INSIDE: REAL ESTATE WEEKLY • COMMUNITY NEWS VOLUME 10, ISSUE 34 • WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2017
CALENDAR OF EVENTS NOV. 22
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP: A second weekly NAMI Connections peer support group will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday evenings at the NAMI-CI Wellness Center, 416 Douglas Ave., Suite 205. Come hear from others who are also learning how to live in recovery with a mental illness. Call (515) 292-9400 for more information.
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ACTORS PLAY: ACTORS’ newest play, “Forbidden Broadway Greatest Hits: Vol 1” will be performed at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 24 and 25 and at 2 p.m. on Nov. 26 at ACTORS, 120 Abraham Drive. Tickets are $20 and available at actorsinc.org or Ali Cakes in downtown Ames. The play is a described as a hilarious musical spoof on all thing Broadway.
NOV. 25
BARN DANCE: The Central Iowa Barn Dance Association invites you to dance from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 25, at the Collegiate-Wesley Annex, 130 S. Sheldon Ave. Everyone is welcome. Caller Roger Alexander will teach what you need to know beginning with the fi rst dance and Nate and Friends will provide music. Admission is $7, students $5. Free parking north of the Annex. For more information, visit http:// cibd.org or contact Dan Treadway at (515) 291-0857 or treadway@netins.net.
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SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY: Celebrate all that is unique about the small businesses of Ames by shopping “small” on the Saturday after Thanksgiving on Main Street. Events include free swag bags to the fi rst 200 shoppers on Main Street, cookies and milk with Santa from 10 a.m. to noon at Depot Deli, meet Cy from 10 to 11 a.m. at Treats on a Leash and and many businesses opening at 9 a.m.
Home of Gary and Jan Thompson, 2531 Park Vista Circle, Ames.
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Altrusa Home Tour kicks off the holidays for the 29th year In Story County, the Altrusa International of Ames’s Holiday Home Tour (HHT) is as synonymous to the holidays as chilly temps, festive family gatherings and the green bean casserole. “The Holiday Home
Tour is a tradition that Altrusa has provided for the community for 29 years,” said Betty Boccella, 2017 HHT co-chair with Mary Clare Lokken. “It is a fun event to plan and a fun event to attend.”
This year’s HHT will be from 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2, and Sunday, Dec. 3. The six hosts and their homes include: Dean and Diane Jensen, 59035 290th Street, Nevada. Tom and Dorothy
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TREE, WREATH SALE: Students from the ISU Forestry Club will have their annual tree and wreath sale beginning on Saturday, Nov. 25, in the Reiman Gardens parking lot. Sale hours will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 25, and from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 26. Additional sales will be from 3 to 6 p.m. on Dec. 1 and 8, from 9 a.m. to noon on Dec. 3 and 9 and from noon to 5 p.m. on Dec. 3 and 10. Trees will cost $30 to $60 and wreaths will be $20 to $30. Tree varieties available will be Fraser and Balsam fi rs, and Scotch and White pines. Wreaths are Balsam fir. For more events, see page 2
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MATURE LIVING Heartland Senior Services • 205 S. Walnut Ave., Ames • (515) 233-2906 Calendar of Events Wednesday, Nov. 22 9 a.m., Video Exercise 1 p.m., Rummikub Thursday, Nov. 23 Heartland Senior Services closed for Thanksgiving Friday, Nov. 24 Heartland Senior Services closed for Thanksgiving Sunday, Nov. 26
1:30 p.m., Duplicate bridge Monday, Nov. 27 9 a.m., Video exercise 1 p.m., Rummikub Tuesday, Nov. 28 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., Dupli-
cate bridge Wednesday, Nov. 29 9 a.m., Video exercise 1 p.m., Coloring book workshop Thursday, Nov. 30 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., Dupli-
cate bridge Lunch menus Wednesday, Nov. 22: Seasoned pork loin, red diced potatoes, baby carrots, garden lettuce salad, mandarin orange cup. Thursday, Nov. 23: Heartland Senior Services closed for Thanksgiving holiday. Friday, Nov. 24: Heart-
land Senior Services closed for Thanksgiving holiday Monday, Nov. 27: Beef pot roast, baked sweet potatoes, baby carrots, peaches, pound cake. Tuesday, Nov. 28: Seasoned chicken breast, baked potato, corn, mandarin orange cup, chocolate pudding.
Wednesday, Nov. 29: Seasoned pork loin, whipped potatoes, Brussels sprouts, garden lettuce salad, pineapple tidbits. Thursday, Nov. 30: Macaroni and cheese, cooked carrots, green beans, tropical fruit.
