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Good Company ensamble presents its winter concert
Known for its rich and vibrant sound, Good Company women’s ensemble is excited to present its winter concert “Wonder” at 7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 4, at St. Andrews Church in Ames. Tickets are $12 in advance from Good Company members, or $15 at the door. Experience the warmth and harmonic sense of winter “Wonder” through musical selections such as: “Ave Maria” by Cesar Carrillo, “Alleluia” by David MacIntre, ”Hanukkah Blessings” by Ron Jeffers, and many other beautiful songs. Good Company, directed
by Steven Hoifeldt, is an auditioned group of skilled singers who take time from their professional lives to learn and perform challenging music. Its programs enable the audience to experience the wide and varied repertoire available for women’s choirs. Members are talented, experienced vocalists who enjoy making music “in the company of friends.” They are excited to share in the beauty of choral music while continuing to learn and grow as individual artists. Learn more at GoodCompanyEnsemble.org
The 2016 Good Company Choir during a recent rehearsal. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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MATURE LIVING
Heartland Senior Services • 205 S. Walnut Ave., Ames • (515) 233-2906 Thursday, Nov. 24 Closed for Thanksgiving holiday Friday, Nov. 25 Closed for Thanksgiving holiday Sunday, Nov. 27 1:30 p.m., Duplicate bridge Monday, Nov. 28 9 a.m., Video exercise 1 p.m., Rummikub Tuesday, Nov. 29 8:15 a.m., Tai Chi II 9 a.m., Tai Chi I 9:45 a.m., Songbirds 6:30 p.m., Duplicate bridge Wednesday, Nov. 30 9 a.m., Exercise 1 p.m., Coloring book workshop Thursday, Dec. 1 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, Dec. 2 9 a.m., Exercise 1 p.m., Friday afternoon cards 7 p.m., Jazz Jam Saturday, Dec. 3 5:30 p.m., Cribbage Sunday, Dec. 4 1:30 p.m., Duplicate bridge Monday, Dec. 5 9 a.m., Video exercise 1 p.m., Orgami boxes craft Tuesday, Dec. 6 8:15 a.m., Tai Chi II 9 a.m., Tai Chi I 9:45 a.m., Songbirds 11:50 a.m., Lunch and learn 12:30 p.m., Canasta 6:30 p.m., Duplicate
bridge Wednesday, Dec. 7 9 a.m., Exercise 1 p.m., Rummikub Thursday, Dec. 8 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, Dec. 9 9 a.m., Exercise 12:30 p.m., Friday afternoon cards 7 p.m., Jazz Jam Sunday, Dec. 11 1:30 p.m., Duplicate bridge Monday, Dec. 12 9 a.m., Video exercise 1 p.m., Coloring book workshop Tuesday, Dec. 13 8:15 a.m., Tai Chi II
9 a.m., Tai Chi I 9:45 a.m., Songbirds 6:30 p.m., Duplicate bridge 7 p.m., Monthly dance Wednesday, Dec. 14 9 a.m., Exercise 1 p.m., Bunco Thursday, Dec. 15 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, Dec. 16 9 a.m., Exercise 12:30 p.m., Friday afternoon cards 7 p.m., Country Jam Sunday, Dec. 18 1:30 p.m., Duplicate bridge
capri vegetable, applesauce, cookie. Wednesday, Dec. 7: Barbecue pork on bun, fried potato with onion, buttered brussels sprouts, pineapple, cottage cheese. Thursday, Dec. 8: Herb baked chicken, baked squash, green beans, apricots, brownie. Friday, Dec. 9: Minestrone soup, half turkey sandwich, spinach salad, mandarin oranges, fruit crisp. Monday, Dec. 12: Beef stroganoff over pasta, baked beans, corn, fresh orange. Tuesday, Dec. 13: Salmon patty, green beans, pears, cookie. Wednesday, Dec. 14: Cranberry glazed pork, candied sweet potatoes, vegetable trio, winter fruit mix, pumpkin pie dessert, dinner roll. Thursday, Dec. 15: Chicken rice soup, chef salad, pineapple, apricots,
dinner roll. Friday, Dec. 16: Liver and onions, mashed potatoes and gravy, peas, tropical fruit, orange gelatin. Monday, Dec. 19: Smothered pork chop, mashed potatoes with gravy, carrots, pineapple. Tuesday, Dec. 20: Soft shell taco, fiesta corn, Mexican rice, apricots, strawberries. Wednesday, Dec. 21: Meatballs in gravy, mashed potatoes, creamed asparagus, peaches, cherries. Thursday, Dec. 22: Chicken on bun, three-bean salad, tropical fruit, stewed tomatoes, holiday cookie. Friday, Dec. 23: Closed for Christmas holiday.
