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YOUR SPECIAL 515-284-8488 OCCASION CELEBRATE YOUR SPECIAL 515-284-8488 DAY Register Polk POLK City Ankeny COUNTY Johnston HOUSE DISTRICT 69 Des Moines THE REGISTER Both candidates tout their experience and accomplishments rather than rival's weaknesses while chasing votes. By ELIZABETH OWENS REGISTER STAFF WRITER The candidates for Iowa House District 69 pledge to remain positive. Whether that will better serve freshman representative Walt Tomenga or first-time candidate John Calhoun will be seen in the Nov. 7 election. House District 69 is the northern half of Polk County, including Alleman, Elkhart, Grimes, Johnston, Polk City and parts of Ankeny and northern Des Moines.

HOUSE DISTRICT 69 Tomenga, Calhoun wage upbeat campaigns Tuesday, October 17,2006 Page 5 Republican Tomenga, 59, of Johnston served as the vice-chairman of the State Government Committee and on the Commerce, Regulation and Labor Committee, the Education Committee, the Health and Human Resources Committee and Ways and Means in his first term. Tomenga said he kept his campaign promises of two years ago: that he would be thoughtful in deliberation, accessible to constituents and willing to explain his position and actions. "The only thing that's really mine is my word, and I kept my word," Tomenga said. Democrat Calhoun, 57, of Polk City said his background is strong as a community organizer and collaborator. He created the Siouxland Human Investment Partnership in 2000, a Woodbury County board that focuses on health, human services, education and public safety.

He said the group started with nothing and when he left after five years, John Calhoun BORN: Feb. 28, 1949 PARTY: Democrat EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in sociology, Briar Cliff College in Sioux City. CAREER: Officially retired, but is president of Provident Consulting, and managing partner of lowa Grandparents, L.L.C. Former director of the Siouxland Human Investment Partnership. Was a Calhoun juvenile court officer in northwest lowa for 27 years.

PUBLIC SERVICE: President-elect of the Polk City Chamber of Commerce, the Polk City Kiwanis, the Johnston Rotary Club and the Johnston Lions Club RESIDENCE: Polk City FAMILY: Wife Beth; daughter Angela, 34; daughter Amy, 32; two grandchildren. RELIGION: Catholic WEB SITE: www.calhoun4statehouse.org Walt Tomenga BORN: Oct. 29, 1946 PARTY: Republican EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in psychology and sociology, Graceland College in Lamoni; master's in public administration, Drake University. CAREER: Owner of Three Dimensional, a Des Moines consulting firm; past executive at Farm Bureau and Blue Shield. Tomenga PUBLIC SERVICE: Board member of Polk County Health Services; chairman of Wildwood Hills Ranch, a private nonprofit organization that provides camping experiences for high -risk kids.

RESIDENCE: Johnston FAMILY: Wife Judy; daughter, Amy, 32; daughter Brenda, 30; two grandchildren. RELIGION: Ecumenical WEB SITE: www.walttomenga.com it was responsible for bringing an additional $8 million into the community for those areas. "I pulled people together to collaborate on those issues to get that done," Calhoun "I think that was significant." Although officially retired, Calhoun has served as president of Provident Consulting, since January 2005 and as managing partner of Iowa Grandparents, L.L.C., a Webbased business that provides child development information to grandparents. Tomenga is owner of Three Dimensional, a Des Moines consulting firm, and he previously held executive positions at Farm Bureau and Blue Shield. He also was an adjunct professor of strategic management at Drake University.

Tomenga said he was a bridge-builder in the legislature and his ability to keep his word was noticed. "I did that also in the legislature, which I think gave me the opportunity to establish some credibility that my word was my bond," Tomenga said. Tomenga said he contributed to fixing retirement programs for state workers and public service employees in Iowa by making sure it was financially supported, and was instrumental in passing legislation for increased teacher salaries and for increased money to community colleges. Calhoun said if elected, he will push for a 6 percent increase in the payments state officials give to public schools. The legislature granted a 4 percent increase this year.

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"They created pro- Republicans, 34 percent are through more than creating grams, but did they create independents and 28 percent programs. quality programs?" are Democrats, according "They did nothing to address About 38 percent of regis- to the Polk County Election the quality of the preschools," tered voters in District 69 are Office. GREAT IOWA Spayed or pet expo 7, Neutered Velcome! Adult Pets 0000 TRADE SHOW Saturday October 21 RABBIT BREED 9 AM 6 PM DISPLAY PUPPY LIE Sunday CRAZE TEA October 22 DRILL TEAMS 11 AM 5 PM KAREN SHEEP HERDING LOCATION DEMO 4-H Building Iowa State CONTESTS Fairgrounds Des Moines TRAINING DEMOS ADMISSION Adults "ANNIE" $4 CANINE CASTING CALL Children 6-12 $2 5 under PET PARADE FREE SATURDAY 9AM FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT: MOLLY PINS 515-245-8838 OR Where the pets go. PETCOR PETSMAR? KENT FREE WWW. GREATIOWAPETEXPO.COM WEDDINGS ENGAGEMENTS The Res Moines Register BIRTHDAYS ANNIVERSARIES Advertising Feature Celebrating the Special Moments in Life Deadline Monday 4 pm ANNOUNCEMENTS CELEBRATIONS Daniel and Andrew Spain are very excited to announce the recent wedding their mother, Monica Marie Spain to Cory James Vail, son of Jim and Shari Vail of Indianola, Iowa.

Monica is the daughter of Dorothy Rafferty of Hartford, Iowa. The ceremony was held on October 14 at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church in Indianola, Iowa. A reception followed at the Indianola Country Club. Monica is a Registered Nurse and Health Coach employed by Mercy South Medical Clinic in Des Moines. Cory is a business owner in Indianola along with helping manage the family farm.

Also, Happy 9th Birthday to Daniel! Mendenhall 50th Anniversary Wendell and Barbara Mendenhall of Bondurant were married on October 20, 1956. Friends and family are invited to a 50th Wedding Anniversary celebration on Sunday, October 22, 2006 at the Legion Hall in Bondurant from 1:30 to 4:00 PM No gifts please. Your presence and memories are their gifts. MileStones Celebrate Call today to place your ad at or email to The Bes Moines Register DesMoinesRegister.com Morton Rohle Brandon Morton and Sarah Rohle were married June 24, 2006 in Waterloo. Brandon teaches technology at Eason Elementary and Sarah is a health screening specialist team leader at Principal Wellness.

The couple honeymooned in Puerto Vallarta and reside in Waukee. Gunderman 50th Anniversary Fifty years ago, on October 13, 1956, Genevieve Elizabeth Beckman and Loren Thomas Gunderman were married in the bride's hometown of Jordan, Minnesota. On this very special occasion, their growing family would like to wish them a very Happy 50thAnniversary and thank them for their love, support and friendship. With Love, Thomas and Dian Gunderman, with their children Shawnea, Stephanie and Courtney; Matthew and Krista Gunderman, with their children Aidan and Nathan; and Lisa (Gunderman) and Patrick Peters 50th Birthday Spain Vail John Forbes 50 Years Can it really be You are fifty on October 21? You have been A leader in our church, In the pharmacy profession, the city, and Community. But most importantly, You are our hero at home.

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