m. Flag presentation during the Grand Entry at the 2011 Central Iowa Circle of First Nations Powwow at the Youth Center in Doanes Park, Pleasant Hill.

GRAND ENTRY BEGINS AT 1:00P.M.

This annual powwow showcases the legacies of the Native American Community, including its traditions, customs and symbols. Traditional Native American music will be performed by the Brown Otter Singers from the Meskwaki Settlement and the Common Road Singers from Cedar Rapids, IA. A special guest (weather permitting) will be Emmet Eastman of the Lakota Sioux Tribe. Emmet is the great grandson of Charles Eastman who was the first medical doctor of the Sioux Tribes. At the age of 80, Emmet is still running marathons, and has a wealth of knowledge and history to share. A hand sewn, Native American Star Quilt will be raffled at the powwow. Raffle tickets will be on sale for $1.00. An old fashioned Cake Walk will be held at the end of the day. This should be an exciting and entertaining afternoon for everyone who attends.

CHRISTMAS TREE & WINTER YARD WASTE COLLECTION, JANUARY 2-13 Once the holidays pass, be sure to set out your Christmas tree on your garbage collection days from January 2-13, 2012. The city provides collection of Christmas trees (be sure to remove the decorations), through Metro Waste Authority’s Compost It! sticker program. Purchase a $1.15 sticker at participating grocery and hardware stores. You can also set out brush bundles, Compost It! bags and carts for these two weeks.

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LIBRARY News & Classes

A GREAT PROGRAM FOR YOUNGER READERS WILL BEGIN IN JANUARY! The BEAR (Be Excited about Reading) program will begin on January 3rd. Children ages preschool to 11 will receive a toy bear for signing up. After they complete their reading log, they will receive a free book. The books given to the children come from your donations to the Library! The Library will be closed on Sunday, January 1st and Monday, January 2nd. Have a great new year! Remember, our catalog is always available at the Library website, www.ci.pleasant-hill.is.us/ library ! E-Books are now available! The Library is part of a consortium of Iowa libraries providing access to over 1,000 E-books to patrons. Access to Kindle readers has just been added! Go to the Library website to access the WILBOR site or call 266-7815. We will be happy to provide you with the information needed to start reading online! E-books can be downloaded to many devices including the Nook and Kindle readers. Patrons can check out up to 3 e-books at a time. Project Guttenberg e-books are also included at the WILBOR site. These don’t count against the 3 checkout limit and over 15,000 titles are available! Interested in downloadable audio which you can play on your IPOD, MP3 player or computer? WILBOR is for you! Go to the Library website at www.ci.pleasant-hill.ia.us/library and click on ‘Online Databases’. Then click on ‘Online Audiobooks’ and see what WILBOR has to offer. You

will need your library card number. Call the Library at 266-7815 for more information. The Library has a new catalog online. You are now able to renew your library materials from home as well as put items on hold. In order to set up an account, you will need to know your patron number. Contact the Library to get your patron number or with any other questions about using the new system. There is FREE notary service at the Library. Call ahead to make sure one of the staff notaries is available. The Library is now on Facebook! Just search on Pleasant Hill Public Library and help us build our fan base! The Library has all types of information available. Much of it can be accessed from your home computer! Go to the Library’s website www.ci.pleasant-hill.ia.us/library and click on ‘Online Databases’ on the left side. Database included are: World Book Encyclopedia – online encyclopedia WILBOR – downloadable audiobooks Auto Repair Database (Ebsco) Ebsco Host - full-text journal and magazine articles (Ebsco) Facts on File – facts both pro and con on controversial subjects These are available for anyone to use. Just contact the Library for the user name and password information. Also available on the Library’s computers are

Reference USA, which has information on businesses and people, and Heritage Quest, which has genealogical information including census records dating back to 1790. ARE YOU A COUPON CLIPPER? If so, you’re in luck! The Library has a coupon box stuffed with valuable coupons. A project of the Friends of the Library, the coupons are sorted and discarded on their expiration date. If you have coupons, you would like to donate to others, drop them off and they will be put to good use! CONTACT US FOR HOME DELIVERY OF MATERIALS We will be glad to deliver books or other library items to patron’s homes. We can deliver requested materials or select items based on the recipients’ preferences. Call us at 266-7815. THE COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD AT THE LIBRARY IS AVAILABLE for all residents to post notices of upcoming meetings, events and other items of interest. Goods or services for sale can also be posted. There is also space available for ﬂyers for people to take with them. THE LIBRARY’S BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP NEEDS YOU! The group chooses all of the books which will be discussed. It meets on the 4th Monday of each month at 7p.m. If you are interested, the Library will supply the book for you. DO YOU HAVE USED EYEGLASSES YOU WOULD LIKE TO DONATE? The Library has a box from the Lions Club for eyeglasses. Your contribution improves someone’s vision in another part of the world. The Library also has a drop off box for used cell phones and a box for used ink cartridges. Bring these items in to be recycled.

