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T h eCrescentContact:Jody SheaBox 260Crescent, IA 5�526

Email: CrescentConnection@earthlink.netCell: (402) 968-5484Fax: (7�2) 545-9�43

Volume 11 ConneCt ion Issue 10

In This Issue...

Page 2 ...............................Sheriff’s ReportCity Council Minutes

Page 3 ..................................... Time OutTeammates Mentoring Program

Page 4 ................... Question of the MonthCrescent Fall Festival

Page 5 ..................... What’s Up at CECC?Road Runners

Page 6 .......... More on Meet the CandidatesPage 7 ....................... Hard Water Problems?

What’s Burma Shave?Page 8 & 9 .............................Advertisers Page �0 .......................Useless Knowledge

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On Tuesday, November 8th you will have the opportunity to vote for mayor and three current council positions. The following are responses to questions asked at the Meet the Candidates night held on the 25th. Please read carefully and then take a few minutes on the 8th to exercise your right to vote! Q: Why are you running for Council/Mayor? A: Marialice: I would like to see some of the projects the current city council and I have been working on get completed. A: Brian: I believe we need new leadership. A: Daryl: There’s business that needs to be taken care of. I also believe we need someone who doesn’t always go with the flow. A: Pat: Volunteerism and I’d like to continue working on the projects that are in the works to improve the city of Crescent. Q: As a member of the City Council, you will be asked to fulfill certain duties pertaining to city functions. These functions may include, but are not limited to, roads (R.U.T.), parks, water, sewer, public relations, etc. A) If elected, what city needs are most important to you? A: Daryl: First we need to make sure our city is financially secure. We need to do what we can to balance our budget without raising taxes. A: Brian: The infrastructure, keeping a balanced budget and the proper leadership within the community. A: Pat: Being a liaison to the fire department and helping to make improvements to an already great fire department, safety issues and the budget. A: Marialice: Delegating most of the city functions. The lagoons and utility holes and working

Meet the Candidates!

From Left to Right: Marialice Leggio, incumbent for Mayor; Daryl Clark, incumbent for Council; Brian Shea, candi-date for Mayor; Pat Morgan, incumbent for Council. Unable to attend: Chuck Stokes, incumbent for Council

with the park board. Q: B) What can you do to solve these? A: Brian: I have owned my own business for over 25 years. I negotiate contracts daily. I have a good relationship with many of the contractors and un-derstand infrastructure which is important. A: Pat: I have experience working in the safety field locally and statewide. I know who to contact when the need arises. This was especially important during the flooding this year. A: Marialice: Working with city council and attending meetings with contractors to get problems resolved. A: Daryl: To tie in the financial part, I think Crescent’s been based on a lot of volunteerism. This is one of the reasons I brought back the Crescent Opti-mists. Doing so, we’ve been able to assist other entities and donate some moneys to the city. We’ve also taken care of certain projects that saved the city money. I also think we need to focus on getting the 2nd & 3rd stage of Golden Hills completed. We need to find ways to bring tax money into Crescent. Q: Are you currently active in city govern-ment by regularly attending meetings such as city council, planning and zoning, etc. A: Pat: Yes! Out of all the meetings we’ve had

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Thank You I-680 Road Crews!

You Rock!

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Contact Numbers

Mayor Maryalice Leggio

545-3398(

Councilman Bob Anderson545-3373

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Councilman Daryl Clark

402-658-0657(

Councilman Elvis Jacobsen545-32�5

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Councilman Patrick Morgan

227-0083(

Councilman Chuck Stokes545-9085

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City ClerkMary Martin545-398�

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Park BoardJim Campin227-0040

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Message BoardRon Olson545-3267

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Crescent Fire Dept.Non-Emergency

