THE Crescent Contact: Jody Shea, Editor Box 260 Crescent, IA 5526 Email: [email protected]Cell: (402) 968-5484 CONNECTION In This Issue... Page 2....................... City Council Minutes Page 3.................................... Time Out! Page 4 ................... Question of the Month Pott. County Sheriff’s Report Loess Hills Neighborhood Watch Page 5..................... What’s Up at CECC? Page 6................................ Road Runners Crescent Elementary Receives Nomination Page 7.......... Wondering About Watta Way? Crescent Fall Festival Plans Page 8 & 9 ............................. Advertisers Page 0 ...................... Useless Knowledge Ad Rates Subscription Info Issue 3 Volume 12 Opening a feed store in the Crescent area, has been an idea the Christiansen’s of rural Honey Creek, have talked about for years. Sutton and Doni have owned and cared for many kinds of animals, though their favorite would have to be the horses. Their family has raised and shown Arabian horses and all kinds of exhibition poultry. They’re also involved in AKC dog shows and showing their English Bulldog, Bodacious. The family has been very active in the 4H program as well. They served for several years as leaders for the Crescent Innovators 4H Club, also poultry superintendents at Westfair and suppliers of the fair’s award plaques. The new Crescent Feed Store carries most kinds of livestock feed and a wide variety of Diamond Pet Foods. They also stock basic supplies for a number of animal needs. They have a selection of seed packets. They sell farm-fresh eggs and are expecting baby chicks within the next few days. Their goal is to supply the area with convenient and reasonably priced animal food and supplies. Since the opening of their store March 2nd, the positive response from area residents has been overwhelming. The couple looks forward to serving this wonderful community and surrounding areas. Be sure to stop in and say hi. First, thanks to everyone who voted for me last November. I appreciate it and look forward to doing everything possible to improve our community. During the next four years, my main goal will be to clean up our town. I’ve lived here 43 years and I, along with most residents, feel it’s time to make some significant improvements. Communities everywhere are doing it and seeing the benefits. Not only does it show pride in our community but it also invites new residents and businesses which in turn brings more income. And that will allow us to make even more improvements. With our restaurants, bars, winery and local attractions such as Mt. Crescent and Hitchcock, we have what it takes to be a destination town. We just need to spruce it up. With all our assets, I still believe the best part of Crescent is the people so let’s rally together and clean our community. Look around, start a punch list, identify the problem areas, take the proper steps to improve them. Let’s make Crescent shine! To start the ball rolling, we are having the first annual “Crescent Beautification Day” April 28th. We’ll need lots of volunteers so if you’re able to help with cleaning or hauling please meet at the firebarn by 9am. And if you’re in need of a helping hand, call (402) 968-7432. We’ll line up the volunteers. Following the clean-up, join us for a noon to pm picnic at the Vets Monument. Some of the local businesses are donating hot dogs and burgers. If you’d like to bring a dish, that’d be great. We look forward to seeing you there! Join Us For Crescent Beautification Day! Submitted by Brian Shea Schildberg Construction has purchased Pokemoke Camp from the YMCA. Mark Schildberg has generously offered to lease the swimming pool to the city of Crescent for the sum of $. The city would have to pick up the liability insurance. We’re wanting to see if the interest is high enough for membership to make this a revenue neutral venture for the city. We would need to hire a manager, maintenance man and lifeguards. This could be a nice opportunity for our youth in this area. If you are interested, please contact council members Pat, Chuck, or Brian to let share your thoughts. Phone numbers listed on page 2. Please Welcome Crescent Feed Store & More! Welcome New Advertisers... B/G Photography • Crescent Feed Store & More Green Renovations • Garage Gorillas • Thumbprint Pendants & The Pink Poodle Schildberg Construction Offer Rights to Pool! Local residents, Shirley Kinney & Judy Wilson shop for bird seed. See Pink Poodle Coupon on Page 9!
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T h eCrescentContact:Jody Shea, EditorBox 260 Crescent, IA 5�526
Page 2 .......................City Council Minutes Page 3 .................................... Time Out!Page 4 ................... Question of the Month
Pott. County Sheriff’s ReportLoess Hills Neighborhood Watch
Page 5 ..................... What’s Up at CECC?Page 6 ................................Road Runners
Crescent Elementary Receives NominationPage 7 .......... Wondering About Watta Way?
