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Members of Bethesda Lutheran Church, wearing their Scandinavian costumes called bunads or their red aprons or vests, will serve at the 60th Annual Scandinavian Coffee on Friday, Oct. 14, at the church. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
60th-annual Scandinavian Coffee and Bake Sale set for Oct. 14 The 60th-annual Scandinavian Coffee, Bake Sale and Gift Shop will be from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 1517
Northwestern Ave., in Ames. A majority of the proceeds will benefit local nonprofit groups. The “Scandinavian Pastry Buffet” will be in the large
Commons Room and in the library where for a free-will donation you may choose your pastries, then sit at the decorated tables, enjoy the pastries along with coffee served
by members wearing their bunads or other Scandinavian costumes. More than 1,500 cups of coffee will be served. The pastry buffet includes spritz cookies, hard lefse
and potato lefse, kringla, rosettes, Swedish tea rings, krumkake, kavring, and much more. See COFFEE on page 23
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Members of Bethesda Lutheran Church, wearing their Scandinavian costumes called bunads or their red aprons or vests, will serve at the 60th Annual Scandinavian Coffee on Friday, Oct. 14, at the church. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
60th-annual Scandinavian Coffee and Bake Sale set for Oct. 14 The 60th-annual Scandinavian Coffee, Bake Sale and Gift Shop will be from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 1517
Northwestern Ave., in Ames. A majority of the proceeds will benefit local nonprofit groups. The “Scandinavian Pastry Buffet” will be in the large
Commons Room and in the library where for a free-will donation you may choose your pastries, then sit at the decorated tables, enjoy the pastries along with coffee served
by members wearing their bunads or other Scandinavian costumes. More than 1,500 cups of coffee will be served. The pastry buffet includes spritz cookies, hard lefse
and potato lefse, kringla, rosettes, Swedish tea rings, krumkake, kavring, and much more. See COFFEE on page 23
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AMES CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Students look on and cheer as Principal Floyd Athay goes down the slide at Ames Christian School’s Family Fun Night. ACS students and their families gathered Friday, Sept. 16, for dinner, games and fellowship. The annual event is a way for families, teachers and kids to get to know each other better. For more information, visit www.ames christianschool. org or contact the office at (515) 233-0772. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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Huxley Food Pantry now offers fresh food
Monthly clients now have a choice of fresh produce in addition to frozen and grocery items. Thanks to a $578 grant from United Way of Story County, Huxley Food Pantry, 209 N. Second Ave., Huxley, has a new Frigidaire 18-cubic feet refrigerator-freezer. Jackie Rasmussen, Huxley Food Pantry coordinator, spotted the ideal refrigerator at Lowe’s. Colo Public Library received a $1,000 grant from the Story County Community Foundation (SCCF) to add a coffee corner in the library. Joanie Jamison, director of Colo Library, shows Linda Gibbs, SCCF Advisory Board Member, the new coffee cart and seating area that accommodates small groups and provides social space for community members. The updated area has been well received and is being used by many in the community, according to Jamison. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
It then went on sale for $100 less. The remaining funds will be used to purchase milk, yogurt, fruit,and anything perishable, from the Food Bank of Iowa and local grocers. Donated garden produce now will last longer, too. Clients are served weekly on Wednesday nights from 6 to 7 p.m. at the house beside Fjeldberg Lutheran Church.
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Kyle Cassels and Ben Miller, students in the Roland-Story ag mechanics program, were the first students done with their engines on this lab that were able to get their engines started. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Roland-Story ag mechanics students learn about small gas engines Kyle Cassels and Ben Miller are two of students in the Roland-Story ag mechanics program taught by Brad Taylor who are studying and learning about small gasoline engines.
In the course of this unit, the students have been able to troubleshoot engine problems and go about correcting them. In their most recent lab exercise, they had to totally
strip down the engines to identify the different components and then learn to take measurements. Finally, they were required to re-assemble the engines so they would start.
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Ames High students Senior Health Insurance Information Program shine on ACT, SAT helps seniors with Medicare questions ACT
Fifteen Ames High School students earned a perfect score of 36 on one or more ACT subtests during the 2015-16 school year. Congratulations to Morgen Feeley, Neta Friedberg, Cameron Madson, Evangeline Scheibe, Samuel Weninger, Eric Steyer, Tifany Chu, Jana Kim, Nathan Chen, Angela Fei, Caroline Paxton, Laurel Tiedeman, Joanna Held, Isabel Mcleod and Anthony Tang.
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Twelve Ames High students earned an 800 on one or more SAT subject area tests or SAT subtests during the 2015-16 school year. Congratulations to the following who earned SAT scores of 800. Tifany Chu, WooYoung Joo, Jana Kim, Nathan Chen, Hannah Hartmann, Xinyuan Hu, Mattie Kupfer, Aaron Mann, Emily Rehmann, Shaochong Wei, Farouq Ghandour and Isabel Mcleod.