545-3730(

Crescent Elementary545-4492

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY OF CRESCENT COUNCIL MEETING October 3rd, 2011...THE CRESCENT CITY COUNCIL met in regular session in the Crescent Community Hall at 7:07pm pursuant to the law. Mayor Leggio called the meeting to order. The following Council members were present: Anderson, Clark, Stokes, Jacobsen. Morgan, absent. CLARK stated that he wanted a correction to the minutes of Sept. 20��. After discussion, Anderson and Jacobsen stated that this was not a correction but a change to the minutes. This cannot be done legally. Jacobsen stated to call city attorney for opinion. Clerk instructed to contact city attorney for opinion. MOTION BY JACOBSEN, seconded by Anderson to approve consent agenda without the additional wording and getting an opinion from the city attorney before anything is done. Anderson, Stokes, Jacobsen, all ayes. Clark, abstain. Motion carried. PINK POODLE RESTAURANT LIQUOR LICENSE submitted. MOTION BY STOKES, seconded by Clark to approve Pink Poodle’s liquor license. Anderson, Stokes, Clark, Jacobsen, all ayes. Motion carried. ENGINEERING LETTERS of interest submitted. ANDERSON reported that the city has applied to FEMA for liner/sewer cell damages. FEMA requires a detailed damage report assessing the scope of problems by an engineer before they will look at the application. Two letters declining and one expressing interest in the project. MOTION BY ANDERSON, seconded by Stokes to accept Ollson & Assoc. letter of interest in the project. Anderson, Stokes, Clark, Jacobsen, all ayes. Motion carried. NO PARK BOARD report as volunteers were down at the park working on the dugouts. The playground equipment is almost done, waiting on a few pieces to arrive. GALEN BARRETT/FIRE CHIEF absent but sent a written report. Department is at �8� calls for the year. Open House will be October �2 from 6-8. A reminder to watch any burning as vegetation is very dry and can get out of control quickly. Interstate 29 and Mormon Bridge Rd. are open but Interstate 680 remains closed indefinitely. Planning Commission submitted a lean to application that they approved. MAINTENANCE REPORT/STOKES stated that work will continue on Pokamoke/Mormon Bridge Rd. Stokes is also donating a computer to the maintenance department. FALL FESTIVAL committee submitted the rent fee for the park rental on Oct. �st, 20��. They also submitted the proceeds from the dunk tank to go to the park fund. Total from dunk tank received was $245.00. MOTION BY ANDERSON, seconded by Stokes to adjourn the meeting. MEETING adjourned at 7:27pm

Crescent  City CouncilSubmitted by Mary Martin, City Clerk. The City of Crescent is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Tuesday, Nov. 8th • 7am-8pm • FirebarnMayoral Candidates: Incumbent, Maryalice Leggio and Brian Shea

Councilmen up for re-election: Clark, Stokes and Morgan.

Pott. County Sheriff’s ReportSubmitted by Chief Deputy, John Reynolds.

We would like to say a big thank you to now-retired, Chief Deputy, Jim Matthai. He has faithfully supplied the police reports for the last seven years, sometimes at very short notice. Thanks for all you did, Jim! Taking over that duty is newly-appointed Chief Deputy, John Reynolds who we look forward to working with. 9/9 at �:47 AM Deputy Ferguson investigated a suspicious vehicle at the U-Stop. 9/�6 ��:2� PM Deputy Poore investigated a property damage motor vehicle accident in the �00 block of Mormon Bridge Road. 9/22 6:26 AM Deputy Ferguson was dispatched to investigate a traffic problem – roadway issue at the �900 block of Old Lincoln Highway.

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   Community Bulletin Board

Time Out!

City Council Meetings: First Monday of ev-ery month unless holiday—November 7th Planning Committee: Second Monday of the month or the Monday following the city council meeting.Crescent Optimist Club: First Thurs. at 7pm at Community of Christ.

FIREBARN BREAkFAST3rd Sunday of Every Month. 8am-�pm

November 20thProceeds benefit CVFD

The Mile AwAy HALL & TAvERN

$1.50 Bottles during Monday Night Football

•Music/Karaoke with DJ Shane

Friday Nights at 9pm • $� draws! $3.50 Mile Away Monster Bombs!

•HUSKER FANS!

Tailgate an hour before kick off!$2 bottles during the game!

• Bag Leagues Now Forming!

20270 Old Lincoln Hwy.

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LOESS HILLS WINERy��20 Old Lincoln Highway • Crescent.

Saturday & SundayNovember 5th & 6th

Join us for Holiday Entertaining on the Western Iowa Wine Trail

Start your holiday fun a little early and gather new recipes to taste and pair with our award winning Iowa wines! The event will be �0 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and �� a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Each of the seven participating wineries will prepare holiday appetizers to complement their fabulous wines and is a perfect way to get into the holiday spirit! Passports will be available at each of the wineries. The cost will be $35/single passport and $50/couples passport. You can also purchase the passports on Western Iowa Wine Trail website via Paypal.