Crescent Fall Festival PlansPage 8 & 9 .............................AdvertisersPage �0 ......................Useless Knowledge
Ad RatesSubscription Info
Issue 3Volume 12
Opening a feed store in the Crescent area, has been an idea the Christiansen’s of rural Honey Creek, have talked about for years. Sutton and Doni have owned and cared for many kinds of animals, though their favorite would have to be the horses. Their family has raised and shown Arabian horses and all kinds of exhibition poultry. They’re also involved in AKC dog shows and showing their English
Bulldog, Bodacious. The family has been very active in the 4H program as well. They served for several years as leaders for the Crescent Innovators 4H Club, also poultry superintendents at Westfair and suppliers of the fair’s award plaques. The new Crescent Feed Store carries most kinds of livestock feed and a wide variety of Diamond Pet Foods. They also stock basic supplies for a number of animal needs. They have a selection of seed packets. They sell farm-fresh eggs and are expecting baby chicks within the next few days. Their goal is to supply the area with convenient and reasonably priced animal food and supplies. Since the opening of their store March 2nd, the positive response from area residents has been overwhelming. The couple looks forward to serving this wonderful community and surrounding areas. Be sure to stop in and say hi.
First, thanks to everyone who voted for me last November. I appreciate it and look forward to doing everything possible to improve our community. During the next four years, my main goal will be to clean up our town. I’ve lived here 43 years and I, along with most residents, feel it’s time to make some significant improvements. Communities everywhere are doing it and seeing the benefits. Not only does it show pride in our community but it also invites new residents and businesses which in turn brings more income. And that will allow us to make even more improvements. With our restaurants, bars, winery and local attractions such as Mt. Crescent and Hitchcock, we have what it takes to be a destination town. We just need to spruce it up. With all our assets, I still believe the best part of Crescent is the people so let’s rally together and clean our community. Look around, start a punch list, identify the problem areas, take the proper steps to improve them. Let’s make Crescent shine! To start the ball rolling, we are having the first annual “Crescent Beautification Day” April 28th. We’ll need lots of volunteers so if you’re able to help with cleaning or hauling please meet at the firebarn by 9am. And if you’re in need of a helping hand, call (402) 968-7432. We’ll line up the volunteers. Following the clean-up, join us for a noon to �pm picnic at the Vets Monument. Some of the local businesses are donating hot dogs and burgers. If you’d like to bring a dish, that’d be great. We look forward to seeing you there!
Join Us For Crescent Beautification Day!Submitted by Brian Shea
Schildberg Construction has purchased Pokemoke Camp from the YMCA. Mark Schildberg has generously offered to lease the swimming pool to the city of Crescent for the sum of $�. The city would have to pick up the liability insurance. We’re wanting to see if the interest is high enough for membership to make this a revenue neutral venture for the city. We would need to hire a manager, maintenance man and lifeguards. This could be a nice opportunity for our youth in this area. If you are interested, please contact council members Pat, Chuck, or Brian to let share your thoughts. Phone numbers listed on page 2.
Please WelcomeCrescent Feed Store & More!
Welcome New Advertisers... B/G Photography • Crescent Feed Store & More Green Renovations • Garage Gorillas • Thumbprint Pendants & The Pink Poodle
Schildberg Construction
Offer Rights to Pool!
Local residents, Shirley Kinney & Judy Wilson shop for
bird seed. See Pink Poodle Coupon on Page 9!
