Bondurant Newsletter
January 2014
200 Second Street, NE • Bondurant, Iowa 50035 • 515-967-2418
MEET JILL SANDERS
Job Title: Director, Bondurant Community Library
Started November 11, 2013
Jill is widowed with two sons, Ben and Nick, one Daughterin-law Melissa and nine grandchildren. She enjoys reading of
course, cross stitching, and quilting.
Duties of the Library Director includes but is not limited to
the day to day operation of the
library, ordering of materials,
managing staff and generally all
things library related.
Education/Special Training/Licenses:
Tier Three Accreditation with the
State Library of Iowa.
Bondurant is a wonderful
community and I am excited to be
beginning a new opportunity in this
great community.
CAR WINTER SURVIVAL KIT
Each year, hundreds of people find themselves stranded on
the roadside. Winter weather can kill an unprepared person
who is exposed to the elements within minutes. Whether you
wind up needing it or not, a winter survival kit for your car is
a good idea. It is simple to create and could save your life in
the event of a vehicle breakdown or crash during the winter
months. Putting your kit together is easy and here’s how!
Take a empty container, like a three pound coffee can with a
plastic cover, and pack the container with the following items:
• Candle stubs and matches
• Small sharp knife
• Red bandanna or cloth (hang outside your vehicle as a sign
of distress)
• Pencil and paper and change for a phone call (or a cell
phone)
• Large plastic garbage bag for insulation
• Snacks (high energy food - chocolate bar or energy bar)
• Plastic whistle (to alert people to where you are)
• Plastic flashlight and spare batteries (reverse batteries in
the case to avoid accidental switching and burnout, and
warm batteries between your legs before using)
• First aid kit including essential medications
• Bottled water (melted snow can also be used)
In addition to the items in the winter survival kit, you may
want to make sure you have these other items on hand in
your trunk: Jumper cables; sand for tire traction; shovel; tow
cable or chain; blankets; road flares / reflectors; hat, mittens
/ gloves; boots; snow brush.
When the snow is deep, where do you
set out your carts?
Setting out recycling and garbage carts in the winter
can be a challenge. Here are some helpful hints:
• Dig Out a Spot: When
you dig out your driveway,
be sure to dig out a spot
for your carts. Have
enough room (about 18
inches) on all sides of the
cart for the truck’s arm to
be able to grab the cart,
dump it and set it back
down.
• Avoid Snow Piles: Do
not place your cart on top
of the snow piles. This
causes carts to tip over
and litter the street, and it
also makes it difficult for
the collection trucks to set
the cart back down.
• Avoid Streets: Do not
place your carts in the street. We realize this cleared area
is an enticing place to put your carts, but it is a hazard.
Carts can get hit by vehicles or snow plows.
Here are some hints that apply for any time of year:
• 3 Feet Apart: Keep your carts three feet apart to allow
sufficient room for the truck’s arm to grab the cart, dump it
and set it back down. If possible, place your recycling and
garbage carts at the opposite sides of your driveway.
• Metal Bar Faces Street: Lastly, remember to place the
metal bar towards the street so that the lid opens when the
cart is tipped.
When carts are properly placed, waste and recycling
removal is safe, quick and easy. We appreciate your help and
cooperation.
For more information, visit us at www.MWAtoday.com
or call 224.0021.
January 2014
Bondurant Newsletter Features
“A Christmas Story” Trivia ........................................Page 3
Christmas Tree Collection..........................................Page 4
Bondurant Bounce....................................................Page 4
Dart Winter Riding Tips ............................................Page 5
Party of Blue Jays.....................................................Page 6
Library Page ........................................................Pages 7-8
Bondurant City Center: 967-2418
FAX: 967-5732 • [email protected] • www.cityofbondurant.com
Directory
Mayor:
Keith Ryan
Mayor Pro Tem:
Brian Lohse
Council Members:
Amy Bogaards
Wesley Enos
Eric E. Johnson
Brian Lohse
Curt Sullivan
City Council meets
on the
first and third
Mondays of
each month at
6:00 p.m., at the
Bondurant City Center.
Additional meetings are
scheduled as necessary.
Planning and Zoning Commission
• Meets the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m.
Dave Higgins, Chair Michele Bailey
Jennifer Keeler
Roy McCleary
Jeff Kromrie
Parks and Recreation Board
Brian Clayton
Judi Mendenhall
• Meets the third Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m.