Phone: 7�2-545-3054www.LoessHillsVineyardandWinery.com

Local Events and Happenings

  TeamMates is a school-based, one-to-one mentoring program co-founded by Dr. Tom and Nancy Osborne. The focus of the mentoring relationship is for an adult volunteer to help build a positive relationship with a student to help them reach their full potential. TeamMates focuses on mentoring youth beginning as early as 3rd grade. Mentors are encouraged to continue in the mentoring relationship until the student graduates from high school, with a minimum of one year commitment. Any adult who desires to make a difference in the life of a child by being a positive role model can be a mentor. Students are nominated for the program by a caring adult in their life. Typically, this is a teacher, guidance counselor, parent, or community member. Volunteers who care about youth and are positive role models are encouraged to be mentors. Mentors must be at least �8 years of age and have a high school degree or GED equivalent. Mentors complete applications, have background checks, complete a 2 hour training, are interviewed and then matched with a student based on similar interests and hobbies. Contact your local chapter to see how you can help serve the youth in your community. You may contact the program coordinator who leads the program in

Make a Difference in the Life of a Child...Become a Mentor!your community, Jessica Plueger 7�2-328-6476 ext �2�0 or email jplueger@cbcsd.org.

What happens during a mentoring session? Each mentoring relationship is unique. However, the

sessions happen weekly for one hour and the focus ranges from helping with homework, to sharing a hobby or special interest, to simply sharing thoughts and ideas. How can I support TeamMates? There are many ways you can support TeamMates and each way makes an important investment in the future. These include becoming a mentor, making a donation, providing in-kind services, being the host site for a TeamMates candy machine,

or encouraging your friends and colleagues to become involved. Why mentor? Mentoring is making an

investment in the future. By spending just one hour each week with a student and showing your interest in their life, you can increase the likelihood they will graduate from high school and become a contributing member of society. Mentors help identify the gifts and talents of young people that provide them a sense of hope and vision for their life. We are looking for mentors in all Council Bluffs Public Schools, including Crescent Elementary!

DENNy’S PLACEClosed Thanksgiving

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What’s your favorite comfort food?

Question of the Month?Laura Sherwin: Chicken noodle soup on a cold, wintry day.

Sherry Mackland Poloncic: Does wine count as food?!?

Penny Thomas: My Mom’s Chicken and Noodles. She makes the best homemade noodles. I have learned how to make them but nothing beats Moms!

Mindi Hively: Chocolate cake with chocolate frosting and a good cup of coffee!!

Staci Pettit: Pizza

Amy Stanley: My favorite comfort food is Macaroni and Cheese. I really like the Panera-White Cheddar Mac & Cheese.

Cindy Shea: Wine and Chocolate

Val Jacobsen: A mug of hot chocolate and a piece of cinnamon/sugar toast

Lisa Hoffman: Mashed potatoes and gravy. Yummy

Don Bassler: A big bowl of Vanilla Ice Cream with a scoop of Hot Fudge on top.

Deborah Kraft: Warm cherry pie with vanilla ice cream.....mmmmmmmmm

Dennis Sievers: Pie and ice cream

Ted Pruitt: Toast and hot chocolate

Kenny Friesen: Peach pie

CresCent Fall FestivalIn the Park

4th Annual

We would like to send a great big thank-you to the area businesses and to the people of Crescent who volunteered, helped and came to the Fall Festival. —Crescent Optimists

Cheryl Rowe: Spaghetti & meatballs.

Kris Smith: Homemade mac and cheese

John Erixon: My favorite comfort food is homemade egg noodles and chicken in thick gravy over homemade mashed potatoes. It doesn’t get any better than that.

Sandra Rowe: My favorite comfort food is “Combination Pizza” from Denny’s.

Next month’s question due by November 18th...