MENUS Thursday, Nov. 24: Closed for Thanksgiving holiday. Friday, Nov. 25: Closed for Thanksgiving holiday. Monday, Nov. 28: Barbecue chicken breast, buttered whole potatoes, mixed vegetables, tropical fruit mix, watergate salad. Tuesday, Nov. 29: Liver and onions, mashed potatoes with gravy, peas, fresh orange, red gelatin. Wednesday, Nov. 30: Chicken noodle soup, green beans, cracker, sweet cherries, oatmeal raisin cookie. Thursday, Dec. 1: Lasagna, spinach, mixed vegetables, mixed fruit, hot cinammon apples. Friday, Dec. 2: Ham loaf, mashed potatoes, broccoli Normandy, peaches, pineapple cake. Monday, Dec. 5: Biscuit and gravy, broccoli cuts, strawberries, fruit cocktail. Tuesday, Dec. 6: Baked fish, parmesan potatoes,
Reservations are recommended and encouraged. Call (515) 233-2906 one day in advance of your desire to join in a congregate meal site.
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C E N T R A L I OWA R S V P 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.
Mary Greeley Medical Center
and job-shadowing is provided. For more information, call Teal at (515) 292-8890.
Volunteer needed for the West Information Desk. This volunteer is the first person to greet many patients and visitors to the medical center and requires very good customer service. Volunteers direct visitors to patient rooms and other areas of the medical center and answer a multitude of questions. Main contact is with patients and visitors. Skills: Computer skills (Microsoft Outlook), telephone etiquette, customer service. For more information, call Tom at 515-292-8890.
Alzheimer’s Association HERO Project
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, and volunteers can expect to have a background clearance check completed. To take part in this project, call Teal at (515) 292-8890.
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. The Ames Emergency Residence Project provides emergency shelter for men, women and families. For more information, call Tom at (515) 292-8890.
Story County Jail The staff of the Story County Jail could use some assistance with the Jail Visitation Program. Volunteers are needed to assist with visitation hours from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursdays and from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. on 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
Volunteers will connect with caregivers for persons with dementia by phone weekly or biweekly with the goal to maintain or improve resilience, health, and well-being 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.
Orientation Orientation for new or prospective volunteers will be at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 15, in the RSVP office at 110 Crystal St. in Ames. Call (515) 292-8890 for more information.
Information For more information about RSVP (its history, the staff, and other volunteer opportunities), please visit www.rsvpvolunteer.org or like our Facebook page, Central Iowa RSVP.
IN BR IEF
HSS closed for Thanksgiving holiday On behalf of the staff at Heartland Senior Services, we wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Heartland will be closed on Thursday,
Nov. 24, and Friday, Nov. 25, for the holiday.
Orgami box workshop Dec. 7 Join us at the Orgami box workshop from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Monday,
Dec. 5, at Heartland Senior Services, 205 S. Walnut Ave in Ames. Lee Ann Wilson will teach us how to make orgami boxes. All materials are provided. Cost is $5. Please call Heartland Senior Services at (515) 233-2906 or stop by to reserve a spot.
