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T H ECrescentContact:Jody Shea, EditorBox 260 Crescent, IA 51526
Email: [email protected]: (402) 968-5484
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In This Issue...Page 2 .......................City Council Minutes Page 3 .................................... Time Out!Page 4 ................... Question of the Month
Pott. County Sheriff’s ReportLoess Hills Neighborhood Watch
Page 5 ..................... What’s Up at CECC?Page 6 ............Crescent Parks and Recreation
We Need a Scoreboard!Page 7 .........Beautification Day Picnic Photos
Crescent Elementary: A Focus SchoolPage 8 ...............................Road Runners
Plans for a County-Wide, Multi-Use TrailEaster Egg Hunt Photos
Page 9 ........................... 4-H HappeningsCrescent Community Market Coming Soon!
Pages 10 & 11 ........................AdvertisersPage 12 ......................Useless Knowledge
Ad RatesSubscription Info
Issue 4Volume 12
Welcome New Advertiser... Body by Vi. See Coupons & Specials on page 8 & 9!
Grayson Harvey (15), former Crescent Elementary student and currently a student at Abraham Lincoln, worked with other Troop 3 members to complete an Eagle Scout Project in the Crescent Nature Trail on Saturday, April 21st. Grayson designed and built an outdoor classroom for our students to use. In addition to benches and writing areas, the classroom also features a full size whiteboard and podium. We are grateful for Grayson’s generosity and classes were using the space the following Monday. We would also like to thank the volunteers who helped with the project as well as the Crescent Elementary PTO for helping with funding. Thank you, Grayson!
The Annual Crescent Neighborhood
Garage SaleFri-Sat, June 8th & 9th
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.It’s time again for our yearly citywide garage sale. If you’ve been thinking of having one, now’s the time. For $5.00 your address will be listed on a flyer of participants along with additional advertising. To participate, please call Jenny for details at 712-227-0020 or email: [email protected].
Following the Flood of 2011, Bob Romeo’s building was beyond repair. The CVFD were granted permission to burn it for training purposes. Galen says it went down quick with the amount of wind we had that day.Grayson Harvey Builds
Outdoor Classroom!
Sunday, 4/29/12 — The day after the Crescent Beautification Day. I can officially say it was a successful and fun day. The volunteers filled half of a 20 yd dumpster with trash and cleaned both parks, spread mulch, cut trees and cleaned the outside of the community building and bridge in town. The most exciting thing for me is, we are building a stronger community. The many volunteers had a picnic at the Vet’s Monument park. Food was donated by Kief’s Full Throttle, Pink Poodle, Henry’s Diner and Denny’s Place. Mid American Energy donated the trash bags and gloves, plus $100 for expenses. I want to thank everyone who helped and donated! Next year will be bigger and better! —Thanks, Brian Shea
1st Annual Crescent Beautification Day
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Contact Numbers
Mayor Brian Shea
712-545-3652(
Councilman Bob Anderson
712-545-3373(
Councilman Daryl Clark
402-658-0657(
Councilman Elvis Jacobsen
712-545-3215(
Councilman Patrick Morgan712-227-0083
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Councilman Chuck Stokes
712-545-9085(
City ClerkMary Martin
712-545-3981(
Park BoardJim Campin
712-227-0040(
Message BoardRon Olson
712-545-3267(
Crescent Fire Dept.Non-Emergency712-545-3730
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Crescent Elementary712-545-4492
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY OF CRESCENT COUNCIL MEETING April 2nd, 2012...THE CRESCENT CITY COUNCIL met in regular session in the Crescent Community Hall at 7:00pm pursuant to the law. Mayor Shea called the meeting to order. The following Council members were present: Anderson, Clark, Jacobsen, Stokes. Morgan, absent. MOTION BY STOKES, seconded by Anderson to accept consent agenda. Anderson, Clark, Jacobsen, Stokes,all ayes. Motion carried. JOHN HITCHCOCK/SHERIFF CANDIDATE addressed Council with his goals should he be voted in. RESOLUTION 04022012 Water Rates outside City limits was submitted for approval. MOTION BY ANDERSON, seconded by Jacobsen to approve Res. 04022012 to go into effect July 1,2012. Anderson, Clark, Jacobsen, Stokes, all ayes. Motion carried. DUST CONTROL PROPOSAL from Husker Chem Sales submitted for approval. MOTION BY STOKES, seconded by Anderson to approve proposal from Husker Chem Sales. Anderson, Clark, Jacobsen, Stokes, all ayes. Motion carried. MANHOLE SPECS were discussed. Anderson stated that they have been reviewed by both Jim Campin and John Hamilton and that Anderson has been in touch with Olsson & Assoc. to begin the bidding process. Item description will be in the Nonpareil soon requesting bids and bid opening will be May 7, 2012 to award. SEVERAL ITEMS were submitted by Mr. Romeo in regards to the property off of Hwy. 988. ITEM 1. Parcel split of 5 acres on far west end of property and north side of Old Mormon Bridge Rd. MOTION BY CLARK, seconded by Anderson to approve parcel split. Anderson, Clark, Jacobsen, Stokes, all ayes. Motion carried. ITEM 2. Splitting remaining property into 1 acre parcels. There was discussion on this item and Council would like to see a plan. Each parcel split needs to come in individually after council