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Contact Numbers
Mayor Brian Shea
7�2-545-3652(
Councilman Bob Anderson
7�2-545-3373(
Councilman Daryl Clark
402-658-0657(
Councilman Elvis Jacobsen
7�2-545-32�5(
Councilman Patrick Morgan7�2-227-0083
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Councilman Chuck Stokes
7�2-545-9085(
City ClerkMary Martin
7�2-545-398�(
Park BoardJim Campin
7�2-227-0040(
Message BoardRon Olson
7�2-545-3267(
Crescent Fire Dept.Non-Emergency7�2-545-3730
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Crescent Elementary7�2-545-4492
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY OF CRESCENT COUNCIL MEETING March 5th, 2012...THE CRESCENT CITY COUNCIL met in regular session in the Crescent Community Hall at 7:00pm pursuant to the law. Mayor Shea called the meeting to order. The following Council members were present: Anderson, Clark, Jacobsen, Morgan, Stokes. MOTION BY CLARK, seconded by Anderson to accept consent agenda. Anderson, Clark, Jacobsen, Stokes, Morgan, all ayes. Motion carried. 20�2/20�3 Budget submitted for approval. MOTION BY ANDERSON, seconded by Stokes to approve the 20�2/20�3 budget. Anderson, Clark, Jacobsen, Stokes, Morgan, all ayes. Motion carried. TIM SNYDER/PEOPLESERVICE, INC. addressed the council regarding a mission control on the Golden Hills lift station. This is the same system that is on the main lift station. It sends more information that the manual checks that are done. Cost of unit and installation would be roughly $2400. After researching the figures, savings cost would be minimal so council tabled the discussion. PeopleService is still looking for a certified operator to replace Jacob Glunz who was Crescent’s operator. Hydrant flushing schedule has not been set but will be in the spring. Snyder is setting up a schedule to find all the valves so they can be marked and exercised. They will also be looking into hydrant markers. BOB ANDERSON/UPDATES on water extension line in the engineering proposal was sent to city attorney. City is waiting to hear from him. Word from FEMA is that they don’t like the $2,000,000 repair figure for the lagoons so the engineers need to re-figure and re-submit. FEMA would rather it be figured lower and then if necessary do change orders to complete the job. MANHOLE project is moving along. Publication for bidders should be ready by mid-March. There may have to be a special meeting to open bids so work could begin mid-April or the end of April. There was some discussion on the pump house electric meter. Clerk was asked to have this removed and after talking to MidAmerican, they would remove transformer also. There may be a chance that in coming years we may need electricity at that location and then we would have to pay thousands to have a new transformer installed. Council decided to leave meter as is until further notice. NO PARK REPORT GALEN BARRETT/FIRE CHIEF reported that February had �4 calls which brings yearly to 40. He would like to donate the �936 General fire truck back to Missouri Valley Fire Assoc., they wish to refurbish it. MOTION BY CLARK, seconded by Morgan to donate �936 General fire truck back to Missouri Valley Fire Assoc. Anderson, Clark, Jacobsen, Stokes, Morgan, all ayes. Motion carried. He would also like to sell the International fire truck. The tank has been removed and taken in for scrap. Two (2) sealed bids were received on this truck. High bid was from Eric Clark for $�500.00 MOTION BY CLARK, seconded by Stokes to sell truck to the highest bidder. Anderson, Clark, Jacobsen, Stokes, Morgan, all ayes. Motion carried. LAKE TOWNSHIP contract submitted for signatures. RON OLSON/PLANNING COMMISSION reported that the building application for Wes Miller for �0�8 Old Lincoln Hwy was approved. Old house will be moved or torn down after new house is done.There was discussion on the non-dwelling building application. Council decided to remove the word ‘other’ and replace it with ‘addition’. Additions will be charged by sq. ft. MOTION BY MORGAN, seconded by Clark to change wording on application and also require blueprints for all new building in the city. Anderson, Clark, Jacobsen, Stokes, Morgan, all ayes. Motion carried. CHUCK STOKES/MAINTENANCE reported that all is okay. AFLAC annual visit to give updates. MOTION BY ANDERSON, seconded by Stokes to adjourn the meeting. Anderson, Clark, Jacobsen, Morgan, Stokes, all ayes. Motion carried. MEETING adjourned at 8:07pm.
Crescent City CouncilSubmitted by Mary Martin, City Clerk. The City of Crescent is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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past. It will not be relocated.
City Council: First Monday of every month unless holiday—April 2nd 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
February 19thProceeds benefit CVFD
The Mile AwAy HAll & TAvERN
EVERYDAY!... Happy Hour Pull Tabs 3pm-6pm
Free Pool & Free PopcornSand Volleyball Leagues
Now FormingSunday 6’s CoedTuesday 6’s Ladies
Thursday 4’s Money LeagueFriday 6’s Coed
Register Your Team Today!!$25 deposit/forfeit fee. League fee $50
(except Thursday)Learn to Square Dance!