Beginning Oct. 15, Ames-area seniors can receive valuable information and assistance on Medicare issues at the SHIIP (Senior Health Insurance Information Program) location at Green Hills Retirement Community. Appointments are being scheduled now at (515) 357-5000. SHIIP is a free and confidential service offered
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through the State of Iowa to help people sort through confusing information about Medicare and health insurance. Open enrollment for Medicare will take place Oct. 15 through Dec. 7. The Green Hills Retirement Community SHIIP office is located at 2200 Hamilton Drive in Ames. SHIIP counselors can explain Medicare benefits
and rights, as well as compare and evaluate Medicare supplements, Medicare Advantage plans, retiree health plan coverage, Medicare drug plans and longterm care insurance policies. Counselors can help seniors understand all their options, whether they are approaching Medicare eligibility at age 65 or have decided to delay Medicare enrollment because they
want to continue to work. Scheduling an appointment with a counselor can help a senior save money on prescription costs and assure enrollment in a Medicare Part D plan that will cover drug costs. To schedule an appointment with SHIIP counselor Dayle Nickerson at the Green Hills Retirement Community SHIIP location, call (515) 357-5000.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Oct. 7
Pizza supper: The Ballard Music Boosters will be hosting a pizza supper at the Ballard Middle School from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 7. It includes two slices of pizza, salad, a cookie and drink for $6. This dinner is a fundraiser for all Ballard musical arts, band, vocals and music instruction. All are invited.
Oct. 8
Art tour: The 2016 Ames Area Studio Tour will be
from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8, and from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 9. During this free, selfguided tour, patrons may choose to visit any number of the 20 participating arts studios and discover the original art. A map of participating artists is available at www.amesart.org. Author Café: Local authors, Deb Marquart and Neil Nakadate, will talk about their work and experiences from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8, at the Ames Public Library Auditorium. Attendees can enjoy tea and tea fare while listening to the featured
authors. Authors will also be available for a book signing. Admission is $20 per person, and tickets may be purchased at Ames Public Library welcome desk.
Oct. 10
Ames Woman’s Club: The next general meeting will be at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 10, at the clubhouse at 106 S. Dakota Ave. The program will be “China Painting” conducted by Donna Wobig. For information call (515) 292-4259 Sons of Norway: The October Sons of Norway
Kong Sverre Lodge’s event will be at 6 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 10, at the Community Center, 503 Elm Ave., Story City. The program will be members’ stories from the 39th annual ‘Norsk Høstfest’ in Minot, N.D. Cost is $7 for members and $10 for guests. It open to all interested in Scandinavian heritage and culture and guests are always welcome. For reservations, phone Shirley Frandson, (515) 7334482, or Bob Hein, (515) 296-5065, by Thursday, Oct. 6.
Oct. 11
Opera Guild meeting: The Ames Chapter of the Des Moines Metro Opera Guild will meet at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 11, at First United Methodist Church, 516 Kellogg Ave. Featured presenter will be Simon Estes will present “My Opera Career.” Conversation and refreshments will follow. New members and guests are always welcome. For more information, call Chapter President Dilys Morris, (515) 292-2025.
Oct. 16
“Ames Has Talent”: “Ames Has Talent!” is patterned after “America’s Got Talent” and is open to performers in grades kindergarten through 12th grade. The event will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 16, at Northminster Presbyterian Church, 1416 20th St., Ames. Register by Oct. 10. Email info@ameschildrenschoirs. org, call (515) 290-1422, or visit www.ameschildrenschoirs.org to obtain registration form. Entry fee is $20. Audience admission is a free-will donation.
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VOLUNTEER CENTER OF STORY COUNTY The Volunteer Center of Story County connects people of all ages with volunteer opportunities, promotes volunteering and recognizes volunteers. Visit www.vcstory.org for additional information, to volunteer, or to list volunteer needs. Or call (515) 2685323, e-mail volunteer@ vcstory.org or visit from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 110 Crystal St., Ames, IA 50010.
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STORY COUNTY CONSERVATION Halloween Hides and Creepy Caches allows participants to explore the origins of Halloween while using a GPS to enjoy the outdoors. Participants will be in groups wandering the park searching for hidden
Jack-O-Lanterns. Need: Six volunteers to arrive at 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 14 to set-up the caches around the park, assist with GPS questions during the program, pass out candy and stay till 10:30 p.m. to help clean up. GPS experience is a plus.
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REIMAN GARDENS — IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY Reiman Gardens has
500 pumpkins/tools and we need volunteers to help carve them. We want to have a huge Jack-O-Lantern display for our trickor-treating event, which is Oct. 22 and 23. So, pumpkins will need to be designed and carved the week before which is Oct. 17 to 21. We are looking for volunteers to join us any time from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. that week and carve pumpkins.
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with serving food, clearing tables, and with cleanup after the festivities on Oct. 14.