your skin, but actually is good at moisturizing and healing dry, cracked lips? You’ll get to make ADULT CLASSES are offered at the Library through approx. 15 balms to use yourself or share. Great Des Moines Adult Ed. Check out all the classes class for anyone age 8 and above (must attend which are available at their website: www.dmced. with registered adult). Supply fee $12, payable org or call 515-242-8521. to instructor. Ages: Adult, and 8+ with registered BASIC SOAP-MAKING (Tuesdays, Jan. 24-Feb. 14, adult. 6-8 p.m.; $25.00 class fee) Learn to make soap LIP BALMS FOR KIDS (Saturday, Feb. 25, 1-3 using the cold process method. Make several bars p.m.; $20.00 class fee) For kids ages 8 and older. of soap with vegetable oils, scented with essential Learn how to make your own all-natural lip balms oils and colored in various ways. Learn how to that don’t feel waxy or caked-on when you apply prepare molds, labels and calculate ingredient them. You’ll get to make approx. 15 balms to use quantities. Safety will be emphasized. Take home yourself or share. Great class for anyone age 8 several bars to enjoy with your family. Estimated and above (each child must be accompanied by supply cost $6 per student, payable at ﬁrst class. an adult for assistance). Supply fee $12, payable No class Jan. 31. to instructor. Ages 8+ with accompanying adult for

meeting is for ages 12-17. The T.A.B. group will be meeting on a regular basis and will be gathering information and ideas about what teens would like to see at their library. If you have any ideas about activities or changes in the teen area that you would like to share, come to the next meeting and give us your input. We want you to feel welcome and proud of your library. For more information please call the library at 515-266-7815.

ADULT ACTIVITIES

COLD SEASON VEGETABLE GARDENING (Tuesday, Jan. 31, 6-8 p.m.; $19.00 class fee) Learn the science and techniques of cold weather gardening to make the fullest use of your space and time. We’ll cover both the concepts and tools so you can start your vegetable growing earlier in the spring, extend the harvest later into the fall, and even over-winter some plants for a real early start. Information is useful for the home gardener and also the market gardener who wants product to sell when others have no supply. The class will include demonstrations and materials but no laboratory exercises.

CROCHETING, BEGINNING (Wednesdays, Jan. 11-Feb. 29, 6-8 p.m.; $40.00 class fee) Learn single, double, half-double, treble, and more. Class for the real beginner. More experienced crocheters will work with instructor on individualized basis. Bring G, H or I hook and a skein of pale yarn. Materials extra. LIP BALMS (Thursday, Jan. 19, 6-8 p.m.; $20.00 class fee) Are you interested in learning how to make your own all-natural lip balms that don’t feel waxy or caked-on when you apply them? How about a lip balm that not only melts into

assistance.

SALT SCRUBS & FIZZING SALTS (Thursday, Feb. 2, 6-8 p.m.; $20.00 class fee) Go beyond just mixing fragrance with Epsom salts! Discover the variety of salts you can use and the beneficial results they provide. Learn about additives & packaging options to add that personal touch. We will create a fizzing salt & salt scrub that make great gifts or can be used yourself for a spa-like experience! Great class for anyone age 8 and above (must attend with a registered adult). All supplies provided; supply fee $12, payable to instructor. Ages: Adult, and 8+ with registered adult. B.E.S.T. Program: Bringing Education and Seniors Together. We plan a day trip once a month to local sights. Times will vary according to destination. Call the Library at 266-7815 for questions , to reserve your seat, and find out what trip we have planned or add your name to the mailing list.