Jeff Cook, Chair
Nicole Bruce
Amie Johnson
Eric Johnson
Lori Vermie
Library Board of Trustees
John Hodges
Joe Van Horn
• Meets the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
Susan J. Ugulini, President
Craig Campbell
Michell Klinker-Feld
Craig Kinrade
Cheryl Lenhart
Board of Adjustment
Patricia Kaura
Mary Thomas
• Meets the second Tuesday of each month at 5:00 p.m.
Leo Kolo, Chair
Kris Klinker
Dave McGrath
Greg Hanson
Brian Wells
Bondurant Recreational Sports Complex Board
• Meets the second Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m.
Dan Clark
Bob Peffer
Bob Wright
Damon Eckert
Candy Stanley
Department Officials:
City Administrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark J. Arentsen. . . . . .
City Attorney. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David Brick. . . . . . . . . .
City Engineer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bob Veenstra Jr. . . . . . .
Deputy City Clerk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michelle Wells. . . . . . . .
Finance Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lori Dunham . . . . . . . .
Administrative Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . Misty Richardson-Kugler
Fire Chief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aaron Kreuder . . . . . . .
Library Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jill Sanders. . . . . . . . . .
Recreation Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . Shelby Hagan . . . . . . . .
Department Superintendents / Staff:
Water Department. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pat Collison . . . . . . . . .
Wastewater Department . . . . . . . . . . Pat Collison . . . . . . . . .
Street Department. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ken Grove . . . . . . . . . .
Building & Grounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Boyce Bailey. . . . . . . . .
Assistant to Departments . . . . . . . . . . Dave Higgins . . . . . . . .
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967-2418
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225-8000
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If you are having issues with your garbage please call ASI at 515-964-5229.
For recycle and yard waste please call Waste Management at 515-24-green.
If residents call with their own issues it speeds up the process.
Lights Out?
Contact the Bondurant City
Center at 967-2418 or
MidAmerican Energy at 1-888427-5632 to report burned out
street lights. Please provide the
nearest address or cross street
when making a report, and
include any
other
visible
damage to
the light or
pole.
CITY NEWSLETTERS AVAILABLE BY
E-MAIL
Residents interested in receiving future City of
Bondurant newsletters on their e-mail should
contact the City at [email protected] or
call the City Hall at 967-2418. Due to the bulk
mailing method used to mail
newsletters, people receiving the
newsletter via e-mail will
continue to receive one in their
regular mail. Our City newsletter
is also available online at
www.cityofbondurant.com under the Community
Information link.
Page 2 • January 2014
Mark Your
Regular City Meetings
at the City Center
The following is a list of the City
Meetings. Please feel free to attend any
of the meetings. Your attendance and
participation are welcome.
• City Council Meetings - 1st and 3rd
Mondays of each month, 6:00 p.m.
• Board of Adjustment - 2nd Tuesday
of each month, 5:00 p.m.
• BDI Meeting – 1st Tuesday of each
month, 8:00 a.m.
• Library Board of Trustees - 1st
Thursday of each month, 7:00 p.m.
• Planning and Zoning Commission
Meetings – 2nd and 4th Thursday of
each month, 6:00 p.m.
• Parks and Recreation Board
Meetings – 3rd Thursday of each
month, 6:00 p.m.
• BRSC Board - Second Wednesday of
the month, 6:00 p.m.
Regular Community Meetings
• American Legion - 1st Tuesday of
the month at the Legion Hall, 8:00 p.m.
• American Legion Auxiliary - 2nd
Thursday of the month at the Legion
Hall, 7:00 p.m.
• Civic Club - 4th Wednesday of the
month at City Center, 7:30 p.m.
(September - May)
• Lions Club - 1st and 3rd Thursday of
the month, Legion Hall, 8:00 p.m.
• Men’s Club - 1st and 3rd Wednesday
of the month at City Center, 7:00 p.m.
• Mother’s Club – 4th Tuesday of the
month at City Center, 7:00 p.m.
• Rolling Agers Potluck – 1st and 3rd
Monday of the month at the Legion Hall
• Women’s Club - 2nd Tuesday of the
month at the Legion Hall, 1:00 p.m.
(September – May)
• 4-H group - 3rd Saturday of month
at City Center, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
• 4-H group – 2nd Monday of month
at City Center, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
• Boy Scouts Troop 10 – Every
Thursday at Legion Hall, 6:00 p.m. City
City meetings, except for the Library
Board of Trustees, are normally held at
the Bondurant City Center, 200 2nd
Street, Northeast. For an agenda or to
verify the exact date and time, please
call the Bondurant City Center at 9672418.
