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CALENDAR OF EVENTS OCT. 12
AMES CANDIDATE FORUM: The League of Women Voters of Ames and Story County invites the public to a candidate forum from 6:30 to 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 12, in the Ames City Hall Council Chambers. Included in the panel are mayoral candidates John Haila and Victoria Szopinski; and Mary Greeley Hospital Board candidates Mary Kitchell (incumbent), Beth Swenson, and Pamela White (incumbent). The forum will be televised on government access cable Channel 12 and streaming on demand. In-house and television audiences are encouraged to participate with their comments and questions. A separate forum for the Ames City Council candidates will be on Thursday, Oct. 26, same time and place.
OCT. 12
FREE DEPRESSION, ANXIETY SCREENING: Ames Therapy and Consulting is offering free depression and anxiety screenings for mental health awareness month, which is October. Screenings will be 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Oct. 12, 16, 23, 26 and 30. Call (515) 337-1380 to reserve a spot. Visit amestherapy.com for more information.
OCT. 14
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL: Amnesty International will meet from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday Oct. 14, in the Dale Ross Board Room, Ames Public Library. We will discuss human rights issues and write letters on behalf of individuals whose human rights have been violated. The work is appropriate for high school age and older but younger children are welcome in the meeting room. Bring a laptop or write letters by hand. Writing supplies, a printer and refreshments are provided.
OCT. 15
CELEBRATING THE REFORMATION: Ames area Lutheran churches of all synods have organized a program to provide an opportunity for you to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. The celebration will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 15, at Stephens Auditorium. The program will feature speakers Pati Kachel, of the Parable Fund in Minnesota; Rev. Don Rothweiler, retired Lutheran pastor; and Paul Maier, professor emeritus of ancient history and former campus pastor. Vocalists Simon Estes and the Ames Children’s Choir will perform. A free-will offering will be taken. Come and join in the celebration of the Reformation that occurred 500 years ago.
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October is Disability Awareness Month: Meet Tom October is Disability Awareness Month in Iowa. This article is submitted by The Arc of Story County to highlight the accomplishments of a recent graduate of a job training partnership between Iowa State University’s College of Human Sciences and the Arc of Story County. Meet Tom Burbey. Tom is busy washing pots, sorting clean silverware, moving dish trays and cleaning equipment. Tom works as a dishwasher at The Café restaurant in Ames. Tom’s co-worker in the kitchen, Cris Sanchez, shared, “He is my work buddy. It gets stressful back here in the kitchen, and Tom is alwayspositive and focused. He keeps a good vibe going.” Tom’s supervisor and manager at The Café, Mike Holman, said Tom is a great employee. “He shows up to work early every day, he knows what his responsibilities are, and he starts in,” Holman said. When asked what he would want other employers to know about hiring persons with a disability, Holman said, “People with disabilities tend to make wonderful employees. Tom is a lot of fun to work with. “It took a bit for him to become comfortable, but once he did his personality really came out. My staff was all very welcoming and willing to adapt their working styles to meet him in a common area, and now you can definitely tell that there is a camaraderie that has
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Tom Burbey works in the kitchen of the Café restaurant.
formed. It is definitely noticed when Tom has a day off. He is very much ‘one of the guys.’ He is all smiles and jokes, but above all, at least from a management point of view, he works hard and tries his best.” Shelby Wirth, a comanager at The Café said, “We all love him. He lights the place up. We enjoy working with him, and he has a lot of fun with us, too.” Tom Burbey enjoys working at The Café, and one the things he likes most, “I get free meals!”
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Holman said all employees get a free meal when they work a shift. Since starting at The Café in May, every free meal for Tom has been pizza. Tom knows what he likes! Tom works four days a week at The Café and has been working there since graduating last spring from Project SEARCH. Project SEARCH was launched in 2016 as a collaborative project between The Arc of Story County and Iowa State University’s College of Human Sci-
ences. Funding for the program is provided through Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation. Other graduates in Tom’s class are also enjoying their jobs in the community. Julia Martin is working at Olde Main Brewing Company. Andy Casady is working at Provisions Lot F, and Paige Fritz is working at University Community Childcare. All have demonstrated they are valuable workers in the community. MONTH see page 6
PAGE 2 • STORY COUNTY SUN • WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2017 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. Publisher: Scott Anderson Advertising Director: John Greving
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OCT. 15
VOLLEYBALL SKILLS CLINICS: Iowa Heart Volleyball Association coaches, high school varsity and senior club volleyball athletes will conduct individual and team volleyball skills clinics for area fourth-, fifth- and sixth-graders from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Sundays, Oct. 15 and 22. at Gilbert Intermediate School, 103 Mathews Drive, Gilbert. Sign-in begins at 4:15 p.m. Registration is $30 for the two clinics (PayPal or mail check). For more information and to pre-register, visit iowaheartvolleyball.com Walk-in fee is $40. For those who decide they want to be members of an Iowa Heart Juniors 11s or 12’s Volleyball teams, information will be available at the clinics. For questions, contact Martin Miller at (515) 292-7113 or (515) 450-8283, email mgmiller@ iastate.edu.
