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T o say that my mother wanted the grass in the lawn of my child-hood home mowed short would be like saying Telly Savalas asked for haircuts with just a little off the top. This 12-year-old kid felt

he was often mowing dirt, but that’s the way Mom wanted it, and that’s the way it was done. If that grass grew a quarter-inch, I was out there mowing again. I think it was Mom’s way of keeping me busy in the sum-

mers, and gas was a lot cheaper back then. Years later, when my wife and I purchased our first home, I had the pleasure of taking care of our lawn. In a rebellion against my mother’s mowing demands, I wanted a plush lawn of long, yet well-manicured, green grass. I researched options and bought the neces-sary weed killer, fertilizer and a push spread-er. I proudly made passes up and down our lawn, making sure every inch was covered. As the days went by, I patiently waited to see the fruits of my labor. To my disappointment, I learned how potent those chemicals can be when used improperly, as my lawn had dead

grass streaks in it resembling hash marks on football turf. Not desiring my lawn to look like Lambeau Field, I resorted to Mom’s low-cut option for the remainder of the year. I gave the spreader to my sister-in-law and signed up for a lawn service from that point forward. Knowing that fertilizer application was not my thing, I still enjoyed mowing the lawn. I recall the day I purchased my first mower. I studied the inserts in the Sunday paper for the best deal, and I strolled into the store knowing exactly what I wanted — a 140cc rear-bagging push mower. I passed on the self-propelled and bigger engine options, tell-ing myself that I needed the exercise involved in pushing. What I didn’t realize was how heavy a mower would become with a bag full of thick and often wet grass. Years later when we moved to a home with a 45-degree, sloped backyard, I quickly sold that manual unit and opted for the self-propelled option. Mowing has never been the same. Yes, I have learned a great deal about lawn care, and although my lawn today is far from perfect, I have come to appreciate those who have mastered their grass. We interviewed a few of them in this month’s cover story and share tips and ideas to make your grass greener, too. Thanks for reading.

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On the cover: Marilyn Stewart. Photo by Dawn Sagario Pauls.

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I t’s finally spring. For many that means pull-ing out the mowers, trimmers, sprayers and products in the quest for what some may

think is unattainable: the lush green lawn. If that cushy carpet of green has eluded you in the past, don’t give up hope just yet. We spoke to several Perry homeowners with beautiful lawns and spectacular landscaping to ask them: How do you do it? Here they share their lawn care regimens, tips and advice, which will hopefully inspire you to tackle your lawn.

Judy and Wayne GardnerAt the northwest corner of Eighth Street and Willis Avenue sits the home of Judy and Wayne Gardner. The couple, who will have lived here four years in October, has one of those envi-able, plush blankets of green you see traveling down this main thoroughfare in town. Just as impressive as the lawn are the myriad of landscaping details surrounding their home. The foliage includes a host of perennials, such as butterfly bushes, hostas, daylilies and

coneflowers. Then there are the innumerable pieces of lawn décor, big and small, from the ore car and windmill in the front yard to the gazing balls and metal flowers. It takes a lot of work to maintain the aes-thetics of their spacious corner lot. But for Judy Gardner, who loves being outdoors, it’s a joy. “I love being busy, and I love my yard,” she says. “I just enjoy having it look nice. That’s my motivation. I do it for myself, as well as other people’s enjoyment.” Their lawn care has evolved over the years, from trying to do things themselves to going to the professionals. This year, they’ll be working with a lawn service from the spring through the fall, with their lawn getting seven treatments, Gardner says. “I feel more comfortable having someone come in and doing it right, and know-ing it’s done.” Even with professional help, there’s still a lot of maintenance work to be done. Gardner, who uses a push mower, likes to make sure she has a sharp blade on her mower. One that’s dull will

just push the grass over, she says. She likes to have the blade sharpened about once a month. She tries to cut the grass before it gets to a point where there will be a lot of clippings to rake. She says while some clippings left on the grass is good, it’s when those clippings get heavy and are left to sit that’s not good for the yard. It can also lead to an unattractive result, Gardner says. “You can have strips in your yard that don’t look as nice as the rest,” she says. “If you mow when it needs it, you won’t have that problem.” She prefers mowing in the evening, when it’s cooler outside, or as soon as the dew gets off in the morning. “I like the dew to be off because it clumps up when it’s wet,” she says. “It just makes your yard look horrible.” In the summer, when it’s dry and hot, Gardner only mows to take the weeds off. To give the lawn a more finished look, her husband uses an edging machine for the side-walks.

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Gardner relies on rain to water the lawn. During dry spells, the grass will go dormant and may get kind of dry, she says, but will revive once the rain returns. Then there are the weeds they continually have had to contend with in the past. She hopes that the creeping Charlie will be held in check with the help of the lawn service. And whenever her lawn gets filled with more dandelions, that’s her signal to head out to do some weed-pulling. But Gardner doesn’t mind. “I would much rather be out-side pulling weeds than dusting inside my house,” she says.

Marilyn StewartStanding before Marilyn Stewart’s home is a feast for your eyes. One of the main features of the front yard is the well-man-icured lawn, with healthy grass flanking both sides of the drive-way. Complementing the areas of green is an assortment of foliage and decorative accents, includ-ing flowers, trees and low-lying sedum plants next to a lamp post and arbor, all of which give added interest to the landscaping. Toward the sidewalk, part of the lawn is bordered by a host of vibrant-colored flowers, including tulips. Follow the green carpet of grass on one side of Stewart’s home into the backyard, and you feel as if you’ve been transported into a whole other world (more on that later). Stewart, who has lived here since 1989, had until recently done the yard work herself.