Multiple choice questions and answers from the classic holiday movie!
1. In what year was “A Christmas Story” released?
1983
1979
1984
1973
2. In addition to Raphie’s Dad, Darren McGavin was well
known for his role in what TV series?
Kojak
Hill Street Blues
Kolchak
Night Gallery
3. What sort of dare can never be refused?
Double Dog Dare
Triple Dog Dare
Cross Your Heart Dare
Cross Your Eyes Dare
4. What adjectives does Raphie use to describe the bully
Scut Farkus?
Mealy-mouthed
Hunch-backed
Snaggle-toothed
Yellow-eyed
5. Which brand of soap is the worst to have Mom wash your
mouth out with?
Palmolive
Dawn
Lifebuoy
Olay
6. What does Dad say Ralphie looks like modeling Aunt
Clara’s Christmas gift?
A Little Angel
A Pink Nightmare
A Rabid Rabbit
A Wad of Dryer Lint
7. What does a panicked Raphie accidentally tell the
intimidating store Santa that he wants for Christmas?
A Football
A Toy Truck
Some Tinkertoys
A Train Set
8. What about Ralphie’s neighbors, the Bumpuses, irritates
his father the most?
They never mow their lawn
They have loud parties
They have lots of hound dogs
They block the driveway
Answers on Page 8
9. Complete this quote, heard by Ralphie throughout the
movie: “You’ll ___”
Kill someone with that thing!
Shoot your eye out!
Break someone’s window!
Need some ammunition!
10. “A Christmas Story” is based on fiction and essays by
which writer?
Jean Sheperd
James Thurber
Kurt Vonnegut
John Steinbeck
11. What do Ralphie and his family eat for Christmas dinner?
Pizza
A traditional turkey dinner
Chinese food
Ice cream and pie
12. Ralphie feverishly decodes a secret message about which
beverage?
Quick
Coca-cola
Nehi
Ovaltine
13. Who ends up with his tongue frozen to the flagpole?
Ralphie
Flick
Randy
Scut Farkus
14. According to Ralphie’s Mom, what is the name of the
Lone Ranger’s nephews’ horse?
Abe
Misty
Victor
Beauty
15. What “major award” does Ralphie’s Dad receive just
before Christmas?
A new furnace
A new Oldsmobile
A bowling alley
A leg-shaped lamp
Page 3 • January 2014
Snow Ordinance
Bondurant Community Awards /
Chamber Annual Dinner
When: Friday, January 17 at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Founders Irish Pub
Cost:
$25/Person
Contact Shelby Hagan at
515-967-2418 or
[email protected]
for more details!
The City of Bondurant is honoring
three people in our community at the
Chamber's Annual Dinner. This is the
second year for recognizing people's
hard work and dedication to the Bondurant Community.
Open Gym Basketball
These are indoor gym pick-up games, so there will be no
referees or organized games/tournaments.
When: Sundays from 3:00 - 5:00 PM
(November 17 - March 16)
Where: Regular location is the Middle School Gymnasium
(old high school)
Enter through the West gym doors.
Grab some buddies
and join us!
Christmas
Tree
Collection
January 2 & 8
Please have trees free of
decorations and to the curb by
7:00 a.m.
Residents must attach a
“Compost It!” sticker to their trees
for collection.
Stickers are available at City
Hall for $1.20.
No person shall park any vehicle or permit the same to
remain standing upon any public street in the City during
the following times or periods: The City of Bondurant Snow
Ordinance shall take
effect following a
declaration of same by
the City Administrator or
Street Superintendent.
City Code Section 69.10
states that vehicles must
be removed from any
City street by 8:00 p.m., and must remain off of the City
street until 8:00 a.m., the following day, or until the snow
declaration has been lifted, whichever occurs latest. Vehicles
not removed by 8:00 p.m., will be ticketed for violating the
City’s Snow Ordinance. After being ticketed, vehicles not
removed from the City streets by 8:00 a.m., the following
day will be towed, with expenses for towing payable by the
vehicle owner.
Snow Removal Tips
Snow is on the way and controlling snow and ice is a difficult
and time-consuming operation. We need your help so we can
clear the streets more quickly and completely.
Please do not park cars on the street during any amount of
snow fall, this will help crews do a better job at plowing. We
ask that residents park their vehicles off the street during
snow removal operations. City ordinance prohibits the parking
of vehicles on public streets when the snow ordinance is in
effect. Parking on public streets will result in ticketing and
towing. Fewer cars on streets will quicken plowing.