Tell us your favorite Crescent memory...recent

or from the past.Email: CrescentConnection@earthlink.net

or Call/Text: (402) 968-5484

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We, at CECC, have been musing, recently, about being a small town service business. It’s true our “bottom line” financially has been affected by the flooding, by the change in attendance districts of the public school, and who knows what else. But several events, recently, have also reminded us of the advantages of doing business in a small town. First, we want to thank the Crescent Optimists who put on the Fall Festival on Oct. �. It had no connection to CECC, but many of our kids attended and told us how much fun it was. Also, it was not a fund raiser. It was FREE. All the games were free, and you could “play until you won a prize!” which the kids loved. It was generous of the Optimists to do the event. At the center, a couple of things happened to remind us of advantages of being a small group and having adults reach out. We were watching Frank Moran combine a field behind the center when he stopped and offered us a ride in the combine. None of us, including the teacher, had ever been in a combine, and it was great fun. Also Troy Thomason was taking his daughter to Henry’s for a birthday lunch after preschool and invited the rest of us to go along. And he paid for all of us! We thank both of these men for experiences we would never have, otherwise, had. We do look for ways to give back to the community on a “kid scale”. On the one day off from school in October, we took the kids to the cemetery to pick up litter. We gathered a couple of garbage bags of litter, though it seemed there was less than last spring when we did it for Earth Day. Equally important is the opportunity for the kids to see the history of Crescent families displayed on the headstones. One of our kids was able to see the headstones of his great grandparents and great, great grandparents. It’s important for kids to have a connection to their pasts. If any of you know of a “kid size” service project, in Crescent, we could do on a day off from school, do let us know. You can call us at 545-90�6 or e-mail to cecckids@aol.com. Our preschool class and we, welcome Jacob to our class. He has recently been studying insects and spiders. Fall is a good time to do that. We collected some spiders, put them in a jar and fed them. We walked around looking for webs, insects and butterflies, which, of course, are insects. We’d hoped to find a monarch caterpillar to capture and watch turn into a butterfly, as we have several falls. But we didn’t find one this year. Not as much milkweed around. We, also, have learned about the seasons, particularly fall, and spent time on basic preschool curriculum like shapes, names, counting and the like. We do want to remind you that our annual fund raiser is coming up around Thanksgiving. Our families sell cookie dough. We hope you will buy some to use in holiday baking or as gifts. We may add some other items this year to expand our profits, but we try not to duplicate what other local groups do. Even if none of our families contact you, of course, you can call the center and place an order. And thank you in advance to all who make a purchase!

What’s Up at CECC?Submitted by Linda Brewer

Walk Across Iowa! • The recess Walking Club has made it past Des Moines! Students who are participating earn mileage tickets. They are then eligible to be chosen from a drawing for playground balls and Iowa t-shirts. The first winners were Brooklin (2nd grade), Tessa (3rd grade), and Emily (Kindergarten). Congratulations and keep on walking!Thank You! • Our monthly collection of Boxtops and receipts was very successful. (All items we collect are listed below in the following paragraph.) • For September, Crescent School met its goal of collecting 400 Boxtops/Labels and $4,000 in grocery receipts. We actually collected over 2,900 Boxtops/Labels and over $�2,000 in grocery receipts. Each student received a participation prize for helping to achieve this goal. Our next deadline is October 28th. • We plan to use the points and money raised from these collections in much the same way that we used them last year. We were able to do the following last year: o Purchased 20 sports balls and discs, play canopy, and various PE equipment o Purchased 22 Iowa Children’s Choice books for our library o Helped put on family events such as Astronomy Night, Movie Night, Santa Sing-along Night, and Bingo Night for students, staff, and families o Helped to recognize and reward our teachers and staff for Teacher Appreciation Week o Provided educational field trips for all classes, including trips to the Symphony, Lauritzen Gardens, Hitchcock Nature Area, and local Council Bluffs historical sites o Provided Scholastic reading materials for use in the classroom and at homeHelp Us Collect! • We continue to collect Box Tops, Labels for Education (Campbell’s soup labels and many more products), Super Saver receipts, and Hy-Vee receipts. There is a collection box located in the Peoples Bank lobby in Crescent. These collections can also be dropped off at the school. Receipts must have DATE and AMOUNT on them to be valid. Receipts can be from any store location.

Daryl Clark for City CouncilConservative • Honest Devoted • Responsible

A Voice for ALL Crescent Citizens. Not a member of the “Status Quo”. If you wish to speak with Daryl Clark, please call him at 402-658-0657 or email at Daryl.Clark@ops.org

Thanks for your vote!

