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The Iowa State Music Hall will host the Art Walk: A Celebration in Art from noon to 1 p.m. University Museums will bring the tour inside to explore art starting at the north entrance of the Music Hall.
DECEMBER 6 WAFFLE BAR
Cooks’ Emporium will host a wafe bar starting at 6 p.m. Bring a date or a friend and dress up a warm, uffy wafe with toppings of your choice.
DECEMBER 6
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE Valor and Violet salon will host its annual holiday open house from 5 to 7 p.m. Cornbred Barbecue will be catering and Aveda products will be 20 percent off.
DECEMBER 6
STORY COUNTY RADIO CLUB The Story County Amateur Radio Club (SCARC) will meet at 7:30 p.m. in North Conference Room A on the ďŹ rst oor of Mary Greeley Medical Center. Parking is available near the MGMC northeast entrance. The meeting is free and open to the public.
DECEMBER 7
INDOOR FARMERS MARKET The North Grand Indoor Farmers Market will be open on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, Dec. 7 to 9, during mall hours. You will find the market in a store in its new location at the south end of the mall near TJ Maxx. Items available include baked goods, wine, honey, popcorn, jams and jellies, Amish baskets and rugs, Pappardelle’s pasta, homemade candy, handmade soaps and lotions, textiles and so much more. EBT, Visa and Mastercard welcome. For additional information call (515) 2327930.
DECEMBER 8
KINDRED SPIRITS FAMILY DANCE Come to the Kindred Spirits Family Dance. Ideal for families with children of all ages and for beginning dancers. Experienced dancers welcome too. Easy Country Dances will be taught and promoted with live band music from 6 to 8 p.m. at Harvest Vineyard Church (second oor dance studio), 320 S. 17 St., in Ames. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated. Bring snacks to share at the break and a water bottle if you wish. Bring extra shoes if street shoes are dirty. Visit Kindred Spirits Family Dance on Facebook. Supported in part by Kindermusik of Ames and by the Country Dance and Song Society. For more information, email Judy Keeling at judyckeeling@yahoo.com or call (515) 291-4352.
DECEMBER 8
AMES ALTERNATIVE GIFT MARKET The 28th-annual Ames Alternative Gift Market will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and on Saturday, Dec. 15, at Wheatsfield Cooperative Grocery, 413 Northwestern Ave. The events are wonderful opportunities to learn about and support charitable projects around the world as well as in our own community. Thirty projects ranging from medicine for Burmese refugees to protecting the land/preserving endangered species in Mongolia are available. For more events, see page 9
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s, and newly Board of Supervisor will feature a John Haila. 6:30-7:30 p.m. and elected Ames Mayor, King Day and readings Sawyer ElemenThe Martin Luther short video, poems The Mitchell and invites all accomplishsing “Martin Planning Committee on the civil rights tary students will to honor King. Vanessa other musical in Ames/Story County ments and life of Dr. Luther King� and birthday of Dr. serve as M.C. and celebrate the Baker-Latimer will Jan. 15. The will be Judge selections.to the Jan. 15 event, you King on Monday, The keynote speaker Prior celebration the MLK Day of for Belcher, Iowa’s first theme for this year’s volunteer Romonda can d Unity The i judge t rvice i
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A sweet corn supper will be hosted the Story City by American Legion Post 59 from 5 to 7 p.m. at in Story City. Come 301 Washington St. join us for all can eat sweet you corn, dog and cucumbe hamburger or hot r salad for $7.
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Have you heard about our Seafood show at Ames RoadFresh jumbo sea scallops, Thyme? We’ll have and colossal king shrimp, lobster tails crab legs. Swing by Fresh Thyme from noon to 3 p.m. at SE Fifth St. for great quality seafood 215 great prices. at
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Story County Extension 22, at the Story County council and staff were recognized for 100 years of Extension Youth Fair in Nevada. Leidal and Mary Front row, from left, in Story County on Wilkins; back row, Kalli Olson, Rich Sunday, July from left, JoAnn Michelle Adams, Wrage, Eugenia Kromminga, Megan Kristi Jedlicka, Katie Williams, Hartsook, Nicole Not Pictured: Leonard Krafka, Alice Moody, Doug Sampson Melissa McEnany, and Foley, Tim Couser and MaryAnn Gardner. Iowa State University President Wendy Wintersteen CONTRIBUTED PHOTO .