Now, she’s getting some help with the mowing and weeding because of problems with her hip. She’s scheduled to have total hip replacement in early May, says Stewart, who is excited about doing more work around her yard after the surgery. “I trim, rake and clean up the flower beds as much as I can,” she says. “I can’t wait until I can do everything myself.” The lawn gets mowed every couple of weeks, says Stewart, who uses a push mower because it’s easier to maneuver around the many flower beds surrounding her home. A lightweight trimmer is also part of her lawn care arsenal.Stewart pulls weeds by hand often, but more so when it rains, she says. She also spot sprays with a weed killer and fertilizes in the

spring and occassionally in the fall. In the past, she’s also utilized a lawn service to seed and aerate the lawn five or six times, she says.One of her main challenges with the lawn is dealing with spots of fescue grass, a type of grass that Stewart is not a fan of. “It looks like crabgrass, but it’s not,” she says. “To me, it’s obnox-ious because it’s ugly and grows in bunches, and is hard to control. It doesn’t mow nice and even; it leaves a clumpy look.” While you can spray the grass, she says, doing so can harm other plants, which doesn’t leave many options. Keeping the lawn watered in the late summer, when it starts to dry up, also takes work, Stewart says. But it’s the lawn, in addi-

tion to the multitude of other plants, flowers and ornamental pieces meticulously placed and maintained around her home, that make for an overall stunning land-scape. In addition to at least 100 rosebushes of different varieties, Stewart also likes growing more unusual things, including Japanese weeping cherry and Japanese dap-pled willows. Serenity and curiosity take over when you step into the ver-dant backyard. Pairs of chairs, scattered throughout, invite you to sit. Numerous birdfeeders, a fountain and interesting trellises are just a few elements that lend more texture to the landscape. “I just marvel in the beauty of how you can make it look,” Stewart says. “It is a labor of love.” Deb and Mark MillerWhile visiting Marilyn Stewart’s home, it’s hard not to notice the yard of her neighbors, Deb and Mark Miller. The couple has lived on this corner lot for about nine years, boasting a lush lawn, a vibrant swath of green, evenly clipped and trimmed, just asking to be walked on, barefoot. The lawn, along with well-manicured shrubs, brightly-hued tulips, a variety of flourishing plants and flowers and a smatter-ing of colorful lawn décor, creates a beautiful landscaping scene. Go behind their home, to what Deb calls their “oasis,” and you’ll find a garden with vibrant perennials, a smoke tree, which

To keep her lawn looking healthy, Marilyn Stewart’s lawn care regimen includes spot spraying with a weed killer, fertilizing, mowing every couple of weeks and weeding often.

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has puffy blooms, lilacs, a fire pit, hammock and more features that make you want to stay and sit for a bit. She says they used a lawn service a couple of years ago, but decided that, for the cost, they could do it themselves. Maintaining it all is a tag-team effort. Deb handles the flowers and ornamental aspects of the yard, while Mark is the lawn keep-er and also does things like putting up fences and laying brick. Things look promising for the lawn this year, Deb says. “This year, things look really good, with the warm weather and the mois-ture. But there have been some years where it’s been sparse. It’s a lawn, and it’s not going to be perfect.” They mow and trim about once a week, says Deb, who does the trimming. They use two, 18 volt, rechargeable Black & Decker trimmers. Having the pair is handy because she can finish the job in one sweep, and they’re also eas-

ier to handle than a gas-powered trimmer, she says. “The big gas one was two heavy for me to carry. These are a lot easier, and there are definitely no cords to worry about.” They fertilize the lawn twice a year, in the spring and fall, Mark says, using whatever is on sale. Last year, he sprayed four or five times for creeping Charlie. By about mid-April this year, he had sprayed once. “We do weed and trim a lot,” says Deb, who does most of the weeding, cleaning up the beds and pulling the dandelions in the lawn. Mark waters the lawn accord-ing to the amount of rain, she says, watering about once a week if it’s a very hot summer. He also puts down seed in areas if they need it. One challenge they’ve had to contend with is brown spots. To address the problem, Mark raised the mower a notch, putting the blade about 3 inches off the ground. One resource they like to

use is online, called “Celebrating the Seasons” with Rebecca Kolls (http://www.garden.org/celebra-tingtheseasons/). “She doesn’t get too techni-cal and keeps things simple,” Deb says. “She has articles about a vari-

ety of outdoor/gardening topics.” For those who are timid about taking on the lawn themselves, Deb speaks from personal experi-ence when she shares this advice: “You can do it yourself. Don’t be afraid of it.”


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It’d hard to ignore the vibrant swath of green wrapped around Deb Miller’s home. One challenge they’ve had to contend with is brown spots on the lawn, Miller says. To

address the problem, they raised the mower blade about 3 inches off the ground.


M arlagene Andersen has been hard at work in her home, breathing new

life into the house she and her husband, Walt, have lived in for almost 22 years.

She’s been making renovations to various rooms, meticulously giving each space a makeover. Andersen says she’s trying to make these updates a little at a time now, before she and her husband get older. With some help from her family, including occasional design direction from her son, Arick, she’s getting things accomplished. Andersen’s enthusiasm for her projects is evident as she takes you through her home. Nearly every space has a story, as she shares the challenges and victories through-out the renovation process.

Our first stop is the kitchen. Andersen had been mulling over creating an old-fashioned kitchen with a red, yellow and blue color scheme for about 10 to 12 years, she says. She got her wish when the project was completed in December 2010.