Bethany Life celebrates chaplaincy Bethany Life celebrated its Chaplaincy program at the Households of Bethany with a dinner by Chef Chris Hansen and a program which was led by Master of Ceremony Pr. Glenn Kappelman. The evening was dedicated to the commitment which Bethany Life has honored for more than 100 years in providing spiritual care for those they serve. Pete Twedt and Linda Donahue provided music and a remarkable and uplifting rendition of the Lord’s Prayer. The ministry at Bethany Life includes a full time chaplain, Chaplain Sandy Anenson, who leads worship service and Bible study and provides spiritual support for residents, their families and staff. Area pastors and priests utilize the chapel for visitation and services with their congregational members. CEO Betsy Warburton said, “For those who know us well, we are recognized as a strong faith-based ministry which practices our faith daily. We depend on a relationship with area faith leaders to strengthen our ministry. Without this relationship we will not thrive in our mission.
Pete Twedt and Linda Donahue entertain guests. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
“I want to say a special thank you to Chaplain Sandy for her extraordinary work and commitment in leading our Chaplaincy program for so many years. We welcome all to Bethany Life.” The Bethany Life Foundation provides opportunities through its Chaplaincy for Today Fund and its Chaplaincy Endowment Fund to support the ministry of Bethany Life. In that government
subsidies do not pay for spiritual care, Bethany Life is dependent on donations to pay for its chaplain and the services she provides. Larry Elphic, foundation director said, “Again, we say thank you to all who were honored at our Chaplaincy Celebration event and to those in the community who have faith in our work. Please join us.” To learn more about the Bethany Life ministry, visit www.bethanylife.org.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Nov. 24
Community Thanksgiving meal: Join Food at First for the 29th-annual free community-wide Thanksgiving meal. The meal is open to everyone and will include all the classic Thanksgiving favorites, plus vegetarian options and dessert. The meal will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 24, at First Christian Church, 611 Clark Ave.
Nov. 25
Yulefest Tree lighting: Join in the annual lighting of the Story City Yulefest Tree and enjoy a chili supper hosted by the Fire Department. The tree lighting will be at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 25, on Broad Street in Story City.
Nov. 26
Shop Small Saturday in Story City: Stop into the Story City Greater Chamber Connection office at 9:30
a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 25, and grab your reusable tote bag filled with coupons and promotional items for Story City Small Businesses. Some tote bags will even have $1, $2, $3 dollar Story City Cash. Meanwhile, kids can enjoy Yulefest Day from 9:30 a.m. to noon at Grand Viking Hall, with breakfast, crafts and watching “Finding Dory.” Small Business Saturday in Ames: Enjoy breakfast with Santa from 8:45 to 10:45 a.m. at the Chamber of Commerce with cinnamon rolls, donuts, milk and juice with crafts and free coloring books for the first
150 children. Then, head out on Main Street and get your holiday shopping started and take advantage of free gift wrapping from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with receipt. Kids can also enjoy story time with Mrs. Claus form 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Ames Public Library. The first 600 shoppers downtown will also receive free “swag bags” loaded with coupons and goodies.
Nov. 30
Drumming group: Unity Church of Ames will inau-
gurate a drumming group called “Drum Up Spirit!” The first meeting will be from 6 to 6:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 30, at Unity Church located at 226 Ninth St. “Drum Up Spirit!” will meet the last Wednesday of each month and all are invited. You do not need to have a drum to participate; there will be extra drums available. Please join us and bring a friend.
Dec. 1
using natural materials to create unique holiday ornaments. Make twiggy trees, pine cone garlands or more from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 1, at Reiman Gardens. You may bring beer, wine or non-alcoholic beverage for yourself. Must be 21+ to attend and must register by Monday, Nov. 28. Cost is $10 for members, ISU students and $12.50 for the general public. Register at reimangardens.com or call (515) 294-2710.
Crafty Cocktail Night: Dan Brabec, from Coe’s Floral & Gifts, will demonstrate
PEOPLE The Maxwell American Legion Auxiliary honored area veterans on Friday, Nov. 11, with a soup supper. Veterans and their families were treated to a hardy meal, followed by entertainment featuring the “Taylor Trio,” lifetime members of the Auxiliary Unit. The soup supper is an annual affair for the Auxiliary, and is designed to honor the men and women that have served in the armed forces, so that we might enjoy the freedoms that we have. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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Roland-Story agricultural mechanics students Ben Miller and Kyle Cassels work on their electrical wiring activity. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Roland-Story agriculture mechanics class learns electrical wiring Students in the Roland-Story agriculture mechanics class have been learning skill sets involved with electrical wiring. According to Brad
Taylor, agriculture instructor, “This is a unit in which the students are learning new skill sets that introduce them to the career field of electrical wiring.