Bluffs Strutters Every Monday 7:00-9:30pm
with Square Dance Caller Terry HarrisonLine Dances between TipsMore info for all events at www.TheMileAway.com
20270 Old Lincoln Hwy.
Winter Hours: Tuesday - Friday: ��am to 8pm
Saturday: 8am to 8pm Join Us Every Saturday
8am to ��am We’re serving farm-fresh breakfast plates, Grandma’s sticky rolls, fresh baked muffins, authentic french toast with weekly fruit sauces straight out of the garden and more!
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This is a free service and a great way to get the word out. If you have an upcoming event you’d like to advertise, please email us at [email protected].
Cocktail Sauce...$7Potluck Daytona PartySunday, February 26th
Open at ��amCaution Drawings • Drink Specials
Sign Up Now for the Denny’s Place 2012 Nascar Club!
Multi-Family Annual Garage Sale�04 Sharon Drive, CrescentSaturday, April 2�st 8-4
Due to the death of Ralston Fire Chief, Kyle Ienn, the proceeds of this years garage sale will be going to the Ienn Children Education Fund instead of the American Cancer Society. Donated items and monetary donations are welcome. RIP Kyle.
Hazel Dell United MethodistGood Friday Service: 7:00pm
Easter Morning Sunday School: 9:30amEgg Hunt before lesson!
Church Service: �0:30amFor more info contact
Pastor Newman at 329-0759Everyone Welcome!
Looking AheadVacation Bible School
June ��-�5, 9-��:30amClasses for 3yr-6th grade
Everyone welcome & invite a friend. Theme: Adventures on Promise Land
For more info, contact Janice 322-8022Starting June 3rd through August...
Sunday School & Church at �0:30am.
Church Activities
lOESS HIllS WINERy��20 Old Lincoln Highway • Crescent.
Saturday & Sunday April 28th & 29thAround the World on
the Western Iowa Wine TrailEach of the 7 of the wineries will prepare foods from different countries and pair them with our Iowa-made wines. The passport is just $20 per person. You can purchase your passports on-line at www.westerniowawinetrail.com or stop by any of the participating wineries to reserve one Passports will be available mid-April.
Third Saturday’s are just around the corner! Our first Open House of the season is May �9th from 9am to 3pm. We look forward to seeing you! Visit www.LivingLoess.com for a list of participating locations and other info.
Area Meetings
Time Out!
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Pott. County Sheriff’s ReportSubmitted by Chief Deputy, John Reynolds.
2/3/�2 �:24am Deputies Wilson, Ramsey and Freeman were dispatched to the �00 block of Old Lincoln Highway to assist Crescent fire. 2/9/�2 �2:�2am Deputies Kirlin, Freeberg and Harvey were dispatched to the 600 block of Old Lincoln Highway in reference a disturbance. 2/9/�2 �2:55am Deputies Harvey and Freeberg were dispatched to the 600 block of Old Lincoln Highway in reference a trespasser. 2/�0/�2 �2:�0am Deputy Ferguson was dispatched to the area of Golden Hills Dr. and Mormon Bridge Rd in reference a noise complaint. 2.�3/�2 �:58pm Deputy Haven was dispatched to the �00 block of Mormon Bridge Rd. to assist Crescent Fire with a Medical call. 2/�4/�2 8:32am Deputy Kirlin was dispatched to the 700 Block of Johnson St in reference a criminal mischief complaint. 2/�4/�2 �0:52am Deputy Steffens was dispatched to the �00 block of West Florence St. in reference a continuously parked vehicle. 2/�5/�2 �:36pm Deputy Pattee was
Do you eat anything that most
people would consider unusual?
Question of the Month
Martie Penne: Radish Sandwiches (buttered bread with sliced radishes, salt & pepper) and Strawberry Sandwiches (buttered bread with sliced strawberries & sugar.) Try it - they’re delicious! Deb Miller: I dip my peanut butter sandwiches in salsa...YUM! Val Jacobsen: Ham and oreo cookie sandwiches. Jalon Rieber: Cow cheek burritos Billy Sievers: Chocolate syrup on my Cheerios and scrambled eggs with maple syrup. Danielle Welker: My husband eats grilled cheese sandwiches with pickles. Yuck! Cindy Shea: Bloody butter steak and french fries with Au jus. Sandra L. Rowe: Trout Almondine Brenda Gibbs: Black eyed peas with pepper sauce and red onion along with cornbread. Yummmmmmy! Stacy Hazen: I like peanut butter and dill pickle sandwiches. Kit Cudmore: Raw baby spinach leaves. Our 7-year old son likes them now, too! Jim Incontro: Pig ears in pasta sauce. Penny Thomas: One of my favorite dishes is Escargot (Snails). Not a common dish for many but my husband and I love it!