The equipment that is used to clear snow from streets may
leave a ridge of snow across your driveway. It is the
responsibility of the property owner to remove the ridge left
by snow plowing equipment. When
shoveling out the mouth of your driveway
, throw the snow to the right or left, but
not in the street. Putting the snow back
into the street creates more work and a
safety risk.
To help ensure that sidewalks are safe
during the winter, City Ordinance requires
residents to remove snow and ice from
sidewalks within 24 hours following the
end of the snowfall. Property owners who do not comply are
subject to a municipal citation. A helpful hint for residents—
clear your sidewalk after the snowplows have finished
plowing to the curb. When you remove snow from your
sidewalk, please remember that City Ordinance prohibits
placing that snow in the street. City Code Section 135.12
prohibits the unnatural deposit of snow from driveways and
parking lots onto City right-of-way is also prohibited.
Equipment operators often work 12 or more hours in a shift
and appreciate courteous and friendly drivers and
pedestrians. Please remember to maintain a safe following
distance of 75 feet from all snow removal equipment. From
all of us here at City Hall, please have a safe winter!
Page 4 • January 2014
TECHNOLOGY UPDATE
Residential De-Icer Options
Protect Stormwater:
Protect Streams and Lakes
During periods of snowmelt, deicers that have been applied
to impervious surfaces such as driveways, mix with
snowmelt and travel to nearby storm drains.
In most cities, storm drains discharge directly to local
streams and lakes.
Some de-icers can change the salinity of streams and lakes,
which impacts aquatic life.
READ THE LABEL
...DE-ICERS CONTAIN DIFFERENT CHEMICALS
Readily Available De-Icers
Sodium chloride, or rock salt: It is the least expensive deicer and most widely used. But it is harmful to vegetation,
soil, streams and lakes. If you need to use rock salt, apply
during the colder months (Dec-Feb). In March, plants are
breaking dormancy, and the roots begin to actively absorb
water, so this is a good time to use another alternative.
Magnesium chloride: This de-icer doesn't leave a powdery
residue and is considered safer for humans, animals and
vegetation. It is pricier than rock salt and can damage
masonry.
Calcium chloride: Will not harm vegetation, but is
expensive, and can leave a residue on flooring and shoes.
Potassium chloride: More environmentally friendly, but
expensive.
Acetates: The acetate de-icers come as sodium acetate,
calcium magnesium acetate, and potassium acetate. These
organic chemicals can break down in the environment and
leave little damage.
What Can You Do?
Helpful Hints…
Shoveling and snow-blowing can be your best line of
defense.
Use de-icers sparingly, keep a safe distance from storm
drains, streams, lakes, and wetlands.
Use de-icers in combination with minimal amounts of sand
for better traction.
Pre-apply de-icer before snow or ice is expected.
Know which de-icers impact vegetation and concrete.
Additional Resources:
www.mnltap.umn.edu/Events/RoadSaltSymposium/
www.newyorkwater.org/downloadedArticles/
ENVIRONMENTANIMPACT.cfm
www.iowastormwater.org
Disclaimer: ISWEP is providing readily available information
on these new technologies and is not
endorsing any specific product or
technology.
Providing educational resources statewide to communities
and other groups to inform and educate local stakeholders.
DART Tips for Winter Riding
The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority advises
residents to plan accordingly when using DART services
during winter weather conditions.
Check www.ridedart.com. Conditions can change
quickly, and DART may be forced at times to detour or cancel
service. Check www.ridedart.com for detours before you
head out. Sign up for email updates about specific route
service at http://www.ridedart.com/email-updates.cfm.
Leave early. Heavy traffic and poor road conditions
require operators to slow down for safe travel, causing delays
in the schedule. If winter weather conditions are present,
consider taking an earlier trip ensure on-time arrival at your
destination.
Be visible. Make yourself visible to an approaching bus by
wearing light color or reflective clothing. It is also helpful to
carry a small blinker light or flashlight, especially on dark
winter mornings or evenings.
Play it safe. Be visible when waiting for the bus and wait
for the driver to make a complete stop before your approach.
Melting snow and ice can make the bus floor slippery; for
safety, please hold onto handrails and seat backs when
walking on the bus. When exiting the bus be sure to move
directly away from the door and do not walk along the bus.
Dress warmly. Dress in layers
to stay warm while walking to
your stop and waiting for the
bus. Don’t forget to cover your
head, neck and feet appropriately
to keep in body heat and keep
out moisture.
