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INSIDE: REAL ESTATE WEEKLY • COMMUNITY NEWS VOLUME 9, ISSUE 28 • WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2016
Jazz Night offers an evening filled with jazz, dinner, dancing
Ken Jolls plays the piano at Chocolaterie Stam. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Ames Chapter, Des Moines Metro Opera Guild will host an upcoming Jazz Night for an evening of live jazz, dinner and dancing, The event begins at 5:30 p.m. at City Church with appetizers and socializing and continues throughout the evening until 9:30 p.m. with live music from Ken Jolls and Friends, an elegant gourmet dinner with wine and the chance to dance or to just enjoy the jazz classic fun. Tickets, $45, are now available for purchase at both Chocolaterie Stam, 230 Main St., and at Coe’s Floral and Gifts, 2619 Northridge Parkway. For more information or to reserve a table for seven or eight, call Shirley Shaw, (515) 292-2333. Jazz Night is sponsored by the Ames Chapter of Des Moines Metro Opera Guild. All proceeds support DMMO’s summer festival in Indianola.
Ready to head out the door to distribute posters about the upcoming Jazz Night with Dinner and Dancing, Sunday, Oct. 16, are Dilys Morris, left, president of the Ames Chapter, Des Moines Metro Opera Guild, and Shirley Shaw, special event coordinator for the chapter. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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PEOPLE President Randy Griffith, right, passes the Ames Town and country Kiwanis Club gavel to incoming President Dan Franklin, center. IANE District, Division 11 Lt. Gov. Andrew Webb, left, installed the 201617 officers and board members at a recent club meeting. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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Roland-Story student Dhanil Petal poses with his hydronics system.
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Roland-Story agriculture I students conquer hydroponics Roland-Story agriculture I students were presented with a challenge on the first day of the school year by their instructor Brad Taylor. That challenge was to develop a hydroponics system that would keep plants alive for an extended period of time.
According to Taylor, “The purpose was to allow students the opportunity to become problem solvers and also allows us to grow produce throughout the year.” Dhanil Petal, a student in the class, developed his system that kept the seedlings alive the longest.
The seedlings used were lettuce. With the information gained, the local FFA chapter is investigating the installation of a small hydroponics system to be used to produce fresh produce year around and donated to the local food pantry.
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Gilbert FFA shows school pride during Homecoming The Gilbert FFA had a blast last week with the countless activities that came with the occasion of homecoming. The annual parade and coronation was scheduled for Thursday night and the Homecoming game was vs. Boone on Friday night. As the excitement built, the Gilbert FFA was doing its part to prepare for the events. One particular task included the putting up of flags around the community. Last week, the flags featured the iconic Gilbert G logo on a red flag. They were hung up all along Gretten Street to welcome friends, family and community members as they attended the festivities held at Gilbert High School. This is done by the FFA to celebrate the school, the students and especially those who live in the community. Along with this, the FFA chapter held its annual Gilbert Homecoming tailgate. Each year at the Spring PTO Rock Hop, the Gilbert FFA auctions off a tailgate to the highest bidder. Before Friday’s game, the FFA chapter served fresh sweets,
refreshments and an assortment of other delectable food items. The main meal included smoked meat sponsored from Smithfield Pork. This event has become a great way for younger members
to get involved in their chapter and to reach out to members of the community. The week was full of excitement as it offered a wonderful opportunity to kick off the year for Gilbert and for the FFA Chapter.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Oct. 13
Mental illness support group: The NAMI Connection peer support group will be from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 14 at the NAMI of Central Iowa Wellness Center, 416 Douglas, Ste. 205. Call (515) 292-9400 for more information.
Oct. 14
Bake Sale: The 60thannual Scandinavian Coffee, Bake Sale and Gift Shop will be from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 14, at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 1517 Northwestern Ave. The pastry buffet will be in the commons room and the library where, for a free-will donation, you may choose
your pastries, sit and enjoy them with coffee.
Oct. 15
Holiday Fair: First United Methodist Women’s annual Holiday Fair will be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 15, at 516 Kellogg Ave. Coffee, pastries, fruit will be served from 8 to 10:30 a.m. for a free will offering. Quilts will be for sale by silent auction. Kitchen Corner, Grandma’s Attic and Made With Love Rooms will all be open. Craft and bake sale: Calvary United Methodist Church is hosting a craft and bake sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 15 at 1403 24th St. Pie and cinnamon rolls will be available
from 8 to 10 a.m. and a soup and sandwich lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Star Wars Reads Day: Roland Public Library will be observing Star Wars Reads Day from 11 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 15 at the library. Activities include themed snacks, games, crafts, and more. Costumes are encouraged but not required. All ages are invited to this event.