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The Story County Extension Council and staff, at the Story County Fair on July 22, celebrated the centennial celebration since ďŹ rst opening its
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TUBACHRISTMAS returns to Ames A MERRY TUBACHRISTMAS concert will be on Saturday, Dec. 8, at First United Methodist Church, 516 Kellogg Ave., in Ames. There is no admission charge for this hour-long festive, fun and family-friendly concert. Michael Golemo, director of bands at Iowa State University and director of the Ames Municipal Band, serves as the coordinator and conductor of the Ames TUBACHRISTMAS. According to Golemo, “This will be our ninth-annual TUBACHRISTMAS. We’re hoping to have over 100 tuba players participate. Due to audience demand, we will present two performances. The ďŹ rst concert will be at 11 a.m. and the second at 1:30 p.m.â€? Every TUBACHRISTMAS concert features traditional Christmas carols especially arranged for tubas and euphonium. The warm, rich,
A MERRY TUBACHRISTMAS concert will be on Saturday, Dec. 8, at First United Methodist Church, 516 Kellogg Ave.. in Ames. There is no admission charge for this hour-long festive, fun and family-friendly concert. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
organ-like sound of the tuba- euphonium choir has won the hearts of every audience. Golemo has arranged several new holiday favorites that will be performed on Dec. 8. Audience sing-alongs, “tuba humor� and decorated instruments are a big part of the TUBACHRISTMAS experience. MERRY TUBA-
CHRISTMAS concerts will be presented in more 300 cities throughout the United States and in several foreign countries, bringing together tuba and euphonium players of all ages. First United Methodist Church (FUMC) will offer a lunch on Dec. 8, from 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for a freewill donation with the monies raised going to
the FUMC youth group program. If you play the tuba or euphonium and wish to participate in these Dec. 8 concerts, go to www.amestubachristmas.com or contact Golemo at mgolemo@mchsi.com or (515) 291-9341. For more information about TUBACHRISTMAS, visit www.amestubachristmas.com.
Ames Choral Society presents holiday concert, ‘Silent Night’ The Ames Choral Society presents its holiday concert, “Silent Night,â€? at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 9, at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 209 Colorado Ave., Ames. Directed by Steve Hoifeldt, with Barb Evenson, accompanist, the concert program has been selected to celebrate the holiday season with songs of Chanukah and Christmas. 2018 marks the 200th anniversary of the beloved Austrian Christmas song, “Stille Nachtâ€? (“Silent Nightâ€?) and the 100th anniversary of the ending of World War I. It was reported that on Christmas Eve of the ďŹ rst year of battle German and British troops laid down their guns and sang “Silent Nightâ€? together from the trenches. Selections from the Ames Choral Society concert program include Welcome, Yule; The Chanukah Song; Light a Candle; Bring a Torch (women); Sing We Now of Christmas
(men); The Snow is Deep on the Ground; The Winter’s Night; In Flanders Fields; and four arrangements of Silent Night, traditional and contemporary. The concert includes an audience sing-
along of familiar seasonal songs followed by a reception. The poem, “Silent Night� (“Stille Nacht�), was written in 1816 by Father Joseph Mohr. He wrote the poem at a time when Europe
was recovering from the ravages of the Napoleonic Wars. Its text expresses a great longing for peace and comfort. On Christmas Eve CONCERT, see page 8
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PEOPLE Heartland Senior Services • 205 S. Walnut Ave., Ames • (515) 233-2906 Lunch Menus Wednesday, Dec. 5: Barbecue pork on bun, diced potatoes, sliced carrots, garden lettuce salad, mandarin oranges. Thursday, Dec. 6: Salisbury steak with gravy, whipped potatoes, California blend, pear fruit cup, raisins. Friday, Dec. 7: Key West roast cod (alternate: chicken breast), whipped potatoes, stewed tomatoes, coleslaw, chocolate chip cookie. Monday, Dec. 10:
Baked tilapia with orange glaze (alternate: seasoned chicken breast), whipped potatoes, California blend, carrot sticks, pear fruit cup. Tuesday, Dec. 11: Beef pot roast, diced potatoes, brussels sprouts, garden vegetable salad, peanut butter cookie. Wednesday, Dec. 12: Chicken with dijon sauce, whipped potatoes, lima beans, garden lettuce salad, mandarin oranges. Thursday, Dec. 13:
Hamburger on bun, tomato, lettuce, onion, cheesy potato casserole, mixed vegetable blend, mixed fruit cup. Friday, Dec. 14: Chicken and noodles, broccoli cuts, garden lettuce salad, cut banana, tapioca pudding. Monday, Dec. 17: Roast beef, whipped potatoes with gravy, sliced carrots, applesauce, fresh orange. Tuesday, Dec. 18: Sweet and sour chicken, long grain rice, corn, garden lettuce salad, peaches.