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The school year is in full swing, and Sawyer is in of volunteers to help with some of their high-ability students. These are two current needs: 1.) A volunteer to work with three high-ability third-grade math students one to two times a week, with the times being negotiable. The volunteer would design math extension activities that would have a real-world application. 2.) Two to three volunteers to work with two to three high-ability first-grade reading students one to two times a week at 10:30 to 11:10 a.m. The volunteer would read books with the students and would ask higherorder questions as they progress through the books. If you have any questions or are interested in this tutoring opportunity, please contact Arti at (515) 292-8890.
AMES WOMAN’S CLUB: The AWC Home and Community Potluck will be at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 27, at the clubhouse at 106 S. Dakota Ave. The program will be “Help for your money questions” by Duane Cass. Visitors welcome. For more information, call (515) 292-4259.
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POINSETTIA SALE: The ISU Horticulture Club will sell poinsettias on Wednesday, Nov. 29, in the ground floor rotunda of Curtiss Hall, Thursday, Nov. 30, on the ground floor south counter of Beardshear Hall, Friday, Dec. 1, in the bookstore entrance at ISU Memorial Union and Saturday, Dec. 2 at main building at Reiman Gardens. All sales will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost is $12 to $32 with a variety of plant sizes available.
Story County Disasters Training
Are you interested in learning more about local relief efforts and emergency plans? Central Iowa RSVP is hosting a training for
current and prospective disaster volunteers on Thursday, Nov. 16, at CrossRoad Baptist Church. Dinner starts at 5:30 p.m. with presentations from 6 to 8 p.m. Join us for a fun, informative event learning from Ames Animal Control, ARES Ham Radio, and Conservation Corps Iowa’s AmeriCorps team efforts during Hurricane Harvey. Please RSVP with Teal at (515) 2928890.
Story County Jail
Volunteers are needed to assist with the jail visitation program. Hours are 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, checking them in, escorting them to the visitation area, and assisting them with the signing out procedure. A background check will be completed on all volunteers, and training is provided. For more information, call Teal at (515) 2928890.
Care Initiatives Hospice
Looking for caring, compassionate people in Ames to become hospice volunteers. Provide care and support to patients and families to help ensure quality of life at the end of life. Volunteers can determine their own schedule and can help by holding a hand, listening to
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memories and life stories, sharing special talents or providing respite to the caregiver. There are countless ways to help and change a life. We have a need to visit Green Hills Retirement Center and a home patient in Ames from 8 to 10 a.m. on Saturday. Please call Arti for more details at (515) 292-8890.
Nevada Schools
Volunteers are needed for the strength-based, one-on-one mentoring program, equipping mentors to help students from third to 12th grade discover their individual strengths and talents and identify opportunities for them to build on the ways that they are uniquely awesome. Data collected has demonstrated that this program produces a positive impact on students’ levels of hope, engagement in school, and well-being. As a result, mentees look forward to meeting with their mentors each week and have the support and encouragement they need to reach their full potential. The session happens every week for 20 minutes. A twohour training is provided by the school. If you would like to make a difference, please call Arti at (515) 292-8890.
Orientation: Orientation for
new or prospective volunteers will be 10 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 30, at the Ames RSVP offi ce, 110 Crystal St.
Information: For more information about RSVP, please visit our website, www.rsvpvolunteer.org, like our Facebook page, Central Iowa RSVP, or call (515) 292-8890.
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Gilbert Middle School choirs, Ames Chamber Artists perform
Gilbert Middle School choirs welcomed Ames Chamber Artists to perform in their concert, “From Oppression to Hope”, Monday, Nov.6, in the Gilbert High School auditorium. Ames Chamber Artists welcomed the joint eff ort as it fulfills its yearly commitment for an outreach program. The three middle school choirs and ACA performed two or three pieces each. After each group performed its own repertoire, all choirs were combined (220 voices strong) for two selections, “O Come, O Come Emmanuel,” arranged by Jay Rouse, and “The Promise of Living,” by Aaron Copland. The Gilbert Middle School choirs are directed by Chris Johnson and the Ames ChamberArtists are directed by David Johnson. The Ames Chamber Artists receives support from the Ames Commission on the Arts. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
St. Cecilia FIRST Lego League tackles water conservation The St. Cecilia School FIRST Lego League team is hard at work addressing one aspect of water conservation. This year, all FIRST Lego League teams throughout the world were given the challenge to improve the way humans find, use, transport or dispose of water. The St. Cecilia team decided to look close to home — its school. After brainstorming a lot of ideas, they decided to try to get their fellow classmates to recycle their old, stale water from their
water bottles prior to them refi lling with fresh. They have set up water collection jugs next to all the water fountains in school. This water will be collected, amounts recorded and then poured into the school’s rain barrel. They will present their idea and findings at the Regional Competition in December with hopes of making it to the state competition at Iowa State University in January. “Iowa has over 500 FIRST Lego League teams,” said parent
coach Barbara Read. “The competitions are always full of innovative ideas from these young bright students.” St. Cecilia’s team is made up of 10 students from fourth and fi fth grades. They will compete against students in fourth through eighth grades. Learn more about opportunities available for St. Cecilia School students and families at www.stceciliaparish.org/school-home/ or by calling (515) 232- 5290. St. Cecilia welcomes students of all faiths.