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while on the council I’ve missed one. I feel if you’re go-ing to volunteer you need to walk the walk and not talk the talk. I think I’ve done really good as far as meeting the needs of Crescent stands. A: Marialice: I’ve only missed a few council meetings but I also try to attend other meetings with the planning committee, etc. as well as meetings out-side the city. A: Daryl: I’ve attended planning commission meetings, park board meetings as well as Optimist meetings. I’m always involved with whatever functions are going on. A: Brian: I served on the city council in the early 90’s. Currently, I attend the council meetings, I’m president of the Vets Monument committee and I volunteer my time on projects throughout town in an effort to better our community. Q: What experience (i.e. educational* or vocational skills) can you provide to help you fulfill the position of city council / mayor? A: Marialice: I have a masters in Business and Management, I have over 30 years experience in a business environment, I work for a major utility com-pany. I consider myself knowledgeable about building, plumbing and electrical skills. I’m not afraid to get my hands dirty. A: Daryl: I have a masters in education, I teach 7th & 8th grade reading for OPS. I have an associates degree in business administration. Successfully owned my our landscaping and construction business. I’m also involved in youth sports organizations. A: Brian: I have a combined 32 years experi-ence owning my own business and I have good com-munication skills. A: Pat: I have 35 years in law enforcement. I’m a good problem solver and good listener. I work well with others. Q: As an incumbent or candidate, what do you feel are your biggest achievements for better-ing the city of Crescent? A: Daryl: I think probably one of the biggest right now is bringing in the Crescent Optimists Club. We were able to take over the Crescent Fall Festival this year and I believe it was successful. I assisted on some of the maintenance issues researching the purchase of a new truck. All-in-all, being active and involved. A: Brian: My biggest accomplishment, along with our committee was the Veterans’ Monu-ment Project. I’ve also been involved in fundraising for the Fall Festival. A: Pat: I’d have to say it was the new Main-tenance Building. It’s a beautiful building and I’m very proud of the work the council did on bringing that to-gether. Working together when the flood hit to figure out what we needed and making the proper contacts. Working with the county and state to hopefully get money from FEMA. We also met with attorney’s to update some city laws and codes. A: Marialice: Renegotiating the water contract, renegotiated the franchise contract with Cox. Waterline repairs and problems, the Park Board. Q: What improvements do you feel can be made to better our city? Brian: It’d be the downtown area. I’d like to

see sidewalks, drainage, lighting. We need to spruce our town up. We had the charette two years ago and I’d like to see some things happen with that. A: Pat: I agree with that. I think we need to get more commercial business or taxation to im-prove the city. A: Marialice: I would also like to see Crescent spruced up but it’s not my number one priority. We need to bring in some new businesses first. We also need to work on storm drains before we can improve the streets. A: Daryl: I agree as well. We need to make Crescent a destination town. We need to get the in-frastructure taken care of. We need to look for bigger businesses to come in. Whatever we need to do to get the money without raising taxes.

Public Forum Q: Ron Olson: It has been two years ago since the charette and I don’t think anything has been done. It’s very disappointing. It’s the same dirty little town I saw two years ago. Is anyone going to do anything to get this started? A: Brian: The city of Woodbine has gone through a transformation. I’ve talked to the people that spear-headed it and it’s mostly through grant money. There’s money out there. We just need to find it. A: Pat: I’ve talked to the people in Avoca and Oakland. There’s not a lot of free grant money out there. They have more businesses in town than Crescent which helps with funding. A: Daryl: I honestly think we need to hire a grant writer instead of trying to do it in-house. They charge a percentage of each grant awarded. Q: Ron: We need to start with a plan. We don’t even have a plan. Why not at least start there? A: Marialice: The city maintenance building is really part of the charette. It’s a very nice building and we should be proud of it. Q: Jody Shea: What would you do to help support volunteer efforts? In the past they have had to jump through ridiculous hoops in order to put together a fundraiser or anything else that helps better the community. For instance, do you think it’s fair to charge the Optimists $50 to use our park for the Fall Festival? A: Marialice: We’ve never really been asked to fore-go it. A: Brian: I feel the city should back any orga-nization that promotes community involvement such as the Optimists. And no, I don’t believe they should be charged to use the park if the money they raise comes back to the community. A: Marialice: That’s in our ordinance. I didn’t write the ordinances and if someone feels they should be waved they should come to the council and ask them to be waived. A: Pat: I hear both sides. If we need to change the ordinance to support an organization doing that I’m all for that. I’m also in favor of making sure it’s done properly. If money raised is coming back to the city then they should not be charged. Q: Kris Smith: I have a question about city personnel. We have a city clerk who is none too friendly with people who call into the city. I’ve had people call me and complain and I’ve asked if they