Wednesday, Dec. 19: Sliced holiday ham, baked sweet potatoes, green beans almondine, red Jell-O, apple pie. Thursday, Dec. 20: Shepherd’s pie, California blend, carrots and celery sticks, pineapple tidbits. Friday, Dec. 21: Pork tips with chutney, country sweet potatoes, mix vegetable blend, mandarin oranges, peanut butter cookie. Monday, Dec. 24: Heartland Senior Ser-
vices closed for Christmas holiday. Tuesday, Dec. 25: Heartland Senior Services closed for Christmas holiday. Wednesday, Dec. 26: Beef pot roast, baked sweet potatoes, cauliflower, carrot sticks, raisins. Thursday, Dec. 27: Seasoned tilapia (alternate: herb chicken), wild rice, Cape Cod vegetables, garden lettuce salad, applesauce. Friday, Dec. 28: Goulash, green beans,
sliced carrots, mandarin oranges. Monday, Dec. 31: Cafe meatloaf, baked potato, peas, yogurt cup, pear fruit cup. Tuesday, Jan. 1: Heartland Senior Services closed for the new year holiday. FRIENDLY LUNCH BUNCH: Enjoy a meal, shared in the company of others, served Monday through Friday at 205 S. Walnut Ave., in Ames. Please call (515) 233-2906 by 8:30 a.m. to make your reservation.
Calendar of Events Wednesday, Dec. 5 9 a.m., Video exercise 12:30 p.m., Speaker Officer Eric Snyder on scams Thursday, Dec. 6 8:15 a.m., Tai Chi II 9 a.m., Tai Chi 9:30 a.m. to noon, Health care 1 p.m., Bingo 6:30 p.m., Duplicate bridge Friday, Dec. 7 9 a.m., Video exercise 12:30 p.m., Afternoon cards 7 p.m., Jazz Jam Sunday, Dec. 9
12:30 p.m., Duplicate Bridge Monday, Dec. 10 9 a.m., Video exercise 12:30 p.m., Senior Band practice Tuesday, Dec. 11 8:15 a.m., Tai Chi II 9 a.m., Tai Chi 9:45 a.m., Songbirds 12:30 p.m., Canasta 7 p.m., Monthly dance at Moose Lodge Wednesday, Dec. 12 9 a.m., Video exercise 1 p.m., Coloring workshop Thursday, Dec. 13 8:15 a.m., Tai Chi II 9 a.m., Tai Chi
9:30 a.m. to noon, Health care 1 p.m., Bingo 6:30 p.m., Duplicate bridge Friday, Dec. 14 9 a.m., Video exercise 12:30 p.m., Afternoon cards Sunday, Dec. 16 12:30 p.m., Duplicate bridge Monday, Dec. 17 7:45 a.m., LifeChoices exercise 9 a.m., Video exercise 12:30 p.m., Senior Band practice Tuesday, Dec. 18 8:15 a.m., Tai Chi II
9 a.m., Tai Chi 9:45 a.m., Songbirds 12:30 p.m., Canasta Wednesday, Dec. 19 9 a.m., Video exercise 11:30 a.m., Holiday meal 1 p.m., Movie — “Elf” 7 p.m., Jazz Jam Thursday, Dec. 20 8:15 a.m., Tai Chi II 9 a.m., Tai Chi 9:30 a.m. to noon, Health care 1 p.m., Bingo 6:30 p.m., Duplicate bridge Friday, Dec. 21 9 a.m., Video exercise
12:30 p.m., Afternoon cards 7 p.m., Country Jam Sunday, Dec. 23 12:30 p.m., Duplicate bridge Monday, Dec. 24 Heartland Senior Services closed for Christmas holiday Tuesday, Dec. 25 Heartland Senior Services closed for Christmas holiday Wednesday, Dec. 26 9 a.m., Video exercise 1 p.m., Coloring workshop
9 a.m., Tai Chi 9:30 a.m. to noon, Health care 1 p.m., Bingo 6:30 p.m., Duplicate bridge Friday, Dec. 28 9 a.m., Video exercise 12:30 p.m., Afternoon cards Sunday, Dec. 30 12:30 p.m., Duplicate bridge Monday, Dec. 31 Heartland Senior Services closed for New Year’s Eve holiday
Thursday, Dec. 27 8:15 a.m., Tai Chi II
Central Iowa RSVP MGMC front information desk – substitutes The fi rst person most people see at Mary Greeley Medical Center is the front desk volunteer. Volunteers pass on patients to the registration process, direct visitors to patient rooms, and answer a multitude of questions. Main contact is with patients and visitors. This desk is typically the busiest of all, with heavier traffic on the weekdays before 3 p.m. Good knowledge of the medical center would be beneficial. We have a great need for substitutes to fi ll-in when our regular volunteers take time off. Substitutes needed for all shifts, including: 8 a.m. to noon, noon to 3 p.m., 3 to 6 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. This shift is ongoing and requires a minimum six-month commitment. Computer skills (Microsoft Outlook and database) are preferred, telephone etiquette, customer service. To get involved, contact Arti at (515) 292-8890.
