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INSIDE: REAL ESTATE WEEKLY • COMMUNITY NEWS VOLUME 9, ISSUE 41 • WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2017
Ames to honor, celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. The Martin Luther King Day Planning Committee invites all in Story County to honor and celebrate King’s birthday on Monday, Jan. 16. The theme for this year’s celebration is Equality, Justice and Unity. The event will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Ames Middle School, 3915 Mortensen Road. The Ames High Jazz Band will perform during a social time from 6 to 6:30 p.m., and MLK birthday cake will be served to all. The program will be from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and will feature a short video, speakers and readings on King’s civil rights accomplishments and his life. The keynote speaker
will be Daniel Spikes, assistant professor with Iowa State University’s School of Education. The Human Relations Commission will present its annual Humanitarian Award. “We encourage the entire community to join us during this celebration of Martin Luther King and his dedication to fighting discrimination and social injustice,” said Victoria Knight, a member of the Ames Human Relations Commission. Prior to the event, you can volunteer for the MLK Day of Service with Story County service projects. To sign up, go to the Story County Volunteer Center at www.vcstory.org.
Martin Luther King Day Planning Committee members are, front, Angela Merrick and Tim Gartin; back, Devita Harden, George Belitsos, Edna Clinton and Victoria Knight. Not pictured: Vanessa Baker-Latimer, Kathy Hansen and Anne Owens.CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Jan. 11
Burger Basket Night: The American Legion Post 37, 225 Main St., is hosting a $5 Burger Basket Night. Enjoy a great flame broiled 1/3 lb burger with the freshest garden fare and fries for just $5. Add a cheese for just a little bit more. Proceeds support Legion sponsored programs in the community. Stay and enjoy an evening of Bingo.
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ACTORS auditions: The Ames Community Theater will hold auditions for “Other Desert Cities” at 7 p.m. on Jan. 12 and 13 and 2 p.m. on Jan. 14 at ACTORS, 120 Abraham Drive. This hard drama is about a family reacting to
a touchy subject over the Christmas season. Performance dates are be March 31, April 1, 6, 7, 8, and 9. The script calls for two men and three females ages 25-65. No preparation is needed. A script is available at Ames Public Library. Contact ACTORS at info@actorsinc.org or (515) 292-2073 for more information.
Jan. 13
“Play With Words — Scrambled Fairy Tales:” The production is an adaptation of the original stories of area middle school and high school students, and will be performed at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 13 and 2 p.m. on Jan. 14 and 15 in Fisher Theater. The comic tales are appropriate for the entire family. Tickets are $10 for
all and can be purchased at the Stephens Ticket Office, www.ticketmaster.com or by calling 1-800 745-3000. ISU Madrigal Dinner: The 52nd-annual ISU Madrigal Dinner is presented by the department of music and theatre. As guests dine by the illumination of candlelight, they will be entertained by the Iowa State Singers, Musica Antiqua, Shy of a Dozen and Orchesis II dancers. Social hour precedes the 6:30 p.m. dinner on Friday, Jan. 13, and Saturday, Jan. 14, in the Great Hall, ISU Memorial Union. Tickets available at the Memorial Union Ticket Office or online at www.midwestix. com. Cost is $50 for regular admission and $46 for ISU students, senior citizens, groups of 10 or more.
Jan. 15
MLK Interfaith Service: Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. with an interfaith service themed “Raising Up the Beloved Community!: Compassion in Action.” at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 15, at Ames First United Methodist Church, with a reception following. Religious leaders from various faith traditions will be sharing. Nevada FFA community dinner: Nevada FFA will host a free, community dinner from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 15, at the Nevada High School Commons. Dinner will be turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, dressing, green beans, strawberries and dessert. Deliveries are available for those unable to travel or prefer to eat at home.
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New officers for the Happy Homebodies 4-H Club.