Next month’s question due by April 18th...
Name a historical event that you would like to have witnessed.
dispatched to the �00 block of Sharon Dr. in reference a continuously parked vehicle. 2/20/�2 �:37am Deputy Stewart was dispatched to the �00 block of Mormon Bridge Rd. in reference suspicious activity. 2/22/�2 ��:20am Deputy Kirlin was dispatched to the �000 block of Silver Lane to assist Crescent Fire with a medical call. 2/27/�2 �2:05pm Deputy Temeyer was dispatched to the ��00 Block of Walnut St. in reference found property. Sheriff Deputies worked 76 hours and 57 minutes in Crescent in February Patrolling and responding to calls for service. The following citations were issued in the city of Crescent: � Violation of Financial Liability, � Failure to Maintain Control, � Operation While Under the Influence 3rd Offense, � Failure to Obey Stop Sign & � Operation without Registration (warning) The following citations were issued in Crescent Township: � Open Container of Alcohol, 2 Violation of Financial Liability, � Failure to Maintain Control, � Driving While License Denied, Suspended, Canceled or Revoked & � Operation without Registration.
2/�0/20�2 03:05 AM, BURGLARY 3RD DEGREE, 2�200 BLK OLD LINCOLN HWY
2/�0/20�2 03:05 AM, THEFT 2ND DEGREE, 2�200 BLK OLD LINCOLN HWY
2/8/20�2 �0:40 PM, THEFT �ST DEGREE, 34000 BLK ROSEWOOD RD. Work with your neighbors to help keep each other safe. For instance, a neighborhood watch group is a great way to show everyone that they are being watched and will not have an easy time even in your rural community. You can put up signs that indicate you have people watching for suspicious behavior. We recommend that you contact the Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s department for more information.
Loess Hills Neighborhood WatchRural Residents Crime Report • February 2012 • Information provided by Crimemapping.com
Organize your bedding by storing individual sheet sets inside one of the
pillow cases. No more hunting through piles for matching pieces.
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What’s Up at CECC?Submitted by Linda Brewer
As this is written, spring has sprung! Though we won’t be opening our water table anytime soon, as we know what the weather in Iowa can do. But it’s great to be able to get outside every day, and more important, we can “take off our jackets!” Why is it so important to kids to be able to do that? The kids had a couple of days off from school at the end of February, and we had a field trip to the Children’s Museum in Omaha. They have a new construction exhibit on the second floor that is great. There are all sorts of interactive displays including how a toilet flushes, a particular favorite. We thank Chance Booker and Jan Gunderson for going along to help chaperon and Alex and Ethan Brewer who helped keep an eye on everyone, not an easy task when you have 20 kids in �0 different parts of the building. We also thank Mike Harmon who turned out to be our secret sidewalk shoveler, Madison and Angie Lair who donated more toys and clothes, Justsens, who also donated clothes and Carol and Cole Chollett who gave us some toys and Legos. They were “really cool” Lego pieces. Our preschool curriculum for the past couple of weeks has been famous artists and their work. The goal is not so much to have kids learn about Andy Warhol or Picasso, but to learn that there are lots of ways to create art, and that they can be artists even if they are only four or five. Or older, because lots of the after-school kids wanted to make their own masterpieces, as well. The kids made “chance collages” by dropping stuff on to paper, cut apart self portraits and glued them down all mixed up, ala Picasso; made monoprints, used basic colors and shapes to make art and tried many other artists’ styles. Probably the most fun was decorating and melting plastic pieces that turned into Dale Chihuly style designs, though of course, he uses blown glass. We’d like to take the kids to Joslyn Art Museum sometime so they could see his real art work. As the school year winds down, the preschoolers are working on the alphabet, learning the names and sounds the letters make and writing them. They’ve been “reading” books all year and now can actually recognize some words. That’s very exciting. On Friday, April 27, we’ll have our annual Week of the Young Child picnic and open house from 5:30 to 7:00. We invite anyone interested in seeing the center and finding out more about our programs to attend. If you are looking for care for your child for the summer, it would be a good chance to visit. We hope you will join us. If you would like more information about the center, give us a call at 7�2-545-90�6, email us at [email protected] or check out our website at www.cecckids.com.