ACCESS administrative volunteer Volunteer your time to help the Assault Care Center Extending Shelter and Support (ACCESS) with benefi cial clerical and administrative support. Duties to include compiling and entering data, answering phones, researching topics, fi ling and copying and preparing mailings. To get involved, contact Arti at (515) 292-8890.
Salvation Army food pantry Lend a hand at the food pantry in Ames. Volunteers are needed to help with restocking, shelving, reading scales and more. Pick any day from 1 to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Please call Arti at (515) 292-8890.
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central focus is to help those who are not able to meet their basic need of food. The meal site is located at First Christian Church in downtown Ames. FAF has several shifts throughout the month for volunteers. RSVP assists with two shifts each month. Eight volunteers are needed to help from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 27, to assist with packaging donations and manning the donation stations at the Free Market food pantry. Prep crew must be available from 3:30 to 6 p.m. If interested, call Arti at (515) 292-8890.
Volunteer Driver Transportation Program Nevada Drivers: You can make a difference in the lives of Story County residents by becoming part of a pool of volunteers who provide occasional rides to those in need of transportation. Priority is given to seniors needing rides to medical appointments. This service is provided entirely by volunteers who use their own vehicles. One to two more Nevada drivers are needed to help riders in that area. Please call Lori at (515) 2928890 for more information.
Volunteer Driver Transportation Program Nevada Drivers: You can make a difference in the lives of Story County residents by becoming part of a pool of volunteers who provide occasional rides to those in need of transportation. Priority is given to seniors needing rides to medical appointments. This service is provided entirely by volunteers who use their own vehicles. One to two more Nevada drivers are needed to help riders in that area. Please call Lori at (515) 2928890 for more information.
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Contact Central Iowa RSVP at (515) 292-8890 to arrange for an orientation for volunteers.
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Roland-Story FFA members work with second-graders packaging the meals. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Roland-Story senior Anne Wilgenbusch supervises two second-graders as they assemble meals to be donated. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Roland-Story FFA sponsors ‘Kids Against Hunger’ campaign Roland-Story agriculture students and FFA members, headed by Jon Sansgaard (program chair), sponsored a program to advocate and educate all of the RolandStory second-grade students about world hunger. The program they coordinated is entitled “Kids Against Hunger (KAH)” and focuses on the worldwide poverty problems that exist within the undeveloped countries, especially in Africa. The second-graders with assistance from 45 Roland-Story FFA members, packaged 6,300 meals that will be shipped to schools in rural Tanzania. According to Brad Taylor, agriculture
education instructor and FFA advisor, “the program that Jon organized is a very meaningful program that can have some instant impacts on families in several African nations.” Taylor continues to mention that “our research indicates that over 30,000 people die daily from poverty related problems, with a large number being children from these underdeveloped countries. “We hope to make a small dent into this problem by educating others and becoming an advocate for this problem.” In addition to the FFA members’ food packaging initative, Sarah Bradley, of Outreach International,
made an educational presentation to the students on her experiences in rural Tanzania. The FFA thanks numerous businesses for their support of this program, including Story City Lions, Oakland Corporation, Reliance State Bank, GNB Bank of Story City, Central Iowa Mutual Insurance, MBS Genetics, RS PTO, Farm Credit Association and Story County Farm Bureau.