TEEN ACTIVITIES:

T.A.B. (TEEN ADVISORY BOARD): The Teen Advisory Board will be meeting on Tuesday, January 10th, at 6:30-8 p.m. at the library. This

TEEN BOARD GAMES: Wednesday, Dec. 28th, 4 p.m. at the Pleasant Hill Library. This activity is for ages 12-17. If you ﬁnd yourself board and have nothing to do during winter break. Join us at the Library and play some “board” games. Come and have some laughs, make friends, enjoy some refreshments and it’s all FREE! For more information please call the library at 515-2667815.

CHILDRENS ACTIVITIES: SUPER HERO BASH: Tuesday, Dec. 27th, at 2 p.m. at the library. PLEASE PRE-REGISTER. For more information or to pre-register call the Library at 515-266-7815. WINTER BREAK MOVIE: Thursday, Dec. 29, 1p.m. at the Library. NO NEED TO PRE-REGISTER. “Scooby–Doo! Winter Wonder Dog!!” will be showing. For more information please call the Library at 515-266-7815. Movies and Popcorn: The third Thursday of every month at 6 p.m. There is NO CHARGE for this activity. Please note movies will be held on the 3rd Thursday of each month beginning in June. Creative Kids Craft: Wednesdays at 4 p.m., 6 & up. Please pre-register for craft class, call the Library at 266-7815. Li’bear’y Story Time: Wednesdays & Thursdays at 10 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Stories and crafts for pre-schoolers.

COMPUTER CLASSES FOR BEGINNING LEARNERS! One on one instruction is being offered. The class consists of three one-hour sessions. A series of classes is being scheduled for the near future. Space will be limited, for more information or to register, please call 266-7815.

These computer classes are for patrons who want to learn: *Basic Computer Terminology *Keyboard Shortcuts *Mouse Skills *Navigating Windows *Word Processing *Using the Internet *Using Search Engines *Setting up and using Email *Finding Interesting Websites

LIBRARY HOURS Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

10 a.m.-8 p.m. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY PLEASE CONSIDER JOINING THE FRIENDS TODAY! Go to the Library’s website at www. ci.pleasant-hill.ia.us/library for a membership form. The Library would like to thank all of you who have recently joined or renewed your memberships! Friends meetings are now being held on a quarterly basis. Their next meeting will be Tuesday, March 5th at 6 p.m. Call 266-7815 for more information. Computer equipment, Books on CD and DVDs are among the generous donations the Friends make to the Library. Come to a meeting soon and see how the Friends are making a difference! Hope to see you at a Friends meeting soon! RECYCLE YOUR PRINTER INK CARTRIDGES AND HELP THE FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY! The Friends have a container at the Library, 5151 Maple Drive, for drop off of used printer ink cartridges. For each cartridge returned, the Friends receive reimbursement. Please recycle and help the Friends raise money to help the Library. Thank you for your help! The Friends are continually selling books at the Library. The items for sale are located to the right of the front desk, near the study rooms in the southwest corner of the Library. Paperbacks are 25 cents and hardcover books sell for 50 cents each. Proceeds go to beneﬁt the Library. See what great bargains are available!! Thank you for supporting the Friends of the Library! COUPON EXCHANGE The Friends of the Pleasant Hill Public Library sponsor a coupon exchange. Stop in at the Library and go through the coupons and take what you can use. If you have coupons that you would like to donate, please drop them by the Library. It is located at 5151 Maple Drive at the west end of the city complex.

NEW BOOKS! Fiction Juvenile/Children Explosive Eighteen by Janet Evanovich Splat the Cat and the Duck with No 11/22/63 by Stephen King Quack by Rob Scotton Kill Alex Cross by James Patterson Quiet Bunny & Noisy Puppy V is for Vengeance by Sue Grafton by Lisa McCue Back-to-School Rules Nonﬁction by Laurie Friedman Killing Lincoln by Martin Dugard Library Lily by Gillian Shields Being George Washington by Glenn Beck These are just a few of the new books Books on CD the Library has to offer. Many more Spellbound by Kelley Armstrong new books, videotapes, books on tape Best of Me by Nicholas Sparks and other items are available as well! A reminder that each Wednesday is Amnesty Day at the Pleasant Hill Public Library. No ﬁnes for overdue materials are charged on Wednesday!