has seen a preliminary plan. This item needs to be rephrased and will be revisited. ITEM 3. Approve a well permit for the above 5 acre parcel split with the understanding that once city water becomes available that the property owner would be required to tie into city water line. MOTION BY CLARK, seconded by Anderson to approve a well permit for this 5 acre parcel with the understanding that once city water becomes available that the property owner will be required to tie into city water line at property owners expense and according to city ordinances. Anderson, Clark, Jacobsen, Stokes, all ayes. Motion carried. ITEM 4. Approve a septic permit for the above 5 acre parcel split with the understanding that once city sewer becomes available that the property owner would be required to tie into city sewer line. MOTION BY ANDERSON, seconded by Jacobsen to approve a septic permit for the above 5 acre parcel with the understanding that once city sewer becomes available that the property owner will be required to tie into city sewer line at property owners expense and according to city ordinances and that when city sewer is available, Bob Romeo will provide at his cost a lift station if deemed necessary by the city’s engineer and placed at engineers discretion within six months of city sewer availability. Anderson, Clark, Jacobsen, Stokes, all ayes. Motion carried. ITEM 5. Approve preliminary building design proposed by Greg Morris. Item was tabled. ITEM 6. Approve building burn. This would be the old Romeo office building. He has offered this building for training purposes for the Crescent Vol. Fire Dept. Per Fire Chief Galen Barrett, IDNR permit requires that material must be tested prior to this being feasible. This would all be done at Romeo’s expense. This would provide an excellent training for all dept. members involved. MOTION BY JACOBSEN, seconded by Stokes to approve burning the building for training purposes subject to all rules, regulations of IDNR and that there is no cost and no liability to the city. Anderson, Clark, Jacobsen, Stokes, all ayes. Motion carried. MAYOR approached the Council requesting a tank only permit at OLHVM park. Volunteers would put this tank in and this would enable a restroom in the future at this park. There was some discussion about the fee and where the fee goes. Mayor will research this. MOTION BY JACOBSEN, seconded by Clark to approve tank only permit at this park after it is determined where the fee goes and what it is for. Anderson, Clark, Jacobsen, Stokes, all ayes. Motion carried. JIM CAMPIN/PARK reported that the park is open. The ball diamond has been reshaped and some of the teams are already full. Fence will be locked when the field is not able to be played on. Weeds have been sprayed. Campin would like to emphasize that COMMUNITY involvement is needed. The playground equipment is up and done. Sand will be added to this area soon. Volleyball stands will be coming soon, if you would like to sign up for leagues contact Jim Campin. A new purchase of picnic tables was made, so those will be coming soon. GALEN BARRETT/FIRE CHIEF reported that March consisted of 28 calls which brings yearly total to 68. Hazel Dell and Rockford Township fire/rescue contracts submitted for council signatures. RON OLSON/PLANNING & ZONING reports that there will be a meeting April 9th, 2012 @ 6:00pm. Fence applications for 701 Old Lincoln Hwy approved. Building application to move 3 storage sheds at 110 E. Florence St. were approved. Room addition at 1911 Old Lincoln Hwy was approved. CHUCK STOKES/MAINTENANCE reported that tubing is being installed behind the maintenance building which should solve the problem of run off onto the track. There will be a CITY WIDE CLEAN UP DAY on April 28th, 2012 from 9:00am to noon. A picnic at the Old Lincoln Hwy. Veterans Monument park will be held after the cleanup. There will be a school meeting April 16th at 7:00pm at the school. MOTION BY STOKES, seconded by Anderson to adjourn the meeting. Anderson, Clark, Jacobsen, Stokes, all ayes. Motion carried. MEETING adjourned at 8:33pm MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY OF CRESCENT COUNCIL MEETING April 10, 2012, THE CRESCENT CITY COUNCIL met in special session in the Crescent Community Hall at 5:48PM pursuant to the law. Mayor Shea called the meeting to order. The following Council members were present: Anderson, Jacobsen, Morgan. Stokes, Clark, absent. ORDINANCE 050112: AMENDING ANIMAL CONTROL submitted for 1st reading. MOTION BY MORGAN, seconded by Jacobsen to approve 1st reading of Ordinance 051012. Morgan, Anderson, Jacobsen, all ayes. Motion carried. MOTION BY ANDERSON, seconded by Anderson to go into closed session at 5:54pm pursuant to Chapter 21.5 (j) code State of Iowa. Morgan, Anderson, Jacobsen, all ayes. Motion carried. Motion BY ANDERSON, seconded by Jacobsen to go out of closed session at 6:42pm pursuant to Chapter 21.5 code State of Iowa. MOTION BY ANDERSON, seconded by Jacobsen to adjourn the meeting. Anderson, Jacobsen, Morgan, all ayes. Motion carried. MEETING adjourned at 6:42pm
Crescent City CouncilSubmitted by Mary Martin, City Clerk. The City of Crescent is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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City Council: First Monday of every month unless holiday—May 7th Planning Committee: Second Monday of the month or the Monday following the city council meeting.Crescent Optimist Club: First Thurs. at 7pm at Community of Christ.