OCT. 15
CHINESE CULTURAL FESTIVAL: Families are invited to learn all about traditional Chinese culture from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 15, in the Ames Public Library Auditorium. The Ames Chinese Language Academy will demonstrate making dumplings, Go, origami, chopsticks, writing your name in Chinese, and Chinese shuttlecock.
OCT. 16
PUMPKIN CARVING: Reiman Gardens is in need
of volunteers to help carve 650 pumpkins for Spirits in the Gardens. Volunteers will be provided with all supplies. Carving will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Friday, Oct. 16 to 20. On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, draw designs on the pumpkins using stencils. On Thursday and Friday, carve the pumpkins. Volunteers may drop in at any time, but dress for outdoor weather. Suitable for ages 14 and up.
OCT. 16
ISUWC MEETING Iowa State University Women’s Club October meeting will be at 1:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 16, at Bethesda Lutheran Fellowship Hall, 1517 Northwestern Ave. 1:30 p.m. The program is “Iowa Kidsight: Lion’s Club Preschool Eye Screening,” by Judy Stehr, Ames Breakfast Lions Club.
OCT. 18
HOT CHOCOLATE SOCIAL, CANDIDATE FORUM: Ames Public Library and Ames Progressive Alliance invite you to talk with neighbors, family and friends while enjoying hot chocolate and learning about the progressive priorities of the Ames mayoral and City Council candidates. The social will be from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., with a candidate forum from 6:30 to 8 p.m on Wednesday, Oct. 18, at Ames Public Library. The APA will provide supervised activities for your children (4 and older) during the event.
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Heartland Senior Services • 205 S. Walnut Ave., Ames • (515) 233-2906 Calendar of Events Thursday, Oct. 12 8:15 a.m., Tai Chi II 9 a.m., Tai Chi I 9:30 a.m. to noon, Health Care 1 p.m., Bingo 4:15 p.m., Zumba 6:30 p.m., Duplicate Bridge Friday, Oct. 13 9 a.m., Video exercise 12:30 p.m., Friday afternoon cards Sunday, Oct. 15 1:30 p.m., Duplicate bridge Monday, Oct. 16 9 a.m., Video exercise 10 a.m., Flu clinic
Tuesday, Oct. 17 8:15 a.m., Tai Chi II 9 a.m., Tai Chi I 9:45 a.m., Songbirds 1 p.m., Book discussion 6:30 p.m., Duplicate bridge Wednesday, Oct. 18 9 a.m., Video Exercise 1 p.m., Rummikub 7 p.m., Jazz Jam Thursday, Oct. 19 8:15 a.m., Tai Chi II 9 a.m., Tai Chi I 9:30 a.m. to noon, health care 1 p.m., Bingo 6:30 p.m., Duplicate bridge
Friday, Oct 20 9 a.m., Video exercise 12:30 p.m., Friday afternoon cards 6:30 p.m. ,Trivia Night 7 p.m., Country Jam Sunday, Oct. 22 1:30 p.m., Duplicate Bridge Monday, Oct. 23 9 a.m., Video exercise 1 p.m., Rummikub Tuesday, Oct. 24 8:15 a.m., Tai Chi II 9 a.m., Tai Chi I 9:45 a.m., Songbirds 12:30 p.m., Canasta 6:30 p.m., Duplicate bridge
Lunch menus Thursday, Oct. 5: Beef stew, whipped potatoes, baby carrots, peaches, chocolate chip cookie. Friday, Oct. 6: Chicken and noodles, broccoli cuts, garden lettuce salad, tapioca pudding. Monday, Oct. 9: Goulash, yellow squash, cooked carrots, peach fruit cup. Tuesday, Oct. 10: Sweet and sour chicken, long grain rice, corn, garden salad with tomatoes, applesauce. Wednesday, Oct. 11: Seasoned pork loin, red diced potatoes, baby carrots, garden lettuce salad, Mandarin orange cup.