Please stop in and see us soon at 5151 Maple Drive in Pleasant Hill or phone 266-7815! CITY OF PLEASANT HILL BUILDING PERMITS November 2011 TYPE ADDRESS Single Family 4745 Windsor Circle

OWNER Chateau Homes LLC

VALUATION BLDG PERMIT FEE $237,424.00 $1,226.00

Townhouses 0 Single Family 1 $237,424.00 Residential Total 1 $237,424.00 Commercial & Industrial 0

Pleasant Hill Chamber

January 2012 • www.pleasanthillchamber.org • 515.261.0466 September 2010 • www.pleasanthillchamber.org • 515.261.0466

The packets have been mailed……do you have yours? Joining the Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce is a step for the good of your business and our community. The members are committed to support the efforts and services of our community and businesses.

Ribbon Cutting

Life is too short to sit on the sidelines. Get involved! Here is your chance: Educational Seminars, Networking Events, Socials, Business Expos, and Community Service….to name a few.

• Secure tips on growing your business – Join the Pleasant Hill Chamber • Expand your knowledge – Join the Pleasant Hill Chamber • Gather ideas from community leaders – Join the Pleasant Hill Chamber • Grow your sphere of influence – Join the Pleasant Hill Chamber The success of our Chamber is the result of dedication, determination, and desire to seek every opportunity around the corner. Our chamber provides a platform for business owners and employees to succeed from the networking opportunities, education forums, community service and the expansion of relationships formed and nurtured. The 2012 calendar is set with fantastic opportunities. Membership forms have been mailed and new memberships have started coming into the Chamber office. With a wide variety of membership and community support through the years we have thriving business professionals, friends, and associates experiencing the opportunity to Grow Play Live…..come and be a part of

PLEASANT HILL FAMILY PHYSICIANS 1205 Copper Creek Drive Pleasant Hill, IA 50327 515-266-1199

the Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce!

Please join us for the Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner

Monday, January 30th Copper Creek Golf Club & Events Center

CALENDAR OF EVENTS JANUARY IW-9000312257

12th - Lunch Club – Strikers 17th - Board MeetingChamber Board Room, 1pm

19th - Lunch Club – Strikers

30th - Annual Dinner, Copper Creek Golf Course Lunch club meets from 11:3012:30. Everyone Welcome!

MEMBERS

Thank you to all of our members for your continued support over the past year. A special thank you to our President’s Club Members! We truly appreciate each and every business that makes up the Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce. Happy Holidays!

2011 PRESIDENT’S CLUB MEMBERS

Borseth Law Ofﬁce Herald-Index Grant Custom Home Care Keystone Savings Bank Bankers Trust KinderCare Learning Centers Becky Nalevanko’s Dance & Tumbling MidAmerican Energy Studio Pennie Carroll & Associates C.L. Brown & Associates Clean on the Spot, Inc. Pleasant Hill Hy-Vee Food Store City of Pleasant Hill Prairie Meadows Racetrack & Casino Edward Jones Investments- Karl Skinner Law Ofﬁce Ritland, Financial Advisor New Golf Cars Elder Corporation Valley Bank Hedberg & Sons, Inc.

Don’t forget to send in your nominations for the 2011 Business and Citizen of the Year! We will be announcing these, along with Volunteer of the Year at the Annual Dinner which will be held on January 30th at Copper Creek Golf Club & Events Center. Please submit nominations to the Chamber ofﬁce by December 31. Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce 5160 Maple Drive • Pleasant Hill, IA 50327 or phillchamber@qwestofﬁce.net

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Grother Army Spec. Jon P. Grother graduated from the field artillery surveyor/meteorological crew member advanced individual training course at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla. Grother is the brother of Paul P. Grother of Des Moines and is a 1996 graduate of East High School, Des Moines. He

Ladurini Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Jacob J. Ladurini graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included

training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Ladurini is the son of Tracey Ladurini of Des Moines and a 2010 graduate of East High School.

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P. Hill Lions Club awards The Pleasant Hill Lions Club held their annual Christmas Dinner at the Hilltop Restaurant in Des Moines. There were about 50 people in attendance. The Advanced Bell Choir from East High School, directed by Tracie Squires, provided music before and during the dinner. Members from the East Side Lions Club were invited and many were in

attendance. The work of several Lions was recognized with awards. The Melvin Jones Fellowship is recognition of a commitment to humanitarian work. A plaque commemorating this was presented to Steve Messer and Don Maynes. The Warren G. Coleman award is presented to members in recognition of their contributions to

Lionism. John Lerdahl and Sharon Messer were each honored with this award. The Pleasant Hill Lions meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Mondays of the month at Doan’s Youth Center. If you’re interested in joining this service organization, go to http://iowalions.org/pleas anthill/news.html for contact information.