“Our goal is for all of them to learn the basics of electrical wiring that they can use for everyday electrical needs or as a stepping stone to a career as an electrician.”
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Roland-Story agricultural biology students MaKayla Weston and Brianna White pose with their “heart healthy” pizza. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Roland-Story ag biology class studies balancing rations Students in the RolandStory agricultural biology class have been concluding their unit of study on animal digestion by learning about the subject of “balanced rations.” In their latest activity, the students were to create a “heart healthy” pizza. The premise of the
activity was for them to use skill sets learned in previous lessons to formulate a food that met specific health requirements and then to create nutrition labels for their products. The final portion of the activity was for them to make their pizzas.
According to Brad Taylor, biology instructor, “This was a lesson that contained an activity that made it more hands on learning in that the students had to research out all the ingredients that they proposed for their pizza in order to create a nutrition label.”
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AMES CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
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Members of the Ames High School Key Club and National Honor Society, split up into groups in order to raise money for UNICEF/KIWANIS during trick-or-treating on Halloween. This organization helps promote the worldwide eradication of neonatal tetanus, most affecting pregnant women and their babies in third-world countries. The students of Ames High raised $1,446.16 in the name of charity. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
The Ames Christian School 4-year-old preschool class poses for a photo. The ACS Early Childhood program recently earned a 4-star QRS rating through the Iowa Deptartment of Human Services. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
ACS early education program earns high marks from Iowa DHS Ames Christian School is proud to announce yet another reason to consider ACS for your child’s early educational needs. ACS Early Childhood Director Julie Long and staff have completed the requirements to earn a level 4 rating with Iowa Quality Rating System (QRS). QRS is a voluntary childcare rating system for licensed childcare centers and preschools, child development
homes and childcare programs operated by school districts. QRS was developed in part to raise the quality of childcare in Iowa. By participating in QRS and earning 4 out of 5 stars, the ACS childcare staff is continually improving the quality of education and care children receive. There are several options available for early education at Ames Christian School. Preschool for 3-year olds meets Tuesday and Thursday
mornings, 4-year old preschool has class Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings, and early kindergarten class meets every day from noon to 3 p.m. Before and after-school childcare is also available, as well as during the day. For more information or to schedule a meeting, please contact Early Childhood Director Julie Long at (515) 233-0772 or visit www.ameschristian school.org.
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Nevada Music parents thank the community The Nevada Music Parents completed a successful concession stand in the new Nevada Cubs Stadium thanks to the wonderful fans, dedicated volunteers and some excellent donors. The new concession stand, with an additional window, allowed us to serve fans faster and more efficiently. The larger space inside gave us enough room for additional people to run the concession stand without being too crowded. The addition of Farner-Bocken cookie dough to our menu was a
treat for our fans. We appreciate the school and the contractors for including our suggestions to improve the concession stand in the new stadium project so that we may better serve our fans. An additional benefit of the new stand is that we were able to expand the menu to include items that people have asked for over the years but were just not able to manage in the old facility. Casey’s donated two cappuccino/hot chocolate machines and two coffee machines which
were big hits when it got cold at night. Henderson TV & Appliance Sales provided free delivery and installation of our new stove. The biggest addition was a grilling area behind the concession stand that allowed us to offer grilled items such as hamburgers, pork burgers and brats. Although the grilling area was included in the design, we needed to acquire a commercialsize grill on our own before the first game. We would like to offer a very sincere thank you to the following
individuals and businesses that made monetary contributions towards the purchase of a grill from Holstein Manufacturing in Holstein: Allen L. Kockler Co. Clock Works Community Bank Daniel R. Hobt, DDS Hertz Farm Management, Inc. Jalene and Brian Hornbuckle Joe and Cindy Anderson Kevin and Lynne Mumm Key Cooperative Mark and Lynne Rhodes
McFarland Eye Center Milam Concrete & Construction Paragon International, Inc. Parker Law Firm Robert and Heather Ludwig Scott Richardson State Farm Insurance Agency US Bank Additionally, Key Cooperative provided the propane and tanks to help us keep the fire hot all season long. We hope you enjoyed the new stadium and concession stand, and we look forward to seeing you this spring for a full
schedule of track meets and soccer games. Our most recent activities for the music program were purchasing additional performance robes for the choir and a trailer that can carry all of the instruments and uniforms for the marching band contests. We are in the process of purchasing a portable keyboard for the choir to use when it performs at locations without pianos, such as nursing homes and businesses. We cannot continue to support the Nevada School District’s music programs without you.