Thursday, Oct. 12: Salisbury steak, whipped potatoes, California blend vegetables, pear fruit cup, sugar-free vanilla pudding. Friday, Oct, 13: Key West cod (alternative: grilled chicken breast), whipped potatoes, stewed tomatoes, garden lettuce salad, chocolate chip cookie. Monday, Oct. 16: Beef pot roast, baked sweet potato, baby carrots, peaches, pound cake. Tuesday, Oct. 17: Seasoned chicken breast, baked potato, corn, Mandarin orange cup, chocolate pudding. Wednesday, Oct.
18: Seasoned pork loin, whipped potatoes, Brussels sprouts, garden lettuce salad, pineapple tidbits. Thursday, Oct. 19: Macaroni and cheese: cooked carrots, green beans, tropical fruit cup. Friday, Oct. 20: Beef stew, cut sweet potatoes, yellow squash, Mandarin orange cup, peanut butter cookie. Monday, Oct. 23: Roast beef, whipped potatoes, baby carrots, applesauce, fresh orange. Tuesday, Oct. 24: Sweet and sour chicken, long grain rice, corn, garden lettuce salad, peaches.
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After learning how to use the equipment and the types of fish that can be found in Story County, St. Cecilia physical education students had an opportunity to practice their fishing technique. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
St. Cecilia physical education students gone fishin’ Taryn Perry works at one of DeMoss’s vegetable stands in Ames this summer.
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Perry is Roland-Story ag student of month, spotlight student of week Roland-Story agriculture student and FFA member Taryn Perry has been selected the October Agriculture Student of the Month as well as the spotlight student of the week. Taryn is the daughter of Travis and Theresa Perry, of Story City, and is a senior at Roland-Story. According to Brad Taylor, agriculture education instructor and FFA advisor, “Taryn is an excellent student and a leader within our agriculture program as well as being a leader in many other school-related activities and organizations. She possesses much common sense
and is a student that all of us in our agriculture program look up to and respect.” Taryn has participated in many events and activities through her years in agriculture and FFA including: earning ribbons in the state fair by participating in the state fair agriculture demonstrations division and photography competition, was a member of the agronomy team, a member of the biotechnology team and competed in leadership contests at the sub-district level in public speaking. Taryn is currently serving her FFA chapter as co-reporter.
In addition, Taryn is active in various art shows, the Governor’s Youth STEM Advisory Council, RS Key Club (secretary this year), National Honor Society, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and various academic competitions. Taylor says, ‘Taryn is an excellent representative of her chapter, school, community, and family. She demonstrates honesty, integrity, appropriate work ethic and dedication at all times. Her actions speak highly of her character.” Currently, Taryn’s SAE project is working for DeMoss farms, of Ames.
Third- through fi fth-graders at St. Cecilia School recently learned about fishing during their physical education classes. Physical education teacher Sally Shaver DuBois said she decided to teach fishing as a part of the lifetime and leisure activities unit this fall by borrowing the equipment from Story County Conservation to utilize at school. “Fishing is a lifetime skill that children can develop and share with family and friends of all ages to enjoy the outdoors,” DuBois said. Students learned about the kinds of fish in Story County as well as many of the area lakes and ponds available for fishing. Fisherman and dad of one of the students, Adam Humphrey, came in as a guest speaker to discuss bait, tackle and the basics of casting.
Students were then able to “fi sh” in the multi-purpose room using the technique they had learned and the fishing equipment borrowed from Story County Conservation. “I believe that students should not only develop traditional sport and fi tness skills in physical education classes, but activities they can learn and enjoy throughout their
lives,” DuBois said. Other lifetime skills students will participate in this year at St. Cecilia include bowling, roller skating and pickle ball. To learn more about St. Cecilia School, including enrollment information, please visit www. stceciliaparish.org/ school-home/ or contact the offi ce at (515) 232-5290.