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Winter schedules Wrestling Jan. 5 – Johnston at SEP, 7:30 p.m.; Des Moines North at Des Moines East, 7:30 p.m.; B-F at Winterset triangular, 5:30 p.m. Jan. 6-7 – SEP at Cheesehead Tournament, Kaukauna High School (Wis.) Jan. 7 – B-F at Creston tournament, 9 a.m. Girls basketball Jan. 6 – Dowling Catholic at SEP, 6:15 p.m.; Des Moines Roosevelt at Des Moines East, 6:15 p.m.; B-F at Saydel, 6 p.m. Jan. 10 – SEP at Ankeny, 6:15 p.m.; Des Moines East at Ottumwa, 6:15 p.m.; B-F at Perry, 6 p.m. Boys basketball Jan. 6 – Dowling Catholic at SEP, 7:45 p.m.; Des Moines Roosevelt at Des Moines East, 7:45 p.m.; B-F at Saydel, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 10 – SEP at Ankeny, 7:45 p.m.; Des Moines East at Ottumwa, 7:45 p.m.; B-F at Perry, 7:30 p.m. Boys swimming Jan. 5 – SEP at Des Moines East, 5:30 p.m. Bowling Jan. 5 – SEP b/g at

Urbandale, 3:30 p.m. Jan. 9 – Johnston at SEP b/g, 3:30 p.m. Wrestling Jan. 12 – Urbandale at SEP, 7:30 p.m.; Ottumwa at Des Moines East, 7:30 p.m. B-F at Roland-Story double dual, 6 p.m. Jan. 14 – B-F at Centerville tournament, 10 a.m. Girls basketball Jan. 13 – SEP at Johnston, 6:15 p.m.; Des Moines East at Des Moines North, 6:15 p.m.; Carroll at B-F, 6 p.m. Jan. 17 – SEP at Des Moines North, 6:15 p.m.; W.D.M. Valley at Des Moines East, 6:15 p.m.; Winterset at B-F, 6 p.m. Boys basketball Jan. 13 – SEP at Johnston, 7:45 p.m.; Des Moines East at Des Moines North, 7:45 p.m.; Carroll at B-F, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 17 – SEP at Des Moines North, 7:45 p.m.; W.D.M. Valley at Des Moines East, 7:45 p.m.; Winterset at B-F, 7:30 p.m. Boys swimming Jan. 12 – SEP at Dowling Catholic, 5 p.m.; Des

Moines East at Ottumwa, 6 p.m. Jan. 14 – SEP invitational, 10 a.m. Bowling Jan. 12 – SEP b/g at Ankeny, 3:30 p.m. Wrestling Jan. 19 – SEP at Indianola, 7:30 p.m.; Des Moines East at Des Moines Lincoln, 7:30 p.m.; B-F at Carroll triangular, 5:30 p.m. Jan. 21 – SEP at Urbandale tournament, 10 a.m. Girls basketball Jan. 20 – Urbandale at SEP, 6:15 p.m.; Des Moines East at Des Moines Hoover, 6:15 p.m.; ADM (Adel) at B-F, 6 p.m. Jan. 21 - SEP at Cedar Rapids Washington, TBA Jan. 24 – W.D.M. Valley at SEP, 6:15 p.m.; Ames at Des Moines East, 6:15 p.m.; B-F at Dallas Center-Grimes, 6 p.m. Boys basketball Jan. 20 – Urbandale at SEP, 7:45 p.m.; Des Moines East at Des Moines Hoover, 7:45 p.m.; ADM (Adel) at B-F, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 24 – W.D.M. Valley

at SEP, 7:45 p.m.; Ames at Des Moines East, 7:45 p.m.; B-F at Dallas Center-Grimes, 7:30 p.m. Boys swimming Jan. 19 – Johnston at SEP, 6 p.m.; Des Moines Hoover at Des Moines East, 5:30 p.m. Jan. 24 – Des Moines East at Des Moines Lincoln, 5:30 p.m. Bowling Jan. 19 – Dowling Catholic at SEP b/g, 3:30 p.m. Wrestling Jan. 26 – Dowling Catholic at SEP, 7:30 p.m.; Des Moines Roosevelt at Des Moines East, 7:30 p.m.; Saydel, Winterset at B-F, 5:30 p.m. Jan. 28 – SEP at Ames tournament, 9 a.m.; B-F at Raccoon River Conference (Perry), 8 a.m. Jan. 31 – PCM, Des Moines North at B-F, 5:30 p.m.