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THRESHOLD LEARNING CENTER Our annual Fall Festival is a free event for families on Oct. 8. We are always needing extra hands for setting up, cleaning up, running stations like crafts, hikes, pumpkin carving and decorating, archery, apple baseball, scarecrow contest and more.
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Community & Family Resources held its fourth-annual “Walk for Wellness, Race for Recovery” 5K run/walk at Ada Hayden Heritage Park in Ames on Sept. 17. In addition to the timed 5K run/walk, participants enjoyed family-friendly activities, free massages, awards ceremony, giveaways, behavioral health resources, and healthy snacks. This event was possible thanks to the generous support of the event sponsors, dedicated volunteers, and all the community members who joined together in support of those who have been affected by mental health and substance use disorders. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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Roland-Story meteorology students Perla Garcia and Emily Narigon test the concept of conduction. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Roland-Story meteorology students design experiments Students in Roland-Story’s meteorology classes have been learning about the scientific methods as a part of their studies. In a recent activity, they were asked to develop
an experiment that would test the concept of conduction. According to Brad Taylor, meteorology class instructor, “It was enjoyable to see these students
work on the development of their own lab. They were able to use effective communication skills within their groups, to create their own hypothesis and then go about testing it.”
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PEOPLE Isaak Schmitt, of Ames, received his Eagle Scout award in June. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Ames teen earns Eagle Scout badge Isaak Schmitt has been active in Scouting for more than 11 years. He joined Pack 275 as a Tiger Cub in Fall 2004. While a member of Pack 275, Isaak progressed through the ranks of Tiger, Wolf, Bear and Webelo I and II, earning the Arrow of Light before crossing over to become a member of Troop 160 in 2009. During his years as a Boy Scout, he went to Camp Mitigwa three summers and also participated in many troop campouts and
high adventure trips. Isaak has earned 30 merit badges. He served as the troop Senior Patrol Leader, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, Scribe, and Quarter master. He participated in service projects with other members of the troop. In 2011, Isaak was elected into The Order of the Arrow, Scouting’s National Honor Society, and then further earning the distinction of Brotherhood in 2013. For his Eagle service project, Isaak directed the
construction of several storage shelving units for First United Methodist Church in Ames. On completion of all requirements, Isaak appeared before an Eagle Board of Review in March 2016. In April 2016, the Council Executive notified this candidate and his Scoutmaster that final approval by the BSA National Council had been received and received this rank at an Eagle Court of Honor in June 2016.
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Alan, a future Leader Dog for the Blind, in training at the Fort Dodge Correction Facility. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Future leader dog for the blind Alan, a future Leader Dog for the Blind, in training at the Fort Dodge Correction Facility. He is a 6-month old Chocolate Lab that lives 24/7 with one of the FDCF residents for about one year to learn basic commands before returning to Leader Dog School
for the Blind in Rochester, Mich., where he will receive advance training and be matched with a visually impaired person. The warden reported that the Puppy Program is a win-win program for both FDCF residents and Leader Dog for the Blind. The Ames Breakfast Lions
Club and the Boys and Girls Club of Story County are sponsors for Alan. Sixteen members and five guests of the Lions Club recently attended FDCF Puppy Days on to see Alan and other puppies there demonstrate the skills they have learned. Roland-Story biology students, from left, Jakob Lester, Braydon Flattebo and Taylor Blythe, explore the effects of respiration and heart rate under various conditions. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Roland-Story biology students study respiratory systems Roland-Story biology students have been engaged this month in the study of animal physiology, anatomy and, most recently, respiration. In their latest lesson, they have explored the effects of respiration and heart rate under various conditions. Conducting these studies on animals is challenging, so students used themselves to
test respiration and heart rate since domestic animal systems are similar to their own. They where than able to make inferences about animal systems as well as human systems. According to Brad Taylor, biology instructor, “The various lessons provided each student the unique opportunity to identify and explain the function of the parts of the
respiratory and circulatory systems of various animals. “One of our activities involved the dissection of fetal pigs from which we were better able to study internal anatomy. Another of our activities was entitled ‘Raise the Beat,’ in which the students were working on the understanding of blood pressure and animal respiratory rates.”
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Nevada FFA serves at Moody-Orman wedding reception When Celsey Moody and Tyler Orman asked the Nevada FFA to serve at their wedding reception last May, Kevin Cooper, FFA advisor, said, “Why certainly.” “This was another opportunity for students to work together outside of the school and understand attention to details” Cooper said. The students attended in official FFA dress and then donned aprons to serve the more than 250 attendees. “They, the students, did a wonderful job” said Celsey Moody-Orman. The couple donated $300 to the FFA chapter for the student services. “The donation was very generous; Celsey was an excellent student and hard-working Nevada FFA member while in school,” Cooper said. The wedding was unique in that the wedding party all drove tractors from the church to the Nevada Community Building where the reception was held. Celsey and Tyler drove Celsey’s great-grandfather’s tractor that she restored as a sophomore in high school.
