Living Clive november 2014 50325 magazine Giving thanks CLIVE RESIDENTS SHARE THEIR SPIRIT OF GRATITUDE WORKS OF ART GARAGE BIG GREEN UMBRELLA MEDIA 5619 N.W. 86th St., # 600 Johnston, Iowa 50131 FAITH IN THE CITY POSTAL CUSTOMER BIG GREEN UMBRELLA MEDIA FAITH PAID U.S. POSTAGE RECIPE www.iowalivingmagazines.com/clive PRSRT STD ECRWSS SALTED CARAMEL TARTS Clive Living NOVEMBER | 2014 Santa’s Hours: Visit Valley West Mall & Santa’s November 15-December 23 Mon-Sat: 10am to 8pm Sun: 11am to 5pm Winter Wonderland Experience some magic this holiday season! Ride the train! Take your picture with Santa! Pick up a new coloring book and crayons! Open at 6pm on THANKSGIVING DAY FOR COMPLETE DETAILS GO TO WWW.VALLEYWESTMALL.COM NOVEMBER | 2014 Clive Living www.iowalivingmagazines.com/clive WELCOME Thankful exercise aking time to write down things to be thankful for is an exercise that we all should do often. But we don’t. Yes, we may offer a comment or two around the Thanksgiving table, but we rarely put ink on paper to create a list of what we value in life. I finally did, and I offer these items that I am thankful for in hopes that they may inspire you to come up with a list of your own: T s &OR MUSIC THAT INSPIRES ME TO EXER cise, to sing and to dance… and for the realization that I am not very good at any of them. s &OR A SOFT PILLOW TO LAY MY WEARY body on… after the aforementioned exercise. s&ORTHECHANGESOFSEASONSIN)OWAx and for the air conditioning that makes it all bearable. s&ORTHEABILITIESTOREADANDWRITEx and for the understanding of how truly important these skills are. s &OR A JOB ) ENJOY GOING TO MOST days… and for the weekends and vacations that allow me get away from it when I don’t. s&ORASOLEMNRESPECTFORDEATHTHAT)LEARNEDFROMMYFATHERxFOR without it I could never truly appreciate the value of life. s&ORTHEOPPORTUNITYTOTRAVELTOOTHERPLACESxSOTHAT)CANUNDER stand how good it is right here. s &OR DATE NIGHTS WITH MY WIFEx AND FOR THE ROMANTIC FEELINGS THAT never seem to cease. s&ORFREEDOMANDFORCAPITALISMxANDFORTHEREALIZATIONTHATTHETWO must go hand in hand. s &OR RELIGION AND FOR PRAYERSx AND FOR THE ABILITY TO EXPRESS BOTH openly or keep them to myself. s&ORTHENEEDTOSETANALARMCLOCKxASITREMINDSMETHAT)HAVEA purpose each day. s&ORMYOLDFRIENDSxANDFORTHENEWONESWHOAREGETTINGOLDERTOO s&ORFUNNYMOVIESPRACTICALJOKESANDBADNICKNAMESAS)NEEDAGOOD belly laugh every day. And for the ability to remember all of these things and more… and for allowing these experiences — and the memories of them — to continue to shape who I am. Have a happy Thanksgiving. Q Let our Family take care of your Family! DES MOINES PEDIATRIC AND ADOLESCENT CLINIC Brian L. Waggoner, M.D. 2555 Berkshire Pkwy, Suite A Robert A. Fornoff, M.D. Clive/Waukee location Amy K. Petersen, D.O. 515-987-0051 Sally J. Twedt, C.P.N.P. Hours: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday – Friday Julie A. Waggoner, C.P.N.P. Sherri M. Chrisman-Batterson, C.P.N.P. Andrea G. Dettmann-Spurgeon C.P.N.P. 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Clive Living magazine is mailed free of charge to every household and business in the 50325 zip code. Others may subscribe for $18 annually. Copies of past issues, as available, may be purchased for $3 each (plus shipping if required). FEATURE Giving thanks CLIVE RESIDENTS SHARE THEIR SPIRIT OF GRATITUDE By Dawn Sagario Pauls T he holidays are right around the corner. &ORMANY4HANKSGIVINGPREPARATIONSARE INFULLSWING)TSJUSTTHEBEGINNINGOFTHAT whirlwind of activity that we get swept up in at this time each year, a wave of festivities, family and food that takes us into January. Thanksgiving can be a frantic time that’s often consumed by turkey buying, housecleaning, meal planning, pie baking, entertaining, WINTERTRAVELINGAND"LACK&RIDAYPREPPING Getting the meal on the table or making it to your destination is one thing. Then there are the worries of family — making sure everyone gets along, that no one’s feelings get hurt and THATLONGHELDTRADITIONSGOOFFJUSTSO It’s hard not to get stressed out. It’s easy to forget what Thanksgiving is all about and to remember that thankfulness should be a daily practice. We asked Clive residents to take some time to reflect. Here, they share the things they’re most thankful for. “Happythankyoumoreplease” Thankfulness is never far from Tiffany Deal’s mind. “I’m always so thankful for my family and friends, all the time, many times a day,” says Deal. They include her husband, Morgan Deal, Chris and Rachel Walker with their son, Jackson. Photo by Dan Hodges. and their two sons, Max, 8; and George, 5. Whenever something good happens, big or small, she automatically responds by saying this in her head: “Happythankyoumoreplease.” The run-on phrase is actually the name of a movie written and directed by actor Josh Radnor of “How I Met Your Mother” fame. When Deal randomly came across the movie trailer, the film title struck a chord with her. Now, Deal has made “Happythankyoumoreplease” her mantra. She figures she says it about 20 times a day. She’s happy for her good fortune. She’s saying “thank you” very much to the universe for it. And she’d like more, please, of all the good stuff. “With gratitude comes more wonderful www.iowalivingmagazines.com/clive NOVEMBER | 2014 Clive Living 5 FEATURE things,” says Deal. “When you put it out there, it comes back to you.” It’s a teaching she also shares with her prenatal yoga clients, encouraging them to keep a GRATITUDEJOURNAL But the line has taken on even greater meaning for her since her father died about four years ago. h) JUST SEE SO MANY THINGS THAT HE WOULD HAVELOVEDv$EALSAYSh(EWASJUSTAWESOMEv Giving thanks for a peaceful community Sabina Kneifl has traveled and lived abroad. “And every time I come back, I am so much more aware of what a good life we have here,” says