FIREBARN BREAKFAST3rd Sunday of Every Month . 8am-1pm
May 21stProceeds benefit CVFD
THE MILE AWAY
HALL & TAVERN
EVERYDAY!... Happy Hour Pull Tabs 3pm-6pm
Free Pool & Free PopcornSand Volleyball Leagues
Now FormingSunday 6’s CoedTuesday 6’s Ladies
Thursday 4’s Money LeagueFriday 6’s Coed
Register Your Team Today!!$25 deposit/forfeit fee. League fee $50
(except Thursday)Learn to Square Dance!
Bluffs Strutters Every Monday 7:00-9:30pm
with Square Dance Caller Terry HarrisonLine Dances between TipsMore info for all events at www.TheMileAway.com
20270 Old Lincoln Hwy.
Winter Hours: Tuesday - Friday: 11am to 8pm
Saturday: 8am to 8pm Join Us Every Saturday
8am to 11am We’re serving farm-fresh breakfast plates, Grandma’s sticky rolls, fresh baked muffins, authentic french toast with weekly fruit sauces straight out of the garden and more!
Now Serving Beer & Wine! Stop in & try our local Iowa selections!
GARDEN GROVE Eatery
This is a free service and a great way to get the word out. If you have an upcoming event you’d like to advertise, please email us at [email protected].
DENNY’S PLACESave the Date!
Sunday, June 24th6th Annual Denny’s Place
“Show Us Your Wheels” & BBQMore Classes, More Trophies, More Fun!
Sign Up Now for the Denny’s Place 2012 Nascar Club!
Hazel Dell United MethodistVacation Bible School
June 11-15, 9-11:30amClasses for 3yr-6th grade
Bible School, Music, Crafts & Fun with others.Registration $2 and 2 pkgs of Kool Aid
Everyone welcome & invite a friend. Theme: Adventures on Promise Land
by Standard PublishingFor more info, contact Janice 322-8022
Starting June 3rd through August...Sunday School & Church at 10:30am.
Church Activities
Third Saturday’s Our first Open House of the season is May 19, 2012 from 9 am to 3 pm . Join us every third Saturday from 9 am to 3 pm (May through October) to enjoy special programs and discounts! Visit Living Loess attractions and get a firsthand look at the scenic views, history, art and products being created here.
Join Us for “Third Saturday’s”! May 19th August 18 June 16th September 15 July 21 October 20
Open House at all 9 Locations9am - 3pm
Visit www.LivingLoess.com for a list of participating locations and other info.
Area Meetings
Time Out!
Save These Dates!Lincoln Hwy Buy-Way Yard Sale
August 9th, 10th & 11thQuestions? Contact Deb Rothmeyer
712-263-8356Email: [email protected]
CIA BREAKFAST & AUCTIONCommunity In Action Christian Fellowship
20595 McPherson (the old Roller Rena/paint ball facility
on Old Hwy 6, Council Bluffs)Saturday - May 5th
Buffet Breakfast 7 - 11amAuction - 11:30am
(wide variety of sale items)For more information,
contact Sandy @ 545-3785
Sign Up Now for the Community Email List! All you have to do is email us at [email protected].
Your email address will be kept private and no junk mail will be sent your way.
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3/3 at 10:14 PM Deputies Breitkreutz and Avis were dispatched to the 200 block of E Welch in reference a noise complaint. 3/6 at 9:30 PM Deputy Hempel was dispatched to the 800 block of Valley Dr. in reference a theft report. 3/10 at 4:41 PM Deputy Winchell was dispatched to the 600 block of May St. in reference a harassment complaint. 3/11 at 5:27 PM Deputy McCoy was dispatched to the 800 block of Valley Dr. in reference a complaint report. 3/15 at 3:07 AM Deputy Kirlin was dispatched to the 1400 block of Golden Hills Dr. in reference a noise complaint. 3/19 at 9:36 AM Deputy Brensel was dispatched to the 600 block of E Welch St in reference a burglary report. 3/28 at 8:50 PM Deputy Breitkreutz was dispatched to the 100 block of Mormon Bridge Rd. in reference a check the welfare call.
Citations Crescent/Crescent Township: No insurance; Fail to obey stop or yield sign; Failure to have valid License/permit while operating a motor vehicle; Defective or unauthorized muffler system
Pott. County Sheriff’s ReportSubmitted by Chief Deputy, John Reynolds
Name a historical event that you
would like to have witnessed.
