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ACTORS presents political satire ‘November’ The second show in the exciting 61st season of the Ames Community Theatre is the David Mamet farce, “November,” and the timing couldn’t be better for this adult political satire. “November” premiered on Broadway in 2008 at the Ethel Barrymore Theater starring Nathan Lane and has been entertaining audiences ever since. The story is a day in the life of a hapless, unpopular president who is up for re-election. It is not clear whether the president is a Democrat or a Republican. What is clear is that he is irredeemably desperate. With low approval ratings, money running out, and the threat of nuclear war, Charles
Smith, the incumbent president (played by Michael Porche), refuses to give up his re-election bid. Days before the election, his chief of staff, Archer Brown (Don Kom), and speechwriter, Clarice Berstein (Janielle Rollins), have already thrown in the towel. If nothing else, President Smith, aka “Chucky,” is determined to walk away with enough money to build his presidential library. President Chucky has a plan to fund the building of the library by pardoning turkeys before Thanksgiving. From there, the story gets more outrageous and hysterical. A representative of the National Association of Turkey & Turkey Products
and Manufacturers (Joey Leinen) and Chief Dwight Grackle (David Detlefs) round out the cast. November is directed by Susan Norris and Ruthellen Cunnally. Director Susan Norris said, “In a time when people in our country are standing on either side of a line yelling at each other about choosing the lesser of two evils in this year’s presidential election, Mamet’s tome, “November,” offers a satirical look at the absurdity of it all.” She loves the process of many people working together to entertain the audience. Furthermore, she says that ACTORS has a track record of entertaining See PLAY on page 2
“November” cast members Janielle Rollins,Michael Porche, Don Kom and Joey Lienen. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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audiences for 60 years. Audience members should be prepared to check political correctness at the door. In Mamet fashion, nothing is off limits, no one is safe from insult, and the language can be crude. You will laugh out loud watching the absurdity unfold in the Oval Office where art imitates life. ‘November’ opens Nov. 17 at 7:30 p.m. and continues Nov. 18, 19, 25 and 26 at 7:30 p.m. with one matinee performance at 2 p.m. on Nov. 27. Tickets can be purchased online at actorsinc. org or at Ali Cakes, located at 300 Main St. Ames. Their phone number is
“November” cast members Don Kom, Joey Lienen and Michael Porche. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
(515) 233-2222. The opening night audience is invited to join come early for reception
to celebrate the show. The West Towne Pub is providing snacks for the entire audience starting at
6:45 p.m. So, get your ticket for opening night and make it an evening.
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The Ames Golden K Singer performed at the annual installation of officers luncheon on Sept. 29 at Ames Golf and Country Club. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS
Ames Golden K Kiwanis elect new officers The Ames Golden K Kiwanis Club held its annual installation of officers luncheon at Ames Golf and Country Club on Sept. 29. Invited guests Jody Melcher, past governor of the Kiwanis Nebraska-Iowa District and Andy Webb, lieutenant governor of Nebr.-Ia Division 11 District, spoke to the luncheon attendees and installed the officers and directors who will lead Ames Golden K in 2016-17.
Webb noted that Ames Golden K, with 98 members, leads Division 11 in member numbers. Notable highlights included an outstanding performance by the Ames Golden K Singers {pictured} under the leadership of Joe Traylor, Kiwanian of The Year honoree, Tom Peter, recognition of Craig Ause and Thamon Hazen as Legion of Honor 50 Year Kiwanis members, and a memorial ceremony for recently deceased Golden
K members Al Bentley and Horace Lantz. Ames Golden K supports 20 programs and organizations throughout Ames
Ames Golden K Kiwanis installed new officers and Board of Directors for 2016-17 on Sept. 29. Seated, from left, Wayne Hagemoser, treasurer; Bob Sperry, president elect; Carlton (Pete) Peterson, president; Larry Vallery, vice president; and Larry Trede, secretary.
and Story County. Approximately $14,000 was contributed in 2015-16 to these causes. In addition, thousands
of Golden K member hours are devoted to Club Service Activities including a
large percentage to assisting children in the Ames community.
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Roland-Story ag education class studies parliamentary procedures
FFA members Colby Crutchfield and Dhanil Patel go through their mock meeting as they learn about parliamentary procedure. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Roland-Story Agriculture I students are studying and learning in their most recent unit about parliamentary laws and procedures. In this unit of study, the students will be exposed to the basics of Robert’s Rules of Order and will learn about proper methods of conducting meetings. The basic parliamentary laws they will study include to receive and dispose of a main motion, rise to a point of order, amend, refer to a committee, table a motion and to take a motion from the table.