Nevada FFA volunteers for the Moody-Orman reception are, from left, Madysen Farmer, Connor MacVey, Chance Steffes, Aidan Anderson, Alexis Black, Samantha Black and Claira Miller CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Bride Celsey Moody with sisters Cara and Crystal and an Allis Chalmers tractor in the background. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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CENTRAL IOWA RSVP RSVP offers adult volunteers aged 55+ quality opportunities to share their skills, interests and life experiences in response to a wide variety of community needs.
Story County Tip Hotline Operations In the event of a missing or abducted child, a dispatcher’s everyday duties do not stop. A surge of tips can come in about the missing child, and you can be trained to assist dispatchers in taking these tips. The first three hours once a child goes missing are crucial to finding him or her alive. Every hour counts. Play a vital role and become a trained Tip Hotline Volunteer. To register today for an October training at the Sheriff’s Office, please call Teal at (515) 292-8890.
Story County Sheriff’s Office Winter Weatherization Team Leader Great people needed to lead teams of volunteers to winterize homes for the elderly, disabled, low income and veterans in Story County. Training will be provided. Countywide project will be from 8 a.m. to approximately 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 22. For more information, call Tom at (515) 292-8890.
Individuals are needed to join a team of volunteers who are working on a major project at the sheriff’s office. Morning and afternoon shifts are available Monday through Friday to scan confidential files. Training will be provided. Volunteers can expect to have a background clearance check completed. To take part in this project, please call Teal at (515) 292-8890.
Alzheimer’s Association HERO Project Volunteers will connect
with caregivers for persons with dementia by phone weekly or biweekly with the goal to maintain or improve resilience, health, and wellbeing of the caregiver and improve access to programs and services for individuals with dementia and their caregivers. For more information, call Tom at (515) 292-8890.
Story County Jail The staff of the Story County Jail could use some assistance with the Jail Visitation Program. Volunteers are needed to assist with visitation hours from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesdays and from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Thursdays and Sundays. Responsibilities include greeting the visitors, assisting them with signing in, escorting them to the visitation area, and assisting with the signing out procedure. Training and job-shadowing is provided. To lend a
helping hand, call Teal at (515) 292-8890.
Small Talk Childcare Be part of an exciting new research program centered on early literacy and communication skills. Volunteers are needed to assist at Ames Public Library with this valuable program. A background check is required for all volunteers before participating. For more information, call Tom at (515) 292-8890.
WIN Program Volunteer Educator ISU Extension and Outreach Human Sciences need volunteer educators to promote awareness of how food assistance can improve
nutrition and quality of life for adults age 50+. The goal of the Wellness and Independence through Nutrition (WIN) Program is to reduce hunger in underserved mid-life and older Iowans who are eligible for but not yet enrolled in the food assistance program. For more information, call Tom at (515) 292-8890.
Orientation Orientation for new or prospective volunteers will be at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 20, in the RSVP office at 110 Crystal St., Ames. Call (515) 292-8890 for more information.
Information For more information about RSVP (its history, the staff, and other volunteer opportunities), visit www. rsvpvolunteer.org or our Facebook page, Central Iowa RSVP.
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COFFEE: Handcrafted items will be for sale
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The “Bake Sale Shop,” featuring Scandinavian pastries and other baked items for sale, and the “Gift Shop,” featuring imported Scandinavian items, rosemaling, needlework, seasonal decorations and other handcrafted art items from local artists will be down the hall. The church will be decorated in Scandinavian style inside and out. The six large handmade wooden Dala Horses, commissioned for the 50th Scandinavian Coffee, will be displayed outside the entrance. The Dala Horses represent each of the five Scandinavian countries — Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Iceland — and Members of Hooks and Needles pose with the 170 hats that were knitted and crocheted. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Iowa State University Women’s Club knits hats for infants The Hooks and Needles division of the Iowa State University Women’s Club knitted/crocheted more than 170 purple and lavendar newborn infant hats for Mary Greeley Medical Center’s Birthways Unit. The hats are given to each newborn
during the month of November. November is designated as the month to bring awareness to The Period of Purple Crying. Healthy babies can cry a lot in the first months of life and the Period of Purple crying is a new way to understand this
crying. The little purple hats are a reminder to parents and caregivers of this normal, but sometimes frustrating crying and the danger of shaking a baby. Walmart donated $30 of yarn in support of this community project.
13 Ames students named National Merit finalists The National Merit Scholarship Program has named 13 Ames High students as National Merit finalists. Ames High’s Nathan Chen, Karin Halverson, Hannah Hartmann, XinYuan Hu, Mattie Kupfer, Nicholas Leung, Caleb
Litster, Aaron Mann, Isabel McLeod, Ben Popken, Benjamin Sulzberger, Alvin Tan and Robert White achieved the honor on the basis of their scores on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. They now have an
opportunity to continue in the competition for nearly 8,000 Merit Scholarship awards worth more than $32 million. Finalists are the highest scoring entrants in each state and represent less than 1 percent of the state’s seniors.