For more information, please
visit www.ridedart.com or call DART Customer Service at
515-283-8100.
Our Payment Options
Just Make. . . .
Direct Pay…The Easy Way
With Direct Pay, the amount of your
monthly statement will be automatically
deducted from
your savings or checking account. You will still
receive a statement indicating the amount withdrawn from
your account.
Drop Box
Anytime, day or night, you can drop your payment into our
deposit box located at 200 Second Street, Northeast.
Payments made in the night depository will be posted after
8:00 a.m., the following business day.
Pay at the Bondurant City Center
Payments can also be made between the hours of 8:00
a.m., and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, at our offices
located at 200 Second Street, Northeast. We accept cash,
checks, and money orders.
Page 5 • January 2014
Participation Form
The 3rd annual Party of Blue Jays will be held May 3, 2014 at the Courtyard Marriott in Ankeny. Show your support by
purchasing an ad or making a donation. Payments can be made at https://bref.ejoinme.org/pbj or return this form with your
payment to B-F Education Foundation, PO Box 212, Bondurant, IA 50035. Make checks payable to B-F Education Foundation.
B-F Education Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit and qualifies as a tax exempt charitable organization. Contact
[email protected] with any questions. Please send your responses by February 28, 2014.
Donor/Advertiser (as it should appear in program) _____________________________________________________________
Mailing Address _________________________________________________________________________________________
City _____________________________ State _____ Zip _______________ Phone _______________________________
E-mail address ________________________________________ Individual to contact _______________________________
CASH DONATION $_________
$100 or more – name recognized in B-F athletic and fine arts programs
ADVERTISEMENT
Color Ad in Auction Program and recognition in B-F athletic and fine arts programs
White level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Blue level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Blue Jay level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ITEM/SERVICE DONATION
2.75” X 4.25” . . . . . . . . $200
5.5” X 4.25” . . . . . . . . . $400
5.5” X 8.5” . . . . . . . . . . $600
Description of Item/Service:________________________________________________________________________________
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Restirctions: ____________________________________________________________________________________________
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Value: $______________________________________________ Date to be delivered or picked up: ____________________
TABLE SPONSOR
Please circle a level below. A response card will be mailed to the address above.
PLATINUM LEVEL:
$1000
Preferred table for 8
Full Page Ad
Bottle of Wine
Table Host
GOLD LEVEL:
$800
Preferred table for 8
Half Page Ad
Bottle of Wine
Table Host
SILVER LEVEL:
$600
Preferred table for 8
Quarter Page Ad
Bottle of Wine
Table Host
Page 6 • January 2014
BRONZE LEVEL:
$400
Preferred table for 8
Noted in Program
Bottle of Wine
Table Host
Library Page
Story Times
Our story times will begin at 10:30 a.m. and will go till 11:15
a.m. All ages are welcome to attend the story times. We will
be reading three stories, singing songs, doing a finger play
and creating a craft. All of these early literacy activities will
be geared for preschoolers and younger.
January 2014 • 10:30 a.m.
January 7 & 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mittens
January 14 & 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Farms, rrrrrrr
January 21 & 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pizza, Yummy
January 28 & 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Groundhog Day
February 2014 • 10:30 a.m.
February 4 & 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Let It Snow, Let It Snow
February 11 & 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Be My Valentine
February 18 & 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . President’s Day
February 25 & 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . In Like a Lamb
Outreach
This year the Bondurant Community Library is honored and
delighted to continue a partnership with these community
organizations, Bondurant Christian Church Preschool,
Anderson Elementary Blue Jay Beginnings Preschool and Kids
Academy. Through these partnerships we are providing area
children with story times, books, and early literacy activities.
Kid's Academy Story Time
January 10, 2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:15 a.m.
February 14, 2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:15 a.m.
Blue Jay Beginnings Preschool Story Time
January 17, 2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30 p.m.
February 21, 2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30p.m.
Bondurant Christian Church Preschool
January 14, 2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:00 p.m.
February 11, 2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:00 p.m.