“I call it my 1940s-1950s kitch-en with a modern flair,” she says of the finished product. Like any other home renova-tion project, she had to make some accommodations. One adjustment she made was swapping her idea

for an entirely red floor (it was too expensive) to one with red and gray. She got her all-red fix with the backsplash, instead. Beadboard, a type of paneling, was installed to emulate the look found in old farmhouses, Andersen says. Other details, including a dinette set with four red and white vinyl chairs and various kitchen-wares she’s collected over time, are also in keeping with the theme. The artistic talent of her son, Arick, can be seen in the master and front bedrooms. In the mas-ter, he took a part of the floral design from the bed’s pillow sham, drawing it freehand and filling an entire wall with the design. In the front bedroom, he again drew inspiration from the design on the bedding to create four pieces of artwork, which hang in the room. In the bathroom, the renova-tion included pulling up two layers of carpet (which also went up the side of the tub) and repairing the broken tiles found underneath, which Andersen believes is the original bathroom tile. Before peeling away the carpet from the tub, Andersen says she had hopes that it was a claw-foot tub, a guess she made by the looks of the rim. And she wasn’t disappointed. “That was one of the neatest things about the house,” she says.

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Marlagene Andersen sits in her kitchen, one of several renovation projects in her home.


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Conference meet at Carroll, 10 a.m.

Sunday, May 6 Iowa Cubs vs. New Orleans at


Monday, May 7 Perry City Council meeting,

Clarion Room, Security Bank Building,

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JV/V softball vs. TBA, 3:45 p.m.

Varsity girls and boys soccer at

Pella Christian, 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, May 8 Senior Community Meal, Spring

Valley Assisted Living, noon

Lose For Life Weight Loss

Challenge, Perry Public Library, $5,

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JV/V girls soccer at ADM,

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JV/V boys soccer vs. ADM,

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Speech Showcase, Perry

Performing Arts Center, 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, May 9 National School Nurse Day

Perry Rotary Club meeting, Hotel

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Senior Citizen Fellowship Meal,

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Thursday, May 10 Perry Piecemakers Quilt Guild

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15th & Otley, 7 p.m.

Varsity girls and boys 3A district/

regional track meet at DC-G, 4 p.m.

JV/V boys soccer at Carroll,

5:30 p.m.

JV/V girls soccer vs. Carroll,

5:30 p.m.

Elementary Chorus Concert,

Perry Performing Arts Center,

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Varsity boys soccer tourney at

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Monday, May 14Crime Stoppers, Perry Police

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Perry Lions Club meeting, Hotel

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JV/V boys soccer at Indianola,

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Varsity girls soccer vs. Collins-

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MS Instrumental Spring Concert,

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Friends of the Perry Public

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Iowa Cubs vs. Salt Lake City at


JV/V girls soccer vs. Hoover,

5:30 p.m.

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Iowa Cubs vs. Tacoma at


JV/V girls soccer at Atlantic,

5 p.m.

JV/V baseball at North Polk,

5:30 p.m.

JV/V softball at Saydel, 6 p.m.

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JV/V baseball at Norwalk,

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Saturday, May 26 Perry Clothes Closet open, First


8 a.m. - noon

Sunday, May 27 Perry HS Commencement, PHS

gym, 2 p.m.

Perry Public Library closed

Monday, May 28 Memorial Day


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Tuesday, May 29 Lose For Life Weight Loss


7 p.m.


Pattee, noon




noon

JV/V baseball and softball vs.

Carroll, 4 p.m.

Thursday, May 31 JV/V baseball and softball vs.

Boone, 4 p.m.

Friday, June 1 Perry Clothes Closet open, First


8 a.m. - noon

Iowa Barnstormers vs. Cleveland,

Wells Fargo Arena, 7:05 p.m.

JV/V baseball vs. WCV, 4 p.m.

JV/V softball at ADM, 6 p.m.

Saturday, June 2 Perry Clothes Closet open, First


8 a.m. - noon

Varsity baseball at Nodaway

Valley, 11 a.m.

Varsity softball tournament at

Perry, all day

Sunday, June 3Family Fishing Fun, Glissman

Conservation Area, 32185 Panther

Creek Road, Adel, free, call Dallas

Co. Conservation at 515-465-3577 to

register, 3 - 6 p.m.

Monday, June 4 Perry City Council meeting,



9 baseball vs. ADM, 11 a.m.

JV/V baseball and softball at

Carlisle, 4 p.m.

Tuesday, June 5 Summer Reading Program: Dream

Big, ages 2 - 5, Perry Public Library

10:30 a.m.



7 p.m.


Jefferson-Scranton, 4 p.m.

Wednesday, June 6 Perry Area Retail Group meeting,

Breadeaux Pizza, 8 a.m.

PACES storytime, Perry Public

Library, 10:15 a.m.

Teen Program: Own the Night

Detective Program, Perry Public

Library, 2 - 3 p.m.

Perry Rotary Club meeting, Hotel

Pattee, noon


McCreary Community Building, $4, pro-

gram begins 11:15 a.m., meal at noon

Optimist Club of Perry meeting,

Perry Public Library, 6 p.m.


Bondurant-Farrar, 4 p.m.

9 baseball vs. Ballard, 11 a.m.

Thursday, June 7 PACES storytime, Perry Public

Library, 10:15 a.m.

Summer Reading Program: Dream

Big, kindergartners, Perry Public

Library, 2:30 p.m.

Diabetic Support Group, Dallas

Co. Hospital Community Room, 7 p.m.

Iowa Cubs vs. Nashville at


9 baseball vs. Winterset, 11 a.m.


Ballard, 4 p.m.