Attention!City of Crescent Parks
is now taking sign-ups for:* Boys Baseball* Girls Softball
* Tee Ball* Co-Ed Softball League Teams
* Co-Ed Sand Volleyball League Teams•
New Volleyball Court poles, nets, referee stands, and Lights!
More new ball field upgrades!New Concessions as well!
Call 712-227-0040or 402-917-5467For more details.
Perfect Pie Crust When a pie crust recipe calls for � tablespoon of ice water, instead use � tablespoon of distilled white vinegar—this will make a crispier crust. And for a flakier pie crust, substitute the same amount of sour cream or plain yogurt for the liquid called for in a crust recipe.
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Crescent Elementary Receives a National Blue Ribbon School Nomination
Crescent Elementary School has been nominated by the State of Iowa for the 20�2 National Blue Ribbon Schools award. The National Blue Ribbon Schools award highlights and gives recognition to both public and private elementary, middle and high schools that are producing outstanding results for all students regardless of race or socioeconomic status. Schools recognized as National Blue Ribbon Schools are those that have demonstrated consistent excellence, and in some cases, those that have made progress and closed gaps in student achievement. The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program is part of a larger U. S. Department of Education effort to identify and disseminate knowledge about best school leadership and teaching practices. Crescent Elementary was nominated for the award based on the following criteria: Exemplary High Performing; a school, whose students, regardless of backgrounds, is high performing. This means Crescent is ranked among the state’s highest performing schools as measured by performance on state assessments. The second criteria in which some schools are chosen is that at least 40 percent of its students from disadvantaged backgrounds have made progress in improving student performance as measured by the school’s performance on state assessments. The National Blue Ribbon Schools award sets a standard of excellence for all schools striving for the highest level of achievement. Each year since �982, the U.S. Department of Education has sought out schools where students attain and maintain high academic goals. Crescent has been selected as one of those schools. For the past 29 years, this prestigious program has honored more than 6000 of America’s most successful schools. For public schools, the U. S. Secretary of Education invites Chief State School Officers to nominate schools from their state that meet the National Blue Ribbon School recognition criteria. Dr. Jason Glass, Director of the Iowa Department of Education nominated Crescent Elementary for this honor. For many schools, attaining the National Blue Ribbon School award and recognition is a realization of a long-held dream. The schools are honored at an awards ceremony in Washington, DC, where each National Blue Ribbon School receives a plaque and flag to signify its National Blue Ribbon School status. National Blue Ribbon Schools serve as models for other schools throughout the nation and details of their achievements are shared on the U.S. Department of Education’s website. A note from Mrs. Chalupnik: As you can imagine, I was honored when I received the phone call that we were chosen to apply to become a National Blue Ribbon School. We are one of five schools in the state of Iowa who also received news of the nomination. The nomination process involves an application on my part and on the part of the district. Once the applications have been received, a selection committee reviews them and the schools are chosen. The unfortunate part is that we won’t know if we have been selected until September 20�2, after all state testing has been completed and evaluated across the state. This nomination is not only a testament to our school, but to our school community as well. The partnership we have with parents and the community strengthens our school. We will share in this honor together. College Scholarship Started at Crescent Elementary After attending high school graduations last spring, it was brought to our attention that Crescent Elementary is one of the few schools who does not offer a scholarship to a graduating senior wishing to attend college. We would like to change that! We are getting a late start on establishing our fund in order to be able to present a scholarship this 20��-�2 school year, but we are committed to raising at least $250 from staff, students, parents, and our community in order to offer our first scholarship. If we are able to raise additional funds, it may be possible to offer an additional scholarship. We have developed the application for seniors to complete and our high school counselors have alerted graduating seniors who intend on pursuing a degree to apply for the scholarship. If the interested senior meets the requirements of the application, the staff at Crescent will review the applications and choose a recipient. The names of the applicants will be removed for the selection process. Our first fundraiser, Valentine treat bags, was a huge success. We raised $263 for our first scholarship. We would love to be able to offer two scholarships this year so we are having an additional fundraiser in March with the students, a Penny War. We encourage members of our community to continue to support our students as they pursue college degrees. We would be grateful for any donation size and donations can be dropped off at our school office weekdays 7:30-4:00. We will gladly accept cash or check donations with checks payable to Crescent PTO. Thanks in advance for your continuing support.