would please write a letter to the city to express this. How would you intend to make our city clerk a little more pleasant? A: Brian: I don’t think you can make anyone do anything. It’s a concern of mine as well. I get a lot of calls from people who’ve had the same problem. If you’re not on the good list you’re in trouble. A: Daryl: I think it starts with standards. I think we need to set a full time schedule. She works part time and receives the same amount of money as most full time clerks. Dress code is another issue. Etiquette when answering the phone and speaking to people face to face. As a representative of the city you need to be a shining star. A: Pat: Anyone who has problems with the city clerk can write us a letter so we can address it dur-ing her yearly evaluation. Duane Rief: You said you give her a personal review every year. Have you included her attire or per-sonal attitude in this review? A: Marialice: I’ve never had any complaints about her attire. Do we really pay her enough to wear high heels and nylons? Maybe we need to give her a clothing allowance if we want her to dress a certain way. Q: Val Jacobsen: Do any one of you have any ideas as to how to get more people involved? I un-derstand we’re all busy but when you look around you always see the same people at the council meet-ings and all the functions. How can we get more people involved in what’s going on in our city? A: Daryl: We need to find a way to make it more important to people. Q: Val: Does it bother you that you see the same people over and over. A: Pat: Volunteers are going to volunteer and if you don’t have time you don’t. It depends on what’s important to that individual. Q: Bob Andersen: In the next five years, where do you see Crescent going? A: Brian: I believe the housing is going to grow so we need to be prepared for that. I’d like to see downtown spruced up so people will want to come here. We sell food, wine and beer let’s get people out here. There’s a possibility of the bike trail coming out this way and we need to do what we can to make that happen. We’re also the gateway to Hitchcock Nature Center. We need to combine all that to help Crescent grow in a positive way. A: Daryl: I hear a lot of comments from Oma-hans who come here. They say the food is outstanding but the town needs help. We need to change that perception which in turn might bring bigger and better businesses to town and a larger tax base. I’d also like to see Golden Hills finished. A: Pat: I see businesses from the interstate up to Crescent such as warehouses. I see more housing and the completion of Golden Hills. I see a new stop light hopefully with paved roads. I see a bike trail into Cres-cent from Council Bluffs along with a new sidewalk. A: Marialice: I see that we’re really going to start growing towards the interstate. I’d like to see the downtown spruced up.

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Do you spend too much time scrubbing white scaly deposits from your showers and sinks? Are you dishes and glassware covered in unsightly water spots? Does it take more shampoo or laundry soap then you think it should? Hard water is the primary culprit of each of the household problems just asked. The U.S. Geological Survey Office estimates that 85 percent of homes in America have problems with hard water. As in most of the U.S., surface water in Iowa is never safe to drink untreated, contamination by agricultural runoff including nitrates, herbicides, pesticides, and animal waste is common. Municipal water supplies are typically heavily chlorinated, this chlorine, combined with high nitrate levels, often give municipal water a strong smell, and the limestone bedrock in much of the state causes hard water. Generally, the ground water which enters a well has been filtered through the surrounding soil so that disease-causing bacteria are not present in the well. This filtering, however, normally takes place only in the soil horizon and not in the fractures found in the crystalline bedrock. Chemical pollutants, such as salt or nitrate, are not filtered out and may pollute the water in a well. Ground water usually contains more dissolved minerals than does surface water. The deeper the water, the longer it has been in contact with the rocks and the more minerals it may contain. “Hardness” is a measure of the dissolved mineral content of water. For households in the Crescent area water softeners and reverse osmosis systems can provide a healthy solution to the problematic water we use every day. Don’t call a water softener provider that is limited to just water softeners. Call a local Master Plumber that can solve all of your water issues. A. Raymond Plumbing specializes in providing homeowners with tailored solutions to individual household needs. Perhaps in addition to water softening and filtration you need high efficient water heating or an iron removal system for your property. Or you might need outside water lines dug and installed, auto waterers for livestock, drain cleaning, or help with a septic system. From the basic plumbing needs to new construction and remodeling, we can help you with everything plumbing. A water specialist can come to your home and test your households water supply and recommend a system tailored to your needs. Visit us on Facebook or call today for current specials.