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Anthony Eslick, Kyle Cassels, Ryan Streit and Conner Spainhower work on the joining together of copper pipe and fitting together by use of solder. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Roland-Story agriculture mechanics class studies plumbing, pipefi tting Roland-Story students in the agriculture mechanics class have been learning about plumbing and pipefitting in their recent unit of study.
According to Brad Taylor, agriculture instructor, “This is a unit that exposes the students to a brand-new skill set that they have not been involved in prior to
this class. “We hope that it opens their eyes to potential careers as well as common fixes they can do around their own homes.”
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AMES CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Ames Christian School Administrator Floyd Athay gladly took three pies in the face on Oct. 13 as the ACS student body looked on and cheered. Preschool student Lily Van Cannon, fourth-grader Eliza Teske and Kindergartener Lida Teske got to throw a pie in the face of Principal Athay as part of a fundraising reward. Each sold the most butter braid pastries and cookie dough in a recent fall fundraising event for the school. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Ames Christian School preschool student Lily Van Cannon, fourth-grader Eliza Teske, Principal Floyd Athay and kindergartener Lida Teske. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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Roland-Story FFA members who attended the national convention in Indianapolis were, from left, McKenna Mohr, Lindsey Larson, Madelyn Arthur, Sarah Phelan, Amanda Hofsommer, Dylan McKinley, Cora Twedt and Brendan Taylor. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Roland-Story agriculture students attend national convention Roland-Story agriculture students and FFA members Madelyn Arthur, Amanda Hofsommer, Lindsey Larson, Dylan McKinley, McKenna Mohr, Sarah Phelan, Brendan Taylor, and Cora Twedt attend the 88th National FFA Convention in Indianapolis with FFA Advisor Brad Taylor. The FFA National Convention is the largest and oldest student run
organization convention of its kind in the United States. More than 64,000 FFA members from around the United States attended and participated. According to Brad Taylor, agriculture education instructor and FFA Advisor, “the conference is a real eye opener for students. It exposes them to a variety of potential agricultural careers running from production
to biotechnologies.” While at the convention trip, students went on educational tours to Caterpillar in Peoria, Ill., Connor Prairie in Fisher, Ind. NCAA Hall of Champions in Indianapolis and Fair Oaks Dairy in northwest Indiana. In addition they attended the career fair, business sessions, leadership workshops, shopping mall and a talent show.
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The team of Calen Clark, Emily Ruben, Quinn Olson and Colby Crutchfield identify different plant seeds. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Roland-Story agriculture students gain insight into various careers The Roland-Story agriculture I students have been immersed this school year in the CASE (Curriculum for Agriculture Science Education) which is a segment of the STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) program in Iowa. In the course of their
studies, the students have most recently been learning about opportunities that exist within the industry of agriculture and participated in an activity called “Game Day.” The purpose of the activity was to give the students more insight into the
various careers that exist by becoming involved in different simulated contests. All 10 contests were designed to teach the students about teamwork/collaboration, problem solving, decision making and using appropriate communication methods.
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Shannon Bardole, community impact director for United Way of Story County, receives a $250 check from Marion Kresse, representing Ames Town and Country Kiwanis Club. The funds will assist United Way with its current video showing and describing its impact on individuals and families in the Story County area. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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The Senior Variety Show of Ames was held on Aug. 19 and 21. Story County Chapter of Thrivent Financial presented a check for $500 to Jim Meek and Skip Walter. Pictured are Duane Faas, Thrivent Financial associate; Jim Meek, Senior Variety Show of Ames secretary; Skip Walter, Senior Variety Show of Ames treasurer; Bob Folkmann, treasurer of Story County Chapter and Kirt Till, Thrivent Financial associate. Duane and Kirt helped escort people from their cars to the auditorium. A total of $8,500 was raised the two evenings to help senior oriented organizations and Story County Animal Shelter. Thanks to everyone for making this a great event. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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R-S ag mechanics class tours DMG-Mori USA Students in the RolandStory Agriculture Mechanics class toured DMG Mori USA facility in Story City where they were able to view and visit with company personnel and dealership representatives about various tools and
equipment that are used in the fabrication of auto parts. The class recently finished their unit on small gas engines, so it was a relevant tour to learn more about engines as well as what it takes to fabricate
engine parts. As part of the DGM Mori USA open house, Al Unser Jr and his team from Speedway were on hand to during the course of the day to answer questions about the race cars that were present.
