DONATE BLOODA

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The Ellsworth Community College Phi Theta Kappa Alpha Iota Omega chapter will host an American Red Cross blood drive on Monday, Sept.14, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Gentle Student Center, 1100 College Ave., Iowa Falls.

To schedule your time to give blood on Sept. 14 go to www.givebloodgivelife.org . For more information contact Marcia Hoving 641-648-8676

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Open House and Skunks

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Hampton Fall Open House Next Weekend

It's here. Falling deals at Hampton stores! Visit our retail stores from the 10th to the 12th and see what kind of great deals you can receive! Christmas will be here before you know – why not get a head start on shopping?

Skunk Smell Remover
1 quart hydrogen peroxide
1 Cup baking soda
1 tsp liquid dish soap
mix all together in open bucket. Use a sponge or cloth to wipe down animal, including inside the mouth. Keep out of eyes.

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Seven Stars Restaurant – 641-456-5378
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SHARE - A RANDOM ACT OF KINDNESS

SHARE is a nonprofit food buying organization that offers good, nutritious products at a reduced cost through a volunteer run, community based distribution system.

Everyone is welcome to participate. There are no membership fees or income eligibility requirements.

You can go to www.shareiowa.org, or call Lois Dohrmann 456-3888 or Cleo Cair 456-2453.

They have many packages.
Best Value Package – save up to 50% on your groceries.
Fruits and Vegetables Package – get your recommended servings of fruits and vegetables.
Meat Only Package – great price, great favorite.
Baking Package – Bigger and better for 2009.
Supper Time Entree Package – Convenient, Quick fix in the oven or microwave. Great for individual servings.

Here are the sign up days (10 to 11 am) and delivery days:
September 11 delivered September 26
October 2nd delivered October 24
November 6 delivered November 21
December 4th delivered December 19

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Seven Stars Restaurant – 641-456-5378
Debra Brown – Melaleuca - 641-458-1114

NEED CASH?

What would an extra $200 a month do for you?
What would $500 do? What would $1,000 do?

The You Can Be At Home Team is expanding into Iowa and adding members to their team. It’s not a job, it’s a business you can do around what your do in your life—right from your home. We are looking for people who are willing to work hard, listen well and help others.

Live Business Overview—Free To See If This Is For You

No selling products. No collecting money,. No delivering products. Commission based. You get paid for referrals.

Find out more info Friday, September 4 at The Computer Guy’s store.
Downtown Hampton. Program starts at 1 pm.

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Seven Stars Restaurant – 641-456-5378
Debra Brown – Melaleuca - 641-458-1114

Going To College?

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Getting Ready to Leave for College

As young people leave for college for the first time, they are entering a new era in their life. For many it will be the first really extended stay away from home. Young people will need to become more independent and look to a big adventure ahead. While idealism of college life is what is expected, young people need to expect that not everything will go smoothly. There will be frustrations as they adjust to a new schedule, living quarters, and a roommate.

To help reduce some of the stress in adjusting, here are some things young people can do.

*Don’t be afraid to ask questions. No one expects a new student to know everything. Listen to advice from upperclassmen on your floor, or friends that are currently attending school there.

*Get plenty of rest. Things frequently look better in the morning after a full night’s sleep. There are so many new things going on it can tire a student out more than they realize.

*Introduce yourself to other students. Ask if they would like to go play tennis, swim, bike, or walk around. Remember they may be feeling lonely, too!

*Participate in dorm and school functions. They are planned with the student in mind and to provide an opportunity to get acquainted. Staff realizes the first week or so is hard.

*Eat a balanced and nutritious diet. This keeps you healthy and is important to overall well being.

*Give your roommate a chance. If things don’t work out, talk with the dorm counselor. They are on the floor to help.

*Join a study group for some of the more difficult classes. Many schools also have a tutor program available. It is important to get help early if classes are giving you trouble.

*And don’t forget your family—they care about you. Maybe you don’t have time for a letter, but drop a card or postcard home or an email. They want to know you are okay. It is also an opportunity for them to respond with a letter and keep you posted about events at home.


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Seven Stars Restaurant – 641-456-5378
Debra Brown – Melaleuca - 641-458-1114

INSIDE EDUCATION

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By IVCCD Chancellor Tim Wynes

The standard question I get this time of year is, How's your enrollment? At all three IVCCD sites ­ the campus in Grinnell, Marshalltown Community College and Ellsworth Community College ­ enrollment is very good. We have a high number of first year students straight out of high school, along with very high numbers of adults previously in the workforce, now returning to education and training. The story of the unemployed back in school is worthy of our focus.

Regional workforce development is sometimes a hidden part of your community college. Twelve Iowa Valley employees share space with state workers at the Wolfe Building in Marshalltown. Their sole job is to help unemployed persons return to the workforce. Making that transition often requires further education and training. There are a variety of programs available through various funding sources to get people back to the ranks of the employed.

Three hundred people are enrolled in the Workforce Investment Act program that provides training assistance - double the number seeking assistance last year. Another hundred people are retraining after their jobs were moved to another country. Most are enrolled in an IVCCD training program, anything from GED (high school equivalency) to a short course in welding to a full two-year degree program. Iowa Workforce Development, another partner at the
Workforce Center, now also administers a program called Training Extension Benefit'which can extend a person's unemployment benefit 26 weeks if theyseek skills for a job that is in high demand.