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Hard Water Problems?

Volunteer firefighters demonstrate a rescue procedure as Scott Manz from the department informs the audience of the importance of fire safety.

Fire Prevention Week Open House held October 12th drew a good crowd.

Brian Sheafor Mayor

As a resident for over 40 years and a local business owner for 30, I have Crescent’s best interest at heart. I have a vision for our town that includes:• Cleaning up downtown • Storm drains and sidewalks• Working with the council to improve infrastructure.• Encouraging volunteerism

What’s Burma Shave?(and why are their signs at the Vet’s monument?)

If you’re a Baby Boomer or older with an appreciation for Americana you most likely know about Burma Shave. For those of you who aren’t familiar with it, here’s a very brief history. Burma Shave was a company that produced brushless shaving cream. Although the idea was good the company nearly failed due to poor marketing. The Burma Shave sign campaign was introduced by the owners young son. At first, the owner disapproved the idea but finally gave in. A dozen sets of signs were placed along two highways in Minnesota. Shortly there after, orders begin to come in for the cream. And the more signs they put up the more orders they r e c e i v e d . Eventually the signs spread to all but four states across the country. By the mid 30’s, the company was so successful they were basically unaffected by the Depression. After many years of success, business started to slow down. The signs were gradually faded away. The last of the signs were removed in �963 when the company was sold to Phillip Morris. So why are there now signs at the Veterans’ Monument? The Crescent location is also a roadside park which happens to be on the Lincoln Highway. With a growing trend across the country towards renewing the charm of the Lincoln highway, committee members with help from Charlie Allen, recreated these signs as a way of bringing back a celebrated piece of it’s history. We hope you enjoy them.

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Sunday: Noon til MidnightKitchen Open Daily til �am, Sun-�0pm

FREE Pool All Day Sunday’s!Bring Your Business Meeting to Denny’s

DENNy’S PLACE735 Old Lincoln Hwy. • Crescent

Your Hometown Place of Worship Since 1863!

In Crescent • 8�0 Johnson St.Behind Meyer AutoGathering: 9 a.m.

Sunday School: 9:�5 a.m.Morning Worship: �0 a.m.

Senior Pastor: Duane Rief 545-389�Young Adult Pastor:

Connie McWilliams 642-4556

712- 545-3470

A. RAyMOND PLuMBING, INC.Andy Raymond - Owner

Ofc: (712) 545-9941Web: ARaymondPlumbing.com

Email: ARaymondPlumbing@hotmail.com

Reliable, Efficient, LocalCall Us for All Your Plumbing Needs

Reasonable Rates • Free Estimates • Gift Cards AvailableCall Jody at (402) 968-5484

Regular or One-Time ServiceSpring Cleaning or Special Occasions

Professional Dog & Cat GroomingWe Care About Your Pet

Sandy McManigal545-3785

CRESCENT COuNTRy GROOMINGVeterinarian Recommended

Specializing in late modelLease cars and repossessions.

HENRy’S DINER 836 Old Lincoln Hwy.

545-3600

Nothin’ Finer!Chicken • Steaks • Seafood

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Tax and Bookkeeping Services

Council Bluffs: Bus: 256-9777 • Fax: 256-9718

ADD-IT-UP�509 W. Broadway • Council Bluffs

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MARk A. SHILLER, Owner712-329-9901

22274 Old Lincoln Hwy. • Crescent

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Derek Leibert, President

Bus: 981-1290Email: dml069@yahoo.com

Your VentilationExperts!

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Indoor & Outdoor Storage From Furniture to Vehicles

Storage rescent Storage

IA: 712-545-3461 • NE: 402-346-438325300 Old Lincoln Hwy • Crescent

Specializing in Truck, Track, Bulk Scales & Controllers

Your Complete Scale Companyfor Sales & Service

C&A Scales

Crescent • (712) 227-0101

New Mexican Monday’s!