Students from the class met with company representative Kurt Erickson. From left to right: Anthony Eslick, Kurt Erickson, Kyle Cassels, Ryan Streit, Conner Spainhower, Caleb Schlatter, Taylor Blythe, Nick Myers, Ben Miller and Calvin Bright. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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Several of the class students begin work on their dissection lab.
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Roland-Story animal science class learns about animal anatomy Roland-Story students in the advanced animal science class have been studying about animal anatomy in their recent unit. In their current lab, the students are dissecting fetal pigs to learn more about animal internal anatomy and the organs that comprise the various systems.
According to Brad Taylor, animal science instructor, “this is a great opportunity for our kids to learn about proper procedures that are involved with working with animals and surgical procedures. Students were given instructions on the ethics of dissection as well as the various tools and equipment being used.”
This is one of the recognized lessons from the CASE curriculum (Curriculum for Agriculture Science Education) in which Roland-Story has been certified for. Students are learning about different types of muscle tissues as well as the internal organs and what their functions are.
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USDA executive director visits Nevada High School food projects Angela Tagtow, USDA executive director of the Center for Policy & Promotion, arrived to Nevada High School on Tuesday, Oct. 11, to see how local produce, and produce from the FFA garden and greenhouse is being utilized in the school lunch program. Tagtow was accompanied by David Von Behren, of the USDA Denver field office, and others from his field office. David Schmitz, Nevada food service director, and Kevin Cooper, Nevada High School agriculture education instructor, met the group. Several agriculture education students and FFA members also greeted the entourage. Everyone headed to the greenhouse to see lettuce greens, basil, and strawberry plants growing that
Nevada High School students with USDA and Iowa Department of Education representatives at a Swanson farm. From left, Kevin Cooper, USDA representative from Denver, Patti Harding, Iowa Department of Education, Tyler Hansen, Christine Crow, Iowa DOE nutritionist, Thomas Crawford, David Schmitz Nevada food service director, and Angela Tagtow, USDA executive director. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
have and will provide fresh produce for the school lunch program. In addition to the
greenhouse, the FFA garden at the Evergreen Briggs Terrace property has also provided peppers,
Nevada High School agriculture students and FFA members in greenhouse with Angela Tagtow, USDA executive director. From left, Thomas Crawford, Tyler Hansen, Kevin Cooper high school ag teacher & FFA advisor, Madison Huynh, Chloe Davis and Tagtow. Recently propagated strawberry plants are pictured on the grow bench. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
tomatoes, and onions. A Food for All grant provided through the National FFA Association
helped fund the garden project along with a 2015 grant from Farm Credit Association.
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After viewing the greenhouse production, everyone boarded a school bus and headed for one of the Swanson Farms. Dale Swanson, and his sons, Andy and Richard, plant a multitude of potatoes, watermelons, sweet potatoes, squash, and gourds. Everyone was able to see both potatoes and sweet potatoes. For the past several years, Cooper and his students annually travel to the Swanson farms and harvest the vegetables, and many times the produce is brought to the high school for the lunch program to use at no cost. To help with the 2017 production, Nevada ag students and FFA members will start watermelons in the greenhouse for transplanting outside.