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Nevada FFA freshman greenhands, pictured with state FFA officer Rachel Zumbach, and North Central District FFA officers Luke Fevold and Lauren Mosher are, front rowrom left, Grace Badger, Luke Brakke, Dominick Garcia, Sam Steele, Cooper Bovee and Jacob Stufflebeam; back row, from left, Bianca Sponseller, Katelyn Kingsbury, Aubrey Gibson, Danny Wood, Rachel Zumbach, Luke Fevold, Lauren Mosher, Matt Spaid, Zach Larson, Brady Moser, Joe Schmitz and Alisa Dolic. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Nevada FFA soils evaluation team members, first row, from left, in soil profile, Lindsey Donnelly, Logan Stufflebeam and Bailey Bartholomew; second row, from left, Brianna Pratt, Hunter Anderson and Chance Steff es; third row, from left, Noah Nusbaum and Wyatt Frerk; and fourth row, frpm left, Luke Ferguson, Hailee Weber, Rylee Stevenson, Camrae Schakel and Megan Mumm. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Nevada FFA participates in soils contest, freshmen attend leadership conference Nevada FFA had four soils judging teams participate in the North Central District FFA soils evaluation career development event. Nevada FFA had one team place 10th out out of 76 teams participating. The district contest was held at North Iowa Community College in Mason City on Thursday, Sept. 28. Noah Nusbaum was 41st high-scoring individual and Luke Ferguson was 44th high-scoring individual. The contest had 286 FFA students participating in the skill development contest. Nevada FFA had 13 students competing on four teams. The
Hailee Weber and Rylee Stevenson make sandwiches for the soils team and greenhands on Wednesday after school for the Thursday trip, saving money and time with the picnic-style lunches. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Megan Mumm, of Nevada FFA, appraises soil and land characteristics at profile No. 3 at North Central District FFA soils evaluation career development event. CONTRIBUTED
soils evaluation career development event is designed to provide the student an opportunity to display their agricultural knowledge and skills in the area of soils evaluation. The Soils Evaluation Career Development
cation and Productivity Potential, Evaluation of Management Practices, and Sustainability of Soils for Non-Agricultural Uses. Kevin Cooper, Nevada High School agriculture education instructor and FFA
Event included the evaluation of four soil pits, plus a written exam about soils in Iowa. The score card used to judge the soil pits is divided into five parts: Surface Features, Soil Features — the Profile, Land Capability Classifi-
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advisor, drove the bus and accompanied the students to the event. While the Nevada upperclassmen were judging soils, 15 new FFA members attended the “greenhand fire-up” on campus. The freshmen partici-
pated in breakout sessions, which provided information on what FFA activities they are able to participate in. Also, the fire-up provided the opportunity for the students to meet other FFA members from 52 high schools in attendance. Rylee Stevenson and Hailee Weber volunteered on Wednesday after school prior to the event to make sandwich lunches for the Thursday trip. FFA food supplies were purchased at Fareway included bread, luncheon meat, cheese, chips, cookies and water. Students on the trips had a picnic riding home, saving time and money.
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Ames residents, including students and stafffrom Ames Community Preschool, walked in the Healthiest State Walk in Ames on Wednesday and were provided water and water bottles by the City of Ames Water and Pollution Control Department. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOs
A walk for good health in downtown Ames
The members of the Richland Royals and Washington Happenings 4-H clubs who started off National 4-H Week by volunteering to clean out horse stalls after the ISU Cyclone Stampede Rodeo on Sunday, Oct. 1, were, front row, from left, Daniel; middle row, from left, Brady, Hailey, Tara, Carley and Lindsey; and back row, from left, Kylene, Brittany, Brett and Megan. Not pictured: Brooke, Olivia and Max. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Richland Royals and Washington Happenings team up for National 4-H Week service project The Richland Royals and Washington Happenings 4-H clubs started off National 4-H Week by volunteering to clean out horse stalls after the ISU Cyclone Stampede Rodeo on Sunday, Oct. 1.
This is a big fundraiser the two clubs take part in every fall, and everyone enjoyed hot dogs, chips and brownies afterward. Richland Royals and Washington Happenings are two
clubs that are mainly involved in the horse project, but are not exclusive. Interested in joining a 4-H club? Contact one of the leaders at sensationstables@ gmail.com or deanna. collins1@gmail.com.
Residents from across the community joined in the seventh annual Mayor’s Downtown “Healthiest State Walk” on Wednesday to raise awarness of living a healthy lifestyle and how something as simple as taking a walk can make a difference.
It was Mayor Ann Campbell’s last time leading the walk. She is retiring at the end of this year after serving 12 years as mayor. Campbell was joined by residents, city council members and staff and students from Ames Community Preschool on the
walk from City Hall down Sixth Street, south on Douglas, west on Main Street back to Clark Avenue and City Hall where participants were provided water from the city of Ames. Smyles, the Ames Public Library dog. walked with the group.