Roland-Story sophomores Zane Hagland and Anna Peach watch second-grader Eli Oetker as he prepares one of the meals. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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Franklin Happy-GoLuckies 4-H Club
New officers include, from left, Travis Goff, Ben Melody, Kate Melody, Tyler Pudenz, Tanner Henningsen, Austin Babcock, Andrew Babcock, Jose Babcock and Vivian Nally. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Leader Jamie Melody, left, presents Cooper Arkovich, right, with his award for outstanding achievement in 201718. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Leader Katie Bents, right, presents Addison, right, and Grant, center, Konz their awards for outstanding projects in 2017-18. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Andrew Babcock, left, accepts the offi ce of treasurer from Tyler Pudenz right. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Tanner Henningsen, Ben Melody, and Jaden Rydl, right, pass the duties of recreation officers by lighting the candles of Vivian Nally and Austin Babcock, left. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
The November meeting of the Franklin Happy-GoLuckies was on Nov. 11, 2018, at Gilbert Lutheran Church. The club hosted its annual potluck to celebrate the 2017 achievements and to kick off the 2018 4-H year. Families and friends in the club got to socialize and have fun. There was plenty of food and drinks for all. After the business meeting, 4-H members were given awards for outstanding achievement for 2017 projects (those who got a purple ribbon or higher at the fair). They also received an award if they served in an offi ce or turned in a record book for their project. Clover Kids that graduated to 4-H members were also recognized. Last, there was a
ceremony for 2017 offi cers passing their duties to the new 2018 officers. The ceremony was the past officers transitioning their job to the new officers by lighting candles and saying pledges to symbolize their commitment and loyalty to their offi ces in the club. The new officers are: president Tanner Henningsen; vice president Tyler Pudenz; secretary Ben Melody; treasurer Andrew Babcock; reporter Travis Goff; photographers Kate Melody, Claire Greiner and Jose Babcock; historians Ava Henningsen and Leif Haug; and recreation officers Vivian Nally, Brody Bents, Austin Babcock, Erik Soensken and Dillon Keller. Submitted by Travis Goff, reporter for the Franklin Happy-GoLuckies
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Nevada High School FFA members make news friends at the Ignite Leadership Conference. From left, Ella Toot, of Nevada, Madison Doyle, of Red Oak, Estefany Medina, of Red Oak, and Addison Anderson, of Nevada. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Nevada FFA members participate in Ignite, Amplify and Transform leadership conferences Thirteen Nevada FFA members participated in three different Iowa FFA leadership conferences held at the Iowa FFA Enrichment Center on Saturday, Nov. 10. Eight students attended the “Ignite” conference developed for freshmen that included understanding genuine leadership, creating experiences that lead to careers through Supervised Ag Experience programs, and communication and cooperation in teamwork. Two students participated in the Amplify program which addressed the importance of students having a vivid vision, discovering
personal passions, developing self-confidence and possessing a winning mentality. One student attended the Transform program which included developing a vivid vision and creating a strategy to reach a declared vision. The fee for the conferences was $40 per student participant and was paid entirely by the Nevada FFA chapter. Kevin Cooper, Nevada agriculture education instructor and FFA advisor drove the bus and accompanied the students. Nevada students are also signed up for the Jan. 5 conferences.