Girls basketball Jan. 27 – Indianola at SEP, 6:15 p.m.; Des Moines Lincoln at Des Moines East, 6:15 p.m.; Carlisle at B-F, 6 p.m. Jan. 31 – SEP at Ames, 6:15 p.m.; Indianola at Des Moines East, 6:15 p.m.; B-F at Ballard, 6 p.m. Boys basketball Jan. 27 – Indianola at SEP, 7:45 p.m.; Des Moines Lincoln at Des Moines East, 7:45 p.m.; Carlisle at B-F, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 31 – SEP at Ames, 7:45 p.m.; Indianola at Des Moines East, 7:45 p.m.; B-F at Ballard, 7:30 p.m. Boys swimming Jan. 28 – CIML Central invitational at SEP, 10 a.m.; CIML Metro invitational at Des Moines East, 12:30 p.m. Bowling Jan. 26 – Urbandale at SEP b/g, 3:30 p.m. Jan. 31 – SEP b/g at Johnston, 3:30 p.m.

Behrens named all-academic Drew Behrens of Pleasant Hill was one of 16 Augustana football players named to the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference’s all-academic teams for the 2011 fall season. Behrens, a junior, played in 11 games for the Vikings. He Behrens made 15 field goals in 24 changes with a long of 46 yards, and was 25-for-30 on PATs. He also punted 63 times for a 39.6-yard average, with 15 kicks downed inside the opposition’s 20-yard line. Behrens, a biology major, is the son of Dan and Karen Behrens.

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One of my favorite comic strips is “Pickles” by Brian Crane. Although it’s a daily, we only get to see it in The Sunday Register. This strip is based on a 70ish retired couple named Earl and Opal Pickles. Recently Earl was sitting in the park playing checkers with his friend Clyde. So, imagine this conversation between two old geezers. Earl’s first, “Whose turn is it?” “Beats me,” is Clyde’s nonchalant reply. “Do you ever walk into a room and forget why you came in?” queries Earl. “Oh, yeah. All the time.” “It’s annoying isn’t it?” “I’ll say!” agrees Clyde. Earl then finishes the

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happens to me several times a day. I find it most annoying when I walk downstairs and see many things to do — write a column, practice the piano or work on a quilt, because I’m certain that’s not what I came to do, but I’ll remember in just a second. I finally trudge back up the steps and only then remember, dog food! I stumble down the steps mumbling, Get Molly’s food. Get Molly’s food. Recently I heard an NPR commentator talking about doorways. “Doorways,” he said, “have this magical power. You know exactly what you want or need, you walk through a doorway and zap! Your mind is a blank. However, when you walk back through that

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What investments may look like for 2012 As an investor, you know that 2011 was a somewhat choppy year, with the financial markets going through many ups and downs. So what can you expect in 2012? As baseball Hall of Famer Yogi Berra is quoted as saying: “It’s hard to make predictions — especially about the future.” And these words are certainly applicable for anyone who would like an accurate forecast of the investment climate. Yet we do know of some factors that may affect your portfolio in the months ahead. Here are a few of them: • Strong business fundamentals — This past year, all the noise about the debt ceiling debate, the size of the U.S. deficit and the European financial situation tended to drown out some fairly good news: U.S. businesses’ balance sheets were strong for the most part, borrowing costs remained low and corporate profits were good — and corporate

edward jones financial focus profitability remains a key driver of stock prices. Heading into 2012, these fundamentals continue to look positive, which may bode well for investors. • Europe’s debt crisis — Greece’s economic problems made a lot of news in 2011, but they weren’t the end of the story in Europe, as major financial difficulties also face Italy, Spain, Portugal and Ireland. It’s by no means clear how these problems will be resolved, so don’t be surprised to see them lead to intermittent, if short-lived, shocks to the markets. • Election-year patterns — As you’re well aware, we’re voting for president in 2012. But you might be surprised to learn that the S&P 500 index has shown negative returns in only three of the last 21 presidential election years.

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