Friday, June 8 Perry Clothes Closet open, First


8 a.m. - noon

Summer Reading Program: Movie

and snack, “Bedtime Stories,” Perry

Public Library, free, 2:30 p.m.

Iowa Cubs vs. Nashville at


Varsity softball tournament at

Woodward-Granger

Varsity girls soccer tourney at

Muscatine


FRIDAY, MAY 4 vs. New Orleans 7:05 p.m. FIREWORKS/MAGNET SCHEDULES

SATURDAY, MAY 5 vs. New Orleans 7:05 p.m. CINCO DE MAYO/MAGNET SCHEDULES

SUNDAY, MAY 6 vs. New Orleans 1:05 p.m. KIDS RUN THE BASES AFTER THE GAME

MONDAY, MAY 7 vs. New Orleans 12:05 p.m. TAKE A LONG LUNCH AND ENJOY THE GAME

THURSDAY, MAY 17 vs. Salt Lake 6:35 p.m. MUG CLUB/IOWA CUBS UNPLUGGED/DUELING PIANOS

FRIDAY, MAY 18 vs. Salt Lake 7:05 p.m. FIREWORKS

SATURDAY, MAY 19 vs. Salt Lake 7:05 p.m. GREAT CLIPS CHARITY CLIPS

SUNDAY, MAY 20 vs. Salt Lake 1:05 p.m. KIDS RUN THE BASES AFTER THE GAMESOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!

CALL 515.243.6111 OR VISIT TO ORDER YOUR TICKETS TODAY!

MAY 21–24 Tacoma Rainiers

JUNE 7–10 Nashville Sounds 11–13 Omaha Storm Chasers 14–17 Albuquerque Isotopes 23–26 Round Rock Express 27–29 Oklahoma City Red Hawks

UPCOMING HOME GAMESFIREWORKS EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT!

EVERY SUNDAY IS CASEY'S FAMILY DAY

4 pizza slices, 4 tickets, 4 Cokes & 4 caps for $44!

First 1,000 fans

First 1,000 fans

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It’s free!Submit calendar items for

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


www.perryia.org

CITY OF PERRY NEWSLETTER MAY 2012

YARD WASTE COLLECTION SCHEDULE All yard waste except tree, bush or brush materials are to be placed in biodegradable paper yard waste bags with a maximum weight of forty pounds and set near the street curb in front of the residence dur-ing the yard waste disposal dates for collection and disposal by the city. NO GARBAGE CONTAINERS, PLASTIC BAGS OR CARDBOARD BOXES WILL BE ALLOWED. All tree, bush and brush materials are to be bundled and tied in maximum lengths of four feet with a maximum weight of forty pounds and set near the street curb in front of the residence. To assure prompt pick-up, please place your yard waste at the curb by 7 a.m. If you have any questions, please call City Hall at 465-2481. May 2, 2012 South Side of Willis Avenue May 9, 2012 North Side of Willis Avenue May 16, 2012 South Side of Willis Avenue May 23, 2012 North Side of Willis Avenue May 30, 2012 Week of Memorial Day Holiday – No Yard Waste Pickup June 6, 2012 South Side of Willis Avenue

VIOLET HILL CEMETERY DECORATION REGULATIONS From April 5, 2012 to November 15, 2012, all decorations at the Violet Hill Cemetery must be contained in a vase, on the stone or on an ornamental lawn hook. Exceptions to this rule include: Memorial Day – Decorations allowed ten days before and seven days after. Mother’s/Father’s Day – Decorations allowed five days before and five days after. Please call City Hall at 515-465-2481 or Violet Hill Cemetery at 515-465-2755 if you have any questions.

MEMORIAL DAY CLOSINGS AND GARBAGE/RECYCLE SCHEDULE Perry City Offices and the Perry Water Works office will be closed on Monday, May 28 in observance of Memorial Day. The Perry Public Library will be closed on Sunday, May 27 and Monday, May 28. The McCreary Community Center will be open from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Monday, May 28. Monday’s garbage and recycle routes will be picked up on Tuesday, May 29. Tuesday’s garbage and recycle routes will be picked up on Wednesday, May 30. There will be no yard waste pickup on Wednesday, May 30.

TIRE COLLECTION DAY The City of Perry will collect tires on Saturday, June 2, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. to noon at the Perry Re-cycle Center located at 14325 Ivy Place. There will be no charge to dispose of the first five car tires. A cost of $1.00 will be charged to dispose of each additional car tire. The disposal cost for large truck and tractor tires will be $5.00 each. All tires must be removed from the rims. Please call City Hall at 465-2481 if you have any questions.

MAYOR Jay [email protected] COUNCILPhil Stone, 1st Ward515-465-9941Dr. Randall McCaulley, 2nd Ward 515-465-2969Jennie Wilson-Moore, 3rd Ward515-465-4891Jenny Eklund, At-Large515-465-5120Chuck Schott, At-Large515-465-3809PERRY CITY HALL1102 Willis Avenue, Ste 300PO Box 545Perry, IA 50220515-465-2481, phone515-465-4862, faxCITY ADMINISTRATORButch [email protected] CLERKCorey [email protected] OFFICERSusie [email protected] OFFICIALSteve [email protected] OFFICERMike Ware515-314-2214PERRY POLICE DEPT.515-465-4636 PERRY FIRE DEPT.515-465-4285 MCCREARY COMM. CTR.Parks & Recreation Programs515-465-5621PERRY PUBLIC LIBRARY515-465-3569PERRY PUBLIC WORKS DEPT.515-465-2675VIOLET HILL CEMETERY515-465-2755GARBAGE/RECYCLE CTR.515-465-3092WASTE WATER TREATMENT CTR.515-465-4092PERRY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT515-465-3970