Question of the Month
Brian Shea: Lewis and Clarks’ voyage of discovery. What an adventure! Denny Lueders: Woodstock 1969, music festival. Sandra Rowe: I would have liked to witness the Royal Wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton Adam Smith: When the Japanese surrendered after WWII. Sandy McManigal: Jesus Resurrection!!!! Janeta Fong: The ascension of Jesus Christ into Heaven and the following Day of Pentecost with the outpouring of the Holy Spirit and the message of life and truth for the world.. Cindy Shea: The resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Rural Residents Crime Report • March 2012 • Information provided by Crimemapping.com Work with your neighbors to help keep each other safe. For instance, a neighborhood watch group is a great way to show everyone that they are being watched and will not have an easy time even in your rural community. Invisible to outsiders, rural residents are often Close-Knit. Email is a great way to share important information with your neighbors’ especially in isolated rural areas. You can put up signs that indicate you have people watching for suspicious behavior. We recommend that you contact the Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s department for more information.
Loess Hills Neighborhood Watch
Date/Time Crime Location3/1/2012 02:00 AM Burglary 3rd Degree 25400 BLK Meadowlark LP3/1/2012 08:00 AM Burglary 3rd Degree 15500 BLK Bostwick Ln. 3/5/2012 08:30 PM Burglary 3rd Degree L029 / Mudhollow Rd3/6/2012 12:00 PM Burglary 3rd Degree 14400 BLK Jet Lane3/6/2012 09:00 AM Theft 4th Degree 14500 BLK ST and 130TH ST3/6/2012 10:15 AM Burglary 3rd Degree 23000 BLK Road L3/7/2012 07:00 AM Burglary 3rd Degree 14300 BLK Lace Ln3/7/2012 12:00 PM Vehicle Theft 1st Degree 18300 BLK Leisure Ave3/8/2012 03:00 PM Burglary 3rd Degree 22900 BLK N River Rd3/10/2012 06:00 PM Burglary 3rd Degree 28700 BLK Coldwater Avenue3/11/2012 12:00 AM Theft 5th Degree L029 / Mudhollow Rd and Honeysuckle RD3/14/2012 04:55 AM Vehicle Theft 1ST Degree River Rd N Southbound to N 25th ST3/14/2012 04:55 AM Concealed Weapon Gun River Rd N Southbound to N 25th St 3/17/2012 04:39 PM Drug Poss/Delivery Marijuana Mormon Bridge Rd and Old Lincoln Hwy3/18/2012 02:00 PM Theft 5th Degree 14400 BLK Jet Lane3/22/2012 11:54 PM Drug Poss/Controlled Substance Mormon Bridge and Joslin Ave3/26/2012 03:20 PM Vehicle Theft 2nd Degree Joslin Ave Approx. 1/2 North of Lime Kiln Rd
Norma Rieck: I would like to have witnessed the shot that was heard around the world that started the American revolution. It was 4am, Wednesday, April 19th, 1775 in Lexington, MA. Carol Meduna: I would have loved to have witnessed the resurrection of my Lord, Jesus Christ. Martie Penne: I would like to have witnessed some of the many miracles that Jesus performed in Bible times. Francie O’Leary: Of course, that would be the announcement of the final route chosen for America’s first transcontinental paved highway, the Lincoln Highway. This event was celebrated on October 31, 1913 with bon fires along the route. It should be greatly promoted next year by all communities along the route in Iowa. Something to think about!Second Graders at Crescent Elementary... Tayden B.: I wished I had witnessed the bombing of Pearl Harbor because I like to see
planes and ships fight in battle. Anna N.: I wish I had witnessed the writing of the Constitution because I would have been able to meet some of our presidents. I would have gotten to help write it and bring peace to the world. Rilee G.: I wish I would have witnessed the making of the Titanic because maybe I could have seen what went wrong. Everyone thought the Titanic could not sink. Tyler J.: I wish I would have witnessed the sinking of the Titanic because it would be cool to see a real iceberg. It would be fun to have been on a famous boat.Third Graders... Kendal F.: I wish I had witnessed the first music keyboard being made. I love music and want to learn more about it. Brianna J.: I wish I had witnessed when God was alive. I want to learn more about him. Jakob H.: I wish I could have witnessed the sinking of the Titanic. Many people believed the ship could not sink. It was the biggest ship in the world at that time and it would have been awesome to watch it sink, but very sad since so many people did not make it. Emily H.: I wish I would have witnessed the first car ever made. I wonder if it still works? How did they make the first car. I think it would be cool to see it! Emma P.: I wish I would have witnessed my mom and dad’s wedding. It would have been fun. I have never been to a wedding and would love to go to one like that. Savannah S.: I wish I would have witnessed when Laura Ingalls Wilder lived. This is because she had so many adventures in her life, like when she and her sister Carrie almost got lost in the blizzard or when they almost got lost in the slough and met the Wilder boys. Can you imagine how hard or scary that would be? Kayla D.: I wish I would have witnessed the riding of the Pony Express. I would have liked to ride one of the ponies - they run about 76 miles per hour and switch off once in awhile. Faith S.: I wish I would have witnessed the invention of the first piano. I want to grow up and be a piano teacher. I wonder who invented the piano. Next month’s question
due by May 18th...In honor of all newlyweds and
soon to-be’s, give us your