Kneifl. “I’m really thankful for living in a peaceful community.” As a stay-at-home mom, Kneifl says it gives her a sense of security knowing that her neighbors and others living close by are nice people. “If we wouldn’t have it, we would realize what we would be missing,” she says. Kneifl is originally from Romania and came to the United States 11 years ago. She’s appreciative of the wide range of opportunities in Clive and the Des Moines area for everything from entertainment to personal and business development. “All you have to do is put yourself out there and look for what you’re interested in, and you’re going to find really good quality outlets for anything, really,” Kneifl says. She’s also recognized that local businesses are making the effort to reinvest in themselves and the community. Kniefl has noticed, particularly at this time of year, that the pumpkin patches and orchards she likes to visit with her 5-year-old son are making improvements. She’s finding these places are more interesting and fun and appreciates the efforts on the part of business owners. “It feels good,” she says. “It’s like they’re saying, ‘We want you here, we want you to have a good time.’ “ She’s been fortunate as well to come into contact with good people who have created an environment of positivity. “I think I’ve been blessed with having come to Des Moines and being surrounded by goodnatured people, people who want to advance and have a good life themselves,” she says. “And that, in itself, creates a culture.” Family first &AMILYTHATSWHAT3UZANNE(OFFMANISMOST grateful for. That includes her husband, Mark Hoffman, and their four children: Andrea, 33; Ashley, 31; Austin, 27; and Alex, 26. Mike Stanfel says this time of the year reminds him of the She’s also fortunate that her parents, Santina simple joys in life such as the fall colors and the scent of and Larry Stanfel, who are in their 80s, are still burning leaves. Photo submitted. living and are nearby, in West Des Moines. And all take for granted,” Stanfel says. her siblings, Hoffman says, are “outstanding.” This time of year, in particular, reminds him Secondly, she’s thankful for her health. As OFTHESIMPLEJOYSOFTHINGSLIKESEEINGTHEFALLS a nurse working in the intensive care unit at a hospital, she sees individuals daily whose lives vibrant colors and smelling burning leaves in the are forever changed, who are trying to cope air. with a “new normal,” she says. It’s a stark h9OU JUST NEED THAT OPPORTUNITY TO REFLECT reminder of how precious a gift it is to have the and say, ‘You have it pretty good,’ ”Stanfel says. ability to move and communicate. He’s also fortunate not to be dealing with “I am really thankful that, literally, I’m walkMAJORILLNESSORPOVERTY ing and talking,” Hoffman says. Having kids reminds you to slow down and 3HESALSOGLADTHATSHEHASAJOB h)MGRATEFULFORTHEFACTTHAT)HAVEAJOBIN see life more simply. At times, he thinks taking an approach that’s an environment where many people aren’t able more childlike, and less adult-like, wouldn’t be TOWORKORFINDAJOBvSHESAYS such a bad idea. “Sometimes it’s pretty good to see life through the eyes of a child,” Stanfel says. Suzanne Hoffman is thanful for her health, and most importantly, she says, family. Photo submitted. Sabina Kniefl is thankful for living in a peaceful community. Photo submitted. 6 Clive Living NOVEMBER | 2014 It’s the little things &AMILY HEALTH AND HAVING ALL OF HIS SENSES those are the blessings Mike Stanfel is counting this year. “It’s the little things I’m thankful for, that we www.iowalivingmagazines.com/clive Celebrating the arrival of a firstborn The Tigges family has a new addition. Andrea and Ben Tigges welcomed their firstborn, a son named Noah, on July 24. Noah is what she’s most thankful for this year, Andrea Tigges says. h) THINK HES JUST TAUGHT US PATIENCE AND unconditional love,” she says. “Just flexibility.” Before Noah was born, the couple thought their baby would be worked into their schedule and routine. But the new parents soon found out that if they wanted to be sane and happy, they would need to be on their son’s timetable. “I think in our marriage, we’ve learned a lot about teamwork and helping each other out,” Tigges says. “And we’ve helped each other out with our sanity.” She’s grateful for her husband and all of the support he’s provided. “He’s very hands-on and very helpful, so that’s a huge blessing for me,” Tigges says. One thing that’s surprised her with the FEATURE Their faith and friends mean much to them as well. “(They’re the) things that help us stay grounded and keep us focused on what’s important,” she says. Andrea Tigges and her husband, Ben Tigges, celebrated the arrival of their firstborn on July 24. Their son’s name is Noah. Photo submitted. arrival of their son is how willing everyone is to help. Tigges’ parents, who live a block away, and her sister, who lives in Valley Junction, are currently Noah’s primary childcare providers. Knowing their son is in safe and caring hands made going back to work much easier, says Tigges, who is a nurse. A new family Aug. 30, 2014, holds special meaning for Chris Walker. That was the day he married his wife, Rachel. The couple has a young son, Jackson, who is 17 months old. h) JUST GOT MARRIED SO )M THANKFUL FOR A brand new family, for new starts and what’s to come,” Chris Walker says. The couple met in nursing school and has been together for about two years. Their wedding, held in Roland, took place in a rustic barn owned by the parents of Walker’s best friend. “It was a Pinterest wedding for sure — every decoration we had was an idea we got from Pinterest,” he says. “It was very cool.” Walker says not much has changed since getting married. But his relationship with his wife has gotten stronger. “I definitely think we’re closer