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MONTH: ‘Our interns can teach people so much’ Continued from page 1
2017-18 Project SEARCH interns are, from left, Amber Kirk, Marianne Russell, Chloe Schmidt, Adele Krier and Taylor Reighard. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Lauren WernauRush, program coordinator for Project SEARCH, said her number is always open to the graduates, and she is very proud of the growth and accomplishments of the Project SEARCH graduates. Wernau-Rush said, “Our interns can teach people so much about work ethic because they are dedicated to working every day, learning new skills, and are constantly improving.” The goal of Project SEARCH is to help individuals with disabilities develop the skills necessary for gainful employment following completion of the program. Wernau-Rush spends 15 hours a week teaching the project interns in the classroom and the remainder of the time as a job coach providing hands on support to interns learning job skills. When asked what she would like to share with potential employers of Project SEARCH graduates, Wernau-Rush said, “You cannot judge a book by its cover. So many times persons with a disability are stigmatized or expected to be a slower worker or they do not have the skills to perform a job well. “I would challenge all business leaders to rethink that because a person’s disability does not define who they are, and you may have some of the best
workers if you simply give them a chance.” Project SEARCH goals include team building, learning how and when to ask for help, learning to be respectful and professional in a work environment, staying focused on the job despite distractions, resume writing and the job application process. This year, all of the internships are in the College of Human Sciences, but the program hopes to expand to other ISU colleges in the future. Laura Jolly, dean of the College of Human Sciences, is very supportive of Project SEARCH and sees a definite benefit to ISU students and in particular to the students of the College of Human Sciences. Jolly wants a “richer story” told about Project SEARCH. “You see Project SEARCH interns interacting with ISU students, in their labs, or in the hallways or inbetween classes, and the benefits of Project SEARCH go both ways – for the interns and ISU students,” Jolly said. “Our students are the leaders of the future, and they will be more knowledgeable and more willing to step up to include persons with disabilities into their businesses and communities as a result of interactions with Project SEARCH interns.” Jolly further elaborated by saying “understanding diversity in our communities
is so important today. This experience is very positive for our [ISU] students because it broadens their perspectives of diversity.” Tom is a great example of the contributions individuals with disabilities can make to their communities when given opportunities for employment. Tom also helps the people around him to see individuals with disabilities in a new light, for his strengths and for what he gives to the workplace. Ames employers get ready. Get in line for five new Project SEARCH interns who will graduate in May 2018. Currently in the program are:Adele Krier, Amber Kirk, Taylor Reighard, Marianne Russell and Chloe Schmidt. These five interns are learning and refining their work skills to be successful employees. All of them said “getting jobs in the community and meeting new people” when asked about what excites them about being Project SEARCH interns. The mission of The Arc of Story County is to enrich the lives of persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities as they learn, work, and play in our community. The Arc of Story County is an advocacy based nonprofit organization serving Story County, based in Ames, Iowa. Learn more about The Arc of Story County by visiting www.thearcstory. org.
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Volunteers carve pumpkins for a past Jack-O-Lantern Walk at Reiman Gardens. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Volunteers sought to help carve pumpkins at Reiman Gardens Reiman Gardens is seeking volunteers to help carve pumpkins that will go on display later this month during its Jack-O-Lantern Walk. Volunteers will be needed between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m., Monday through Friday, Oct. 16 to 20. Volunteers will be provided with all the supplies needed to carve the 650 pumpkins that will go on display during the Jack-O-Lantern Walk. The walk is part of Reiman Gardens’ Spirits in the Garden event, which will be Friday and Saturday, Oct. 21 to 22. The event will include
trick-or-treating, games and storytelling. Volunteers are asked to be 14-yearold old and older, and should dress for outdoor weather. Interested individuals should contact Reiman Gardens’ events coordinator at rgevents@iastate.edu or (515) 294-8981 with the date, time, and number of people you plant to bring. This allows Reiman to have enough table space and supplies. Find out more about Spirits in the Gardens. http://www. reimangardens.com/ event/spirits-in-thegardens-3/
Examples of pumpkins carved in past years for Reiman Gardens Jack-O-Lantern Walk. Photo submitted by
Members of Ames High School’s Key Club who attended the Des Moines Regional Fall Conference were, front row, from left, Natalie Cross, Serena Cross, Cassidy Peterson and Allie Carr; and back row, from left, Melissa Liu, Hannah Huang, Haley Nelsen and Katie Carr. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Ames Key Club attends Des Moines Regional Fall Conference Several members of Ames High School’s Key Club attended the Des Moines Regional Fall Conference, held at the Animal Rescue League of Iowa, on Oct. 1. Other Key Clubs from nearby schools were also in
attendance. After discussing district events and potential service projects, the members volunteered with the animals being housed at the shelter. Key Club is the largest international, student-led, high
school service club which provides its members with opportunities to serve the community, build character and develop leadership. The AHS Key Club is sponsored by the Ames Town and Country Kiwanis Club.
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