best marriage advice. Email: [email protected]
or Call/Text: (402) 968-5484
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What’s Up at CECC?Submitted by Linda Brewer
The six days off of school for spring break, at the beginning of April, gave our school-age kids time to do more activities than usual at the center. We did some Easter crafts and, of course, dyed eggs for our Easter egg hunt. We ended up hiding 150 eggs, and it only took about ten minutes to find them. Though we are still finding the occasional one in some out of the way spot. We have several people to thank for donating eggs: Scott Kepler, Roger Collins and Kim McKenzie. We also thank Troy Thomason for helping hide them and bringing some small ducks for the kids to see. It seems every month we are thanking Marvin Collins for fixing something, and again, he’s been working his way through our bikes. We are grateful for all the donated bikes, but if it weren’t for Marvin, we’d not be able to use many. Among a dozen bikes, there is always something wrong with one of
A three year old child is a being who gets almost as much fun out of a two hundred dollar set of swings as it does out of finding a small green worm. —Bill Vaughan
them, and Marvin keeps them in shape. We also thank JoAnn Allmon for donating books and other items. She is a retired teacher and even passes on lesson plans and teacher materials. When you’ve spent years and probably your own money developing these things for your classes, it’s hard to just throw them away! The kids thank Nicholas McKenzie for donating a pedal tractor and wagon. He told us he had just gotten too big but he wanted the “little kids” to have it. (He’s six.) Our preschool curriculum the last couple of weeks has been on plants, which is appropriate since it seems that all the plants around here just suddenly burst into leaf and flower. We’ve cut open seeds to look at the tiny plants inside. We are planting some in egg cartons to start them. Then we’ll move them to our garden and, hopefully, watch them grow. We’ve also been looking at the trees in
our yard and the neighbors’ yards. We have lots of kinds of trees, both broad leaf and evergreen, and all the kinds have different bark and leaves or needles. Our snacks have mostly been things that come from plants, and we’ve learned a lot about what plants do for us and why we need them on earth. Next, we will spend some time on music and instruments because we will be taking the preschoolers to the Omaha Symphony’s Mission Imagination concert for young children. It is a great way to expose them to classical music and orchestras, something not usually in their everyday lives. It’s hard to believe the school year is almost over. If you are thinking of enrolling a child for preschool next fall, we will start the day after Labor Day. Contact us for more information or to get the enrollment papers or if you would like to bring your child for a visit. And if you need summer care for your child, contact us as soon as possible, as we have an enrollment limit.
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Over the last few years we have written several grants that have helped us with many much needed improvements in the park. Including...
• New chain link fencing around the ball field.
• New all-weather ball field.• New dugouts.• New batting cage.• New lights for volleyball courts.• New referee stands, nets, adjustable
poles for volleyball courts.• New concession stands at west end
of park.• New upgrades to east concession
stands...including Crescent Roadrunners logo.
• New playground equipment installed between ball field and volleyball courts.
That being stated, we still have more to work on:
• Ball field lights.• Tennis court fencing.• Tennis court reconstruction.• Tennis court lights.• Ball field scoreboard.
As you can see, we have come a long way to a much improved park. It is becoming one of the best parks around!!
Crescent Parks and Recreation
We’re asking for the public’s help in obtaining a scoreboard so we may continue with other projects. The grants take time to write and there is no guarantee. A scoreboard is needed asap. We are on our second year with the revived little league town teams. Last year we had a U10 and U8 boys baseball team, as well as, U10 girls and tee ball teams! This year we have U12, U8 boys teams and also U10 girls and tee ball teams. So, you can see the need for a scoreboard!! We are setting up tournaments for all ages, also and the scoreboard would be nice. The cost for purchase and installation is $5000. So, again, we ask for your help in any donations you can make towards a scoreboard. You can ask for a receipt for tax purposes as well. Please help us continue with the upgrades at the park and make a donation as we will be forever thankful! I know a bunch of ball players that will be thankful as well! —Sincerely, Jim Campin-Park Director; Park Board Members: Chris Jensen, Glen Ord, Sandy Olson, Scott Manz, and Bill Leggio
Please Help Us Score One for Our Team!
Attention!City of Crescent Parks
is now taking sign-ups for:* Boys Baseball* Girls Softball
* Tee Ball* Co-Ed Softball League Teams
* Co-Ed Sand Volleyball League Teams•
New Volleyball Court poles, nets, referee stands, and Lights!
More new ball field upgrades!New Concessions as well!
Call 712-227-0040or 402-917-5467For more details.
We Need a Scoreboard!