now,” Walker says. So remember this holiday to stop. Take a moment. Take stock of all that is good, big and WWW.IOWALIVINGMAGAZINES.COM Now with MORE! Ś Ś Ś Ś Ś Ś Ś MORE web exclusives MORE out and about photos MORE obituaries MORE things to do Easier to navigate Full digital editions Archives of past issues Sign up for a FREE weekly news update via email at www.iowalivingmagazines.com Iowa Living magazines.com www.iowalivingmagazines.com/clive NOVEMBER | 2014 Clive Living 7 CALENDAR &RIDAY.OV Q 63TATE&OOTBALL4OURNAMENT Business After Hours, 4:30 p.m., Woodlands Creek Active Retirement Q !LL3TATE-USIC&ESTIVAL Community. Q 63TATE&OOTBALL4OURNAMENT Q WHS 8 Girls Basketball at Urbandale, 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15 Q &RIDAY.OV Clive Public Library. Q Magic Workshop, magician Q WHS 8 Wrestling at DCG, 4:30 p.m. Q DCHS 7/8 Wrestling at SEP, 4:30 p.m. Jonathan May, registration required, Q !LL3TATE-USIC&ESTIVAL Q #RESTVIEW4IGER#HOIR&ALL 2 and 3:30 p.m., Clive Public Library. Q Concert, 5:30 p.m. Q Saturday, Nov. 22 VHS V Girls/Boys Basketball vs. DM Hoover, 8:40 a.m. Stilwell 7th/8th Grade Band Concert, 6:30/7:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16 Monday, Nov. 24 Q Sunday afternoon movie for Thursday, Nov. 20 adults, 2 p.m., Clive Public Library. Monday, Nov. 17 Q Q City Council meeting, 6 p.m. Q Gobble, Gobble, registration Q Library Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m. Q Q Heritage Creek Dental ribbon Q Q Q Q WHS 8 Girls Basketball vs. Valley, WHS JV/V Bowling vs. Johnston, 3:30 p.m. Q DCHS 7/8 Wrestling at Valley, WHS 8 Girls Basketball at Indianola, 4:30 p.m VHS 8 Girls Basketball at . 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Q Q No School - Waukee Q 7(3'IRLS"ASKETBALLVS&ORT 7:30 p.m. Q No School - WDMPS Dodge, 4:30 p.m. Q No School - DCHS Q Q Clive Public Library closed DM Lincoln, 4:30/4:45/6 p.m. Q Chamber Office closed Q &RIDAY.OV VHS/VSW Orchestra Concert, WHS 9/JV/V Girls Basketball vs. &RIDAY$EC WHS 9/10/V Boys Basketball vs. DM Lincoln, 6/6:15/7:45 p.m. Q DCHS Winter Play, 7:30 p.m. Q Q DCHS 10/V Boys Basketball DCHS 9/JV/V Girls Basketball vs. Harlan, 4:30/6/7:30 p.m. Tournament, 5/6 p.m. Q Q VHS 8 Girls Basketball at Ankeny, VHS 9/10/V Boys Basketball at Q No School - Waukee Q No School - WDMPS Q Q No School - DCHS DM Roosevelt, 4:45/6:15/7:45 p.m. Q Chamber office closed 4:30 p.m. I Survived Book Club, registration Saturday, Dec. 6 required, 4:30-6:15 p.m., Clive Public Library. Q DCHS JV/V Girls Basketball vs. Iowa City, 12/1:30 p.m. Q DCHS Winter Play, 7:30 p.m. Q Hunger Games Party, ages 10-15, registration required, 3 p.m., Clive Thursday, Dec. 4 Public Library. Q Monday, Dec. 1 Q DCHS Christmas Choir Concert, VHS 9/JV/V Girls Basketball at Wednesday, Dec. 3 Q Saturday, Nov. 29 DM Roosevelt, 4:45/6:15/7:45 p.m. WHS V Boys Basketball at Q City Council meeting, 6 p.m. Minnetonka, TBD. Q Make and Take Craft, registration Q required, 6 p.m., Clive Public Library. WHS JV/V Wrestling at Bondurant, 8/11 a.m. www.iowalivingmagazines.com/clive NOVEMBER | 2014 Clive Living 9 CALENDAR Q DCHS JV Wrestling at Bondurant, Q Valley, 5 p.m. Chamber Executive Board TBD. 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Check it out now! www.iowalivingmagazines.com 10 Clive Living NOVEMBER | 2014 www.iowalivingmagazines.com/clive SENIOR LIVING Make friends; you could last longer Social contacts have health benefits for seniors By Cindi McNair, executive director, Deerfield Senior Living ou probably know from experience that friends make your life richer. But did you know having friends could help you live longer? After tracking nearly 1,500 people age 70-plus for 10 years, that’s what one study* concluded: Satisfying relationships predict longevity even better than close family ties. A comprehensive BYU (Brigham Young University) report** came to a similar conclusion. Analyzing more than 145 studies on aging from throughout the world — studies that followed a total of more than 300,000 64-and-older respondents for approximately 7.5 years — researchers suggested strong social relationships add, on average, 3.7 years to the lives Y of those who avoid becoming isolated. Making friends is good advice for any age. And it’s especially worth the effort for seniors. As the BYU study also concluded, close relationships can: s 'IVE US REASONS TO TAKE care of ourselves, motivating us to eliminate or reduce unhealthy behaviors. s(ELPUSFEELRESPONSIBLEFOR others and have a sense of purpose. s /FFER A CALMING TOUCH TO our lives — with positive emotional benefits. When you’re older, however, the idea of making friends may be easier said than embraced. After all, opportunities for meeting new people seem to slow down with aging. You feel less like driving, don’t want to stay out as late or go out as often. So if you want friends, you’ll have to GOMAKEITHAPPENJOININGACLUB or group, taking up a new activity and intentionally inviting others to be a part of whatever you’re doing. Want to make more friends? You can simplify and accelerate that process by moving to a senior living community. You’ll immediately expand your social circle — with a surge in social opportunities, new neighbors to get to know and an esprit de corps for the art of life. Enriched with more good friendships, your life will unquesTIONABLYBEMOREENJOYABLE!ND ITJUSTMIGHTLASTLONGERTOO www.iowalivingmagazines.com/clive * “Effect of Social Networks on 10-Year Survival in Very Old Australians: the Australian Longitudinal Study of Aging,” Lynne C. Giles, Gary F.V. Glonek, Mary A. Luszcz and Gary R. Andrews, Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health 2005. ** “Social Relationships and Mortality Risk: A Meta-Analytic Review,” Julianne Holt-Lunstad, Timothy B. Smith, J. Bradley Layton, PLoS Medicine, 2010. Q Information provided by Deerfield Retirement Community, 13731 Hickman Road, Urbandale, IA 50323, 1-888-561-6010, LifeAtDeerfield.com NOVEMBER | 2014 Clive Living 11 WHAT’S IN YOUR GARAGE? Dave Harvey’s garage serves as a storage space for the talents of others, including an unfinished rocking horse started by his father-in-law and detailed nature paintings by Tomas Miller. Photo by David Rowley. Works of art Harvey has an eye for talent By David Rowley ave Harvey is a man who believes everyone, everywhere, is good at something. “The reality is everyone has a God-given talent,” Harvey says. Even after spending a short time speaking with hime, it’s easy to tell that Harvey not only believes this sentiment but also tries to find the talents hidden in everyone around him. This, no doubt, explains why he saves so many works of art, even those that aren’t quite finished yet. “Here’s a rocking horse that my father-inlaw started but didn’t finish. My wife Ellen and I have kept this around to try and encourage HIMTOFINISHTHEPROJECTv(ARVEYSAYSh)FWE CAN REENGAGE HIM WITH THIS PROJECT MAYBE HE WOULDREDISCOVERTHEJOYOFWOODCARVING(E is such a talented craftsman.” D 12 Clive Living NOVEMBER | 2014 Though his father-in-law is now in his midS (ARVEY KNOWS THE TALENT IS THERE IT JUST needs to be encouraged. He encourages those around him to pursue their talents, not for the sake of recognition or wealth necessarily, but for the simple love of art. “A friend of mine, Tomas Miller, is an amazing artist,” Harvey says. “His attention to detail is so meticulous, he often hides birds or deer INTHEBACKGROUND)TSJUSTINCREDIBLEv The detail in his paintings has not gone unnoticed, earning him recognition. The stunning portraits capture numerous animals like bobcats, turkey, ducks, songbirds, fish and deer in a variety of woodland and prairie settings. Miller was even named Iowa Duck’s Unlimited artist of the year with one of his paintings in 2010. Earlier in 2009, Miller also www.iowalivingmagazines.com/clive won separate competitions for the 2010 Iowa duck stamp, the 2010 Iowa habitat (hunting) stamp and the 2010 Iowa trout stamp. In the history of the contests, no artist has ever won all four competitions in the same year. “He’s a wonderful artist, and I absolutely love the artwork he is able to create,” says Harvey. “This is my little part of the world that I’ve dedicated to Tomas Miller and keeping his collection of original art work and prints alive until the marketplace discovers his talents.” Q Contact Darren Tromblay at 953-4822 ext. 304 or darren@dmcityview.com to recommend someone for an upcoming issue of “What’s In Your Garage?” LEGAL BRIEFS Revocable living trusts Clients have some common characteristics By Nathaniel Tagtow am often asked to describe the characteristics of a client who would be best served by having a revocable living trust where a corporate fiduciary serves as trustee. I That question is often hard to answer because every individual’s SITUATION IS UNIQUE &URTHERMORE trusts can be versatile documents, and no one trust is, or should be, exactly alike another. A welldrafted trust is often tailored to accomplish the goals of the grantor of the trust, and to meet not only the grantor’s needs but the needs of his or her beneficiaries as well. With that in mind, I am able to outline some common characteristics that have led to clients with a revocable living trusts to name a corporate fiduciary that has accomplished desired results in a smooth and efficient manner. One common need for those with a revocable living trust is for ongoing investment management services. A revocable living trust that establishes a corporate fiduciary, such as a bank trust department, as trustee can provide knowledgeable and experienced investment management services not only for the life of the grantor of the trust, but for the beneficiaries of the trust as well. Another common theme for many with a revocable living trust is the need for assistance in managing financial affairs. The trustee can be directed to provide for payment of bills, distribution of income, record keeping of all financial transactions and more. This can help shift the burden of www.MyLSB.com handling financial affairs away from the grantor of the trust when he or she is ready to do so. In Iowa, a third common characteristic I often come across for those with a revocable living trust involves those who own farmland but no longer desire to actively manage their land. The trustee of a revocable living trust can be directed to manage the farmland as an asset of the trust. This can involve selection of a tenant to farm the ground, negotiation of the farmland lease, and establishing a fair and appropriate rental rate. The trustee then collects the rental income from the tenant and distributes or invests the proceeds as directed by the grantor in the trust. These common characteristics of those who utilize a corporate fiduciary as trustee of a revocable living trust are by no means all inclusive. They do, however, provide a snapshot of some of the important services that a corporate fiduciary can provide. Q Information provided by Nathaniel Tagtow, JD, assistant vice president and trust officer, Lincoln Savings Bank, 13523 University Ave., Clive, 515-221-9876, nathaniel.tagtow@mylsb.com. Member FDIC for a limited time! 1.15%APY* 15 Month 1.00%APY* 9 Month *APY=Annual Percentage Yield. $25,000.00 minimum balance is be compounded and credited to your account quarterly and at maturity. After account is opened, you may not make deposits into the account until maturity. Early withdrawal penalties may apply. This account will automatically renew for a term of 12 or canceled at any time without notice. The 15 Month, 1.15% APY be new deposits cannot have been on deposit at Lincoln Savings Bank for the previous thirty (30) days. 13523 University Ave. Clive, IA 50325 Phone: (515) 221-9876 805 Main Street Adel, IA 50003 Phone: (515) 253-9475 Lincoln Savings Bank www.iowalivingmagazines.com/clive NOVEMBER | 2014 Clive Living 13 NEWS BRIEFS OUT AND ABOUT Clive Chamber welcomes Jersey Mike’s On Wednesday, Oct. 1, the Clive Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting event for Jersey Mike’s Subs, located at 12851 University Ave. in Clive. This is the first Jersey Mike’s Subs in Iowa. The franchise owners Scott Miller and Jed Hoffman plan to open additional Jersey’s Mike’s in central Iowa over the next few years. Jersey Mike’s serves freshly sliced meats and cheeses on their sandwiches and bake bread daily. There are 1,300 Jersey Mike’s locations open and in development. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. Art Along The Trail’s People’s Choice named The annual Art Along the Trail temporary art exhibit has come to close for another year. This year’s exhibition featured six sculptures from artThe Clive Chamber hosted a ribbon cutting for Jersey Mike’s Subs on Oct. 1. ists throughout the Midwest. As part of the exhibit, citizens are encouraged to vote for their favorite sculpture. Voting was closed at the end of September and a winner has been determined. Several hundred people participated in the voting process over the summer months. “Seahorse” by Tim Adams received the most votes and the Clive Public Art Commission recommended this sculpture to be added to the permanent collection the city. Adams is a professional landscape architect and artist from Webster City . He has been a lifelong apprentice of the arts and primarily works with native stone, paving brick and steel. The whimsical piece will be placed by the Clive Special Events Building located next to the Clive Aquatic Center along 114th Street. Applications for next year’s Art Along the Trail are being accepted UNTIL*AN&ORMOREINFORMATIONCONTACT4ODD3EAMANAT Mokosak hosts coat, hat and gloves drive Chuck Hughes, Amil Jusie and Dilfa Hotic at the Regional Business After Hours at the Mokosak Advisory Group is hosting its premiere annual coat, hat & glove Country Inn & Suites on Sept. 18. drive, which started on Nov. 6. The financial coaching firm will collect new and gently used coats, hats and gloves until Dec. 12. The items collected will be donated to the 5RBANDALE&OOD0ANTRYS#LOTHES#LOSET)NADDITION-OKOSAK!DVISORY 'ROUP WILL DONATE TO THE 5RBANDALE &OOD 0ANTRYS #LOTHES #LOSET for each donation received during this clothing drive. If you would like to donate, please bring new or gently used coats, hats and/or gloves to Mokosak Advisory Group’s office, which is located at 2900 100th 3T 3UITE IN 5RBANDALE &OR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT Mokosak Advisory Group at 515-223-5404. “We always have a shortage of coats, hats, gloves and scarfs,” says %ILEEN"OGGESSEXECUTIVEDIRECTOROFTHE5RBANDALE&OOD0ANTRYh7E accept coats, hats, gloves and scarfs in sizes ranging from children to plus size adults, but we desperately need coats for plus size adults. We are currently serving 20 percent more families than we served last year.” The Country Inn & Suites Crew at the Regional Business After Hours at the Country Inn & Suites on Sept. 18. What’s In Your Garage? 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Sometimes that fellowship and all that comes with it can get in the way of keeping your health a high priority. Be prepared to have a healthier holiday season by thinking about some simple things you can do to STAY FIT AND STILL ENJOY ALL OF THE festivities: s 'ET OUTSIDE AND ENJOY the fresh air. Walk with a friend or relative; you can catch up and have a great conversation while getting a great workout. Get the whole family outside for a game OF FLAG FOOTBALL OR JUST TOSS THE ball around. s9OUDONTHAVETOSPEND 90 minutes working out. Try an at-home circuit workout, or go for a shorter, quicker walk or run. Increase the intensity a little bit and you can quickly burn some calories. s &IND A 4URKEY 4ROT wherever you end up for the holiday and make a family event out of it. s %NJOY ALL THE TRADITIONAL FOODYOULOVEJUSTTRYTODOIT A moderately. Make sure you’re really, actually hungry before you have seconds. You don’t want to overeat and miss out on the pie. Save room for the pie and have a slice, all in moderation. s (YDRATE Sometimes the hunger pangs we think we feel is actually thirst. Drink water throughout the day to avoid this mistake. s 2ELAX HEALTH IS PART OF your lifestyle. Have fun over THEHOLIDAYSJUSTTRYNOTTOCOM pletely overdo it. Health is not solely about physical health. Your spiritual and mental health are going to be strengthened by your positive fellowship with family AND FRIENDS SO ENJOY "UT MAKE sure you are prepared to do some simple things to make your celebrations fun and healthy all around. Q Information provided by Jeremy Dyvig, executive director at the YMCA Healthy Living Center, 12493 University Ave., Clive, (515) 226-9622. www.iowalivingmagazines.com/clive NOVEMBER | 2014 Clive Living 19 SENIOR LIVING Staying connected while aging Studies show social contacts keep us healthier By Kara Bernsee s we age, we become more susceptible to isolation which can affect us NOT JUST SOCIALLY BUT ALSO OUR physical and mental well-being. When we are younger, there are many ways to connect with others in the world. We are able to TRAVEL WORK ATTEND CHURCH JOIN groups and volunteer. We have the freedom to go anywhere we choose, and we have our family, friends and neighbors to spend time with and visit. As we age though, our social networks slowly become smaller. We lose older members of our family, our children grow up and move across the country, we retire from work, and eventually we reach a point when we may A 20 Clive Living NOVEMBER | 2014 no longer be driving. At this point, we may have to give up going to church, bridge club or volunteering. We then become reliant on other people to offer us a ride or come visit. Recently, several studies have come out to show how maintaining an active social lifestyle can be beneficial for us as we age. Maintaining an active social lifestyle can preserve mental sharpness and helps to reduce symptoms of depression and dementia. It can also boost the immune system, lower blood pressure, reduce pain and improve overall physical health. Studies have also shown that an active social life can improve nutrition, feelings of happiness, a sense of belonging and www.iowalivingmagazines.com/clive groups, volunteer, adopt a pet and attend church. One of the most important things you can do is never stop learning and trying new things. Challenge your brain and take a class or lessons, drive home a different way, play brain games or learn to use the Internet. &INALLY CONSIDER A MOVE INTO A senior living community where you can continue to be a part of clubs and make friends while you CANTRULYENJOYANDMAKETHEMOST of it. Q helps us to maintain our connection to the world. There are many ways to maintain an active social lifestyle. Besides spending time with family AND FRIENDS JOIN CLUBS OR ACTIVITY Information provided by Kara Bernsee, Woodlands Creek Active Retirement Community, 12605 Woodlands Parkway, Clive, 515-223-9755 www.woodlandscreek.com. FITNESS 6 tips to fight holiday weight gain Strategies to help you maintain your weight By Tina Howell, Master FitCoach/owner, Koko FitClubs t’s that time of year, the season of indulgences. Everywhere you go and everything you read is about avoiding that seasonal weight gain. Don’t get me wrong, I love the holidays; it is actually the one time of year I am so aware of my own unhealthy indulgences that I actually come out of the season a few pounds lighter. Halloween kicks off the season with the overabundance of candy and treats you bought specifically for little goblins who come knocking at your door, only to be gobbled up by you and then replaced before they arrive. Then there are preholiday family and work festivities in November, only to close the month with one of largest days of consumption. On Thanksgiving, the average I American will take in a few thousand more calories than during an ordinary day. The Calorie Control Council estimates that on Turkey Day we consume, on average, more than 4,500 calories, and more than 2,000 of those come from fat. Given this reality, the best one can hope for this time of year is to maintain current weight and body composition. It’s what we refer to at Koko as the “Holiday Hold ‘em.”. With a little effort, willpower and commitment to your fitness routine, YOUCANENJOYTHEHOLIDAYSANDAVOID the unwanted gift of extra pounds. Here are six tips for staying ahead of the bulge: s (AVE A HEALTHY HIGH PRO tein breakfast on Thanksgiving morning, so you’re not famished some calories right away. This could when the turkey arrives. s'ETYOURMETABOLISMMOV be the start of a holiday tradition ing with a morning workout. If with friends and family. you’re up for a challenge, many of s"UILDYOURPLATECAREFULLY our communities offer Turkey Trot &OCUSONPROTEINTURKEYANDVEG races. etables, and limit sweet or starchy s !VOID MINDLESS HOLIDAY side dishes like stuffing, cranberry grazing on sweets, chips and other sauce and anything “creamed.” As tempting snacks. Opt for healthier a general rule, if there are marshsnacks like nuts and raw vegetables mallows in it, avoid it. If you’re every few hours, and you’ll avoid the kind of person who works out AN AFTERNOON BLOODSUGAR DIP JUST consistently all year, then a piece of before your meal. apple or pumpkin pie should not be s $RINK WATER AND SKIP THE a setback. If you’re worried, simextra “empty” calories of fruit ply bump up the intensity of your JUICEALCOHOLANDCIDER Sparkling workouts from now through the water can feel festive, but plain holidays. Q water throughout the day will also DOTHEJOB Information provided by Tina s'OFORAWALK before or after Howell, Master FitCoach/ your Thanksgiving meal to burn off owner, Koko FitClubs. KOKO. WE CHANGE LIVES! 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Most small businesses start out as an S Corp or LLC. Talk to a trusted attorney to find out which one is right for you. s ,AY OUT ANY PARTNER ship rules up front with an operations agreement and a buy-sell agreement. This is a step many companies choose not to deal with until it becomes a problem. Be proactive. Define the relationships and exit strategies with your partners. s #HOOSE A TEAM TO HELP you along the way. You are never too big for a group of advisors or a board to help you with strategic thinking. An attorney, a CPA and a banker should be some of your professional partners as you venture forward. s 2EALIZE THAT YOU HAVE the vision, but you must be adaptable. Most companies fail from a lack of financial controls, poor market understanding or O Locally owned since 1904 We are committed to providing excellent customer service and quality financial products at competitive rates. We are constantly working on new products and technologies that will assist our customers to manage money in a more efficient manner. In the end, the goal is not to be the biggest but simply the best bank by doing what we do best, serving our customers. www.banklegacy.com ALTOONA 502 - 8th Street SW t 967-9981 BONDURANT 1201 Grant Street S t 967-4949 CLIVE 12901 University Avenue t 226-3302 MITCHELLVILLE 215 Center Avenue S t 967-5141 22 Clive Living NOVEMBER | 2014 www.iowalivingmagazines.com/clive trying something in which they lack expertise. Your odds for success are greatly increased by setting these things correctly up front. s Love what you do and prepare to work harder than you ever have. Too many times I have seen a person start a company he or she did not really ENJOY IN AN EFFORT TO BECOME wealthy. Success usually comes from individuals who love what they do and who do it better than anyone else. Don’t waste your time unless you can commit. 4HISISJUSTASTARTBUTHOPE fully it gets you thinking in the right direction. Be sure to use professionals to help you along the way, as many issues come up for most companies over and over again. At Legacy Bank we hope to help customers achieve their dreams and act as a resource for those who need guidance. Q Information provided by Brian Chittenden, executive vice president, Legacy Bank, 515-276-7010. FAITH The City provides a virtual bulletin board with live-action updates on Eternity Church’s website. Faith in The City Application connects members to Eternity Church By Chris Kelley H ave you ever wanted a one-stop shop for all your church community needs? Social media and the Internet can never fully take the place of human interaction and Sunday morning services, but with each growing day it becomes easier and easier to stay connected with your church community and work to nurture your faith, friendship and fellowship with people that matter most. At Eternity Church, the motto is “Go, Grow, Overflow,” and a tool to help aid the mission is a special online application called The City. What is The City, you ask? It’s a lot like what it sounds. The online service has a main focus of building and maintaining a strong church community. According to the product’s official website, The City creates an online community where ministry naturally connects to real life. The fairly new platform takes aim at building a mega database for Eternity Church, pushing for a 24/7 interaction that goes beyond the typical Sunday meetings. Eternity’s website makes it easy for members to access The City. New members and visitors who aren’t a part of the website can quickly register by providing their email. Once you enter The City, you’re introduced to a virtual bulletin board with live-action updates. Members of the church can post current and upcoming events on the main page, while others can comment with questions or concerns. Like other social networking sites, members can update their status and mood — there is even a “members online” and “like” option for posts. Eternity Church 2000 N.W. 100th St. MyEternityDM.com Sunday services: 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Like other social media platforms, there are a variety of useful widgets. Not only can members put in prayer requests, but they www.iowalivingmagazines.com/clive can also donate to the church through The City. Eternity Church provides an up-to-date calendar on the platform to make it a one-stop shop for church members. Looking for a bargain? Eternity even offers up a special Marketplace section where church members can buy and sell new and used goods at discounted prices. The family-friendly platform has proven a great success at Eternity and is helping to bridge and foster relationships within the community both new and old. With a highly active user base, it is clear to see that The City has proven itself — not as a replacement of Sunday fellowship, but as a great addition.Q NOVEMBER | 2014 Clive Living 23 HEALTH Keeping your smile strong and healthy The importance of a family dentist By Dr. Leslie Ehlen o you currently have a family dentist? A family dentist is a dental professional who offers general dentistry. These services assist in maintaining the health of your family’s teeth and gums, helping them avoid the onset of common dental health issues. In addition, many family dentists offer a variety of cosmetic and restorative treatment options, which can address a variety of issues for patients of all ages. D Giving you and your family more reasons to smile. Services for the entire family which include - FA M I LY D E N T I S T RY -GENTLE PROFESSIONAL CLEANINGS -PREVENTIVE CARE -TEETH WHITENING -VENEERS, CROWNS & FILINGS -SLEEP APNEA SOLUTIONS - C O S M E T I C D E N T I S T RY - P E R I O D O N TA L D I S E A S E T R E AT M E N T - O R A L S U R G E RY -DENTURES - D E N TA L I M P L A N T S W E P R O U D LY W E L C O M E DR. LESLIE A. EHLEN, DDS "MY GOAL IS TO TRY TO MAKE EACH PATIENT FEEL AS COMFORTABLE IN THE DENTAL CHAIR AS POSSIBLE, ESPECIALLY IF THEY’VE HAD BAD DENTAL EXPERIENCES IN THE PAST OR ARE EXTREMELY ANXIOUS.” Cavity and gum disease prevention One of the key components of a family dentist’s approach to general dentistry is the checkup and cleaning. What may seem like minor procedures can actually ensure your teeth and gums remain strong. Otherwise, your teeth and gums can succumb to serious and widespread dental health problems, such as cavities and gum disease. As Dr. Leslie Ehlen of Heritage Creek Dental explains: “If left unchecked, gum disease can lead to gum recession, bad breath, tooth looseness or loss and bone degeneration. The disease is also linked to increased risk for significant health problems, like heart disease and stroke.” A simple cleaning allows a professional family dentist to remove the plaque that often leads to gum disease, protecting the stability and beauty of your smile. A checkup allows a family dentist to monitor the teeth and gums for the earliest signs of trouble and administer treatment before the issue progresses any further. Caring for little smiles General dentistry includes treat- 11088 HICKMAN ROAD | CLIVE, IA 50325 P H O N E : 5 1 5 . 2 7 8 . 2 2 5 3 | W W W. H E R I TA G E C R E E K D E N TA L . C O M 24 Clive Living NOVEMBER | 2014 www.iowalivingmagazines.com/clive ment for children, as well as adults and teens. When you see your family dentist, you can instill good dental habits that your children will continue as they grow older. Dr. Ehlen agrees. “Positive dental visits in early childhood set the stage for a lifelong habit of good oral healthcare habits,” she says. Children’s dentistry includes routine checkups and professional cleanings. Your family dentist may also offer preventive measures, such as dental sealants and fluoride treatments, to strengthen your child’s natural defenses against decay-causing bacteria. Personalized dentistry When you visit a family dentist, you have a doctor ready to offer you unique and personalized treatment. In one location, you can find an array of treatments. If your dentist feels you would benefit from a specialist, he or she can recommend a trusted professional to provide a second opinion or assist with your care. Q Information provided by Dr. Leslie Ehlen and Dr. Ryan Hussong, Heritage Creek Dental, 11088 Hickman Road, Clive. OUT AND ABOUT Lunch on the Plaza Sept. 26 was a beautiful day for the last Clive lunch on the plaza for 2014. ,UNCHWASPROVIDEDBY&AREWAY)OWA0ORK0RODUCERSAND)NTHE"AG Matt McQuillen and Eric Callem. %NTERTAINMENTWASPROVIDEDBY.ASH&- Jay Flynn and Karen Flynn. Eunice Christenson and Les Aasheim. Cheryl Thompson, John Thompson and Gizzy. Shelly Feldman, Amber Letz , Erinn Flahive and Sonia Schumacher. Mike Venema and Ed Johnson. Trent Smith and Oliver Krause. www.iowalivingmagazines.com/clive NOVEMBER | 2014 Clive Living 25 RECIPE Sweet and elegant Salted caramel musicians’ tarts Easy treat to keep on hand for guests By Kris Ellis Tracy devised this recipe years ago when I was cooking for an enormous dinner party. We needed a dessert that was delicious and special, but not too much fuss. This is perfect to have on hand for drop-in guests and spur-of-the-moment dinners that tend to happen at the holidays. These tarts are easy to serve and can be made several days ahead of time. Keep some in a covered tin to serve with tea or coffee. Your guests will be delighted. Q I Crust 1½ sticks butter at room temperature ¼ cup powdered sugar ¼ teaspoon salt (omit if you are using salted butter) 1½ tablespoons sugar 1½ cups flour Whip the butter and powdered sugar with the salt and sugar. Make sure that the mixture is well combined and fluffy. Sift the flour over the butter mixture and mix until combined. Put the resulting mixture into a plastic bag or covered container in the refrigerator for 2 hours or overnight. Filling 8 ounces mixed roasted nuts OUNCE JAR CARAMEL ICE CREAM topping* Pour the nuts into a colander and shake over the sink to remove some of the salt. Mix together the nuts and caramel. Set aside in a covered container. 26 Clive Living NOVEMBER | 2014 www.iowalivingmagazines.com/clive To bake: Line a cupcake pan with festive papers. Scoop walnut sized balls of the crust mixture into each well. With your thumb, push down into each scoop of crust mixture and shape it into a crust that covers the bottom of each cupcake well. Bake at 300 degrees for 10-12 minutes until the crust is JUST SET BUT NOT BROWNED #OOL completely. Spoon the filling into each crust to make the tarts. * If you like, substitute ½ bag of caramels melted with 1 can of evaporated milk. Cool. (You may have more caramel this way.) Use 1½ cups of caramel for each 8 ounces of nuts. If you have diners who are allergic to nuts, you can use any type of diced dried fruit with the JAM OF YOUR CHOICE !PRICOT OR APPLE JELLY WORK WELL *UST WARM THE JAM TO MAKE MIXING THE FRUIT INTOITEASIER4HERESHOULDBEJUST ENOUGHJAMTOMOISTENTHEFRUITQ CHAMBER NEWS Light the Plaza on Dec. 2 Clive Chamber gets into the Christmas spirit By Kristy Schmidt, Clive Chamber of Commerce executive director eople can grasp a little holiday spirit at the second annual “Light the Plaza” ceremony on Dec. 2 at Aasheim Plaza from 6-7:30 p.m. when families can sing, take photos and make holiday memories. P The program will begin with a countdown to the lighting of six large wreaths on Aasheim Plaza, located at the corner of N.W. 86th Street and University Boulevard in Clive. Mayor Scott Cirksena will be the master of ceremonies, and there will be a performance by the Heartland Youth Choir. After the lighting of the holiday wreaths and lights, all are welcome to take a short walk across the street to Bruegger’s "AGELSTH3T&AMILIESCAN ENJOY COMPLIMENTARY HOT COCOA and cookies as well as a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. Through the generous support of our sponsors, we’re able to make this event happen. So a big thanks to our wreath sponsors, Lincoln Savings Bank, Middendorf Insurance Associates, Profile by Sanford, and Country Inn & Suites, ss well as the city of Clive and Bruegger’s Bagels. Holiday open house The Clive Historical Society will be holding its annual holiday open HOUSE RECEPTION IN CONJUNCTION Tuesday, Dec. 2 6 to 7:30 p.m. Aasheim Plaza Corner of N.W. 8th Street & University Boulevard Holiday Lighting Ceremony at 6 p.m. with this event. Their event will be 3-7:30 p.m. with a break at 6 p.m. for the lighting ceremony. The Historical Society is located AT 3WANSON "OULEVARD JUST next door to Bruegger’s Bagels. The Historical Society will be offering wine and cheese in addition to other appetizers, cookies, fudge and hot cider. This is the perfect time to visit the historical museum and tour the Swanson House and the Depot to learn about Clive’s early history. Both of these event are free to attend and open to the public. If you have any questions, please contact me by email at info@clivechamber.org or by phone at 515-222-5295. Hope to see you there. Q Followed by a visit from Santa, Hot Cocoa & Cookies at Bruegger’s - 1650 86th St. (Across from Aasheim Plaza) The Clive Historical Society’s Open House will be held in conjunction with this event. 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