St. Cecilia’s FIRST Lego League team set up water collection jugs next to all the water fountains in school as part of its water conservation project for this year’s competition. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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Roland-Story agriculture mechanical student Jakob Lester works on an electrical plug as part of a lab. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
R-S ag mechanical students learn about electricity and wiring Roland-Story agriculture mechanic student Jakob Lester is just one of 20 students enrolled this semester in the class and have recently undertaken working on labs where they are learning skills sets in the area of electricity and wiring.
In their first lab, the students are demonstrating how to make their own power cord to be used in future electrical wiring labs. According to Brad Taylor, agriculture instructor, “This lesson was designed to evaluate the students ability
to productively work while at the same time demonstrate the ability to read and follow blueprints on a wiring scheme.” The students have 10 total wiring labs to demonstrate competency on during the course of this unit of instruction.
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Nevada FFA members who attended the 90th National FFA Convention were front row, from left, Erica Sporrer, Hunter Anderson, Chance Steff es, Madison Fitz, Bailey Bartholomew, Aby Doty and Anna Brown; back row, from left, Luke Fevold, Jay Calentine, Carter Melton, Aidan Sellberg, Brock Dutton, Brie Pratt, Caitlyn Sharp, Madison Farmer, Megan Mumm, Lindsey Donnelly, Rylee Stevenson and Claire Miller. Not pictured: Nevada FFA advisor Kevin Cooper.CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Nevada FFA attends national convention Nineteen Nevada High School FFA members and Kevin Cooper, FFA advisor, attended the 90th National FFA Convention held in Indianapolis, Ind., Oct. 25 to 27. The convention set a new attendance record of 67,006 FFA members, parents and guests. Nevada students reported to the high school at 3 a.m. on Wednesday and boarded a Wind Star charter bus, which also transported four other high school FFA chapters — Carroll area, Glidden-Ralston, Colo-NESCO and Collins-Maxwell.
Nevada FFA advisor Kevin Cooper poses at the podium in the press room at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
The group stopped for lunch in Champaign, Ill., around 11:30 a.m., and finally arrived in Indianapolis around 2 p.m. The Wednesday
evening opening session took place at Bankers Life Fieldhouse Inspirational speaker Alia Ali explained her relationship with her father, the late Muhammed Ali, and her own career in the boxing ring. On Thursday morning, students experienced the National Ag Career show, which included ag-related corporations, suppliers, and all land grant colleges. Also on Thursday, Cooper presented a workshop at the convention for both students and teachers the workshop was
Nevada FFA members standing outside of Lucas Stadium by the statue of Peyton Manning, are front row, from left, Madison Farmer, Megan Mumm, Lindsey Donnelly, Brie Pratt, Anna Brown, Aby Doty and Erica Sporrer; middle row, from left, Brock Dutton, Carter Melton, Luke Fevold, Aidan Sellberg and Claire Miller; and back row, from left, Jay Calentine, Hunter Anderson and Chance Steff es. Not pictured: Rylee Stevenson, Caitlyn Sharp, Bailey Bartholomew and Nevada FFA advisor Kevin Cooper. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
titled, “Restoring and rebuilding tractors for profit.” Students and teachers were in attendance to learn about this process. Cooper emphasized attention to details, networking, and the willingness to dedicate time to the projects. A stop at the NCAA headquarters offered a great photo with the bronze statuary of early collegiate football players. Thursday included the students attending a workshop on how to manage time
Nevada FFA members head toward Indianapolis Banker’s Life Fieldhouse to join thousands of FFA members in the first opening session. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
to improve their effi ciency and avoid procrastination. On Friday morning, students toured Lucas Oil Stadium, home of the Indianapolis Colts. Students at-
tended several of the main convention sessions and heard retiring national offi cer speeches and were able to see the national proficiency winners also.