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Nevada FFA attends national convention Thirteen Nevada High School FFA members and Kevin Cooper, FFA advisor, attended the 89th National FFA Convention held in Indianapolis Oct. 19-21. Nevada students reported to the high school at 5 a.m. on Wednesday and boarded a Wind Star charter bus which also transported four other high school FFA chapters, including Carroll area, Glidden FFA: More Ralston, Colophotos of NESCO, Nevada FFA members at and CollinsMaxwell. the national The convention group in Indianapolis. stopped for lunch Page 24 in Urbana, Ill., around 11:30 a.m., and eventually arrived in Indianapolis around 2:30 p.m. The Wednesday evening opening session took place in Bankers Life Fieldhouse (formerly known as Conseco Fieldhouse). Inspirational speaker Diana Nyad explained how she swam from Cuba to Florida and many other swimming feats. Most notably, was Nyad’s 110-mile swim from Cuba to Hemingway Marina Florida without a shark cage. On Thursday morning, the students toured the famous Indianapolis 500 speedway and were able to tour the speedway and “kiss the bricks” at the finish line. After the speedway tour, the students visited the museum where racecars are on display that date from 1918-2014. All students also
Nevada FFA Members who attended National FFA Convention were, front row, from left, Avery Mather, Joanna Ferguson, Austin Doty, Chance Steffes and Hunter Anderson; middle row, from left, Catherine Griffin, MeKenzie Dunson, Emma Griffin, Jay Calentine and Sam Black; back row, from left, Aidan Alderson and Megan Mumm. Not pictured, Kevin Cooper, Nevada FFA advisor. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
experienced the National Ag Career show, which included ag-related corporations, suppliers, and all land grant colleges. On Friday, Cooper presented a workshop at the convention for both students and teachers the workshop was titled, “Restoring and rebuilding tractors for profit.” More than 150 students and teachers were in attendance to learn about this process. Cooper emphasized passion, performance, and promotion as a key to a successful program. “Students and teachers must volunteer, network for resources, and know when to have your hat in
your hand with patience and courtesy,” Cooper said. “And if you hesitate, procrastinate, or
do not have a sense of urgency, that is the behavior that will lead to lost opportunity.”
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Nevada FFA members at Indianapolis 500 Motor Speedway “at the bricks” finish line. From left, Megan Mumm, Samantha Black, Mekenzie Dunson, Chance Steffes, Aidan Anderson, Jay Calentine, Joanna Ferguson, Avery Mather, Catherine Griffin, Emma Griffin, Austin Doty, and Hunter Anderson. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Podium view of workshop provided at National FFA Convention by Kevin Cooper. Workshop focused on rebuilding and restoring tractors for profit. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Nov. 10
Book club: The Social/ Political Issues Book Club will meet at 6:45 p.m., on Thursday, Nov. 10, at Ames Public Library. The Nov. 8 election will be discussed. Questions? Call Bob and Jo Rod, (515) 232-6204 or Dean and Jean Prestemon, (515) 292-1652. All are welcome.
Nov. 11
Veterans Day program: The Ballard Middle School will present a program with guest speakers for veterans
and their families honoring what they gave for our country at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 11. A coffee social will follow.
ton Road. Sales will benefit a team going to Haiti and the project needs for the people there.
Nov. 12
Nov. 14
Fall Festival: Ascension Lutheran Church will host a fall festival sale, featuring a garage sale with children’s clothes, winter jackets and more, a bake sale with cherry pies, pastries and more, a silent auction with manyh ISU gear, lunch and a craft sale. The sale will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 12, at the church, 2400 Blooming-
Ames Woman’s Club: The meeting will be at 1:30 p.m. on our clubhouse on Monday Nov. 14, at the clubhouse, 106 S. Dakota Ave. The program will be entitled “Remembering Veterans.” In our effort to remember veterans we will show a video, a 2010 documentary by IPTV, “Jack Shelley WWII in his own words.” For more information call Shirley
Evans at (515) 292-4259.
Nov. 15
“Iowa’s Hidden Treasures”: Bertha Bartlett Public Library is hosting Dan Kaercher, retired editorin-chief of Midwest Living magazine and former Iowa Public Television host, at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 15, at the library, 503 Broad St., Story City. Historic sites, parks, natural wonders, quaint small towns, big-city attractions, museums, and eateries galore: You’ll be amazed to learn what surprises you
don’t know await right in your own backyard — Iowa.