Promise Jobs is a mandatory work and training program related to persons receiving welfare assistance. It is a program aimed at addressing a person's challenges to employment. We currently have about 525 people a month enrolled in Promise Jobs (about 90 cases more per month compared to last year). Of that number about 75 to 80 are enrolled in some type of
training program. This includes GED and post secondary education.

In times of economic instability, it is not uncommon for people to turn to their local community college for assistance. We are fast and flexible and able to adjust to the needs and wants of both local employers and those seeking employment. It is a vital part of our mission to serve the community, not just through standard college education, but also with economic development through job training and retraining.

Editor's Note: Tim Wynes, J.D. is Chancellor for Iowa Valley Community College District, that operates Ellsworth Community College in Iowa Falls, Marshalltown Community College, Iowa Valley Community College Grinnell, and Iowa Valley Continuing Education throughout the district.


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Seven Stars Restaurant – 641-456-5378
Debra Brown – Melaleuca - 641-458-1114

FREE FINANCE TIPS

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Extension Offering FREE Personal Finance Tips Via E-mail


Are you wanting to learn tips to improve your personal finances? Are you always looking for ways to save money? You might be interested in taking advantage of Iowa State University Extension’s “Money Message.”


“Twice each month we send out an e-mail called the “Money Message” offering financial tips, ways to save money, and a listing of upcoming classes,” said Brenda Schmitt, Iowa State University Extension Resource Management Specialist. Examples of recent topics include saving for an emergency fund, ways to deal with creditors, and tips for understanding your credit score. “In addition to the tip to improve your personal finances, we also share ways to save money,” commented Schmitt. “Our goal is to share researched based, unbiased information that will help people survive these tough economic times.”


To receive this e-mail, please send an e-mail message to schmitt@iastate.edu and ask to receive the ISU Extension Money Message.


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ISU Northeast Research Farm Borlaug Learning Center

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An open house and dedication of the newly completed Borlaug Learning Center is set for Wednesday, September 2 at the Iowa State University Northeast Research and Demonstration Farm near Nashua. The event is sponsored by the Northeast Iowa Experimental Association which owns the NE Research Farm and works closely with Iowa State University to conduct research. This event is open to the public, pre-registration is not required, and there is no admission charge.

The opening ceremony at 5 p.m. will be led by association president, Mark Mueller. Featured speakers will include: Kay Connelly, co-chair of the NEIAEA fund-raising committee; Iowa State University President Gregory Geoffroy; Wendy Wintersteen, Dean of the ISU College of Agriculture and Life Sciences; and Jack Payne, ISU Vice President for Extension and Outreach.
Guided and self-guided tours of the new learning center, the farm research plots, the gardens, vineyards, and the automated weather station will be conducted from 4:30 – 7:30 pm. A meal will be served from 5:30 to 7 pm.

Ground was broken for the building in September 2007. The building is named after Cresco native Norman Borlaug, a Nobel Peace Prize winner and father of the Green Revolution. The Center design incorporates a number of “green” energy-saving features and includes meeting rooms, office space for farm officials, ISU Extension staff, and visiting researchers.

The Northeast Research and Demonstration Farm is located 1 ½ miles west of Nashua on B60, one mile south on Windfall Avenue and a quarter mile east on 290th Street.


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Seven Stars Restaurant – 641-456-5378
Debra Brown – Melaleuca - 641-458-1114

Aronia - the new super fruit

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Aronia berries contain very high levels of antioxidants --- higher than acia, grapes, elderberries, blueberries, and other fruits. As you probably know, research has shown that antioxidants help reduce the risk for cancer, heart disease, inflammations, diabetes, bacterial infections, and neurological diseases, and may slow the aging process in humans.

Aronia berries can be eaten fresh off the bush or used in bread, muffins, pies, cookies and other baked goods. They can be used to make tea, smoothies, juice, and aronia wine. Aronia fruit or fruit juice can be used to make jams, jellies, syrup, candy, salsa, barbeque sauce, and to flavor and color yogurt, sorbet, ice cream, milk, and other products.

Aronia is native to the United States and easy to grow organically. Hundreds of acres are being planted in the Midwest. That’s because an Aronia business can be very profitable. Annual returns per acre can be over $8,000 on the wholesale market and $100,000 on the retail market.

You will learn a lot more about Aronia when you attend the Aronia Festival on Saturday & Sunday, Sept 19 & 20, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Sawmill Hollow Organic Farm, 2159 Kennedy Avenue, north of Missouri Valley, Iowa. There will be tours of the Aronia plantation, educational talks, entertainment, samples, plants and products for sale. Take Interstate 29 south from Sioux City or north from Omaha to Exit 82 (Modale) then follow the Aronia berry signs. The event is co-sponsored by Iowa State University Extension & Sawmill Hollow Organic Farm.


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Michelle Hartman – Tupperware –641-373-8880
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Patrick Palmer – The Computer Guy – 641-420-1234
Seven Stars Restaurant – 641-456-5378
Debra Brown – Melaleuca - 641-458-1114