RUN LIKE A FOX RUN This annual event is in its ninth year! We are anxious to get underway and are expecting a large number of people this year! Come join us help sponsor scholarships. Proceeds from this run go to the Leon Fox First Generation Scholarship Fund, providing scholarships for graduating seniors who will be the first in their family to attend college, and gear for the Perry Cross Country and Girls Track Programs. May 5 is the planned date for this race and registration will start @ 7 a.m. with the race starting at 8 a.m. Registration is now underway at the MCB and on www.racemonkey.com


CITY OF PERRY NEWSLETTER MAY 2012

www.perryia.org

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DROP-OFF The City of Perry will collect household hazardous waste on Saturday, June 2, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. until noon at the Police/Fire Station parking lot located at 908 Willis Avenue. Items accepted include drain cleaners, metal polishes, oven cleaners, disinfectants, toilet bowl cleaners, tub and tile cleaners, Mercury thermometers and Thermostat switches (intact), ammonia based cleaners, paint removers, thinners, cleaning fluids, contact cement/glue, oil based paint, wood preservatives, epoxy, antifreeze, gasoline, kerosene, windshield washer fluid, fertilizers, pesticides, weed killers, rat poison, moth balls, photo chemicals, pool chemicals, button batteries, rechargeable batteries, old cell phones, fluo-rescent tubes (any length), ballasts and compact fluorescent lamps (CFL’s) and used oil filters. Please note that this does not include latex paint. To dispose of latex paint, either open the can to dry out the paint or pour the paint in a cardboard box to dry. The dried cans and boxes may then be disposed of in the regular garbage pickup. Motor oil will not be accepted. Please call City Hall at 465-2481 or the Metro Waste Authority Cleanup Crew at 1-888-603-CREW if you have any questions.

DOG DAYS WORKSHOP This fun and instructional workshop will be hosted by Sydney Klise of Klise Dog Training and Grooming located in Perry, Iowa in addition to the Humane Society of Perry. This workshop is designed to give you basics in commands, health and nutrition informa-tion. The workshop will consist of a classroom portion (non-dog participation) and then a group, hands on portion at the Perry Dog Park. Participants are expected to have their dogs registered with the city (if from Perry) in addition to have proof of vaccinations. Owners who do not have this information present will not be allowed to attend with their dog at the Dog Park Portion of the workshop. Under 16 are welcome to join, but should not be the main handler of dog. Any questions please contact the MCB at 465-5621. This workshop is on May 12 and starts at 9 a.m. at the MCB, 1800 Pattee Street.

REMOTE CONTROL CAR RACES Perry Parks and Recreation Department is proud to host our first annual R/C Car multi-event race day. This event will consist of two different races. The Obstacle course race will consist of many goofy, off the wall, and fun obstacles that will require the racer to maneuver and finish as quickly as possible. The second race will be a straight out pedal to the metal race. There will be some turns and juts that will be sure to give even the most experienced racer some challenges. There will be a concession available for your convenience throughout the day. Participants are encouraged to bring their own chargers and spare parts. Rules and instructions will be mailed out once we receive your registration. Racing is on Saturday, May 19 starting at 9 a.m. at the MCB. For questions or registration call the MCB at 465-5621.

HERSHEY RUN Children ages 9–14 are invited to compete in the Hershey Run on Wednesday, May 16 at 2:45 p.m. at the Perry High School track. Registration will begin at 2:45 p.m. and events will start shortly after. Winners will be invited to participate at the State Meet in Marshalltown. At least 5 Iowa children will qualify for the National Finals in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Participants may enter 2 running events and one field event or 2 field events and 1 running event. A participant’s age is as of December 31, 2011. The registration is free! PRE-REGISTRATION IS ENCOURAGED!! For questions or registration call the MCB at 465-5621.

HIAWATHA CLASSIC BIKE RIDE The Hiawatha Classic proceeds support the de-velopment of the Hiawatha Trail (Perry, Bouton and Woodward) in and through Perry, Iowa. This bike ride is an annual event and draws riders from all over Iowa. It is a great way to get warmed up for RAGBRAI or just a casual ride. There will be alter-nate routes to take this year and it should be a great day for riding. The ride is on Saturday, May 19 with registration starting at 7 a.m. and bike ride starting at 8 a.m. Any questions or to get registered please contact the MCB at 465-5621 or you may register on www.racemonkey.com.


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S tudents are being honored for their achievements at First Baptist Church,

1220 Fourth St. Three students will be recog-

nized at an Affirmation of Baptism service on May 20 — Margaret Lamphier-Meier, Ryan Rathje and Kade VanKirk. The congregation joins to congratulate them on tak-ing this important step in their faith journey. All are welcome to join in the celebration for this special service.

Things are heating up at Mt. Olivet Lutheran Church, 920 15th St., as its youths prepare for a summer adventure. The Mt. Olivet Youth Group is planning a summer trip to the Colorado Rockies for a week-long adventure of white-water rafting, rock climbing/rap-pelling, hiking up Longs Peak and touring in Estes Park.

Tentative dates are set for July 22 - 28. Registrations and down-payments are due soon. Learn more at http://mtolivetofperry.org.

With school letting out, Perry youths who are looking for something to do all summer are encouraged to check out IGNITE, a youth program at Crossroads Church. The group meets every Wednesday night at the Crossroads building in Perry at 2810 First St., on the north edge of town along Highway 144.