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From left, Martha Benson, Klaus Ruedenberg and Priscilla Sage.
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From left, John Russell (Bankers Trust) Stacey and Dan Culhane (Ames Chamber) and Ames Mayor Ann Campbell. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Octagon celebrates 50th anniversary The Octagon Center for the Arts celebrated its 50th Anniversary with a Founders Appreciation Event on Thursday, Oct. 27 in the Octagon Main Gallery. The art center was the vision of four women dedicated to promoting the arts in Ames: Veronika Ruedenberg, Martha Benson,
Priscilla Sage and Janet Harris Squires. Guests at the celebration included business sponsors and members, donors and the Octagon board of trustees. Honored guests included Octagon founders Martha Benson and Priscilla Sage as well as Klaus
and Ursula Ruedenberg (family of deceased founder Veronika Ruedenberg). Keynote speaker was Jennifer Drinkwater, Extension community art specialist and Assistant professor, Department of Art and Visual Culture at the College of Design at Iowa State University.
Drinkwater’s presentation, titled “Art Works,” focused on art as a vital catalyst for economic growth and success in a community. The Octagon board of trustees and staff thank attendees and everyone involved with organizing the event.
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VOLUNTEER CENTER OF STORY COUNTY
The Volunteer Center of Story County connects people of all ages with volunteer opportunities, promotes volunteering and recognizes volunteers. Visit www.vcstory.org for additional information, to volunteer, or to list volunteer needs. Or call (515) 268-5323.
BOOK SORTER
OVERFLOW THRIFT STORE We are in need of people who love books and know books, to sort the many many many donated books we receive weekly. We sort books into two categories - books we can sell, and books we transport to Half Price Books for recycle. We then sort the books we keep into genre to be placed in our “library” for sale in the store. For the right person, this is a dream volunteer position. Your hours are flexible; come in whenever you have an hour (or four) to sort.
ADOPTAFAMILY
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES The Department of Human Services is in need of individuals to help make this holiday season special for local families in need. Your company, family, or organization can make a difference by purchasing gifts for those who need help this year. Let’s make this holiday season extra special!
welcome. Must be at least 16 years old to ring alone. Please go to www.ringames. org to find shifts available in Ames, Nevada and Huxley.
DONATION RECIEVER/ SORTER
OVERFLOW THRIFT STORE Volunteers help sort donations received at the store. May include light cleaning of items and pricing. Can also include stocking items in store.
TOY SHOP ELF
THE SALVATION THE SALVATION ARMY — STORY ARMY — STORY COUNTY The Salvation Army proCOUNTY vided Christmas gifts to BELL RINGERS
The Salvation Army is in need of more than 3,000 hours of Red Kettle Bell Ringers this Christmas season. Families are
496 children across Story County last year and 245 families received a Christmas meal. We are looking for your assistance on distribution day, Tuesday, Dec. 20. Volunteers will need to be friendly and compassionate, able to lift up to 20 pounds, and bend and carry toys around the toy room. Spanish language speaking volunteers are welcome. Flexibility with time shifts. There is also a need for volunteers to help set up the shop on Dec. 19.