Nov. 19
Global Day of Service: The Volunteer Center of Story County will participate in Family Volunteer Day on Saturday, Nov. 19. During the morning, 10 a.m. to noon, families will work together
to assemble food packages for local pantries at either the Ames or Nevada Public Library. In the afternoon, 1 to 3 p.m., families can partner with Project Linus to make blankets at Ames Public Library. Families can register in advance at vcstory.org. If you have any questions about the event or sign-up process, please call or email the VCSC at (515) 268-5323 or volunteer@vcstory.org
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Nevada’s Schaeffer attends World Food Prize
The World Food Prize logo. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Alyssa Schaeffer, Nevada High School senior, participated in the World Food Prize Global Youth Institute on Oct. 12-15, in Des Moines. Students and their teacher-sponsors arrived checked in on Wednesday, Oct. 12. Students and teachers were able to listen to presentations and discussions from leading scientist from around the world on topics such as “growth stunting” due to lack of dietary nutrients. Other topics included future of displacement of workers due to automation benefits from international company merging to improve product and service, and the financing of developing countries agriculture
Alyssa Schaeffer, Nevada High School senior and World Food Prize student scholar participant. Schaeffer’s research paper focused on the challenges faced by women farmers in Saudia Arabia. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
to create economic growth. Kevin Cooper, Nevada High School agriculture
education instructor and FFA advisor, accompanied Schaeffer and participated
in the entire conference, including a segment of professional development for licensure renewal credit. It was Dr. Norman Borlaug’s dream to ensure a promising future for the world by inspiring the next generation of agricultural researchers and leaders. He and John Ruan Sr. established the World Food Prize Global Youth Institute 22 years ago, and today it is renowned and being held up by national STEM leaders as a model program. High school students select a country and food security topic, research it, and write an original paper presenting their own solutions, which they then present to global experts for feedback. Around 300 students from 32 U.S. states and territories and several foreign countries, along with their teachers, were able to experience the opportunity to interact with visiting leaders and experts, participate in the symposium, and partake in an Oxfam Hunger Banquet. On Friday, participants traveled to field experiences, including Kemin Industries, Syngenta Seeds and Hawkeye Breeder Service in Adel. The conference culminated at Pioneer Carver Center in Johnston. All students were able to present in small groups and respond to questions posed by scholarly experts and their student peers. The Borlaug Research interns had their research projects on display for everyone to discover and inquire for details.
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ROLAND-STORY HIGH SCHOOL FIRST QUARTER HONOR ROLL 2016-17 SENIOR A ONLY HONOR ROLL
Calvin Bright, Nicole De Penning, Spencer Dodgen, Jade Elliott, Gabby Epperson, Cutler Fink, Anna Humphrey, Elli Jennings, Rachel Johnson, Teagan Johnson, Loralyn Larson, Patrick Marlow, Paul Moats, Matthew Moore, Michaela Rader, Megan Sansgaard, Caleb Schlatter, Brett Staton, Natalie Tryon, Nick Turner, Tess Urbanek, Megan Van Brocklin, Matthew Weaver, Lynette Wuebker.
SENIOR HONOR ROLL
Zach Anderson, Grant Braun, Christian Buckels, Ashley Burns, Kyle Cassels, Aaron Craig, Samantha Elliott, Joshua Engelby, Gavin Erickson, Jake Ford, Charles Fournier, Shelby Hennager, Paul Hirschman,
Samantha Janvrin, Brayden Lester, Wim Luyendijk, McKenna Magnuson, Emily Narigon, Pressly Parker, Andie Phillips, Dalani Phillips, Paden Pugh, Alex Retallick, Dakota Rusher, Samantha Selmer, Cora Spainhower, Connor Spainhower, Jacob Sterle, Cayden Swett, Hannah Thiel, Noah Thomas, Calli Tystahl.
JUNIOR A ONLY HONOR ROLL
Madeline Carlson, Jenna Clark, Anika DeWald, Jessica Eslick, Madison Friest, Megan Goeders, Max Halstead, Riley Holmgren, Will Larson, Hailey Louw, Sidney Mathis, Hannah Patton, Zach Taylor, Maddie Urbanek, Ashley Webb
JUNIOR HONOR ROLL
Kyauna Abele, Britt Avery, Ethan Beck, Andrew
Braland, Mikaela Broich, McKenzie Colbert, Erin Delahoussaye, Carson Ehrenberg, Julia Fauteux, Landon Greiner, Lydon Heifner, Megan Hodnefield, Matthew Hougland, Jessica Hovick, Veronika Johnson, Lindsey Larson, Shane Maglio, Josie Manzer, Leah Markwardt, Meredith McMullen, Layk Nollen, Claire Petzenhauser, Sarah Phelan, Cleo Phelps, Zach Shadlow, Mitchel Shorkey, Blake Sievers, Megan Stevenson, Emily Stewart, Sierra Tate, Marcus Thomas, Garrett Twedt, Cassandra Weber.
SOPHOMORE A ONLY HONOR ROLL
Tristan Balmer, Allisyn Coghlan, Sam Diehl, Eric Dowe, Whitney Erickson, MaKayla Geise, Rylie Goeders, Mae Hinderaker,
Caitlyn Hocraffer, Abigail Jennings, Emily Johnson, Tessa Johnson, Jacob Lester, Carson Parker, Jakob Pitman, Alayna Ringsby, Eli Ruben, Jon Sansgaard, Grace Teig, Victoria Warren, Susie Weaver, Allison Wuebker.