Submitted by Jim Campin, Park Board Director
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Beautification Day Volunteers Wrap Up with a Potluck Picnic
Crescent Elementary:
Possible Focus School
Several parents, teachers and residents attended the meeting Monday, the 23rd at Crescent Elementary. District representatives are interested in making Crescent a Focus School for Science and Technology. To do so, it is up to us as a community to increase attendance. According to Martha Bruckner, Superintendent, we have top test scores, a state-of-the-art facility, top-notch teachers and support from the representatives. All we need are more students! We need to bring our numbers up by approximately 25 students. After much discussion a committee was formed to research ways of increasing enrollment. If you’re interested in being part of this committee, please email the Connection or call the school. We’ll add you to the contact list which will be given to the committee chairperson.
35 YEARS WITH THE POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE20 YEARS AS SHERIFFRESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:197 employees and a multi million dollar budget. Pottawattamie County Jail, Civil Division, Court Security, Road Patrol Deputies, Investigations, and the Pottawattamie County Communication Center. PAID FOR BY JEFF DANKER FOR SHERIFF COMMITTEE
35 YEARS WITH THE POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE20 YEARS AS SHERIFFRESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:197 employees and a multi million dollar budget. Pottawattamie County Jail, Civil Division, Court Security, Road Patrol Deputies, Investigations, and the Pottawattamie County Communication Center. PAID FOR BY JEFF DANKER FOR SHERIFF COMMITTEE
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Crescent is now forming Daisy and Brownie Troops for Fall 2012. Daisies are Kindergarten and 1st grade. Brownies are 2nd and 3rd grade. Please contact Julie (712-545-3079) or Chelsea (402-709-5272) for more information. The meetings will be held at the Crescent City Hall on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 6 pm.
Please Join Us - May 7th! Have you ever stopped in at Crescent School? If so, you were probably greeted by Roberta Van Buskirk, more famously-known as “Birdie” to all the students and staff. She will be retiring from Crescent Elementary this year. Please join us for a reception on Monday, May 7th from 4 - 6 pm in the school gym and wish Birdie the best of luck in retirement! Hit the Trail! Our April Family Outing was a bike ride down the Western Historical Trail. All students and their families were encouraged to bring their bikes and get some exercise! Living Loess Hills! Our May Family Outing will be to tour several of the Living Loess Hills attractions. We will be visiting Honey Creek Creamery, Harvest Studio, Gallaher Designs, and Loess Hills Workworks. All of these monthly family outings have been made possible by a Neighborhood Networking grant from Promise Partners. A Busy Spring! Our students presented spring concerts in April. The 5th grade Promise-to-Succeed program will be held May 17th. Kindergarten graduation is planned for May 18th. The talent show and field day are planned for the last day of school, May 24th. Any interested parents willing to help with field day are encouraged to contact the office. Help Us Collect! We continue to collect Box Tops and Labels for Education (Campbell’s soup labels and many more products) year round. These items can be dropped off at Crescent School or dropped in the bin at American National Bank in Crescent.
Submitted by Julie Newby
Interested in Scouting? Plans for a County-Wide, Multi-Use TrailSubmitted by Brian Leaders, Committee Chairman
The National Park Service (RTCA) and Pottawattamie County Conservation has partnered together to develop a county-wide trail plan for Pottawattamie County. This partnership began the process in January by inviting representatives from every community in the county and any residence that would like to be on the steering committee. After two meetings, the committee had a total membership of 55 people with representation from every community in the county. In addition to the communities and resident members, the committee has gained representation from community groups such as, County Supervisors, Iowa Western Community College, Alegent Health and the Natural Resource Conservation Services. Five “Listening Session” meetings were scheduled throughout the county. Four were held for land-based trails in Neola, Carson, Avoca and Iowa Western Community College. A fifth meeting was held at Botna Bend Park in Hancock to gather information about water-based trails. All meetings experienced good attendance with nearly 150 participants in total. Participants learned about the role of the National Park Service (RTCA) Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program in partnering with community groups to conserve rivers, preserve open space and develop trails and greenways. Participants also learned about the benefits of trails through quality of life, health and wellness, outdoor education, crime reduction economic gain, alternative transportation and safe routes to school for children. Participants were given an opportunity to express any concerns they may have and to ask questions. A large portion of the meetings included a planning session in which small groups discussed the potential for trails throughout the county. The small groups were given maps of the county and were asked to draw where they felt trails were most important and would benefit the county and its communities. These maps will be digitized into a computer and one overall map will be developed based on the suggestions. The most popular routes selected were Council Bluffs to Crescent to Hitchcock Nature Center and Council Bluffs to Underwood to Neola. Once the map is finalized by the steering committee, it will be presented to the County Supervisors, the residence of Pottawattamie County and other agencies throughout the county. A final plan is expected to be done by early June.
Annual Easter Egg Hunt with the Crescent Community of Christ and Crescent Optimist was held on Saturday, March 24, 2012 and it was a huge success with 58 children in attendance and not a cloud in the sky. Winner of the boy’s Easter drawing was Matterson McCoy, Winner of the girl’s Easter drawing was Anna Newby. Thank you for all who attended and we look forward to seeing you next year.