Now Open Sunday’s�2pm to �0pm

Cocktail Hour: Mon-Fri: ��am to 6pm

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indoor self storage

Call: TREY at 402.7�4.7972

• Rates starting at $35 per month• Convenient Council Bluffs location right off the South Expressway & the Interstate• Mention Crescent Connection for Preferred Pricing

2005 S. 6th Street - Council Bluffs, IA

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Meyer  Automotive

Complete Auto Repair

Ask for Todd 545-3228

8�6 Old Lincoln Hwy. • Crescent

��20 Old Lincoln Hwy. • CrescentWednesday thru Sunday

Call or Check our Website for Hours.Www.LoessHillsVineyardAndWinery.com

(712) 545-3054

Loess Hills Vineyard & Winery

Closed Mon. & Tues. Additional Hours by Appointment

SHEA’S AuTO Used Cars & Trucks

Open Monday thru SaturdaySHANE SHEA 545-3913

SheaAuto@radiks.net

Specializing in Retaining Walls

Patio Pavers

Brian Shea

Shawn Shea545-4455545-3684

�9�9 Old Lincoln Hwy.Crescent

1911 Old Lincoln Hwy. • (712) 227-0027

Tuesday - Friday: 11am to 9pmSaturday: 8am to 9pm

Fresh wholesome meals and gourmet desserts,

utilizing local produce, cheeses, wine!

Commercial • Residential • Installation & RepairAll Makes • Maintenance Contracts

Free Estimates • Licensed & Insured • Snow Removal

JIM THOMPSEN • 545-3252 • 680-2318

New owners but still the same helpful, friendly staff!

545-3362

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Mobile Agricultural Equipment RepairPerformance Engine Building & Tuning

Air Conditioning • Electrical • Cooling SystemsHydraulic Hoses • Transmission • Engine Repair

Fabrication & Design

Unleashed Performance

Call Dennis Hough at (402) 305-7295We Build the Best & Fix the Rest!

20270 Old Lincoln Highway

712-322-2027 • TheMileAway.com

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If you’d like to sell yourVintage Costume & Rhinestone Jewelry

Call Peggy at 402-968-3897

Vintage ChicksBuying, Wearing & Collecting

Necklaces • Bracelets • Pins • EarringsHats • Shoes • Clothes

402-968-7432 • 712-545-3652

Monday-Thursday3pm - Midnight or later

Friday-Saturday3pm-2am

(Hour before NE kick off on Saturdays)Happy Hour

$2 Domestics 3pm - 6pmFree Pool & Popcorn

Friday Night Music/Karaoke with DJ Shane-9pmBag Leagues Now Forming!

See bartender or website for more details $50 Friday Night

Party Packages Available •

Reception Hall Available!B-days, Receptions, Anniversaries & more!

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It took a nineteenth-century Dan-ish schoolmaster a lifetime to calculate pi to eight hundred decimal places. It took a modern computer only a few seconds to check his figures and find them correct.

A bird has to fly at a minimum speed of �� miles per hour to be able to keep itself aloft.

Even with its favorite food laid out to tempt it, a giant tortoise can manage a top speed of only five yards a minute—0.�7 miles per hour.

The strongest surface winds in the solar system are found on Neptune, where they have been measured at fifteen hundred miles per hour.

One edition of the Sunday New York Times has more information in it than a typical adult was exposed to in an entire lifetime a hundred years ago. Women started removing hair from their legs in 400 B.C.E. They either plucked them with tweezers or singed them with a flame.

Popeye’s girlfriend, Olive Oyl, wore a size �4A shoe.

Tom Selleck, who played hear-throb Thomas Magnum in the TV series Magnum, P.I., was not chosen by the girl when he appeared as a contestant on The Dating Game.

You can tell the age of a fish by the number of growth rings on each of its scales.

The Queen has ten residences available to her if necessary: Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, St. Jame’s Pal-ace, Kensington Palace, Hampton Court, Palace, Balmoral, Sandringham, Holyrood House, the Tower of London, and the Palace of Westminster.

The real Butch Cassidy did not die in Boliva but returned home, minus the Sundance Kid, and became an adding ma-chine manufacturer.

Intelligent people have more zinc and copper in their hair.

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