Mogren, Seth Moore, Grant Olson, Wyatt Origer, Talyn Phillips, Victoria Pickering, Jakob Pitman, Aaron Seydell, Nick Stole, Kaitlyn Strobl, Ethan Taylor, Mason Thomas, Madilyn Turner, Nick Wakefield, Sydney Weaver, Anne Wilgenbusch.
SOPHOMORE HONOR ROLL FRESHMEN A ONLY Hailey Anderson, Kayla HONOR ROLL
Beall, Anna Campbell, Hayley Chamberlain, Ben Chelsvig, Stephany Cruz, Gradyn Dowling, Kade Faga, Braydon Flattebo, Victoria Fournier, Colby Gray, Kalyn Green, Carter Greenfield, Madison Hall, Lauren Hansen, Angela Harestad, Derek Hartzler, Theresa Haskin, Katherine Hawley, Heidy Johnson, Tessa Johnson, Taryn Johnston, Noah Krull, Sam Louw, Tyler Lueck, Jillian Lykins, Colby Martin, MacKenzie
Kassy Ashburn, Hannah Barr, Emily Berggren, Dylan Bradner, Caitlyn Brice, Juliann Clark, Keura Cory, Courtney Gessner, Seth Halleland, Nic Hansen, Madison Hennager, Amanda Hofsommer, Dylan Ihle, Kaitlyn Kilstofte, Kaydee Kretzmann, Blake Lebeck, Caleb Markwardt, Megan McGuigan, Matthew Mehrtens, Quinn Olson, Dhanil Patel, Addisen Popp, Amy Rathmacher, Emily Ruben, Kaia Skaar, Brendan
Taylor, Kylie Tjernagel, Jacob Van Brocklin.
FRESHMEN HONOR ROLL
Anissa Alitz, Elias Apodaca, Madelyn Arthur, Landon Branchcomb, Wyatt Bun, Josie Concannon, Daniel Conis, Travis Cooper, Colby Crutchfield, Elizabeth Fauteux, Madisyn Forget, Kylie Green, Olivia Greiner, Alexis Heaberlin Jessica Hendrian, Taylor Hink, Joe Hovick, Nolan Jackson, Luke Jones, Tyler Kupka, Sydney Lively, Jayden Macdonald, Dylan McKinley, Andrew McMenamin, McKenna Mohr, Ethan Nady, Gabe Nady, Griffin Olive, Rachel Patton, Sabrina Ray Sam Sirna, Delaney Sorem, Adia Still, Josie Thomas, Kenneth Thompson, Tyler Thompson, Andrea Williams, Hassan Younes.
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Festival of Trees to be at Octagon The Festival of Trees is a popular free holiday event for families in Ames and surrounding communities to enjoy together. It brings people to the Main Street Cultural District, promotes local businesses in downtown Ames and showcases the exhibits at the Octagon. Again this year, the Octagon Center for the Arts will be hosting and organizing this special event in the Main Gallery. Last year, more than 1,800 people viewed the 60 artistically decorated trees and wreaths. The Festival of Trees will kickoff this year from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 11, held in conjunction with Snow Magic in
Last year, 60 trees were in display at the Festival of Trees from local businesses and organizations. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
the Main Street Cultural District. See the Nutcracker ballet dancers perform at the kick-off from 5 to 6 p.m., and visit Santa from 6 to 8 p.m. The trees and wreaths
will be on display through Nov. 27. Viewing hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday through Friday and 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The
Octagon will be closed for Thanksgiving Nov. 24. Trees and wreaths decorated by local businesses, groups and individuals will be displayed and about 25 trees and wreaths donated by the businesses will be up for silent auction with proceeds benefitting Octagon art education programs and scholarships. A display of 50 artwork items donated by area artists will also be up for silent auction during the Festival of Trees in
the Community Gallery in an exhibit titled 50 X 50, which will be up until Dec. 18. Proceeds from the exhibit will benefit art education programs at the Octagon Center for the Arts. Mark your calendars and stop by the Octagon Center for the Arts, 427 Douglas Ave. in downtown Ames from Nov. 11 through Nov. 27 to capture the artistic décor of trees and wreaths.
Children will be able to visit with Santa at the Festival of Trees. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO