Students compete for charity
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Students compete for charity
Local Postal Customer ECRWSS PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT 109 MUSCATINE, IA Wednesday, February 10, 2016 www.VoiceofMuscatine.com 860 AM 95.1 FM Students compete for charity By Joel Kraushaar Muscatine High School Student Government is kicking off their annual Senior Survivor event in which members of the senior class team up to raise money for a charity. Each team has begun a fundraising campaign to raise money for their cause. The six teams that raise the most money by February 15th will compete in a grueling survivor type competition where they complete fun challenges in order to raise awareness and funds for their chosen causes. The teams: Peter Hutton and Kelsey Vasquez: Their charity is Dance Marathon of St. Ambrose. Dance Marathon of St. Ambrose feeds into the University of Iowa Dance Marathon and provides year-round emotional and financial support to pediatric cancer patients and their families treated at the University of Iowa Children’s Hospital. Matt Shellabarger and Macy Morrow: Their charity is the Muscatine Center for Social Action. MCSA has continuously worked to establish programs improving the lives of Muscatine citizens. Programs include: housing for single men, the Fine Arts Academy, MuscaTEEN Center, clothing closet for migrants, a Saturday meal site, site of Muscatine Community College GED and ESL classes, and the transitional family shelter. MCSA also works in tandem with the Muscatine domestic violence shelter. Brendon LeRette and Jenna Nel- Red Kettle season comes to a close Photo by Tony Tone By Mary Mason The Salvation Army of Muscatine began the 2015 Christmas Kettle campaign with a goal of $150,000. Funds received during the holiday season, through a combination of the red kettles, a mail donation campaign, and private large donations, are used throughout the year. Programs covered by the funds include stocking the food pantry, emergency energy assistance, and even kids programs during the summer. All funds that are collected locally will remain in Muscatine County and be used to benefit and serve Muscatine County residents. Collection of donations does not end when the holiday season is over. Funds that were received through January are added to the total. At the conclusion of January, the total collected amount was $160,105.30. Lt. Brook Lopez would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Kent Corporation, Hy-Vee Food Store, Krieger Auto Group, Vintage Sound and KWPC, as well as every member of the community who took time to donate food, money, toys, and their time during this holiday season. Thanks to these generous additional donations, Freezing for Food, Toy Time, and the Red Kettle campaign were a success. Donations are also accepted throughout the year and may be made by contacting the Salvation Army at (563)263-8272 or by visiting the office at 1000 Oregon St. in Muscatine. Le bon ton roule (Let the good times roll) By Joel Kraushaar The Muscatine Symphony Orchestra will let the good times roll while performing a Mardis Gras themed concert on Saturday, February 13th. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Central Middle School auditorium. The concert will perform music by Gershwin, Offenbach, Dvorak, as well as pieces that depict the New Orleans Jazz sound. Loir Carroll will be the guest conductor for, “What a Wonderful World” by Louis Armstrong, featuring Noel Henneman as the soloist. Caroll won this opportunity at the symphony’s auction this fall. The Symphony is hosting a pre-concert dinner at Geneva Country Club. Tickets are $30 each for season ticket holders and $40 each for non-season ticket continuted on page 7 son: Their charity is the Muscatine Humane Society. The Muscatine Humane Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping care for homeless animals in the Muscatine area. Kirkland Thompson and Izet Murillo: Their charity is The Wounded Warrior Project. The WWP fundamental goals are to One of the first sports that children learn to play is basketball. Whether it is little plastic basketball hoop or just slam dunking laundry into the hamper there is something innate to putting a ball through a hoop. It is a joyful experience. On Monday February 15th, the joyful game of basketball will be the focus of the annual Muscatine Fire Department vs. Muscatine Special Olympics basketball scrimmage. Muscatine Special Olympics Director Jason Miller has a special place in his heart for the game, “I remember playing in it when I was a kid while my Dad ran Special Olympics.” Muscatine Special Olympics has two five on five basketball teams, and two three on three teams who will join forces to form a team of roughly thirty athletes to compete against the Muscatine Fire Department. This year’s game will be officiated by Muscatine Hy-Vee store director Jim Simmons and Vintage Sound 93.1 morning host Tony Tone. Miller said, “for the last few years we have had people organize ancillary fundraisers that take place during the event, but this is more about a fun event for our athletes.” The Muscatine Special Olympics Collin Campbell and Jacelyn Daniels: Their charity is Operation Homefront. Operation Homefront works to help provide short term and critical assistance, longterm stability and recurring support programs to military families. They provide Emergency aid, family support and housing assistance. Duncan Snider and Regan France: Their charity is Autism Speaks. Autism Speaks has grown into the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization, dedicated to funding research into the causes, prevention, treatments and a cure for autism; increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders; and advocating for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. Jonathon Solt and Maggie Moore: Their charity is the Erica Kate Foundation. The Erika Kate Foundation has provided grants that cover short-term living expenses for more than 150 families nationwide. Care teams provide emotional and spiritual support for families who are affected by life-threatening childhood cardiac disease. Caucuses are over, now what? By Mary Mason The Iowa caucuses pull Iowa into the national spotlight every four years. The 2016 caucuses saw record numbers on both the democratic and Republican side of the aisle. After discussion and debate, Ted Cruz was announced the winner, with Donald Trump coming in second, and Marco Rubio round out the top three for the republicans. Hillary Clinton was declared the winner by the democrats, by coming out ahead of Bernie Sanders by .3%. Now that the candidates have moved on, many are asking, “now what?” Both parties will end the caucus and primary season at their respective national conventions where the official nominees will be announced, and the general election campaigns will begin. However, the road taken to the national conventions looks slightly different for each party. In the January 27 issue of the Voice of Muscatine, looked into how the caucus process works. Now we will look into what happens between now and the national conventions. For the Republican Party, the process has been simplified over the years. Republicans will now attend a county convention. At the convention, attendees will nominate delegates to serve at the next levels. Interested parties can also nominate themselves by contacting the nomination committee di- Fire Fighters continue tradition By Joel Kraushaar raise awareness and enlist the public’s aid for the needs of injured service members. To help injured service members aid and assist each other. To provide unique, direct programs and services to meet the needs of injured service members. Justice Cory and Paige Wagg: Their charity is City of Hope. City of Hope is an independent research and medical institution recognized worldwide as a leader in the fight to conquer cancer, diabetes, HIV/ AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. Ben Morgan and Jaden Meeks; and Isaiah Smith and Taylor White are two teams that have selected the Make – A - Wish Foundation as their charity. Make – A - Wish grants once in lifetime opportunities for children diagnosed with life-threatening medical conditions. Gavin Lippelgoes and Kammi Anderson: Their charity is Children’s Cancer Connection. Children’s Cancer Connection offers a large variety of programs and services centered on the mission of enhancing the quality of life for families affected by childhood cancer. program features 140 athletes who participate in a wide array of activities ranging from basketball, to bowling to track and field, among many others. The Muscatine Fire Fighters and members of their family participate in the game. The event is free and open to the public. The annual game will be held at the Muscatine Community Y, located at 1823 Logan Street in Muscatine and will begin at 7:00 p.m. For more information on Special Olympics and the programs that are offered to those who have been diagnosed with a physical or developmental disability, contact Special Olympics at (563)263-9996. rectly. In Muscatine County, Fred Grunder fills that roll. At the county convention, delegates for the next level are selected. The exact process may vary between counties across the state; interested parties will need to consult their local party directly. District Delegates that are elected at the County Republican Convention will then attend the District Convention. The selection process will then be repeated at this level, before sending the selected delegates to the State convention. Delegates chosen at the State Convention will then be attending that National Convention, where they will cast their “vote” for the Republican nominee. Iowa delegates are locked in to a vote and are unable to change their decision, regardless of their personal preferences. The votes are determined who are locked into a vote, the super delegates may vote for whoever they wish, even if the vote is contrary to primary results. Super delegates are selected by their status as either a party leader or elected official within the party. The makeup of these delegates can be Party Leaders, Governors, current based on the percentage of votes that each candidate received in the caucus. As the candidates progress through the primaries and caucuses of other states, and eventually some leave the race, their votes will be reassigned. When a candidate announces they are suspending their campaign, they will announce endorsement towards a different candidate. The votes will follow their endorsement. For the Democratic Party, the convention schedule of County, District, and State conventions, though the selection process varies some. A major difference between the two parties lies in what are known as “super delegates.” Super delegates are members of the party who make up close to 20 percent of the delegates that are required to secure a nomination. Unlike the republican delegates Senators or Representatives, and elected members of the DNC. These Super Delegates traditionally pledge their support for one candidate or the other, well before the National Convention. Due to the presence of these votes, it is possible for a candidate to win the popular vote in the preceding primaries and caucuses and still not gain the nomination. The county conventions are generally scheduled to be held in March, followed by the District Conventions in April, and the State Conventions inMay leading up to the National Conventions in the summer to kick off the general elections. For more information on the Democratic Party in Muscatine, visit http://www.muscatinedemocrats.org/. For more information on the Republican Party of Muscatine, visit https://www. iowagop.org/. Local News Page A2 Wednesday, February 10, 2016 Investing Locally Bosch Pest Control Submitted by the Greater Muscatine Chamber of Commerce and Industry Stanley Consultants Acquires Colorado Transportation Firm LaMar Miller and Jeff Cochran had both been working for Bosch Pest Control for 20+ years when the opportunity to purchase the business was presented to them. They just had to convince their wives, Kenlyn Miller and Karol Cochran, that it was a good idea. Obviously, they agreed; Miller and Cochran purchased the company from the Robert Bosch family in 2008. This continued a history dating back to 1949 when Bosch started the company. “We are two couples that were given an opportunity to invest in a local business, and we took advantage of it,” said Jeff. “We have each had our kids working for us at one time or another. Presently, LaMar and I manage sales and customer service, Kenlyn is our office manager and Karol makes sure that our weekly and quarterly taxes are filed properly.” Proud to be a Muscatine family-owned business, LaMar stated they, “believe the majority of Muscatine sees the value in staying local with their business, and we are honored to be able to provide a needed service to our friends and neighbors. We have found that the more we commit to Muscatine, the more we benefit.” In today’s world, it is unacceptable to merely get the job done at any cost. Our society demands that services be performed with integrity and in a manner that minimizes its impact on the environment. Bosch Pest Control is an industry leader taking extra efforts to benefit the environment. “We are able to accomplish this by having our technicians certified in Iowa and Illinois and receive continuing education each year. Several of our employees have completed Purdue’s Pest Management From left, Dan Bender, Ken Cable, Marvinetta Hartwig, John Forni, Mike Hunzinger, David Dyer, and Gayle Roberts. (Dan, Ken, Mike and Gayle are with Stanley Consultants. Marvinetta, John and David are with Hartwig.) Muscatine, Iowa - Stanley Consultants, a global consulting engineering firm, announced today that it has acquired Hartwig and Associates, Incorporated. Based in Denver, Hartwig is an engineering and construction management services firm serving the Colorado transportation marketplace. “We believe there is significant value to our clients by combining the skills and resources of both firms,” said Gayle Roberts, president and CEO of Stanley Consultants. “Hartwig’s exceptional reputation and project portfolio paves the way for Stanley Consultants to expand into the Colorado transportation marketplace. Services to Hartwig’s clients will be expanded through Stanley Consultants’ capabilities, specialized expertise, and global resources.” The firm was founded by Marvinetta Hartwig in 2001. Under her leadership the firm has grown to nearly 30 professionals offering expanded capabilities in civil, structural, traffic and water resource engineering, and construction management/inspection. The firm’s portfolio includes transportation clients throughout Colorado, including the Colorado Department of Transportation. “The similarities in our com- pany cultures is what attracted us to Stanley Consultants,” said Marvinetta Hartwig, the firm’s president. “Our values and standards for quality, reliability, and client service closely mirror those of Stanley Consultants.” The Hartwig staff will integrate into Stanley Consultants’ Denver office as the Transportation and Construction Management Departments. The acquisition raises Stanley Consultants’ Colorado employee numbers to well over 200, making it one of the larger engineering firms in the state. The firm’s Denver office, opened in 1982, provides planning, engineering and construction services in power generation, power delivery, plant and building services, urban planning, and environmental to clients around the world. The Hartwig acquisition adds an entire suite of transportation services to the company’s portfolio. Headquartered in Muscatine, Iowa, Stanley Consultants employs 1,100 professionals in 30 offices around the world and is ranked among the nation’s largest engineering firms. February Specials • FREE hearing tests • TRADE-IN value on older hearing aids Jason Flynn from Hearing Healthcare Center of Muscatine was a guest speaker for the annual Health and Wealth series on the Voice of Muscatine. 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Contact Rebuilding to reserve your table: rtmuscatine@hotmail.com rtmuscatine@hotmail.com 563-299-8042 or 563-260-3143 563-299-8042 or 563-260-3143 http://rebuildingtogethermuscatine.org/ http://rebuildingtogethermuscatine.org/ Like us on Facebook! Like us on Facebook! course as well,” said Jeff. Bosch Pest Control is the only full-service pest control company in the area. They offer insect elimination, rodent control and just recently added nuisance animal removal. “So, no matter what your pest control need is, we have licensed, experienced technicians to help you out,” said LaMar. Bosch Pest Control is a longtime member of the Greater Muscatine Chamber of Commerce & Industry, both the National Pest Management Association and Iowa Pest Management Associations, and has an A+ standing with the Better Business Bureau. Think Spring... Think Softball!!! Muscatine Girls Softball Association will be holding sign ups for softball on the following dates. 315 E 2nd St. Muscatine (563) 263-7044 400 Ovensen Dr. Wilton (563) 732-5238 Monday, February 8, 4:30 pm -7:00 pm Wednesday, February 10, 4:30 pm -7:00 pm Saturday February 13, 9:30 am - 1:30 pm Wednesday, February 17, 4:30 pm -7:00 pm Saturday, February 20, 9:30 am - 1:30 pm Sunday, February 21, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm All sign-ups will be at the Rose Bowl on Grandview Ave., by the arcade. All girls ages 6-18 in Muscatine are eligible to join. Girls must have been 6 by 12/31/15. If you have any questions, please contact Angie @563.-506-3162 or email muscatinegirlssoftball@gmail.com Local News VoiceOfMuscatine.com Page A3 Supply drive for soldiers deploying By Joel Kraushaar Navy Veteran, and Muscatine County Correctional Officer Lisa Johnson is asking the community of Muscatine to donate hygiene supplies for her son’s Air Force Unit. Johnson’s son Dalton Thomas, will be arriving home to Muscatine for a brief leave prior to deploying to the United Arab Emirates in late March. Johnson said, “One of the things that the soldiers really miss are the goods they have at Dalton Thomas home.” Thomas who is in his second year with the Air Force and currently a Senior Airman is an F22 fighter mechanic. Muscatine Fire Fighter, Gary Ronzheimer, who was deployed six times while in the Navy said, “Receiving things from home is really great. My wife sent Happy Joe’s Taco Sauce for me to use in the chow hall. Anything that reminded us of home.” Toiletries, hand sanitizer, feminine hygiene products and other items are appreciated. Free will donations to help offset shipping costs will also be accepted and are greatly appreciated. To donate, contact Lisa Johnson at (563)299-6738 or email LisaLJ1971@yahoo.com. B U Y T O D AY A N D PAY N O T H I N G U N T I L M A R 2 0 1 6 ! 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Now, do not get me wrong, I am a good support system for my wife and attentive father; it is just really hard to watch them struggle. Something comes over me and in that moment I wish I could take away whatever pain they are feeling because I know I can handle it. My wife and I are extremely blessed that both of our boys are healthy and primarily happy kids. Like most families in Muscatine, we are affected during cold and flu season. We try and make sure the boys wash their hands and are mindful of not going out as much when certain ‘bugs’ are going around town. So what happens next? If you’re reading this as a parent or grandparent I would love your feedback (email VintageSound931@gmail.com) I am assuming over the years I will just have to handle my kids getting sick better, but, for now, it is really hard my friends! Here is to spring showing up earlier and bringing health to my family and yours! It will not be long now and you will find my boys and I frequenting all the playgrounds in Muscatine. For now, back to being a compassionate dad the best way I can. Behind the Mic with Millie All about community I first learned about the Jubilee Community Center (JCC) three years ago from a co-worker. I did not know much other than it was somehow connected to Trinity Episcopal Church. It took me almost a year to stop downtown and see what was behind all the fuss. When I walked in, I immediately felt a sense of caring and community. After that first visit, my son and I would often stop down in the afternoon to play a rousing game of Garbage. I am not much of a card player, but even I have been a winner once or twice. True to their mission, the JCC has become, as their website notes, “A respectful, safe, fun place to gather, learn, and grow.” In true Millie style, I was quickly offering to help the center by planning events or helping spread the word through social media and, of course, radio. Just a year later, I joined the JCC board and was elected to the Executive Board this year. If you have not joined in the fun yet, what are you waiting for? The JCC is open Monday through Friday from 2 to 6 p.m. People of all ages can be found playing cards, singing karaoke, using the computers, watching movies, practicing their cooking skills, or just hanging out. Watch the “Jubilee Community Center Muscatine Iowa” Facebook page to learn more about our special events and programs. This Saturday, February 13, we will be hosting a cooking class from 1 to 2 p.m. Get yourself registered for this free program by calling 563263-7790. Obituaries Page A4 Wednesday, February 10, 2016 For pending announcements, current service times and obituaries go to VoiceOfMuscatine.com Pauline Curry 1931 Houser Street Muscatine, IA 52761 (563) 263-3314 info@wittichfuneralhome.com Services Celebration of Life Burial Services Cremation Services Permanent Memorialization’s Patricia Noble Patricia Ann Noble, 77, of Muscatine, passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2016, at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf. Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 6, 2016, at Muscatine Memorial Park Cemetery. Casket bearers were Bill Wilcox, Steve Dumbauld, Andrew Dumbauld and Justin Van Est. Following the committal services a time of food and fellowship was held at the Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Community Room. Visitation for Patricia was held on Saturday, February 6, 2016, from 1-2 p.m. at the Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Home for Funeral and Cremation Services. Memorials may be directed to the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in memory of Patricia. Sympathy notes may be left for the Noble family at www.lewisfuneralhomes. com. Patricia Ann Heath was born on July 16, 1938, in Iowa City, Iowa, the daughter of Kenneth M. and Edith B. (Stolley) Heath. On September 29, 1954, Patricia was united in marriage to John Henry Noble in Iowa City. Pat and John enjoyed line dancing and traveling to Hawaii, going to ballgames and spending time with their grandchildren and Mr. Cat. Patricia was a waitress at the Geneva Country Club for nine years and Hotel Muscatine for twelve years before retiring, but her career was taking care of her family. Patricia will be deeply missed by her three daughters: Cynthia Fisher of Galesburg; Vicki Dumbauld and her husband, Steve, of Bettendorf; and Kim Van Est and her husband, Tom, of Nichols as well as ten grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. Patricia was preceded in death by her parents and husband, John, in 2010 and a granddaughter. Patricia’s family would like to sincerely thank the staff of the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House for the care, dignity and respect they gave to her during her final days. Jerry Martin Jerry S. Martin, 69, of Illinois City, passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2016, at Trinity-Rock Island. Funeral services were held on Saturday, February 6, 2016, at 3:00 p.m. at the Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Home for Funeral and Cremation Services. Interment was held in Muscatine Memorial Park Cemetery with military rites by the American Legion Post #1971. Visitation took place on Friday, February 5, 2016, from 4-7 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established at the funeral home in Jerry’s name. Sympathy notes may be left for the family at www.lewisfuneralhomes. com. Jerry S. Martin was born on November 6, 1946, in Muscatine, Iowa, the son of Mike Martin, Sr. and Viola Creamer. Jerry proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from 1966-1968 in Vietnam. He was a member of the NRA and the Eliza American Legion Post #1971. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, motorcycles, gardening, tinkering and fixing things in his shop. Jerry retired from HON Industries and was currently working part-time for Crop Production in New Boston. Jerry will be deeply missed by his special friend, Sandy Birkhofer of Muscatine; son, Brett Windman and wife, Amanda, of Durant; grandsons, Dylan and Dakota; siblings: Cheryl Bendele and husband, Paul, of Santa Maria, California; Steve Martin and wife, Denise, of Naperville, Illinois; Debbie Clark and husband, Stephen, of Princeton; Don Reinier and wife, Debbie, of Muscatine; Patricia Kline and husband, Mike, of Lone Tree; and Alan Martin and Jeff Martin, both of Muscatine. Jerry is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Stacey Martin; and three brothers, Mike Martin, Jr., Tom Martin and David Martin. MUSCATINE, Iowa - Pauline Curry, 95, of Muscatine, passed away Friday, January 29, 2016 at Lutheran Living. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 3, 2016, at the Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home. Reverend David Morris officiated. Visitation was held from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, February 2, 2016, at the Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home. Private burial was at Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Musser Public Library or to the Pilot club of Muscatine in memory of Pauline. The Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences can be left at: www.wittichfuneralhome.com Pauline was born on May 28, 1920, in Salem, Iowa. She graduated from high school at the age of 17. She then went to the University Hospital School of Nursing in Chicago to complete her nurses training, graduating in 1944. After graduating, she returned to Mount Pleasant, Iowa, to begin her nursing career. After moving to Muscatine, she worked 50 years in the field of nursing, helping many. She met James Curry through mutual friends and they were married in 1952. Pauline had a rich full life. She loved working as a hospital auxiliary volunteer. She was a member of the Pilots Club, and through the public library she worked for the home delivery service program. She was noticed by the University of Iowa for knitting thousands of lap robes for the patients of the University. Pauline also loved to travel. She traveled to many exotic places and loved to share stories of her many adventures. Pauline had many wonderful friends that meant the world to her. She loved to cook, make crafts and visits with her friends. A group of women that were a large part of her life was the “knit wits”. Many hours were spent laughing and crafting with her friends. Pauline will be deeply missed by her children, Lisa Curry of Davenport and Amy Danay and her husband, Robert Danay, of Muscatine; her grandchildren, William Danay and his wife, Jorie, of Chicago, Illinois, and Laura Danay, of Davenport; her sisters, Clara Littell and Ramona Dingus; and one brother, Jiggs McDowell. She is preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Irma McDonald, and her brother, Junior McDowell. Richard Noll Violet Crafton Richard T. Noll, 73, of Letts, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2016, at Lutheran Living. Funeral service were held on Saturday, February 6, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. at the Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Home for Funeral and Cremation Services. Interment is in St. Malachy’s of Ardon Cemetery, rural Letts. Visitation was held on Friday, February 5, 2016, from 4 -7 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to the Lutheran Living Patio Furniture Fund in memory of Richard. Sympathy notes may be left for the family at www.lewisfuneralhomes.com. Richard Theodore Noll was born on April 15, 1942, in Muscatine, Iowa, the son of Theodore and Alice (Furlong) Noll. He received his Bachelor’s Degree from St. Ambrose College. On June 6, 1970, Richard was united in marriage to Janice Morgan at St. Mary’s in Muscatine, Iowa. Richard had served in the U.S. Army Reserves and was a farmer. He was a member of St. Malachy’s of Ardon. Richard enjoyed watching the Chicago Cubs, Chicago Bears and the Iowa Hawkeyes. Richard will be deeply missed by his wife, Janice, of Letts; son, Gregory Noll and Sarah Nugent, of Denver, Colorado; sister, Rosalie Johnson, of Des Plaines, Illinois; and three brothers: Joseph Noll and wife, Janet, of Dubuque; Bernard Noll and wife, Rhonda, of Letts; and David Noll and wife, Beth, of Barrington, Illinois. Richard was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law, Dale Johnson. To memorialize your loved one to over 15,000 households in the Muscatine Community, please contact our friends at: Geo. M Wittich Lewis Funeral Home 563-263-8112 Ralph J Wittich Riley Freers Funeral Home 563-263-3314 MUSCATINE, Iowa - Violet M. Crafton, 90, of Muscatine, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2016, at Trinity Hospital, Rock Island. Graveside service were held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 30, 2016, at Davenport Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Muscatine Humane Society. The Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences can be left at: www.wittichfuneralhome.com Violet was born on January 18, 1926, in Muscatine, the daughter of William J. and Mary ‘Halcie’ Bryant Springer. She married Floyd R. Crafton on June 20, 1947, in Davenport. He preceded her in death in 1998. She was a supervisor at Iowa-Illinois Gas Company, retiring in 1981. She was a member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary and the Moose Lodge. She lived in Davenport until retirement and then moved to Hawaii for 14 years. While in Hawaii, she did a lot of volunteer work. She moved back to Davenport in 1995 and later moved back to Muscatine in 2005. She enjoyed going to McDonald’s every Thursday and Sunday evenings. She will be missed by her kitty, Suzie. Those left to honor her memory include her immediate family, Gene and Nancy Garvin of Muscatine, and Paul and Karla Howard, Kevin and Julie Bohnsack, and Cory and Michelle Garvin, all of Wilton. She was Grandma Purple to Andrea and Taelor Bohnsack, Lindsey and Courtney Howard, and Chase, Joshua, and Ben Garvin. She is also survived by two nieces and many cousins. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one sister, Twyla Kuehl; one brother, Laverne Springer; and a niece and nephew. James (Jim) King James (Jim) W. King died at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics in Iowa City surrounded by his wife, five children, and his grandchildren on Friday, January 29, 2016, after a brief illness. Cremation rites have been facilitated by the FCS Life Transition and Cremation Center, located within Muscatine Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation was held on Tuesday, February 2, 2016, from 4-7 p.m. at the Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Home for Funeral and Cremation Services Home in Muscatine. A celebration of life will be held in July in Salem, Iowa. Jim was born in Salem, Iowa, December 13, 1935, one of 12 children of Marion and Gladys (White) King. He married his high school sweetheart, Grace Paris, on June 10, 1955, and graduated from Parsons College with a major in business. Jim and Grace lived in Davenport before moving to Muscatine in 1979, where they owned and operated King-Leuck Insurance Agency. Jim was active in Rotary, Chamber of Commerce, and other community organizations. Twice he travelled to Mexico with Rotary to help build schools. He was passionate about education and helping others. Jim retired in 2001 and started a business in real estate, improving properties in Muscatine. He travelled the world multiple times, including many trips to Asia, Europe, and Central America. Jim never met a stranger; he loved talking to everyone and always had a question ready. He loved spending time on his weekend farm in Van Buren County, building a wonderland of trails and ponds as a special retreat for family and friends. Jim was committed to conservation, creating wetlands and preserving wildlife habitats. He was a longtime member of the YMCA and was proud of his accomplishments at playing racquetball with friends much younger than he. Jim had an amazing zest for life and never took a day for granted. Jim is survived by his wife, Grace, and five children: Jeff and Shelli King of San Rafael, California, Greg King of Calgary, Canada, Judy and Gary Gilkison of Davenport, Iowa, Barry and Andrea King of Taipei, Taiwan, and Susan and Bill Westfall of St. Robert, Missouri. Jim has eleven grandchildren: Alison King , Kevin King, Monica (Gilkison) Brockway, Natalie Gilkison, James Gilkison, Sonya King, Kiana King, Amanda Westfall, Alexandria (Westfall) Reynolds, Kaitlin Westfall, Daniel Westfall, and one great grandchild, Matthew Gonzalez. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Jim’s name to the Muscatine YMCA. David Harris MUSCATINE, Iowa - David D. Harris, 50, of Muscatine, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016, at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf. Services are pending at the Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home, 1931 Houser Street. Online condolences can be left at : www.wittichfuneralhome.com Local Information VoiceOfMuscatine.com Page A5 Community Calendar sponsored by Kent Corporation and GPC Wednesday, February 10 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm Wood Intermediate School Hearing Rechecks Colorado all-day Selected students from all grades will be tested. These include: •All preschool students •Students absent from the initial screening •Students who did not pass the initial screen •Students with a known hearing loss or hearing “Best Practices for Food Safety” Master Gardener 2016 Winter Webinar 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Musc Co ISU Ext. & Outreach 1514 Isett Ave Third Webinar of 3-Part Series on Food Security in Iowa Get information on the best practices for handling garden produce going to food banks and the importance of food safety procedures. Jefferson PTO T-Shirt Orders Due City of Musc Budget Review Session 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm Review and Discussion. Decisions for public hearing (may continue to February 13th Thursday, February 11 3rd Quarter Midterms sent home MCSD Elementary Polliwog Playtime 9:00 am – 10:00 am Environmental Learning Center, Discovery Park Ages 18 months through three years $5.00/class Maximum 12/class Joins us at the Environmental Learning Center for activities designed to help toddlers explore nature. Children must be accompanied by an adult. O Baby Lapsit 10:30 am – 11:20 am 304 Iowa Ave Early literacy for the youngest of learners, children birth through three plus parent or caregiver. Enjoy 20 minutes of circletime, followed by 30 minutes of social time for adults and children alike. Girl Scouts after School 3:15 pm – 4:15 pm Jefferson Sparkplugs–Construct-o-rama! 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm 304 Iowa Ave Totem Poles: Enjoy Native American stories from the Pacific Northwest and create a mini-Totem Pole! Attend four out of six of these Sparkplugs events and earn a LEGO Jell-O mold for your family! Friday, February 12 Jefferson PTO Popcorn Day! Bluegrass American Legion Wild Game Feed 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm Blue Grass American Legion, 106 S Juniata St, Blue Grass Wild Game Feed Buffalo, Goose, Coon, Beaver, Deer, Ham ALL-YOUCAN-EAT Blue Grass Legion Home 106 South Juniata Street Friday, 4:00 to 7:00 PM Adults: $12.00 Children: $5 (12 and under) ArtsBuzz 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm 304 Iowa Ave “Hindu Art” brought by the University of Iowa Museum of Art. A hands-on experience. Saturday, February 13 City of Musc Budget Review Session 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Final decisions for public hearing. May have concluded on February 10th West 8th Grade Boys Basketball vs Davenport Wood 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm West Middle School Central 8th Boys Bball vs. Sudlow 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Central Middle School Knee-High Naturalists 10:00 am – 11:00 am Environmental Learning Center, Discovery Park 4-6 year olds $5.00/class maximum 12/class Join us at the Environmental Learning Center for nature activities such as games, crafts, stories, and exploration. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Central 7th Boys Bball @ Sudlow 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm Sudlow Intermediate School West 7th Grade Boys Basketball vs Davenport Wood Week of 2/8/16 - 2/14/16 The Weekly Crossword 1 2 3 4 5 14 6 9 10 18 23 24 28 39 43 40 Jump Rope for Heart in PE Class 02/16/2016 – 02/19/2016 all-day Jefferson School Brownies (2nd & 3rd Graders) 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Franklin Gym Central 8th Boys Bball @ Pleasant Valley Sunday, February 14 Valentine’s Day Great River Tennis High School Drills & Hitting Times 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm Affordable Metal Barn 303 Cleveland St GRTA is offering drills and hitting times for high school students on Sunday evenings starting January 10th from 4:30 to 6pm at the Affordable Metal Barn behind Wendy’s. 52 50 53 57 Bedtime Math’s Crazy 8’s 3:15 pm – 4:15 pm 13 32 33 Unity Point Health Trinity Muscatine Human Resources 1518 Mulberry Ave Muscatine, IA 52761 (563) 264-9583 60 64 66 67 68 69 70 71 61 62 Apply online www.unitypoint.org/ quadcities/muscatine-careers 65 RN Case Mananger Copyright 2016 by The Puzzle Syndicate ACROSS 1 Diminish 52 British nobleman 5 Farmer's task 10 "Cut it out!" 54 Pocket particles 14 Horse color 55 Announce 15 Part of a voting formally machine 59 Rub the wrong 16 Finger jab way 17 First step 63 ___ lamp 19 Pervasive 64 One-sided quality 66 Awfully long 20 Something to time hum 67 Honeydew, e.g. 21 Typical 68 ___ souci 69 Carnival sight blue-stater 23 Failure 70 Well-practiced 25 Catch, in a way 71 Preschooler 26 Koontz novel set in the Arctic DOWN 30 Money back 1 Cup part 34 Kind of pie 2 Blue-ribbon 35 Marketing tactic 3 Detective, at 37 Part of U.S.N.A. times 38 Champagne 4 Put away, in a designation way 40 Andrea Bocelli, 5 Toddler's wear 6 Book end? for one 42 Drink garnish 7 Ardent 43 Stomach woe 8 "Well, I ___!" 45 Confute 9 Aftershock 47 Gray, in a way 10 Keyboard feature 48 Lace place 50 Outward 11 ___ de force manner 12 Stew vegetable 13 ___ moss 18 22 24 26 27 28 29 31 32 33 36 39 41 44 46 49 51 53 55 56 57 58 60 61 62 65 City of Muscatine Budget Review Session 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm Preschool Storytime 10:30 am – 11:00 am 304 Iowa Ave Stories, songs, rhymes, and fun for children ages 2-6 years old. At the end of each 30 minutes session, there is always a surprise in Betty’s storytime basket, too! 54 63 7th & 8th Grade Swimming Meet vs PV and Clinton 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm Clinton High School O Baby Lapsit 9:30 am – 10:20 am 304 Iowa Ave Early literacy for the very youngest of learners, ages birth through three, plus parent or caregiver. Enjoy 20 minutes of circletime followed by 30 minutes of social time for adults and children alike. 47 59 West 7th Grade Boy Basketball vs PV White 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm West Middle School NO SCHOOL (President’s Day) 51 58 West 8th Grade Boys Basketball vs PV White 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Pleasant Valley Junior High School Monday, February 15 42 46 Central 7th Boys Bball vs. Pleasant Valley 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Central Middle School Hillcrest Baptist Church 1613 Bidwell Rd Muscatine IA 52761 563.263.8085 Sunday Services 10:30 AM Worship Service 37 45 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Pleasant Valley Junior High School Job Listings 31 41 49 56 30 36 44 48 CoGAT’s Grade 5 Madison 25 35 38 Tuesday, February 16 22 29 34 12 Kids’ Night Out at the Muscatine Community Y 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Muscatine Community Y, 1823 Logan St Swimming, games, dinner and movie. Registration fee is $12 Toastmasters 5:35 pm – 6:35 pm Musser Public Library, 304 Iowa Ave Each meeting consists of prepared speeches that allow assigned speakers to practice a skill (gestures, use of props, etc.), oral evaluations of those prepared speeches, and 1-2 minute off-the-cuff answers to questions. 19 21 27 11 Muscatine Symphony Orchestra – Masterworks III: Mardi Gras 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm CMS Auditorium, Students arrive by 6:40 pm to tune and set up. In this concert at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 13, the Muscatine Symphony Orchestra will perform a wide variety of music that will depict not only Mardi Gras and the New Orleans jazz sound, but great celebration pieces by icons of classical composition as well. Mulberry Elementary School 16 20 55 8 15 17 26 7 by Margie E. Burke O Baby Lapsit 10:30 am – 11:20 pm 304 Iowa Ave Early literacy for the very youngest of learners, children birth to three, plus parent or caregiver. Enjoy 20 minutes of circletime followed by 30 minutes of social time for children and adults alike. Half-wit Storefront sign Curl one's lip Permeate Like some fries Draw forth Ate Winged Argentine dance One sought for advice Dynamite inventor Air Cud chewer Down-to-earth Basic belief Kind of center Certify Like composition paper Surveyor's work Foam at the mouth Beehive, e.g. Distance in a Stephen King title Carhop's load Long and lean End of a threat Chop (off) Unitypoint At Home Muscatine (Job ID: 4737) Full Time Includes Call Rotation Rn Operating Room Muscatine (Job ID: 8243) 1.0 Full Time Qualifies For Full Time Benefits Week of 2/1/16 - 2/7/16 Patient Service Representative Answers to last week’s crossword puzzle Solution to Crossword: A B U T R A S H S C A R T O G A C L E R G Y M A N A H E A D S E N S E P A S H A H H E E R W O B N A T C O P O S I N S T H A B B E D S T U E E N L T A M I D R I V U L H E I T T P I A N R G A R D O E U S P P R E F E R E N C E T O R E I N T F E E R E N N A I L L I M B O A V I A N W E D G E T O G R E O S T R I L K M E U P S R A B E E A L M S L A T E R R C A V E O A K I N W W E L T (Job ID: 8410) Unitypoint Clinics Muscatine Clinics At Northport 3426 North Port Drive Suite 100 FTE: 1.0 Ftr (Full Time Regular, 40 Hours/Week) Days Patient Access Associate (Job ID: 7667) Unitypoint Health-Trinity Muscatine Campus FTE: .50 (20 Hours Per Week) Shift: Monday Through Friday; 2:00Pm - 6:00Pm Clinical Nurse (Job ID: 8412) Unity Point Clinics Muscatine Clinics At Northport Family Medicine FTE: 1.0 Full Time, (40 Hours Per Week, Eligible For Full Time Benefits) Shift: Days Purple & Gold Page A6 Wednesday, February 10, 2016 MHS students caucus By Kennedy Williams Muscatine High School Senior Thompson is not the only high-schooler who chose to attend the caucus; many could be seen in attendance Monday evening. The students feel attending a caucus at a young age is important because everyone should have the option for their voice to be heard. Muscatine high-school students should start getting involved in politics now because students are the future and need to help make these decisions. Everyone’s voice matters; it is important to get your opinion out there no matter what your age! Any high-schoolers questioning their opinion and views should discuss it with other people and see how that opinion comes across to gain further perspective. Every vote counts and impacts the future of our country. High-school students who will be 18 years of age in time for Election Day are encouraged to vote for their candidate in November. The Iowa caucus was held on Monday, February 1, 2016. Anyone turning 18 in time for the election was able to participate in the caucus. Anyone under the age could go and observe to gain the experience. Many high-schoolers took advantage of the opportunity to attend their first caucus. Senior Kirk Thompson, who is originally from Memphis TN., attended the Iowa caucus for the first time. “I’m not from here. I’ve always heard about the Iowa caucus and how it’s so different from all the others so I figured this could be my only chance to actually attend one,” Thompson tells The Voice of Muscatine. Thompson approached undecided caucus attendees to try to persuade them to come to his side. It took Thompson a lot of confidence and courage to approach people older than him, but he stood up for his candidate and was voted to be a delegate. Download the App Voice of Muscatine Basketball Broadcast Calendar Pre-game Coverage begins around 7:30 after sophomore game Friday, Feb. 12 Boys Basketball @ MHS vs. Bettendorf Wednesday Feb. 17 Girls Sub-state vs. Dav. Central @ 7:00 pm Friday, Feb. 19 Boys Basketball @ MHS vs. N. Scott See Boys Playoff Schedule in next week’s Voice of Muscatine Buy 1 large pizza at menu price; get a medium 1 topping for 25 cents Located inside West Side Store - 2201 Houser Street Muscatine - (563) 263-7214 Muscatine girls begin push for playoffs Muscatine sophmore Tessa Kerr By Joel Kraushaar season push begins? The Muskie basketball girls have had a season of trials and triumphs. Head Coach Susan Orvis fielded a young team. The team’s leading scorer, Erin Oppel, is a just a junior and is scoring 10.7 points per game. Freshman Macey Rogers has played significant minutes assisting the point guard position along with sophomore Paige Miller. Veteran play has come from Abbey Rusch, Mati Hepker and Taylor White all season long as well. Coach Orvis took some time to talk to the Voice of Muscatine: VoM: What have you learned voice diamond 1 this season thatpromo.qxp_Layout will help as the post Orvis: We have seen good progress and tremendous growth with our team this season. We have learned how to be more detailed and unified defensively, and our group accepts that defense is a key part of our identity and success. We have also drilled the fundamentals on the offensive side of the ball, as we continue to work through breaking full-court pressure and better establish continuity within our offenses. We need to have more consistency, but that comes with time, repetitions, and experience. We will keep at it; it will come. 1/27/16 11:28 AM you Pageplay 1 an oppoVoM: When NOW IN MUSCATINE BIG SAVINGS on all JEWELRY! MEGA SALE 20% nent that you have beaten twice already, what sort of things do you focus on to ensure total focus from your team? Orvis: The message here has always been clear: when it comes to the postseason, you are only guaranteed the next 32 minutes. This is the exciting time of year where anything can happen, and somewhere, it does. By the time you play a team a third time, the personnel know each other very well; we know their tendencies and what may or may not have worked the last time we played. We have always taken everything one day at a time in this program, and this will be no different, however, the emphasis will be on continued attention to detail on both sides of the ball, as well as addressing postseason mentality. VoM: How has the development of the young players, like Macie Rogers and Paige Miller, impacted your team? Orvis: We’ve been very pleased with the continued development of our returning players, as well as the development of our younger players this year. Despite a few losses, there is a reason why we address a tough schedule: to get better and tougher. We need to learn what we are up against and understand how to navigate pressure and good teams. Paige and Macey have the role of assisting the point guard position, so they are understanding how to handle the ball more, while getting our team aligned, while dealing with defensive pressure. With that role, there have been some occasions where we have thrown them into the deep end of the pool, so to speak. They’ve worked through it and grown. Overall, our team is gaining experience by leaps and bounds this season, and, as we get into February, we are starting to see the game minutes, the challenges, and the repetitions start to pay off. Monsanto Presents: Ag Students of the Week Members of the Muscatine FFA Chapter in Iowa were one of 36 teams participating in the National FFA Agricultural Sales Career Development Event (CDE). The event was held in conjunction with the 88th National FFA Convention & Expo in Louisville, Ky. The team, led by advisor Sam Paul, was awarded a Gold emblem (National Champions). Members also competed for individual awards with 140 other participants. Sam Burmeister received a Gold emblem, Alyssa Scholz received a Gold emblem, Makayla Kellor received a Gold emblem, and Tiffany Tomlin received a Gold emblem. 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No Dental Insurance? y elr es! w Je ric nd le p o b iam evea D i y l Bu unbe t a * 563 263 5199 1602 Park Avenue Muscatine www.pjlqc.com Monday-Friday 9.30 am - 6.00 pm 1602, Park Avenue, Muscatine. Saturday 9.30 am - 4.00 pm Call now to learn about a Dental Savings Plan to keep your family covered. • Cleanings for your child/family • Emergencies included • Low monthly cost 563-263-9082 Local News VoiceOfMuscatine.com Page A7 Let the good times roll continued from page 1 holders for the dinner and the concert. Cost for the concert only is $15 for adults and $12 for seniors. Students are always free to the concerts. Tickets for the dinner and concert combination can be purchased by calling Carolyn Airola at 264-2071, or at Hy-Vee Food Store, located at 2400 2nd Ave in Muscatine. Tickets may be purchased at the 563-607-5979 By Jarod W. Johnson, DDS Treating cavities in young children can be challenging. It is one of the many reasons I went back for an additional two years of training to learn sedation and other behavior management techniques after earning my dental degree. While cleanings, exams, x-rays, crowns, fillings, and extractions are a large part of what I do; I also spend time educating families on prevention. The American Dental Associa- LIHEAP applications still being accepted Applications are still being taken at Community Action of Eastern Iowa for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The program serves homeowners and renters in Muscatine, Cedar, Clinton, and Scott counties. This program is not designed to pay a household’s total energy costs. The program will provide supplemental assistance based on several factors. Those factors include: total household income, household size, dwelling type, and type of heating fuel, among other factors. Last year, approximately 8,000 households received assistance. When applying, applicants should bring proof of income for the past 90 days, a recent copy of a heating and electric bill, and social security card for anyone who has not had it verified by staff in the past two years. Eligibility for the program is based upon federally established income guidelines. For example, a family of four can earn no more than $10,609 in a three month period. Eligible households may also receive weatherization services such as insulation and other energy conservation measures. For more information or to apply, contact Community Action of Eastern Iowa, 1903 Park Ave., #18 (inside the Muscatine Mall). Appointments are taken on Wednesdays. On other weekdays no appointment is needed. Appointments can also be made for the West Liberty office. For questions about the program or to make an appointment, call 563263-9290. The last day to apply is Friday, April 29, 2016. tion and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry advocate for the first dental visit to take place when the first tooth erupts, or by age one (whichever is sooner). This first visit will establish a child’s dental home and provide education on prevention. In addition to a clinical examination