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Roland-Story FFA students visit Conner Prairie in Indianapolis, which is a interactive living history museum. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
R-S ag students attend national FFA convention Roland-Story agriculture students and FFA members Nathan Faga, Cale Gregori, Levi Origer, Reagan Schmitz, Sam Skaar, Caden Sporleder, Jackson Sterle and Maddy Stevenson recently attended the 90th National FFA Convention
and Expo in Indianapolis with FFA advisor and agriculture education instructor Brad Taylor. The FFA National Convention is the largest and oldest studentrun organization convention of its kind in the United States. More than 67,600 FFA mem-
bers from around the United States attended and participated. According to Taylor, “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 Kenzie Manufacturing in Williamsburg, the Indianapolis Zoo, Conner Prairie, NCAA Hall of Champions and a Wildlife Refuge in Peoria, Ill. In addition, they attended the career fair, business sessions, leadership workshops, shopping mall and a talent show.
The Roland-Story FFA members who attended the 90th National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis were, from left, Maddy Stevenson, Reagan Schmitz, Cale Gregori, Sam Skaar, Caden Sporleder, Levi Origer, Jackson Sterle and Nathan Faga. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Roland-Story FFA students visited Lucas Oil Stadium, home of the NFL’s Indianapolis Colts. The students are pictured next to statue of former Colts quarterback Peyton Manning. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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Gilbert FFA attends national convention
Ten members of the Gilbert FFA attended the 90th FFA national convention in Indianapolis. They networked with members from across the country, learned valuable information to bring back to their chapter, attended leadership workshops, toured, and experienced FFA at a national level. Front row, from left, FFA advisor Jon K. Davis, Carson Folkman, Eric Davis, Ethan Clewell, Callie Folkman and Lexy Risdal; back row, from left, Kenyon O’Brien, Jacob Pohlen, Alexander Delaney, Nick Thielen and Mark Steffen. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Gilbert FFA tours Kinze Innovation Center Roland-Story FFA students visited the NCAA Hall of Champions in Indianapolis. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Gilbert FFA members took an educational tour of the Kinze Innovation Center in Williamsburg. They got an inside look at the history and passion behind the company and a look at the large industry agriculture manufacturing business. Front row, from left, Lexy Risdal, Callie Folkman, Carson Folkman, Ethan Clewell, Jacob Pohlen, Alexander Delany, Mark Steffen and Kenyon O’Brien; back row, from left, Eric Davis, FFA advisor Jon Davis, Nick Thielen. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Roland-Story FFA students visited the Indianapolis Zoo to learn about captive animal care. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Test your winter survival skills Does your family have the skills necessary to be successful winter survivalists? A Family Survival Camp from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 16, at McFarland Park, 56461 180th St., Ames, will challenge you. Work together to build shelters, light fires, snowshoe through the forest, create a survival kit and more. Participants must be at least 8 years old. Hot chocolate, snacks and equipment will be provided. Please bring your own lunch and wear proper winter attire. There is a fee of $20 per family group (up to four members; please call if you need special accommodations) with registration required by 4 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 8. Register at www.storycounty conservation.org or by calling (515) 2322516 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
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Home of Roger and Julie Graden, 2821 Torrey Pines Road, Ames.
Home of Gary and Karen Zunkel, 6131 North Fork Drive, Ames.
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Home of Dean and Diane Jensen, 59035 290th St., Nevada.
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Home of Kent and Ramona Schescke, 1133 Oklahoma Drive, Ames.
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TOUR: ‘It takes the community to be successful Continued from page 1
Gary and Karen Zunkel, 6131 North Fork Drive, Ames. Gary and Jan Thompson, 2531 Park Vista Circle, Ames. “We are so grateful to our homeowners for sharing their homes with us,” Boccella said. “Were it not for their generosity, we wouldn’t be able to provide such
needed funds to our community’s agencies and projects. And this year we are offering six homes on the tour instead of the traditional five.” Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door of any home on the tour. Find them at Mary Kay’s Flowers and Garden Cafe, Evert’s Flowers, Coe’s Flowers or from any Altrusan. Participants
may use their ticket on either day or split their time and the homes on both days. Proceeds will support the Ames Foundation’s Ames Miracle Playground and Field, the Good Neighbor Emergency Assistance’s Healthy Food Voucher Program, the Story County Coalition for Disaster Recovery’s Rapid Action Team for Shelters Program,
and Friendship Ark’s Aquatic Wheelchair request. Profi ts will also help fund scholarships for nontraditional students in the process of furthering or changing careers. “Our Altrusa club really enjoys the holiday home tour because it’s truly a community endeavor to help raise funds for local nonprofit agen-
cies and projects,” Boccella said. “First of all, our members work hard to prepare for and put on the tour, local businesses help sponsor the event, the homeowners labor to present their decorated homes for us, and then the communityat- large goes on the tour. “So it takes the community to be suc-
cessful. And we thank the community for its support.” If interested in having your home considered for a future tour, please contact the organization or visit with one of the members during this year’s event. Like AltrusaInternationalAmes on Facebook to learn more about the tour and the organization.