FCHRISTMAS GIFTS AND FOOD SIGNUP
THE SALVATION ARMY — STORY COUNTY The Salvation Army needs your assistance in signing up families for our annual Christmas Gifts & Food Sign Up. Last year, we See page 21
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Nevada FFA sold a Ferguson TE 20 tractor to Loren Book, Nevada area farmer. From left, Hunter Anderson, Avery Mather (on tractor) Book, Connor MacVey and Chance Steffes. Not pictured Courtney Davis and Dana Ackerman. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Nevada FFA gates sold and delivered to Mather Angus Farm. From left, Avery Mather, Joe Mather (father) and Carson Mather. Not pictured: Keegan Mather CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Nevada FFA sells tractor, cattle gates Loren Book, Nevada area farmer, purchased the Nevada FFA’s Ferguson TE 20 for $1,750 on Thursday, Nov. 10. The tractor was exhibited at the 2016 Story County Fair and Iowa State Fair, and originally donated by the late Richard Pilgrim. In other business, 17 cattle gates were sold to the Mather Angus Farm
and Charlie Spaid family. The gates were donated to Nevada FFA on Nov. 1 by Ken and Marilyn Nelson, of Nevada. Kevin Cooper, Nevada FFA advisor, and student volunteer Tyler Hansen loaded the gates up on Saturday, Nov. 5. Cooper delivered the gates to the Mather farm on Thursday, Nov. 10. Spaids picked up their
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gates on Friday, Nov. 11. Total revenue from the
gates totaled $215. “The gates might have
been priced higher, but since they will be used
with student projects, the price is fair,” Cooper said.
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Nevada FFA attends 212, 360 conferences
Nevada FFA members Carter Melton, Carter Franzen, Anna Brown, and Madison Davis work together defining components of virtue. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Nevada FFA’s Avery Mather, left, works with another freshman FFA member she met at For more, see page 23. the conference. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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gave away 496 gifts to children across Story County. This year, we anticipate that number to go up. Sign up will be from Nov. 7-11 at our service center at 703 E. Lincoln Way. Hours are 9 a.m. to noon Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, and from 1 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday. Spanish-speaking language skills are welcome.
HOLIDAY GIFT COLLECTION
YSS Three days — major gift collection/drop-off days for our holiday giving program (sponsor-a-family). We need volunteers to ensure collect gifts, thank donors, give them donation receipts, help us move gifts when it gets full and sort/organize gifts by family code for pickup (if needed).
DEVELOPMENT AND FUNDRAISING
KHOI COMMUNITY RADIO KHOI is seeking volunteers to assist with the development and fund raising. Volunteer tasks include organizing, event planning and set up,
develop invitations and mailers, photographing, taping, fund drives and donor relations.
CLOTHING DONATION LEAD ASSISTANT
OVERFLOW THRIFT STORE This team is dedicated to working on the clothing donations that come to the store. Clothing sorters work independently to sort good, sellable clothing from the items that can not be sold due to rips, stains and other items. We sort, price, clean, steam, hang and otherwise get the clothing ready for sale. This is a fun task as it involves getting the first look at all the clothing that comes into the store. This might be great for textiles and design majors at ISU and anyone who loves clothing.
ADD’S PARTY
YSS This party will be on Dec. 12. We especially need volunteers or a group who is willing to come up with a craft/activities for the kids and lead them during the event. Volunteers are provided with a meal.
READING AVENUE
COMMUNITY HOUSING INITIATIVES Reading Avenue is a program that incorporates literacy with fun activities such as reading games and reading sessions with a trained animal assisted
therapy dog. Reading Avenue occurs at Eastwood of Ames. We are seeking a few regular volunteers to assist us with staffing the reading sessions. Reading Avenue is from 3 to 4 p.m. on the first and third Wednesdays of the month.