"Literacy Push" at Anderson Elementary
Thursday, January 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Thursday, February 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
SCHOOL AGES
JANUARY
Monday 6: 2:30 p.m. • Movie Day
“Despicable Me 2” • Rated PG • Grades K and up
Release Date: December 14, 2013
While Gru, the ex-supervillain is adjusting to family life and
an attempted honest living in the jam business, a secret
Arctic laboratory is stolen. The Anti-Villain League decides it
needs an insider's help and recruits Gru in
the investigation. Together with the
eccentric AVL agent, Lucy Wilde, Gru
concludes that his prime suspect is the
presumed dead supervillain, El Macho,
whose teenage son is also making the
moves on his eldest daughter, Margo. Seemingly blinded by
his over-protectiveness of his children and his growing
interest to Lucy, Gru seems to be on the wrong track even as
his minions are being quietly kidnapped for some evil-minded
purpose.
Monday, January 13 • 2:30 p.m. • Grades K and up
Board Games & Popcorn. Candyland, Battleship, Jenga and
more!
Monday, January 20 • 2:30 p.m. • Grades 5 and up
Bingo! You know the game. Play @ BCL for prizes!
Monday, January 27 • 2:30 p.m.
Grades K and up
Dinosaurs, hearts, or skeletons! Make your
own cool “floam” stamps at BCL to take home
and impress everyone.
Thursday, January 23 • 4-6 p.m.
Grades 5 and up
Xbox and Wii Gaming. Game on @ BCL!
FEBRUARY
Monday, February 3 • 2:30 p.m.
Board Games & Popcorn • Grades K and up
Candyland, Battleship, Jenga and more! Grades K and up.
Monday, February 10 2:30 p.m. • Movie Day
Grades K and up
“Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2” • Rated PG
Release Date: January 28, 2014
The inventor Flint Lockwood is getting noticed. The person
who he worships the most, Chester, has asked him to be a
part of the Live Corp Company team. This company is made
up of the greatest inventors worldwide. The inventions
highlighted are supposed to help the human race. Barb is
one of the best inventors, and she has a human brain. Flint
realizes that his best machine turns water into something to
eat. Flint and a few of his friends are then sent by Chester to
go on a hair-raising mission to fight the food monsters.
Monday, February 17 • 2:30 p.m. • Grades 5 and up
Bingo! You know the game. Play @ BCL for prizes!
Monday, February 24 • 2:30 p.m. • Grades 5 and up
Make and take pom-pom Valentine craft.
Thursday, February 20 4-6 p.m.
Grades 5 and up
Xbox and Wii Gaming. Game on @ BCL!
Book Discussion
January 14 • "The Lottery" by Patricia Wood
Having learned essential life skills from his grandmother
that helped him overcome his low IQ, Perry finds himself
without a caregiver at the age of thirty-one and wins a
fortune by playing the lottery, a windfall that brings him more
family than he ever wanted.
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February 11 • "The Art of Racing in the Rain"
by Garth Stein
Have you ever wondered what your dog is thinking? Meet
one funny dog — Enzo, the lovable mutt who tells this story.
Enzo knows he is different from other dogs: most dogs love
to chase cars, but Enzo longs to race them. Enzo finds that
life is just like being on the racetrack — it isn't simply about
going fast. And, applying the rules of racing to his world,
Enzo takes on his family's challenges and emerges a hero.
Adult Programs
January 15 • Genealogy 6-7 p.m.
Join us at The Bondurant Community Library to learn tips
and tricks to finding your dead relatives. This program will be
presented by Diane Densmore from the State Genealogy
Society of Des Moines and will focus on websites and
methods for researching family genealogy. This program is
free of charge and open to all abilities.
February 5 • 6-7 • Get Ready for Spring
Jerry Holub, manager of Earl May Garden Center will be at
The Bondurant Community Library to discuss “What’s new in
2014” and to answer all your gardening and outdoor
questions.
Learning Express is now available at
The Bondurant Community Library
Visit The Bondurant Community Library’s website at
www.bondurant.lib.ia.us, log-in to your library account, and
enjoy free, unlimited access to interactive skill building
courses in math, reading and writing, as well as a broad
range of practice tests based on official exams such as the
ACT, SAT, GED, ASVAB Core, and EMT Basic, as well as
firefighter, police officer, paramedic, Allied Healthcare, U.S.
citizenship, postal worker, cosmetology, and real estate agent
and broker exams. The service is available 24/7 from any
Internet-enabled computer—in your library or at home. All
available free of charge, check it out there is something for
all ages. For more information contact the library at 515-9674790.
Next newsletter deadline:
9 a.m. • February 1, 2014
Answers to “A Christmas Story” Trivia:
1. A; 2. C; 3. B; 4. D; 5. C; 6. B; 7. A; 8. C; 9. B; 10. A;
11. C; 12. D; 13. B; 14. C; 15. D
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