Crescent is now forming Daisy and Brownie Troops for Fall 20�2. Daisies are Kindergarten and �st grade. Brownies are 2nd and 3rd grade. Please contact Julie (7�2-545-3079) or Chelsea (402-709-5272) for more information. The meetings will be held at the Crescent City Hall on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 6 pm.
•Under the Starry Skies! Our February family event was held at the UNO Mallory Kountze Planetarium. We had 3� students and family members attend the private showing with professor John Artherton. We learned about planets (even the dwarf planet Pluto) and the night skies. A couple interesting facts were: (�) The stars in our night skies are named mostly in Arabic. (2) The milky way got its name because it looks like a flowing river of milk. (3) Pleiades (more famously known as the Seven Sisters) star cluster was once used as an eye test in ancient cultures...if you could see six of the brightest stars with your naked eye, then your vision was pretty good. It is also the star cluster that the Subaru car emblem is based upon. If you want to download your own site map to see what is happening in the sky near you each month, go to skymap.com. • Art and Egyptian Mummies Our March family event will be at Joslyn Art Museum. They offer free admission on Saturday mornings from �0 - noon to the whole community. On certain Saturdays, they also offer a free Kid’s Saturday Surprise art project. The kids will be able to make their own canopic jars like the ones that were used in ancient times. • Help Us Collect! Super Saver receipt collection will end March 27th. Please submit any final receipts to the school or in the collection bin at People’s Bank. We have collected over $70,000 in receipts this year which we can use to buy equipment and supplies for our school! We have already received a soccer goal set and classroom computer headphones with these earnings. We continue to collect Box Tops and Labels for Education (Campbell’s soup labels and many more products) year round.
Submitted by Julie Newby
Interested in Scouting?
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In pop royalty, the Queen of Blues
is Dinah Washington,
the Queen of Soul is Aretha Franklin,
the Queen of Disco is Donna Summer,
the King of Swing is Benny Goodman,
the King of the Cowboys is Roy Rogers and
the King is Elvis Presley.
They’ve scouted out the route, made the map, highlighted all the attractions, and now - WATTA WAY is a fun way to see Pottawattamie County! It’s a loop, a route, an easy way to travel the county top to bottom and side to side. Delightful discoveries await your visit such as antiques shops, museums, the corner cafe, tasting rooms, and so much more! WATTA WAY is a great way to see Pottawattamie County!
CresCent Fall Festival Get Ready for Some Old Fashioned Fun! The planning has begun for the Fall Festival. Mark your calendars for a day of old-fashioned fun taking place September 22nd. The day will start with the Crescent Auxiliary Pancake Breakfast. Activities include a 5K /�0K run and beer tasting at the Ski Hills, a parade, a car at the school, the dunk tank is back, a baseball game, art display, the games for children at the park, horseshoe tournament, and parking lot dance. So shine up your cars, dust off your tractors, and get your floats ready! Fall will be here before you know it!
VOLUNTEERINgAn activity that could add years to your life. A study of 10,000 people, published in the journal Health Psychology, found that those who regularly volunteer are less likely to die than non volunteers. And people who give back for the “right reasons” (e.g., to help others, not to feel better about themselves) stay alive the longest.
Wondering About “Watta Way”?
Crescent Feed Store & More
(712) 227-0220Proudly Serving the Crescent Community
Mon – Fri: 9am-6pmSaturday: 9am-2pm
•Diamond Pet Products
ADM Alliance Livestock FeedGlo For Life Horse Feed
Farm Fresh EggsBaby Chicks Available Soon
•If we don’t carry it, ask and we will do
everything possible to get it for you.
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�09 E. Welch St.Crescent, IA 5�526
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1110 Hwy 183 • Crescent, IA
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HOURS: Mon-Sat: 2pm - 2am
Sunday: Noon til MidnightKitchen Open Daily til �am, Sun-�0pm
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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.
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633 Old Lincoln Hwy • Crescent
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Debra Winger was the voice of E.T.
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A lion’s roar can be heard from five miles away.
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