RECYCLING BOOK DRIVERS
OVERFLOW THRIFT STORE Do you frequently travel to Des Moines? We would love your help occasionally. We have books and media items to recycle at Half Price Books and are looking for people that can take a couple boxes as they go to Half Price Books to sell and,
of course, return the funds back to the store. This helps us increase our bottom line, but also helps keep things out of the landfill. See page 22
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BRAIN BOOSTERS MATH ACTIVITIES
COMMUNITY HOUSING
Brain Boosters is a program that supports a child’s understanding of numbers and math. Each activity we use different tools to explore math and numbers. Commonly used tools are food, Legos and
games. We are seeking consistent volunteers to help staff math sessions. Duties include setting up the room, assisting kids with the activity, encouraging positive behavior and clean up. Brain Boosters is from 3 to 4 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month
MENTORS
BUTTERFLY FREEDOM HOUSE Mentors for program participants are needed.
Training and support is provided.
OUTREACH & PUBLIC RELATIONS
FRONT DESK HOST AND HOSTESS
KHOI COMMUNITY RADIO
POLK COUNTY SUPPLEMENTAL FOODS
KHOI is seeking volunteers to assist with outreach and public relations. The tasks include: Marketing — writing, editing, newsletter, mailings, flyers, brochures and other promotional materials, email blasts, web site content, social networking, Membership — database management, on-air pitching, phone banks, Event and speaking engagements
A volunteer is needed to deliver commodities to seniors in Story City and Ames once a month as part of the commodity supplemental food program. We are willing to be flexible with day and time of deliveries. Interested volunteers must complete an application, criminal and offender background checks and motor vehicle report. Volunteers will be reimbursed for their mileage as part of this program.
AMES HISTORICAL SOCIETY The Ames Historical Society is looking for volunteers to operate the front desk from 1 to 3 p.m. and 3 to 5 p.m. on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. The front desk volunteer is in charge of meeting and greeting patrons, answering the phone,and assisting patron’s needs including but not limited to: donations, research needs, and brief tours.
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Nevada FFA attends 212, 360 conferences
Nevada FFA members who attended National FFA 212 Degree and 360 leadership conferences. Front row, from left, Madysen Farmer, Eden Highland, Samantha Lindsey and Lindsey Donnelly; second row, from left, Camrae Shakel and Rylee Stevenson; third row, from left, Calvin Mwirigi, Madison Fitz, Carter Luing and Carter Melton; fourth row, from left, Anna Brown, Madison Davis, Claira Miller and Avery Mather; fifth row, from left, Hailee Weber, Bailey Bartholomew, Amanda Boer and Camryn Ludwig; sixth row, from left, Wyatt Frerk, Carter Franzen, Megan Mumm, Caitlyn Sharp and Rebekka Ritter. Not pictured Kevin Cooper, Nevada High School ag ed instructor and FFA advisor CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Twenty-three Nevada High School students and FFA members departed Nevada High School at 7:30 a.m. on Nov. 12, and headed for the Iowa FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny on the DMACC campus. Thirteen students attended the 212 Degree leadership conferences. The 212° Conference is a leadership conference created by the National FFA Organization and is open to FFA members in ninth or 10th grade. 212 degrees is temperature at which water boils. At 211 degrees, water is extremely hot, but just
one more degree takes up another level and changes its state. The 212° conference challenges students to push past their limits to the boiling point of leadership. Ten students attended the 360 Degree program. The 360° Conference is a leadership conference created by the National FFA Organization and is open to FFA members in 11th or 12th grade. 360° takes students full circle through chapter leadership development. Attendees will learn how to develop action plans for their chapters from every
angle. Themes for this conference are vision and influence. “I am so impressed with young people that are willing to make time on a Saturday to learn how to become better, understand self-assessment, and inspire others,” said Kevin Cooper, Nevada FFA advisor. One high school chapter had vehicle trouble and was stranded in Jewell near I-35. Cooper was asked if would drive to Jewell with his bus and pick them up, to which he replied, “Certainly!”
The eight students were picked up in Jewell and were at the conference by 10:15 a.m. The conference fee was $40 per student, and Nevada FFA chapter paid for the fee. Dinner consisted of roast pork, green beans almandine, baked tiny potatoes, with dinner roll. Desserts included pumpkin bars, cherry pastries, chocolate cake, and assorted pies. During breaks, chocolate chip cookies, sugar cookies, and snickerdoodle cookies were served. The day concluded around 5:30 p.m.
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