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also the United States, with the word “welcome” written in that language on each horse. The inside of the church will be decorated with displays from the Scandinavian countries, including trees decorated with the countries’ unique Christmas decorations, bunads on display, and a table with the cooking utensils, irons, grills, and tools used in the preparation of the delicious pastries served in the pastry buffet and also for sale in the Bake Shop. Bethesda Lutheran Church is excited to celebrate its heritage by offering this 60th-annual Scandinavian Coffee to the community. All are welcome to attend.
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The Story County Sun is published weekly on Wednesdays by GateHouse Media, at 317 Fifth St., Ames, IA, 50010. (515) 233-3299 Mary Beth Scott, sales manager, (515) 663-6951, MScott@amestrib.com. Ali Eernisse, RE Weekly, (515) 663-6956, AEernisse@amestrib.com. Megan Wolff, content coordinator, (515) 663-6920, news@midiowasun.com.
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AMES CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Students look on and cheer as Principal Floyd Athay goes down the slide at Ames Christian School’s Family Fun Night. ACS students and their families gathered Friday, Sept. 16, for dinner, games and fellowship. The annual event is a way for families, teachers and kids to get to know each other better. For more information, visit www.ames christianschool. org or contact the office at (515) 233-0772. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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Huxley Food Pantry now offers fresh food
Monthly clients now have a choice of fresh produce in addition to frozen and grocery items. Thanks to a $578 grant from United Way of Story County, Huxley Food Pantry, 209 N. Second Ave., Huxley, has a new Frigidaire 18-cubic feet refrigerator-freezer. Jackie Rasmussen, Huxley Food Pantry coordinator, spotted the ideal refrigerator at Lowe’s. Colo Public Library received a $1,000 grant from the Story County Community Foundation (SCCF) to add a coffee corner in the library. Joanie Jamison, director of Colo Library, shows Linda Gibbs, SCCF Advisory Board Member, the new coffee cart and seating area that accommodates small groups and provides social space for community members. The updated area has been well received and is being used by many in the community, according to Jamison. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
It then went on sale for $100 less. The remaining funds will be used to purchase milk, yogurt, fruit,and anything perishable, from the Food Bank of Iowa and local grocers. Donated garden produce now will last longer, too. Clients are served weekly on Wednesday nights from 6 to 7 p.m. at the house beside Fjeldberg Lutheran Church.
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Kyle Cassels and Ben Miller, students in the Roland-Story ag mechanics program, were the first students done with their engines on this lab that were able to get their engines started. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Roland-Story ag mechanics students learn about small gas engines Kyle Cassels and Ben Miller are two of students in the Roland-Story ag mechanics program taught by Brad Taylor who are studying and learning about small gasoline engines.
In the course of this unit, the students have been able to troubleshoot engine problems and go about correcting them. In their most recent lab exercise, they had to totally
strip down the engines to identify the different components and then learn to take measurements. Finally, they were required to re-assemble the engines so they would start.
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Ames High students Senior Health Insurance Information Program shine on ACT, SAT helps seniors with Medicare questions ACT
Fifteen Ames High School students earned a perfect score of 36 on one or more ACT subtests during the 2015-16 school year. Congratulations to Morgen Feeley, Neta Friedberg, Cameron Madson, Evangeline Scheibe, Samuel Weninger, Eric Steyer, Tifany Chu, Jana Kim, Nathan Chen, Angela Fei, Caroline Paxton, Laurel Tiedeman, Joanna Held, Isabel Mcleod and Anthony Tang.
SAT
Twelve Ames High students earned an 800 on one or more SAT subject area tests or SAT subtests during the 2015-16 school year. Congratulations to the following who earned SAT scores of 800. Tifany Chu, WooYoung Joo, Jana Kim, Nathan Chen, Hannah Hartmann, Xinyuan Hu, Mattie Kupfer, Aaron Mann, Emily Rehmann, Shaochong Wei, Farouq Ghandour and Isabel Mcleod.