Oct. 16
Volleyball Clinics: The Iowa Heart Volleyball
Association will conduct volleyball skills clinics for area 4th, 5th and 6th graders. The clinics will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on held Sunday, Oct. 16 and 23 at The Plex, 5501 George Washington Carver Ave. Preregistration is $30 for the two clinics. Register at iowaheartvolleyball.com Walk-in fee is $40. Iowa House Candidates Forum: There will be a Iowa House of Representative candidates forum starting at 10:45 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 16 at Collegiate Presbyterian Church VINE Student Center, 159 Sheldon Ave. Candidates present will be Beth Wessel-
Kroeschell, Eric Cooper, Sondra Childs-Smith and Lisa Heddens.
Oct. 17
Iowa State University Women’s Club: ISUWC will meet at 1:30 p.m. on Oct. 17, at Bethesda Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall, 1517 Northwestern Ave. The program is: “On Becoming the ‘Mayo’ of Veterinary Medicine at Iowa State University” by Dr. Lisa Nolan, Dean, College of
Veterinary Medicine.
Oct. 18
Mental health panel: NAMI of Central Iowa and Ames Public Library will observe Mental Illness Awareness Week by showing a film followed by a panel of mental health experts. The film ‘Infinitely Polar Bear’ will be shown at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 18, at the Ames Public Library Auditorium.
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Dean Howarth, left, presents the 2015-16 Kiwanian of the Year award to Stephanie Clark on behalf of the Ames Town and Country Kiwanis Club. Clark received the Club’s award based on her personal leadership and active participation in virtually all Club public projects. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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Sunny Thompson, MICA’s Story County director, accepts a check for $2,000 from Ames Fareway managers Brian Schmith, left, and Gary Linahon with proceeds from a recent round-up event. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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Roland-Story ag biology class studies the heart Students in the RolandStory ag biology class have been spending time the past few weeks studying about the circulatory and respiratory system. One of their projects was to create a 3D model of a heart and be able identify key components of it. The lesson involved
students being able to identify and explain the function of the parts of the respiratory and circulatory systems, describe the process of gas exchange in external respiration, explain the flow of blood throughout the body and conduct an inquiry lab on the affects of external conditions on
respiration rate, pulse and blood pressure. According to ag biology instructor Brad Taylor, “This activity was developed to give the students an opportunity to more fully explore the concepts of the circulatory system and to more specifically explore the components of the heart.”
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Roland-Story biology students Matt Cook and Liam Scheuermann pose with their heart constructed out of colored clay. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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Sons of Norway visit North Dakota Twenty members of the Sons of Norway Kong Sverre Lodge in Story City traveled to Minot, North Dakota, to attend the 39th-annual Norsk Høstfest. Norsk Høstfest is held annually in the North Dakota State Fair Center on the North Dakota State Fairgrounds in Minot, N.D., with 4,000 volunteers helping. It is North America’s largest Scandinavian festival with tens of thousands of people attending from all over the world. The festival features world-class entertainment,
Pictured in front of the Gol Stave Church, a full-size replica of the original church built in about 1250 in Gol, Hallingdal, Norway, are, front row, from left, Robert and Carolyn Ahlstrom, Donna Wagner, Gloria Egertson, Diana Erickson, Helen Miller, Betty Snider, and Ingrid and Rod Place; back row, from left, Linda Gillis, Judy and Dean Sampson, Wanita Kueter, Rick Erickson, Ken Egertson, Kathy Harris, Bob Hein and Richard Karlstad. Not pictured are members Ann Hein and Dee Williams. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
authentic Scandinavian cuisine, Scandinavian culture on display, handcrafted Norsk merchandise, plus a fine dining establishment led by guest chefs from Norway. The group also toured Scandinavian Heritage Park, located in Minot, featuring remembrances and replicas from each of the five Scandinavian countries: Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Iceland. It is believed to be the only park in the world representing all five Nordic countries.
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United Way of Story County Women with Initiative scholarship winner United Way of Story County (UWSC) recently announced the 2016 recipient of the Women with Initiative (WwI) program scholarship. The scholarship, which first began in 2011, is offered for women in Story County who want to continue their education to expand their career options and increase earning potential. Women with Initiative, along with UWSC, decided to award Mitzi Alexander, of Nevada, the $1,000 scholarship. Alexander is pursuing an interdisciplinary design degree at Iowa State University, where she is a senior
Mitzi Alexander, WwI scholarship recipient, and Jerri Baumeister, WwI Coordinator CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
this year. Her goal is to combine visual arts and creative design to solve problems and enhance communities in need after graduation. Scholarship applications are accepted throughout the year and funds are available to offer up to three more
scholarships this year. For more information on how you can participate in the WwI Money Management series or to apply for a scholarship, please contact UWSC at (515) 268-5142 or email unitedway@uwstory. org.