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The Crescent Innovators held their March 20th meeting at Woodlands Community Bible Church. The meeting was called to order by Caye Schnackel at 7:10 p.m. Victoria Holcomb led the Pledge of Allegiance. Thirteen members were present and nine adults. New business discussed was the club’s spaghetti dinner for our fund raiser. The dinner was be held at Henry’s Diner in Crescent from 5-7 p.m. on Sunday, April 15. Victoria Holcomb talked about this year’s West Fair booth theme, “Brighten Your World”. Also, 4-Hers attended West Fair on April 22, to participate in Earth Day activities.
Submitted by Club Reporter, Carl Schnackel
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Every Wednesday evening starting May 16th, join us in the grass at Garden Grove for the Crescent Community Market! We’ll offer fresh produce and other items from local growers as well as works from local artists. Vendors will include Blooms Organics, Honey Creek Creamery, Loess Hills Lavender, Harvest Studio, Iowana Farms and more. The market runs weekly from 3:30-6:30pm. Vendors will be added throughout the season, especially if we can create a successful showing of shoppers. If you’re interested in a spot, contact the Garden Grove at 712-227-0027. We are not collecting fees from vendors this year because its a community thing, we are doing t h i s for the people and businesses of the community and to enhance our town.
Crescent Community Market Coming Soon!
The trouble with weather forecasting is that it’s right too often for us to ignore it
and wrong too often for us to rely on it. —Patrick Young
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CRESCENT REPAIRSCrescent
“Stick With The Best!”Light, Medium & Heavy Duty Gas & Diesel Repair
Call Us For All Your Diesel Repair NeedsMike McManigal & Roger Nixon
545-9427
109 E. Welch St.Crescent, IA 51526
712-545-3763 Mon-Fri: 7:30am to 3:00pm
Also shown by appointment
1110 Hwy 183 • Crescent, IA
Greatest Pizza for Miles Around!Now Offering Large Take & Bake Pizzas!Taylo’s Taco Tuesday 6pm-9pm
Denny Taylo, Owner • Kella Sales, Manager545-3919 • www.DennysPlacePizza.com
HOURS: Mon-Sat: 2pm - 2am
Sunday: Noon til MidnightKitchen Open Daily til 1am, Sun-10pm
FREE Pool All Day Sunday’s!
DENNY’S PLACE735 Old Lincoln Hwy. • Crescent
Your Hometown Place of Worship Since 1863!
In Crescent • 810 Johnson St.Behind Meyer AutoGathering: 9 a.m.
Sunday School: 9:15 a.m.Morning Worship: 10 a.m.
Senior Pastor: Duane Rief 545-3891Young Adult Pastor:
Connie McWilliams 642-4556
712- 545-3470
A. RAYMOND PLUMBING, INC.Andy Raymond - Owner
Ofc: (712) 545-9941Web: ARaymondPlumbing.com
Email: [email protected]
Reliable, Efficient, LocalCall Us for All Your Plumbing Needs
Reasonable Rates • Free Estimates • Gift Cards AvailableCall Jody at (402) 968-5484
Regular or One-Time ServiceSpring Cleaning or Special Occasions
Professional Dog & Cat GroomingWe Care About Your Pet
Sandy McManigal545-3785
CRESCENT COUNTRY GROOMINGVeterinarian Recommended
Specializing in late modelLease cars and repossessions.
Tax and Bookkeeping Services
Council Bluffs: Bus: 256-9777 • Fax: 256-9718
ADD-IT-UP1509 W. Broadway • Council Bluffs
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A+ AFFORDABLEHEAT, AIR & REFRIGERATION
MARK A. SHILLER, Owner712-329-9901
22274 Old Lincoln Hwy. • Crescent
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Indoor & Outdoor Storage From Furniture to Vehicles
Storage rescent StorageIA: 712-545-3461 • NE: 402-346-4383
25300 Old Lincoln Hwy • Crescent
Specializing in Truck, Track, Bulk Scales & Controllers
Your Complete Scale Companyfor Sales & Service
C&A Scales
1911 Old Lincoln Hwy. • (712) 227-0027
Winter Hours: Tuesday - Friday: 11am to 8pmSaturday: 8am to 8pm
Fresh wholesome meals and gourmet desserts,
utilizing local produce, cheeses, wine!
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Now Serving Beer & Wine! Stop in & try our
local Iowa selections!
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Garage Gorilla’sGarage & Home Cleanups • Condos & Apartments
Old Appliances & Junk Hauled
Mike Green, Chief Gorilla402-981-1451
[email protected]. Box 305 • Crescent, IA 51526
Don’t monkey around, give us a call!
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CRESCENT FEED STORE & MORE712-227-0220
Monthly Special: 13% Pelleted Horse Feed 50 lbs. - $9.99/bg Several breeds of Layer Chicks. - $2.25 each.
M-F: 9am-6pm • Sat: 9am-2pmConvenient Location • Reasonable Prices
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HENRY’S DINER 836 Old Lincoln Hwy.
712-545-3600
Nothin’ Finer!Chicken • Steaks • Seafood
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner11YR. ADVERTISER!