Junior high students (grades 6 - 8) meet from 6 - 8:30 p.m. High

school-aged IGNITE members (grades 9 - 12), meet from 7 - 9:30 p.m. IGNITE meets every week for a time of hanging out, having fun and learning about being a Christ-follower. Learn more online at www.crossroads4u.net, or call 465-5478.

If you missed it, it’s too late to witness the spring music pro-gram at St. Patrick’s Catholic School, but that doesn’t mean there’s not still plenty to do at the school as it winds down its 2011-12 school year. Don’t miss the May Crowning, Grandparent’s/Special Person’s Day on Friday, May 4, followed by a special First Communion service on May 5 and 6. But the older kids aren’t the only students with something to celebrate. Preschool graduation is slated for Thursday, May 17. For more information contact the school at 465-4186. Visit the website at www.stpat-ricks-perry-ia.org to learn more about the year-end events, as the school prepares to let out for summer vacation. The last day is May 25.

Perry youths reach faith milestones

Graduation seasonBy Amber Williams

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

faith Submit story ideas to [email protected]

Three students will be honored a the Affirmation of Baptism service on May 20 at the First Baptist Church, 1220 Fourth St.

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Protecting Your Most Valuable Assets

CALL TODAY! BRETT ROBERTS3rd generation agent

Information from www.iii.org, provided by David Finneseth, agent, Farm Bureau Financial Services, 1009 Willis Ave., 515-465-2005; [email protected].

M ost of us know that major life events can make it necessary to update our

insurance coverage. But did you know that even subtle changes can have an impact on your financial needs and plans? You should review your cov-erage if you answer yes to any of the following:

bought a new home?

vehicle?

to your family?

your family?

new job?

-thing valuable? (Jewelry, motorcycle, boat or snowmobile, computer.) -lection? (e.g., coins, stamps, fine art, etc.) Have you made time recently to go over your financial goals for the future? Fortunately, you don’t have to do it alone. Your Farm Bureau agent can help you review your insurance and invest-ment needs and establish a strategy for the future that’s tailored to your unique goals and objectives. Contact your agent today to sched-ule a personal insurance review.

Water backup coverageThink about your basement for a moment and everything in it. Whether it’s your family gathering spot or another place for storage, your basement may need more insurance coverage than provided by a standard homeowners policy. Why? A typical homeowners insurance policy protects against

losses from things like fire, theft or wind. But it doesn’t protect against water damage, such as sewer back-up or sump pump overflow. By adding water backup of sewers or drains coverage to your Farm Bureau Member’s Choice policy, you can be sure that dam-age to the floors and walls of your basement, as well as the applianc-es, furniture, electronics and other valuable possessions stored there will be covered by your policy. Water backup of sewers or drains coverage can be purchased in increments of $100, up to $25,000, depending on your specif-ic needs. The cost will depend on the coverage amount you select and any deductible required by your homeowners insurance. A sewer backup occurs when excessive waste water or storm runoff can’t flow normally through the sewer system. The sewage that should be flushed away through the system instead rises up through the drain in your basement. A typical sump pump system is intended to remove water that accumulates in or around the drain tile system of a home. Failure of any component or an inability to sufficiently manage excessive water entering the system can lead to a basement full of water.

Insurance updatesBy Dave Finneseth, Farm Bureau Financial Services

Even small life changes can affect your needs

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real estate Dallas County sales from March 23 - April 4

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Check out this nice clean home with 2 car attached garage.

New roof and close to town. $52,000

605 MAIN STREET JAMAICAGreat house for a family. 4 large

bedrooms on 2 lots with plenty of garage space. Priced to sell.

$59,900

1612 & 16121/2 W 2ND ST. PERRY2 Houses for the Price of 1! These two

properties are packaged together. 1 bedroom house in back which is livable or rentable and in good condition. Large 4 bedroom house in front

that is ready for a remodel. $23,000

407 LUCINDA STREET PERRY4 Bedroom! Located on a very quiet

neighborhood. New roof in 2008. 2 sump pumps in the basement.

$75,000

PROS ON MAINEach office independently owned and operated

Spacious 4BR/1.5BA, family room, 3 seasons room, fenced yard, attach 1 car & detach 2 car

garage, love it!

Great 2 story home, 3 BR/1.5BA, new roof and paint, corner lot, great condition, location!

Story Book Home, 3BR/1.5BA, enclosed breezeway, full unfinished basement, 1 car

attach garage, character!

2315 Otley Ave.


2315 OTLEY AVE., PERRY, from FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, to VELASCO,

TEODORO & RODRIGUEZ, BLANCA, $34,000

1517 IOWA ST., PERRY, from MCLUEN, CARLTON S ESTATE, to CONRAD, HARLOW & DENISE M., $15,000

2416 PARKVIEW PLACE, PERRY, from WILSON, SUSAN MARY; STETZEL, MARTHA WILSON; WILLARD, ABIGAIL, to FAIRCHILD, BERT K. & MAUREEN, $120,000

Marcus Carris and Jim Lutmer volunteered during the Fireworks Drive on April 5.


Shawn Kenney and Bob Wilson, live on KDLS during the Fireworks Drive on April 5.

Sheri Scheib, Susie Moorhead and Chrissy Danger collecting donations downtown during the Fireworks Drive on April 5.

PERRY HISTORIC PRESERVATION HONOR AWARDS

Limited Supply of Perry Pantry Pleasures Cookbooks Still Available!

For Cookbooks Please Contact: 465-4160 or 465-3337

Honoring those that have Supported the Historic Preservation Commission

TO BE HONORED:Mike Kanealy (Posthumously)

Gail DavisSusie MoorheadCarma WilsonPete MalmbergRamona WifvatSt. Patrick’s Catholic Church Congregation

For more information:Jeanette Peddicord 465-3337

Judy Marckres 465-2298

Saturday, May 19 at 2 p.m.Carnegie Library Museum

Railroad history

looking back Submit ideas to [email protected]

By Gene Peel, Perry Historic Preservation Commission

Inter-Urban Railway was the first to go

The Inter-Urban Railway was later known as the Des Moines and Central Iowa Railway.


P erry, over the years, was served by three railroads. The last to come and the first

to go was the little-remembered and long gone Inter-Urban Railway, later known as the Des Moines and Central Iowa Railway. Throughout its entire life as an electric railway line, it was connected to the Des Moines City Railway streetcar sys-tem in downtown Des Moines. The Inter-Urban was incorpo-rated April 21, 1898. The initial issue of stock for the Inter-Urban was for $50,000 which was used to build a line from the end of the Ingersoll street car line at Greenwood Park in Des Moines to Valley Junction, a distance of about three miles, which was turned over to the Des Moines City Railway for operation. The Inter-Urban next built a line south to the Army Post. This line was also operated by the city street car line. The first true interurban con-struction was started in the spring of 1902 toward Colfax, 26 miles east of Des Moines, the promoters probably attracted to it by pos-sible business generated by travel-ers to the mineral springs at Colfax Springs. Fourteen miles of the line between Des Moines and Altoona was completed in September and Colfax was reached in February 1903. Around this time, a line on private right-of-way was construct-ed west from Klondike Junction

(near Aurora Avenue and East 38th Street) across the north side of Des Moines to the Des Moines River. The line then turned south along the river to a point called Flint Junction and then east along the river to the Second Avenue Industrial District, where the line again turned south across the river and along Second Avenue to Grand Avenue where the shops, a passenger station and gen-eral offices were located. This line, originally built for freight service and later used for passenger trains, also was to avoid operating on city streets. The Inter-Urban had plans for going north to Eldora, south to Indianola and southwest to Winterset and Audubon. All of these lines reached into areas already served by steam roads and the only part of these plans to materialize was what became the Beaver Valley Division, which ran to the northwest ultimately reaching Perry. The Perry Line construction actually began in November 1904 with six miles built west from Flint Junction on the east side of the Des Moines River. However, in 1905 the line was relocated from a point immediately west of the river called Beaver Valley Junction, north along the river to Lovington, Johnston, Camp Dodge, Herrold and Granger, with service to Granger beginning in February 1906.

C arla Wood likes to use a hands-on approach when teaching her sixth grade

social studies students. For instance, it meant having Gov. Terry Branstad, Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds and State Rep. Chip Baltimore, R-Boone, visit her classroom in March. “That was to bring govern-ment alive for the kids, so they can see it, understand it and be able to ask questions,” Wood says. To supplement their studies on the cultural background of Iowa, Wood had individuals from the Perry Historical Society come to her class for a panel discussion on the cultures of early Perry. And to end their study of Iowa’s place as an agricultural state in the world, she plans to have a “State Fair Day,” where they’ll fry mini doughnuts and have a rubber-chicken-throwing contest. “There’s a bigger world out there and I want them to experi-ence that, but remember that what they do does matter,” Wood says. Teaching is a passion for Wood, who has been an educator for 12 years. After 18 years as a nurse, she switched careers and went back to school at 38 to get her teaching degree. At the same time, her husband decided to get his teaching degree as well so that he could work as a substitute teacher in the win-

tertime, a slow period for their landscaping business. Burnt out with the working hours as a nurse and ready for a change, Wood chose teaching in part for the job stability and the environment. “I love school and I love learn-ing,” says Wood, who tries to impart her zeal for lifelong learn-ing to her students. The move to teaching felt like a natural fit for Wood, who describes herself as always having been a “helper,” even from child-hood, when she would help her mom. As a student, she was helped along by a teacher during a time when she struggled in school. Now that individual is Wood’s inspiration as a teacher. “I’ll never forget Miss Locke,” says Wood. “She made me feel smart, and I just blossomed under her. She saw something in me. Maybe that’s why I have that phi-losophy of working with someone until they get it.”

Meet Carla Wood

Carla Wood teaches sixth grade social studies.

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What do you like best about Mrs. Wood?

Gavin Boyer: “She keeps us under control.”

Karen Romero: “I like how once in awhile she tells us stories that go on in her life.”

Vivian Gonzalez: “She helps you a lot. She’s a calm person.”

Devan Kirkman: “She likes to go really in depth into history and everything.”


recipe Submit ideas to [email protected]

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

A week or so ago I was hav-ing the normal “How was your day?” conversation

with my daughter when she said “Oh, by the way, I need to take treats tomorrow.” I thought to myself “What do we have that I can make for her?” I am sure you have been in this same situation. You can just go buy something, or you can take advan-tage of the challenge this presents for you and see what you can come up with, which is what I did. Once we arrived at home I looked to see if I could make cupcakes since they are easy, but I didn’t have enough powdered sugar for frost-ing. So I try again… how about monster cookies? Nope, I don’t have any M&M’s or raisins. The monster cookie idea got me thinking, and we ended up with Oatmeal White Chocolate Chip Cookies. This is a challenge I really like, a short amount of time. and you have to use what you have in your home and come up with something great. It is like my own version of Food Network’s “Chopped.” In my kitchen that evening I did have butter, oatmeal, peanut butter, brown sugar, vanilla, flour and white chocolate chips, so that is what we used. This experiment was a success, and my daughter was thrilled with something new to share with her friends.

Oatmeal cookiesBy Beth McDonald

Oatmeal white chocolate chip cookiesIngredients1 cup butter1 cup peanut butter1 cup sugar2/3 cup brown sugar1 tsp. vanilla2 eggs2 cups flour1 cup of rolled oats 2 tsp. baking soda½ tsp. of salt12 oz. of white chocolate chips

Directions1. Cream the butter, peanut butter and sugars.2. Add the eggs, one at a time, beat-ing mixture well after each egg. Add the vanilla.3. In a separate bowl mix the dry ingredients, and then add to the creamed mixture. Once all mixed, add the chips.4. Drop in tablespoon size onto ungreased cookie sheets.5. Bake at 350 for 10 - 12 minutes.

Experiment results in tasty new treats

library 465-3569

Wowbrary is hereBy Mary K. Murphy, director

W ith Wowbrary, enjoy the newest books, DVDs, CDs and

audio books from the Perry Public Library. You can be among the first to find out when bestsellers, movies and music arrive at the library. Sign up for Wowbrary’s weekly email alerts here: www.wowbrary.org. It’s really easy. Simply type your ZIP code (50220) in the upper left box and hit the Go but-ton. Wowbrary shows the library nearest you (the Perry Public Library), and you select it. You then provide your email informa-tion. Be assured this service is spam-free; Wowbrary won’t use your email for anything else but the Wowbrary service. If you are not familiar with what an email alert is, it is a mes-sage sent to your email automati-cally, usually once a week, that will alert you to new merchandise or products. Wowbrary, or our library email alerts, are emails that arrive every Wednesday morning to tell you about the library’s most recent acquisitions and what has ordered in the past week. If you find a book or a movie that appeals to you, you can immediately request to have that item reserved for you. Wowbrary allows you to click directly through to the library’s website and into the library’s catalog to place a reserve on your desired book, movie, or other library material. Users of Wowbrary emails have been both awed and excit-ed when they discover the Perry

Public Library’s abundance of new books, DVDs and CDs. You can think of Wowbrary as an attractive online version of the new-book shelf that comes in the form of a convenient email. Plus, it is so con-venient for you to view at home. In addition to being among the first to learn about what is new in the library, these weekly email alerts also contain news about upcoming library programs and events for the next week, sort of like a mini-newsletter for the library happenings for the next week or two. The best part about the Wowbrary is that it is a free service provided by the Perry Public Library for our customers.

Friends of the Perry Public Library Garage and Plant SaleThe Friends will hold their spring garage and plant sale on Friday, May 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, May 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A variety of green plants and miscellaneous household items will be for sale at bargain prices. Come and engage in the best type of recycling and support the library at the same time. If you have donations for the garage sale, please call the library at 465-3569 to arrange for drop off.

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S ome 12 years ago, Lee Schulteis chose cabinets over creatures.

Schulteis, owner of Schulteis Cabinet Company, had been a veterinarian for 16 years when he decided to turn his fondness for woodworking into his full-time job.

“There was more of a passion for building things than medicine,” says Schulteis, who also wanted more flexibility to attend his chil-dren’s activities. “I always had that love for woodworking, and I did it on the side.”

No longer just a side busi-ness, Schulteis has more time to devote to his craft. In 1994, he built the building that serves as both his workshop and garage. Here, he builds everything himself, from starting with boards that are still rough to staining completed pieces.

His work encompasses every-thing from custom kitchens, built-in cabinets and furniture to restor-ing antique trucks.

“I’ll do anything with wood, especially restoring antique type things,” he says. “It’s a lot of fun.”

He particularly likes work-ing on antique trucks, which he’s been doing for about six years. Cars from about 1905 to 1920 had many wooden parts, including

wheels, the steering wheel and truck bed, he says. Most of the trucks he works on belong to the owners of the Iowa 80 Truckstop in Walcott, he says. Pieces are brought to him to reconstruct, and Schulteis uses resources such as the Internet and old books and manuals to track down information, photos and parts to put together the pieces. “It’s a real learning experience because there’s things in them I never knew how to do,” he says. Schulteis grew up in the cabi-net-making business. His grandfa-ther and all but one of his grand-father’s sons started the Colonial Fixture Co. in Kansas, a custom cabinet-making business, he says. He apprenticed at the compa-ny and was ready to make cabinet-making his career, Schulteis says, when the custom woodworking market took a hit. At the time, more things were being made from plastic and steel. He ended up going to vet-erinary school at Kansas State University, but never lost his love for working with wood. While he misses some aspects of veterinary medicine, Schulteis has no plans of going back. “I enjoy what I do,” he says.

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Chamber rolls out Bike MonthThe entire month of May has been proclaimed by Mayor Pattee as Bike Month in Perry. This is a month to promote not only biking to work but getting out your bike and using it for transportation in all different ways. Biking is an environmentally sound form of transportation as well as an awesome way to get exercise and a great opportunity to explore our beautiful city. Make sure to utilize the great trails we have within our city limits as well as the Raccoon River Valley Trail that shows off the rest of our great county. The Chamber and many Chamber members will be hosting a number of great events through-out this month, so grab a bike, grab a friend and help celebrate Bike Month. Call the Chamber for more information at 465-4601.

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Larry Vodenik and Shelley Barck at the Annual Chamber Dinner at the Hotel Pattee on April 3.

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Jim Lutmer and Quinn Adair at the Annual Chamber Dinner at the Hotel Pattee on April 3.

Dan Juffer at the Annual Chamber Dinner at the Hotel Pattee on April 3.

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