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Nevada Happy Homebodies 4-H Club fall news The Happy Homebodies met on Nov. 18 at 4-H Christy Hall in Nevada for its annual candle lighting ceremony. New members and new officers were introduced. Club officers: Josiah Brown — president, Henry Nelson — vice president, Katie Fink — secretary, Ellie Nebel — treasurer, Isabelle Nelson
— photographer, Colton Fink and Hayden Armes — recreation leaders, John and Annika Wheeler — historians, and Aubrey Lehmkuhl and Olivia Stagliano will co-serve as the reporters. During the meeting, the club voted to pay for the shipping of the Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes,
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which had been packed. Activities included planning for the rest of the year and enjoying a light snack. For information about visiting our next meeting, please contact Marcia or Neil Rima at (515) 382-2084. Submitted by Olivia Stagliano, reporter
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PEOPLE Angela Dunkin and Jacob Nethers, both of Ames, were named to the president’s list at Graceland University. To be named to this list, honorees must have a 4.0 GPA.
Alexander Richard Macki, of Cambridge, was named to the dean’s list at South Dakota State University. To be named to this list, honorees must have a 3.5 GPA while taking 12 or more credits.
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Story County Master Gardener Association presented Reiman Gardens with a check for $2,500 in support of horticulture-based education. The donation will support the 2017 internship program at Reiman Gardens. For more than 15 years, internships have been offered at Reiman
Gardens to college students in many different disciplines including horticulture, entomology, events, landscape design, communications, retail management, administration, etc. Master Gardeners are passionate about serving their communities and sharing gardening best practices. Master Gardeners are individuals who have taken the Master Gardener
training and share their time and expertise as volunteers in community gardens, city beautification projects, and farmers markets to name a few. It is the acquisition of knowledge, the skill in gardening, and giving back to the community that distinguishes a Master Gardener from other gardeners.
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The Ames Children’s Choirs performed holiday carols at three senior residences, Regency V, Stonehaven and Keystone Apartments,on Tuesday, Dec. 13. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Dining
Ames Community Arts Council fundraiser tickets on sale The Ames Community Arts Council will host its biennial fundraiser, “Toast Your Local Arts Council” from 6 to 8 p.m. on Feb. 17 at the City Church of Ames, 2400 Oakwood Road. This evening of food, music and fun will celebrate the arts in Ames and support the Ames Community Arts Council. Arts Council members will
be highlighted throughout the evening, and there is some “Toast!” theme-related fun planned for everyone to enjoy. Tickets are available at Worldly Goods, 223 Main St. Ames, Ali Cakes, 300 Main St. Ames, or by emailing info@amesart.org. Tickets are $20 for Ames Community Arts Council members and $25 for non-members.
This event is supported by the Ames Convention and Visitors Bureau Community Grant Program and the City of Ames Commission on the Arts (COTA). If you would like more information, please contact the Ames Community Arts Council by calling (515) 233-6110, emailing info@ amesart.org, or visiting the website at www.amesart.org.
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Bookmobile starts service at ISU’s Parks Library The ninth-annual St. Andrew’s Madrigal dinner, “Not Your Normal Madrigal … or, The Return of the Queen,” will be on Saturday, Jan. 14, and on Sunday, Jan. 15, at St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 209 Colorado St.. Come and enjoy beautiful music, dancing and much silliness, as always. Pre-dinner entertainment starts at 5 p.m.; seating at 5:30 p.m. You will need a ticket to secure a seat, free-will donation, with a suggested donation of $10, not to exceed … well, never mind. You may exceed anything you like. To reserve a seat, (515) 292-2131 or email jsmjohnson36@msn.com. The Queen and her court await you. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
The Ames Public Library Bookmobile has a new stop, and it’s on the Iowa State University campus — the turnaround spot between Parks Library and Morrill Hall. Starting Jan. 12, plan to stop by between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. every Thursday. Come early and often to
see what’s new. Check out, return and request items in advance. Surprises are in store, and a special guest or two may be on hand, so mark Jan. 12 on the calendar. The Ames and ISU libraries have a longstanding collaborative relationship. The presence of the Bookmobile each week presents members of the campus and community with another means to engage the library. “This exciting
partnership with Ames Public Library and the Bookmobile expands the reach of both our libraries,” said Dean of ISU Library Services Beth McNeil. “Faculty and staff not able to leave campus during the day can make their way to the Bookmobile (and Parks Library) on Thursdays to utilize materials — and be two places at once.” Community members are welcome to stop by, as well. Parking is available at the Memorial Union.
