Alexander News 2/22/2010

Worship Opportunities

First Reformed

8:30 am Adult Sunday School in the Sunshine Room

9:30 am Worship Service

Wednesday @ 4:00 pm “Kids Club”

7:00 pm Pastor Phil’s Radio Ministry on KLMJ 104.9

United Methodist

8:45 am Worship Service

CAL Community Schedule

February 22, 2010 10:25 Late Start
4:00 PM FAFSA NIGHT

February 23, 2010 Spring Pictures PK-6
ASVAB

February 26, 2010 TBD POPS CONCERT

February 27, 2010 3rd Qtr. 6 week grade cut off
TBD District Individual Speech

March 01, 2010 National Honor Society Blood Drive

March 04, 2010 6:30 PM — 8:00 PM Family Fun Night

March 08, 2010 1:00 out Professional Development
7:00 PM School Board Meeting

March 10, 2010 Iowa Star Conference Meeting

March 13, 2010 TBD State Individual Speech

March 15, 2010 Girls Golf Starts
End of 3rd Qtr.

Alexander News

I want to thank all my Alexander area friends and relatives who sent me cards and get well wishes during my recent hospitalization. It was truly overwhelming!! I am now home from University Hospitals in IA City where I had complete lower jaw replacement surgery due to cancer of the jaw. Although my recovery will take some time, I am making progress. Thanks, in part, to all the well wishes from friends and relatives like you.

Thank you so much! Gary Dirksen

　

　

Last week Pauline Arends, Marilyn Arends and Alberta Bohman took a trip to Las Vegas. Bob and Gloria Zangel invited all to their home for supper. Those also attending were Andrew Arends, Steve and Sharon Wilkinson and their children Tyler, Katrina and April.

Later the “girls” took a tour of Hoover Dam and attended a couple of shows on the Las Vegas strip.

The parents of the junior class will be having a can drive to raise money for the after prom festivities. They will be going to Alexander, Latimer and Coulter Saturday, Feb. 27th from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. If anyone is interested in donating a bag or two or three of cans as a donation all they have to do is set the bags out either on their drives or by the curb and we will have pick-ups coming around to gather them. We would really like to thank anyone who would be willing to help us out.

Plans continue for the Alexander Quasquicentennial celebration in June with our next meeting scheduled for Monday March 1 at 7 p.m. in the community center. We're holding an omelet breakfast fundraiser at St. Francis Catholic Church on Sunday Feb. 28. We're looking for more parade entries for our parade on June 19 and if you're interested, please call Rusty Bohman at 641-692-3578.

　

　

Alexander Public Library News

Pamela Warwick, Director

　

Our Annual Alexander Library Soup Supper was another huge success! The library trustees and staff laid out yet another tasty feast, with five different soups, breads and crackers, bars upon bars, beverages and a host of helpful hands with which to serve it all up in grand hometown style.

The community room seemed to be full most of the evening, and artwork done by CAL student Kayla Jensen could be viewed upstairs as customers waited their turn for a chance at the meal. We had dozens of door prizes provided though various means. Many local people donated items and a couple businesses featured some of their wares for the benefit of the library and pleasure of the recipients. Be sure and thank those who gave so generously when you see them!

We had several great servers from the Northwest Franklin 4-H Club assist us throughout the evening event. As always, these kids are quick to pitch in and contribute much to the success of this fundraising event that benefits their library and adds to the betterment of their community. We are proud to have them call our community room their meeting place and home!

One satisfied customer suggested, after taking in our supper and staying for more time reading and fellowshipping, “You should do this EVERY Saturday night!” Well, perhaps not. ..but we are delighted you had such a great time among us!

Our library continues to be a vital and vibrant resource to this town. We have two Coffee Times each week for everyone to gather and stay connected. Once monthly we have a nurse come and provide blood pressure checks and dispense health care information during that time.

We have two public computers for adults and students alike, and are wireless for those who would like to bring their lap tops instead. Students have access to the printers free of charge when homework is involved.

Our book club, On the Same Page, will resume again shortly after this brief recess, and provides ample opportunity for book lovers to share ideas, insights and fellowship in a friendly family style.

We offer a game table upstairs which many of our young people have utilized and waged good-natured chess or checkers competitions over hot chocolate. We even offer some card games for their pleasure, as well. If others would like to bring in board games to share or donate, we will be more than tickled to offer these to our valued young people. What a wonderful way and place to develop social skills and gather amidst friends and community members!

We allow our community room to be reserved for special events for the asking and at no cost. Just contact one of our library personnel to line this up.

Our site also provides opportunities for college students to take proctored exams through NIACC, making higher education more easily attainable. Speak with us!

And naturally we continue to provide a wide variety of reading materials, magazines and newspapers, DVDs and family resources for the enjoyment and enrichment of the community.

So, come in soon and see where all those well-appreciated donations have been allocated! Then…stay awhile!

　

Gary Dirksen is to be going home from the hospital following major surgery and would like to hear from friends in the area. His address is:

Gary Dirksen
207 Lindview Dr.
Apt. 206
Pella, IA 50219

　

Need a break on Saturday afternoon? Stop in at the Alexander Public Library and play cards. The game starts at 1:00 pm, singles and couples are welcome.

The Alexander Community Center is available to rent for your holiday and family get-togethers. Please call Jacki at 692-3314 or Tom at 692-3279 for more information or to make your reservations.