Mike Green: 402-981-1451Mark Green: 402-740-2056
[email protected]. Box 305 • Crescent, IA 51526
Green Renovations, LLCSiding • Roofing • Guttering
Remodeling • Windows • Doors
Licensed & Insured • Free Estimates
Crescent • (712) 227-0101
New Mexican Monday’s!
Now Open Sunday’s12pm to 10pm
Cocktail Hour: Mon-Fri: 11am to 6pm
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Meyer Automotive
Complete Auto Repair
Ask for Todd 712-545-3228
816 Old Lincoln Hwy. • Crescent
1120 Old Lincoln Hwy. • CrescentWednesday thru Sunday
Call or Check our Website for Hours.Www.LoessHillsVineyardAndWinery.com
(712) 545-3054
Loess Hills Vineyard & Winery
Closed Mon. & Tues. Additional Hours by Appointment
SHEA’S AUTO Used Cars & Trucks
Open Monday thru SaturdaySHANE SHEA
Specializing in Retaining Walls
Patio Pavers
Brian Shea
Shawn Shea545-4455545-3684
1919 Old Lincoln Hwy.Crescent
Commercial • Residential • Installation & RepairAll Makes • Maintenance Contracts
Free Estimates • Licensed & Insured • Snow Removal
JIM THOMPSEN • 545-3252 • 680-2318
New owners but still the same helpful, friendly staff!
545-3362
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Mobile Agricultural Equipment RepairPerformance Engine Building & Tuning
Air Conditioning • Electrical • Cooling SystemsHydraulic Hoses • Transmission • Engine Repair
Fabrication & Design
Unleashed Performance
Call Dennis Hough at (402) 305-7295We Build the Best & Fix the Rest!
20270 Old Lincoln Highway
712-322-2027 • TheMileAway.com
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402-968-7432 • 712-545-3652
EVERYDAY!... Happy Hour Pull Tabs 3pm-6pm
Free Pool & Free Popcorn•
Sand Volleyball Leagues Now Forming! Register Your Team Today
•Reception Hall Available for Rent
for Your Graduation • WeddingAnniversary • Birthday Party!
More info for all events at www.TheMileAway.com
THE MILE AWAY HALL & TAVERN
YARD ENTERPRISES15264 Old Mormon Bridge Rd. • Crescent
CALL BOB YARD AT 712-545-3840www.YardEnterprises.com
Since 1986
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FABRICATION REPAIRCNC PLASMA CUTTING
WOODLAND COMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCHPastor Jim Henry
Ofc: 712-325-0613
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m.21032 Old Lincoln Hwy
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KLS Enterprises Complete Carpet Service
• Installing• Repairs • Restretches• Fully Insured
Call Kevin Stewart (402) 670-4317
Capture that new bundle of joy, the bond of sisterhood, the love of your life, a furry friend, a special someone who’s just past or each one of grandma’s pride and joy in a unique, free-form fingerprint pendant charm made from their fingerprints! Price: $60
Thumbprint Pendant KitsCall (402) 968-5484
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Open Daily 5:00 pmPrime Rib Every Evening
Closed Monday712-545-3744
633 Old Lincoln Hwy • Crescent
$5.00 Off! your next dinner
Limited one coupon per couple per visit.
NEW! Bring This Coupon for
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In Shakespeare’s time, mattresses were secured on bed frames by ropes. When you pulled on the ropes, the mattress tightened, making the bed firmer to sleep on. Hence the phrase...’Goodnight , sleep tight’.
The average number of people airborne over the U.S. in any given hour: 61,000.
In English pubs, ale is ordered by pints and quarts. So in old England, when customers got unruly, the bartender would yell at them ‘Mind your pints and quarts, and settle down.’ Hence the phrase ‘mind your P’s and Q’s’.
Various types of lightning have been identified by meteorologists. The temperature of the Positive Giant type of lightning bolt reaches 54,032 F°— over five times hotter than the surface of the sun.
Intelligent people have more zinc and copper in their hair.
The town of Tidikelt, in the Sahara desert, went ten years without rainfall.
The percentage of Africa that is wilderness: 28%
The percentage of North America that is wilderness: 38%
It was the accepted practice in Babylon 4,000 years ago that for a month after the wedding, the bride’s father would supply his son-in-law with all the mead he could drink. Mead is a honey beer and because their calendar was lunar based, this period was called the honey month, which we know today as the honeymoon.
Men can read smaller print than women can; women can hear better.
Only two people signed the Declaration of Independence on July 4, John Hancock and Charles Thomson. Most of the rest signed on August 2, but the last signature wasn’t added until 5 years later.
Obsession: The most popular boat name requested.
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CLASSIFIEDSFor Sale: Swisher Trim-N-Mow string trimmer. $299 new. Used twice. $200 OBO. Call 712-256-9188.
Help Wanted: There is a current opening for an Asst. Custodian at the Crescent school. Please call Crescent Elementary at 712-545-4492.