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VOLUNTEER CENTER OF STORY COUNTY MLK JR. DAY OF SERVICE
VOLUNTEER CENTER OF STORY COUNTY
BIRTHRIGHT OF AMES
Birthright is run by one office coordinator and volunteers. Center volunteers have the option to work one-on-one with clients The VCSC is coordinatto administer pregnancy ing service projects in collabtests, assist with the clothorations with local partner agencies making this holiday ing room, and offer referrals. Volunteers will be respona “Day ON” not a day off. sible for the basic manageProjects and opportuniment of the office, and will ties are available at differhave the opportunity to ent locations throughout the pick up projects according to community and throughtheir interests. (For example out the day. Please visit our website, www.vcstory.org for designing brochures, flyers, making video testimonimore information. als for placing on YouTube. Working with Facebook and HUMAN RESOURCES Twitter too.) CONSULTANT
OVERFLOW THRIFT STORE OTS is in the process of updating its employee manual and writing new policies as we continue to grow and expand. We are looking for a volunteer who can serve as a consultant through the process and provide HR experience to the board and Executive Director. These policies will allow OTS to continue to grow and move towards sustainability in the future.
PREGNANCY CENTER VOLUNTEER
in wheel chairs to activities; Being available on weekends and evenings to help with schedule activities; Possibly help create a men’s/veterans group or social.
ALZHEIMER’S ADVOCATES
ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION Eliminating Alzheimer’s disease is our priority. Most people, including many of our elected leaders, are unaware of the growing Alzheimer’s epidemic. It is our job to educate and urge them to advance positive public policies that are essential to address the
needs of those diagnosed in Iowa. Advocate volunteers can help the fight against Alzheimer’s in many ways: writing letters, sending tweets, emailing state and federal legislators, attending events and more. Come lend your voice.
BLOOD DONORS
LIFESERVE BLOOD CENTER Giving blood is one of the easiest ways to give back to your community. You can help someone fight cancer, make a surgery happen or a transplant operation possible. Donating blood only
takes about an hour of your time and each donation may save up to three lives.
CHILDCARE ASSISTANT
11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
GUARDIAN OR CONSERVATOR
IOWA DEPT. OF LUTHERAN SOCIAL HUMAN SERVICES SERVICES IN IOWA LSI’s People Place offer support for parents of young children. Help care for children while their parents participate in parent education support groups and classes. Help provide a warm, caring and positive atmosphere modeling patience, encouragement and respect. We are seeking volunteers who are available from 9:30 to
The Department of Human Services is in need of volunteers to serve as guardians or conservators for wards of the state. Wards of the state are typically individuals with mental illness, disabilities, or dementia. In some cases, family members of the ward are not able to serve as guardian or conservator, and we look to caring community members for help.
ACTIVITY ASSISTANT
NORTHRIDGE VILLAGE Northridge Village is currently looking for volunteers as we expand our retirement community. Volunteers are need to do the following: Assist with scheduled activities such as BINGO, nail painting, card games, social hours, arts/crafts, baking, nail painting, etc.; Bring your own creative ideas to the table; Spending one on one time with residents who need company in their rooms; Assist on bus outings as needed; Help residents
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PEOPLE Northminster Presbyterian volunteers helped pack 60 surprise Christmas bags for distribution at Christmastime along with the Shared Blessings monthly distribution. Pictured are Bill and Lyn Watson, Mary Jo Larsen, Carolyn Holt, Barbara Randolph and Ellie Vandeventer. Not pictured: Carol Kenealy and Doris Goering. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Stuart and Matt Connor with Farmall C on a tilt-bed trailer, ready to unload at Nevada High School ag mechanics lab. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
From left, Matt Conner, Stuart Conner, Bill Holstine, Hertz Farm Management, and the Farmall C tractor donated to Nevada FFA. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Holstine donates Farmall C to Nevada FFA Bill Holstine, along with farmers Matt Conner and son, Stuart Conner, donated and delivered a Farmall C tractor with a Massey Ferguson 72-inch Model 1018 belly mower.
“The tractor is really straight and should be a good project, the belly mower attachment is in excellent condition,” said Kevin Cooper, Nevada agriculture education instructor
and FFA advisor. Matt Conner is the president of the Glidden-Ralston School Board and enjoyed getting a tour of the ag mechanics lab, welding area and greenhouse. Holstine
has been a strong supporter of the Nevada ag education program and FFA since 1976 by providing judging at FFA leadership contests, guest speaker and donating feeder pigs.