Beginning Oct. 15, Ames-area seniors can receive valuable information and assistance on Medicare issues at the SHIIP (Senior Health Insurance Information Program) location at Green Hills Retirement Community. Appointments are being scheduled now at (515) 357-5000. SHIIP is a free and confidential service offered
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through the State of Iowa to help people sort through confusing information about Medicare and health insurance. Open enrollment for Medicare will take place Oct. 15 through Dec. 7. The Green Hills Retirement Community SHIIP office is located at 2200 Hamilton Drive in Ames. SHIIP counselors can explain Medicare benefits
and rights, as well as compare and evaluate Medicare supplements, Medicare Advantage plans, retiree health plan coverage, Medicare drug plans and longterm care insurance policies. Counselors can help seniors understand all their options, whether they are approaching Medicare eligibility at age 65 or have decided to delay Medicare enrollment because they
want to continue to work. Scheduling an appointment with a counselor can help a senior save money on prescription costs and assure enrollment in a Medicare Part D plan that will cover drug costs. To schedule an appointment with SHIIP counselor Dayle Nickerson at the Green Hills Retirement Community SHIIP location, call (515) 357-5000.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Oct. 7
Pizza supper: The Ballard Music Boosters will be hosting a pizza supper at the Ballard Middle School from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 7. It includes two slices of pizza, salad, a cookie and drink for $6. This dinner is a fundraiser for all Ballard musical arts, band, vocals and music instruction. All are invited.
Oct. 8
Art tour: The 2016 Ames Area Studio Tour will be
from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8, and from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 9. During this free, selfguided tour, patrons may choose to visit any number of the 20 participating arts studios and discover the original art. A map of participating artists is available at www.amesart.org. Author Café: Local authors, Deb Marquart and Neil Nakadate, will talk about their work and experiences from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8, at the Ames Public Library Auditorium. Attendees can enjoy tea and tea fare while listening to the featured
authors. Authors will also be available for a book signing. Admission is $20 per person, and tickets may be purchased at Ames Public Library welcome desk.
Oct. 10
Ames Woman’s Club: The next general meeting will be at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 10, at the clubhouse at 106 S. Dakota Ave. The program will be “China Painting” conducted by Donna Wobig. For information call (515) 292-4259 Sons of Norway: The October Sons of Norway
Kong Sverre Lodge’s event will be at 6 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 10, at the Community Center, 503 Elm Ave., Story City. The program will be members’ stories from the 39th annual ‘Norsk Høstfest’ in Minot, N.D. Cost is $7 for members and $10 for guests. It open to all interested in Scandinavian heritage and culture and guests are always welcome. For reservations, phone Shirley Frandson, (515) 7334482, or Bob Hein, (515) 296-5065, by Thursday, Oct. 6.
Oct. 11
Opera Guild meeting: The Ames Chapter of the Des Moines Metro Opera Guild will meet at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 11, at First United Methodist Church, 516 Kellogg Ave. Featured presenter will be Simon Estes will present “My Opera Career.” Conversation and refreshments will follow. New members and guests are always welcome. For more information, call Chapter President Dilys Morris, (515) 292-2025.
Oct. 16
“Ames Has Talent”: “Ames Has Talent!” is patterned after “America’s Got Talent” and is open to performers in grades kindergarten through 12th grade. The event will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 16, at Northminster Presbyterian Church, 1416 20th St., Ames. Register by Oct. 10. Email info@ameschildrenschoirs. org, call (515) 290-1422, or visit www.ameschildrenschoirs.org to obtain registration form. Entry fee is $20. Audience admission is a free-will donation.
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VOLUNTEER CENTER OF STORY COUNTY The Volunteer Center of Story County connects people of all ages with volunteer opportunities, promotes volunteering and recognizes volunteers. Visit www.vcstory.org for additional information, to volunteer, or to list volunteer needs. Or call (515) 2685323, e-mail volunteer@ vcstory.org or visit from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 110 Crystal St., Ames, IA 50010.
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STORY COUNTY CONSERVATION Halloween Hides and Creepy Caches allows participants to explore the origins of Halloween while using a GPS to enjoy the outdoors. Participants will be in groups wandering the park searching for hidden
Jack-O-Lanterns. Need: Six volunteers to arrive at 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 14 to set-up the caches around the park, assist with GPS questions during the program, pass out candy and stay till 10:30 p.m. to help clean up. GPS experience is a plus.
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REIMAN GARDENS — IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY Reiman Gardens has
500 pumpkins/tools and we need volunteers to help carve them. We want to have a huge Jack-O-Lantern display for our trickor-treating event, which is Oct. 22 and 23. So, pumpkins will need to be designed and carved the week before which is Oct. 17 to 21. We are looking for volunteers to join us any time from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. that week and carve pumpkins.
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FRIENDSHIP ARK INC. We are looking for 10 to 12 volunteers to help
with serving food, clearing tables, and with cleanup after the festivities on Oct. 14.
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THRESHOLD LEARNING CENTER Our annual Fall Festival is a free event for families on Oct. 8. We are always needing extra hands for setting up, cleaning up, running stations like crafts, hikes, pumpkin carving and decorating, archery, apple baseball, scarecrow contest and more.