what happens after the infant exam is also important. I provide caregivers with information on changes that their child will see in the future. I sit down with parents and discuss tooth eruption, teething, non-nutritive habits, diet, oral home care, trauma prevention, and what causes cavities. There is also a benefit to taking a child to the dentist before any treatment is needed. It allows a child to become familiar with their pediatric dentist and have positive visits so that if any treatment is required in the future it will be a much easier experience. door for the dinner at Geneva but advance tickets are encouraged. Tickets for the concert only can be purchased at the door or HyVee. MuscaBus will be providing transportation originating from the new Central parking lot to Geneva and back again, starting at 4:45 and ending at 7:00. There will be entertainment during the dinner, provided by a local group. Local News Page A8 Nature meets technology: Environmental Learning Center’s new modern displays help children learn Nominations being accepted for 2016 Iowa Women’s Hall of Fame Is there a woman in the community of Muscatine that you feel should be recognized in the Iowa Commission on the Status of Women Hall of Fame? Submit your nomination by April 1, 2016. DES MOINES – The Iowa Commission on the Status of Women (ICSW) strives to recognize the contributions of Iowa women as well as the impact both men and women have made in improving the status of Iowa women. To highlight women’s heritage and recognize their contributions, the ICSW established the Iowa Women’s Hall of Fame in 1975. Each year the ICSW and the Governor welcome four women into the Hall of Fame, paying tribute to them and setting them forth as role models for others. The ICSW also intermittently recognizes persons whose work is deemed outstanding and a significant contribution to Iowa’s recognition as a state characterized by equality and justice by presenting those persons with a Cristine Wilson Medal for Equality and Justice. Starting in 2016, the ICSW is opening the nomination process for the Cristine Wilson Medal for Equality and Justice to the public and to all former and current commissioners that serve(d) on the ICSW. Prior to 2016, nomination for the Cristine Wilson Medal for Equality and Justice was only open to that year’s Iowa Women’s Hall of Fame selection committee. The ICSW will be accepting nominations for the Iowa Women’s Hall of Fame and Cristine Wilson Medal for Equality and Justice until April 1, 2016. The Iowa Women’s Hall of Fame ceremony is held in conjunction with Women’s Equality Day, August 26, which commemorates the day in 1920 when American women first obtained the right to vote. The date for the 2016 ceremony is August 20. For more information and/or for nomination materials, please visit https://humanrights.iowa. gov/cas/icsw/activities-programs/ iowa-womens-hall-fame or contact Kristen Corey from the Iowa Department of Human Rights’ Office on the Status of Women at (800) 558-4427 or women@iowa.gov. Our Team. Your Best Interest at HEART. Heart disease is responsible L PL AN K NYOD VIWO RYRDdeaths LU XUHA for one in every four in the United States. Coordinated care has PRODUCT been proven to reduce NAME cardiac risk. By the end of March, visitors to the Environmental Learning Center at Muscatine’s Discovery Park will see touch screen kiosks next door to the aquarium with the catfish and blue gills. Three new displays are currently being installed which will allow visitors to touch, search and explore with the technology students are used to in the classroom. “This is the way children learn today,” explained the Center’s Naturalist, Michelle Berns. “They use tablets, computers and play video games; so, what better way to help them learn about wildlife and how to protect it but to incorporate the technology they know into our displays?” The Center’s new displays will focus on Iowa’s extinct animals, reptiles and amphibians, and wildlife found in your backyard. They feature interactive technology including touch screens, as well as the classic reader rails and handson activities such as flip panels and puzzles. The displays are remodels of two former exhibit sites and one new permanent exhibit site. McCullough Creative, Inc., out of Dubuque and the same firm responsible for the design of exhibits at the Mississippi River Museum ODPLA NK WOYLothers, in Dubuque among creatHAYRDVIN LUX UR ed the designs based on the Center staff ’s ideas. Display #1 will be an extension of a former display featuring aniIC TIL E Y VIN AMYL LUX URCER mals, such as bison, black bears, mountain lions, wolves and elk that have disappeared from the CA ETThe new display RPET CARP Iowa landscape. will offer an interactive map with moveable puzzle pieces and flip 000 $ SF PRODUCT NAME VI NY MILC TIL E LU XU RY CE RA 000021f.qc-1 02/16 CS At UnityPoint Health®, primary care physicians, cardiologists and other health care professionals work collaboratively to monitor your health, guide you through medications, recommend lifestyle PRODUCT changes and more. Learn how we’re working together toNAME protect your heart and keep you well. Wednesday, February 10, 2016 panels. Also in the display will be an interactive monitor showing pictures and a timeline of the 19 species no longer found in Iowa. Display #2 will focus on your own backyard. The visual focus of the display will be a life-size, 3-dimensional tree with an interactive kiosk highlighting the critters and foliage found in your own backyard, including squirrels, skunks, opossums, songbirds, moles, snakes, insects and more. Reader rails, a photo op and a garden mural by Rock Island artist Susan Holgersson complete the display. “This display will teach visitors about sharing and even inviting wildlife into your backyard,” explained Dave Bakke, naturalist/ park officer. “It will also educate people on what to do with baby animals they find, as well as how to safely and humanely remove animals such as bats and raccoons.” Display #3 will feature native Iowa amphibians and reptiles. The focal point will be a giant salamander statue complete with blinking eyes. Reading rails, life-size paintings and interactive displays, including a touch screen kiosk with direct links to iowaherps.com and herpnet.net complete the exhibit. 000 $ CA ET RPET CARP The new exhibits are the beginning of the Phase II period of construction for the center. The Phase I construction of the center was funded by a REAP (Resource, Enhancement and Protection Act) grant from the state of Iowa. This latest phase was funded by a donation of over $200,00 from the Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust. “Exhibits are expensive,” explained Bakke, “which is why we had not completed Phase II.” Bakke pointed out that the Carver Trust was supportive of the original building project, as well as provided funds for several, smaller projects throughout the years. When they contacted the Center and asked if they had any projects, the Center staff knew the time was right to focus on upgrading their displays. “It was a blessing they were interested,” concluded Bakke. “Their generosity allowed us to finish off our displays. Science and nature are always changing. The technology in these displays allows us to bring that new information to the public.” For more information, see http://www.muscatinecountyconservation.com/index.php Presidents’ Day FLOORING SALE* MONUMENTAL SAVINGS! 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