Nevada FFA member Samantha Black attended the Iowa FFA Amplify Leadership conference. From left, Tyler Courtier, of Shenandoah, and Samantha Black, of Nevada High School. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Nevada FFA students who participated in leadership conferences on Saturday, Nov. 10, were, front row, from left, Alexis Bartmess, William Carsrud and Abigail Collins; second row, from left, Nate Dumbaugh, Caelan Sullivan-Pecha and Nolan Dewell; third row, from left, Addison Anderson and Ella Toot; fourth row, from left, Samantha Black and Averie Dobson; back row, from left, JayLyn Schackel, Shieann Flores and Wyatt Lewis. Not pictured: Kevin Cooper, Nevada FFA advisor CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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PEOPLE Front row, from left, Wayne Hagemoser, John Slaughter, Jim Cornette and Alan Spohnheimer; back row, from left, Dennis Sailsbury, Pete Peterson, Dick Wilson, Ron Skrdla, Larry Johnson, Gina Spohnheimer, Brent Pearce, Joe Traylor, Dennis Tice, Larry Trede, Jim Penney, Larry Vallery and Don Muff. Not pictured: Terry Wycoff , Bob Sperry and Bruce Wight. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Ames Golden K Kiwanis members volunteer as Story County election poll workers
Historical Society Director Kate Feil accepts a check for $400 from Story City Friends Endowment board member Pete Tekippe. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Story City Historical Society awarded $400 in 2018 from Story City Friends Endowment The Story City Historical Society was awarded $400 in 2018 from the Story City Friends Endowment for the purchase of a new laptop. “The laptop will greatly benefit our cataloging process,” said Kate Feill, historical society director. “In addition, it will be portable and easily moved between our three sites when working on projects.”
This award, a part of the endowment’s annual contribution back to the community, is one of five awards given out in 2018. The endowment is funded by donations of area residents. Contributions of any amount to Story City Friends Endowment are welcomed and continue to make an impact in the community year after year.
For the past four years Golden K members have volunteered as poll officials for Story County local and national elections—a volunteer fund raising initiative that was spearheaded by Golden K member Jim Cornette. This fall, for the midterm general election held Nov. 6, 20 Golden K members signed up as volun-
teers. For the past Kiwanis fiscal year (Oct.1, 2017 to Sept. 30, 2018), this fundraising activity added more than $9,000 to the Golden K Charity Donation Program. The club provides donations to more than 15 charities that provide assistance to children and families in the greater Ames area. This past year, more than $48,000
was donated thru the Charity Donation Program. Kevin Morris, Story County deputy auditor of elections said “Ames Golden K members and the Story County Auditors office have formed a great relationship over the past four years, a winwin outcome for both organizations. Golden K members have performed flawlessly at
all elections for which they have volunteered. A big thanks to Ames Golden K, the Auditors Offi ce is looking forward to their participation in future elections.”
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Ames fi re chief meets Town and Country Kiwanis Club
Members of Ames Choral Society reflect on messages of peace, light and love, the themes of the Choral Society’s upcoming holiday concert, Silent Night, at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 9, at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, Ames. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
CONCERT: First sung in 1818 Ames Fire Chief Rich Higgins described the many diverse and necessary functions and operations of the Ames Fire Department to members and their guests of the Town and Country Kiwanis Club. The Department has four major divisions: Administration; Operations; Building Safety and Education. Operations is most visible with three shifts. Firefighters work 24 hour shifts and are off for 48 hours. They can be called back at any time as the need arises. The Department averages about 12 Calls per day with about 5,000 per year. Three quarters of them are medical assists to the MGMC emergency responders. The Department has working relationships with ISU, MGMC, Ames Police, Story County and others. The chief’s presentation was interesting and informative of this vital function of the city of Ames. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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day in 1818, the organ in St. Nicholas church was too badly damaged to be played. Not being able to imagine a Christmas without music Mohr asked the church organist, Franz Gruber, to compose a melody for his poem to be accompanied by guitar. It was first sung in 1818 in the small town of Oberndorf bei Salzburg, Austria. In 2011, the world’s most popular Christmas carol, “Silent Night,” was added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List in recognition of its universal cultural and social value. Tickets for the concert are $12 for adults in advance or $15 at the door; children under 12 are free. Tickets may be purchased from Choral
Society members, at Rieman Music, 327 Main St. in Ames, and at the door. On Monday, Jan. 7, 2019, the Ames Choral Society will welcome new members for the second half of its concert season. Cabaret 2019: Under the Big Top, will be presented on Feb. 22 and 23 at the Octagon Center for the Arts. The Spring Concert will be on April 28 at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church. In May, the ACS Summer Chorus begins rehearsals for June patriotic concerts. Singers interested in joining the Ames Choral Society are asked to contact Director Steve Hoifeldt at (515) 232-5545. Rehearsals are from 7:15 to 9:15 p.m. on Mondays at St. Andrew’s Lutheran
Church, 209 Colorado Ave, Ames. The Ames Choral Society appreciates the funding it receives from the city of Ames Commission on the Arts (COTA), but it is also reliant on membership dues and donations from the community for its operating costs. It is a member of the Ames Council on the Arts (ACAC). The Choral Society has received grants from the Ames Golden K Kiwanis and the Ames Convention and Visitors Bureau to purchase songbooks used at community sing-alongs. For more information about the activities of the Ames Choral Society, please contact (515) 2325545 or visit www. ameschoral.org and fi nd the Ames Choral Society on Facebook.