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First United Methodist hosts Holiday Fair First United Methodist Women’s annual Holiday Fair will be from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 15, at 516 Kellogg Ave., in Ames. Morning coffee will be from 8 to 10:30 a.m. in the second floor Multi Purpose Room for a free-will offering (elevator available). The expanded Bake Shoppe will include a great selection of homemade pies as well as breads, cookies, candies, cakes and bars. The bakery will be located next to the Multi Purpose Room and will be open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Other rooms will be offering a wide variety of items for sale. Grandma’s Attic will feature antiques, special dishes, collectables and seasonal decorations. Kitchen Corner will have a wide
Juanita Dunn and Mary Rasmussen display three of the quilts that will be available for sale at the Holiday Fair at First United Methodist Church on Oct. 15. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
variety of new or gently used every day dishes, kitchen décor, aprons, towels and kitchen gadgets. The Made With Love room will be located in the Conference Room near the south entrance and will showcase handmade items such as purses, scarves, aprons, table runners and jewelry.
There will be a number of beautiful handmade quilts available in the Quilting Room. All quilts will be available by silent auction. Due to the church’s major kitchen renovation, there will be no tea rings, noodles or noon lunch. For more information, call (515) 232-2750.
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PEOPLE Wheatsfield Coop presented this check to members of Reliable Street in late September. Funds raised via the Co-op’s August Co-op Nickel program and will be used to support Reliable Street’s Zebra Bike Share project. The bike share will distribute bikes around town for community use. Reliable Street is a collective space in Ames that works across the disciplines of art, design, and business seeking to strengthen the connection between the public and place-making. www.reliablestreet. com. From left, Linda Johnson, Wheatsfield general managerm Sharon Stewart, Reliable Street & Lockwood Cafém Dan DeGeest, Reliable Street, and Rachel Dakarian, Wheatsfield Board president. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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D’Amico sworn in as CASA volunteer
Elisa D’Amico, right, is Story County’s newest CASA volunteer. She was sworn in by the Honorable Judge Stephen Owen on Sept. 28. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Elisa D’Amico is Story County’s newest CASA volunteer. On Sept. 28, 2016, D’Amico, an ISU senior in political science, from Illinois, was sworn-in by the Honorable Judge Stephen Owen as a new Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer. She now joins the other CASAs with the Iowa Child Advocacy Board program, which provides oversight and training for the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Program. CASA’s are person from all walks of life who make a commitment to become the “eyes and ears” of the court
for the children or family to which they are assigned. The CASA volunteer does a thorough assessment by reviewing records and talking to parents, social workers, teachers and others who have knowledge of the child’s situation. The CASA then writes a report to the court with recommendations and continues to monitor the child’s progress by attending staff meetings and court hearings. For more information on serving children in your community, please contact Lesa Christianson at (515) 986-4790 or lesa.christianson@dia.iowa.gov
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Cub Scout Pack 160 volunteered to handle the duties of planting the flower bed location at Carr Park this summer. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Helping keep Ames beautiful The Thomas family was back again this year to plant their rock garden at Stuart Smith Park. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Each year, organizations of members of the community “adopt” a flower bed to take care of for the summer. The flower bed locations are part of the city of Ames adopt a flower garden program.
Each year, volunteers for the parks department plant annuals at roughly 50 different park locations throughout the cities park system. Annual flowers are donated each year by
Holub’s Garden Center and Greenhouse. Now that summer is at an end and the growing season is almost over, the volunteers took time to appreciate their hard work throughout the summer.
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Steve Jordison and Paul Swofford stand by their adopted flower bed location at Ada Hayden Park. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Altrusa International members enjoy another successful year of planting annuals at their park sign location in Inis Grove Park. Front row, from left, Deb Fennelly and Janet Brimeyer; back row, from left, Mary Mekemson, Alice Moore, Jan Hopper, Rhonda Fiscus, Mary Augustus and Berdyne Anderson. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Members of the ACE Program Mainstream Living stand proudly by their flower bed after a successful planting at Inis Grove Park. Each year this group of volunteers plant the flower bed by shagbark shelter with annuals. 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.
Emergency Residence Project Volunteers needed to assist with various operations of the shelter. Answer the phone, process requests for assistance, sort donations, provide information and referrals, etc. Ames Emergency Residence Project provides emergency shelter for men, women and families. For more information, please call Tom at (515) 292-8890.
Story County Tip Hotline Operations In the event of a missing or abducted child, a surge of tips can come in about the missing child and you can be trained to assist dispatchers in taking these
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. tips. The first three hours after 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.
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 Sheriff’s Office 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.
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.
helping hand, call Teal at (515) 292-8890.
Story County Jail
Alzheimer’s Association HERO Project
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
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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.