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Community & Family Resources held its fourth-annual “Walk for Wellness, Race for Recovery” 5K run/walk at Ada Hayden Heritage Park in Ames on Sept. 17. In addition to the timed 5K run/walk, participants enjoyed family-friendly activities, free massages, awards ceremony, giveaways, behavioral health resources, and healthy snacks. This event was possible thanks to the generous support of the event sponsors, dedicated volunteers, and all the community members who joined together in support of those who have been affected by mental health and substance use disorders. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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Roland-Story meteorology students Perla Garcia and Emily Narigon test the concept of conduction. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Roland-Story meteorology students design experiments Students in Roland-Story’s meteorology classes have been learning about the scientific methods as a part of their studies. In a recent activity, they were asked to develop
an experiment that would test the concept of conduction. According to Brad Taylor, meteorology class instructor, “It was enjoyable to see these students
work on the development of their own lab. They were able to use effective communication skills within their groups, to create their own hypothesis and then go about testing it.”
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PEOPLE Isaak Schmitt, of Ames, received his Eagle Scout award in June. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Ames teen earns Eagle Scout badge Isaak Schmitt has been active in Scouting for more than 11 years. He joined Pack 275 as a Tiger Cub in Fall 2004. While a member of Pack 275, Isaak progressed through the ranks of Tiger, Wolf, Bear and Webelo I and II, earning the Arrow of Light before crossing over to become a member of Troop 160 in 2009. During his years as a Boy Scout, he went to Camp Mitigwa three summers and also participated in many troop campouts and
high adventure trips. Isaak has earned 30 merit badges. He served as the troop Senior Patrol Leader, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, Scribe, and Quarter master. He participated in service projects with other members of the troop. In 2011, Isaak was elected into The Order of the Arrow, Scouting’s National Honor Society, and then further earning the distinction of Brotherhood in 2013. For his Eagle service project, Isaak directed the
construction of several storage shelving units for First United Methodist Church in Ames. On completion of all requirements, Isaak appeared before an Eagle Board of Review in March 2016. In April 2016, the Council Executive notified this candidate and his Scoutmaster that final approval by the BSA National Council had been received and received this rank at an Eagle Court of Honor in June 2016.
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Alan, a future Leader Dog for the Blind, in training at the Fort Dodge Correction Facility. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Future leader dog for the blind Alan, a future Leader Dog for the Blind, in training at the Fort Dodge Correction Facility. He is a 6-month old Chocolate Lab that lives 24/7 with one of the FDCF residents for about one year to learn basic commands before returning to Leader Dog School
for the Blind in Rochester, Mich., where he will receive advance training and be matched with a visually impaired person. The warden reported that the Puppy Program is a win-win program for both FDCF residents and Leader Dog for the Blind. The Ames Breakfast Lions
Club and the Boys and Girls Club of Story County are sponsors for Alan. Sixteen members and five guests of the Lions Club recently attended FDCF Puppy Days on to see Alan and other puppies there demonstrate the skills they have learned. Roland-Story biology students, from left, Jakob Lester, Braydon Flattebo and Taylor Blythe, explore the effects of respiration and heart rate under various conditions. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Roland-Story biology students study respiratory systems Roland-Story biology students have been engaged this month in the study of animal physiology, anatomy and, most recently, respiration. In their latest lesson, they have explored the effects of respiration and heart rate under various conditions. Conducting these studies on animals is challenging, so students used themselves to
test respiration and heart rate since domestic animal systems are similar to their own. They where than able to make inferences about animal systems as well as human systems. According to Brad Taylor, biology instructor, “The various lessons provided each student the unique opportunity to identify and explain the function of the parts of the
respiratory and circulatory systems of various animals. “One of our activities involved the dissection of fetal pigs from which we were better able to study internal anatomy. Another of our activities was entitled ‘Raise the Beat,’ in which the students were working on the understanding of blood pressure and animal respiratory rates.”
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Nevada FFA serves at Moody-Orman wedding reception When Celsey Moody and Tyler Orman asked the Nevada FFA to serve at their wedding reception last May, Kevin Cooper, FFA advisor, said, “Why certainly.” “This was another opportunity for students to work together outside of the school and understand attention to details” Cooper said. The students attended in official FFA dress and then donned aprons to serve the more than 250 attendees. “They, the students, did a wonderful job” said Celsey Moody-Orman. The couple donated $300 to the FFA chapter for the student services. “The donation was very generous; Celsey was an excellent student and hard-working Nevada FFA member while in school,” Cooper said. The wedding was unique in that the wedding party all drove tractors from the church to the Nevada Community Building where the reception was held. Celsey and Tyler drove Celsey’s great-grandfather’s tractor that she restored as a sophomore in high school.
Nevada FFA volunteers for the Moody-Orman reception are, from left, Madysen Farmer, Connor MacVey, Chance Steffes, Aidan Anderson, Alexis Black, Samantha Black and Claira Miller CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Bride Celsey Moody with sisters Cara and Crystal and an Allis Chalmers tractor in the background. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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CENTRAL IOWA RSVP RSVP offers adult volunteers aged 55+ quality opportunities to share their skills, interests and life experiences in response to a wide variety of community needs.
Story County Tip Hotline Operations In the event of a missing or abducted child, a dispatcher’s everyday duties do not stop. A surge of tips can come in about the missing child, and you can be trained to assist dispatchers in taking these tips. The first three hours once a child goes missing are crucial to finding him or her alive. Every hour counts. Play a vital role and become a trained Tip Hotline Volunteer. To register today for an October training at the Sheriff’s Office, please call Teal at (515) 292-8890.
Story County Sheriff’s Office Winter Weatherization Team Leader Great people needed to lead teams of volunteers to winterize homes for the elderly, disabled, low income and veterans in Story County. Training will be provided. Countywide project will be from 8 a.m. to approximately 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 22. For more information, call Tom at (515) 292-8890.
Individuals are needed to join a team of volunteers who are working on a major project at the sheriff’s office. Morning and afternoon shifts are available Monday through Friday to scan confidential files. Training will be provided. Volunteers can expect to have a background clearance check completed. To take part in this project, please call Teal at (515) 292-8890.
Alzheimer’s Association HERO Project Volunteers will connect
with caregivers for persons with dementia by phone weekly or biweekly with the goal to maintain or improve resilience, health, and wellbeing of the caregiver and improve access to programs and services for individuals with dementia and their caregivers. For more information, call Tom at (515) 292-8890.
Story County Jail The staff of the Story County Jail could use some assistance with the Jail Visitation Program. Volunteers are needed to assist with visitation hours from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesdays and from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Thursdays and Sundays. Responsibilities include greeting the visitors, assisting them with signing in, escorting them to the visitation area, and assisting with the signing out procedure. Training and job-shadowing is provided. To lend a
helping hand, call Teal at (515) 292-8890.
Small Talk Childcare Be part of an exciting new research program centered on early literacy and communication skills. Volunteers are needed to assist at Ames Public Library with this valuable program. A background check is required for all volunteers before participating. For more information, call Tom at (515) 292-8890.
WIN Program Volunteer Educator ISU Extension and Outreach Human Sciences need volunteer educators to promote awareness of how food assistance can improve
nutrition and quality of life for adults age 50+. The goal of the Wellness and Independence through Nutrition (WIN) Program is to reduce hunger in underserved mid-life and older Iowans who are eligible for but not yet enrolled in the food assistance program. For more information, call Tom at (515) 292-8890.
Orientation Orientation for new or prospective volunteers will be at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 20, in the RSVP office at 110 Crystal St., Ames. Call (515) 292-8890 for more information.
Information For more information about RSVP (its history, the staff, and other volunteer opportunities), visit www. rsvpvolunteer.org or our Facebook page, Central Iowa RSVP.
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The “Bake Sale Shop,” featuring Scandinavian pastries and other baked items for sale, and the “Gift Shop,” featuring imported Scandinavian items, rosemaling, needlework, seasonal decorations and other handcrafted art items from local artists will be down the hall. The church will be decorated in Scandinavian style inside and out. The six large handmade wooden Dala Horses, commissioned for the 50th Scandinavian Coffee, will be displayed outside the entrance. The Dala Horses represent each of the five Scandinavian countries — Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Iceland — and Members of Hooks and Needles pose with the 170 hats that were knitted and crocheted. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Iowa State University Women’s Club knits hats for infants The Hooks and Needles division of the Iowa State University Women’s Club knitted/crocheted more than 170 purple and lavendar newborn infant hats for Mary Greeley Medical Center’s Birthways Unit. The hats are given to each newborn
during the month of November. November is designated as the month to bring awareness to The Period of Purple Crying. Healthy babies can cry a lot in the first months of life and the Period of Purple crying is a new way to understand this
crying. The little purple hats are a reminder to parents and caregivers of this normal, but sometimes frustrating crying and the danger of shaking a baby. Walmart donated $30 of yarn in support of this community project.
13 Ames students named National Merit finalists The National Merit Scholarship Program has named 13 Ames High students as National Merit finalists. Ames High’s Nathan Chen, Karin Halverson, Hannah Hartmann, XinYuan Hu, Mattie Kupfer, Nicholas Leung, Caleb
Litster, Aaron Mann, Isabel McLeod, Ben Popken, Benjamin Sulzberger, Alvin Tan and Robert White achieved the honor on the basis of their scores on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. They now have an
opportunity to continue in the competition for nearly 8,000 Merit Scholarship awards worth more than $32 million. Finalists are the highest scoring entrants in each state and represent less than 1 percent of the state’s seniors.
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also the United States, with the word “welcome” written in that language on each horse. The inside of the church will be decorated with displays from the Scandinavian countries, including trees decorated with the countries’ unique Christmas decorations, bunads on display, and a table with the cooking utensils, irons, grills, and tools used in the preparation of the delicious pastries served in the pastry buffet and also for sale in the Bake Shop. Bethesda Lutheran Church is excited to celebrate its heritage by offering this 60th-annual Scandinavian Coffee to the community. All are welcome to attend.
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