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DECEMBER 8 MERRYTUBA CHRISTMAS A MERRYTUBA Christmas concert will be at First United Methodist Church, 516 Kellogg Ave., in Ames. There is no admission charge for this hour-long festive, fun and family-friendly concert. Due to audience demand, there will be two performances. The first concert will be at 11 a.m. and the second at 1:30 p.m. Lunch will be offered from 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for a free-will donation with the monies raised going to the FUMC youth group program. If you play the tuba or euphonium and wish to participate in these concerts, go to www.amestubachristmas.com or contact Golemo at mgolemo@ mchsi.com or (515) 291-9341. Bethany Life Donor Relations Coordinator Lynne Melssen and Bethany Life CEO Betsy Warburton display a donation from Affordables Thrift Store for $20,000. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Affordables provides needed resources to Bethany Life
DECEMBER 9 AMES CHORAL SOCIETY CONCERT The Ames Choral Society will host its Holiday Concert, “Silent Night,” at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 209 Colorado Ave. Tickets are available at the door. For more information, visit the society’s official Facebook page, website or call (515) 232-5545.
DECEMBER 10 SONS OF NORWAY MEETING
The Affordables Thrift Store of Story City has joined forces with donors from throughout central Iowa in providing needed resources to Bethany Life in serving individuals who have limited or no resources to pay for their healthcare. The Bethany Life Foundation has granted the Household of Bethany $100,000 to support the organization in paying for the financial shortfall from Medicaid reimbursement. Affordables is providing for $50,000 of these funds. Medicaid does not pay for the full cost
of care with a loss of almost $25 per day per resident who is on Medicaid. The Households of Bethany serves well over 100 people per year who are poor or who have depleted their resources. This is Bethany Life’s mission. Betsy Warburton stated that, “The government imposes many regulations that are not fully funded and it results in significant financial losses for nursing facilities across the country. To meet our mission we need the support of our community to support our Foundation’s work.” The Bethany Life Foundation provides
many opportunities to support their ministry, including the Affordables thrift store in Story City. Affordables is run primarily through volunteer workers. Larry Elphic, Foundation Director stated that, “Affordables has operated for almost 13 years. We have many loyal volunteers and shoppers. It’s become a real destination place for savvy shoppers from throughout the area. Please join our volunteers to holiday season!” To learn more about Bethany Life and its Foundation go to www.bethanylife. org.
The December Sons of Norway Kong Sverre Lodge’s event will be at the Community Center, 503 Elm Ave., in Story City. “Christmas Norwegian Tunes and Stories” is the theme for the Christmas party evening and membership event. Guests who join that evening will receive their meal free. The program will be “Norsetalgia: Norwegian Tunes and Stories” by David Swenson. The 6:30 p.m. catered
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dinner will be preceded by a social time at 6 p.m. where guests can sample Norwegian delights and Norsk appetizer table as well as enjoying Scandinavian pastries and holiday desserts. Cost is $7 for members and $12 for guests. The evening event is open to all interested in learning more about Scandinavian heritage and culture and guests are always welcome. For reservations, phone Shirley Frandson at (515) 733-4482 or Ingrid Place at (515) 292-7513 by Thursday, Dec. 6.
DECEMBER 11 BRITISH CHRISTMAS DINNER Mucky Duck Pub will host a traditional Christmas dinner with crackers, turkey and mulled wine at 6:15 p.m. The feast will be a traditional British Christmas dinner.
DECEMBER 12 KIWANIS GIFT WRAP STATION The annual Kiwanis Gift Wrap station, conveniently located next to Santa in the center court at North Grand Mall, will be open daily beginning Dec. 12 through Christmas Eve. Shoppers are encouraged to bring their gifts to be wrapped by Kiwanis members as they raise funds to support local youth and community programs.
DECEMBER 12 STORY COUNTY CAREER FAIR The IowaWORKS is holding a career fair in partnership with Ames Economic Development Commission from 10 a.m. to noon on Dec. 12 at Ames Public Library.
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