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CALENDAR OF EVENTS DEC. 7
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP: The NAMI Connections peer support group will be from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on Thursday at the NAMI of Central Iowa 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.
DEC. 7
‘DEAR SANTA’ EXHIBIT: The Slater Area Historical Association is celebrating the holidays with its colorful exhibit, “Dear Santa,” which features letters children in the 1950s and 1960s wrote to Santa along with photos and toys of the era. Regular hours are from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursdays at Heritage Hall Museum, 318 First Ave., Slater. Special holiday hours are from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sundays through Jan. 15, or call to view (515) 480-9789. Groups are welcome.
DEC. 7
GOLDEN K MEETING: Ames Golden K Kiwanis invites you to come to its guest/spouse meeting at 9:25 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 7, at United Methodist Church, Sixth Street and Kellogg Avenue. The program, “Don’t Be Fooled — Avoid Getting Scammed,” will be presented by Officer Eric Snyder, community relations offi cer for Ames Police Department. For more information about Ames Golden K, please check amesgoldenk.org.
‘Come, Come’ to the Ames Choral Society holiday concert The Ames Choral Society will present its holiday concert, “Veni, Veni”(Come, Come) at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 10, at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 209 Colorado Ave., in Ames. Directed by Steve Hoifeldt, with Barb Evenson, accompanist, the concert program will feature old and contemporary
arrangements of familiar holiday and seasonal songs and will include an audience carol sing-along. A reception follows the concert. Selections from the program include “Carol of the Bells,” a holiday favorite; “Infant Holy, Infant Lowly,” sung in Polish and English; “The Coventry
Carol; Carol of the Angels,” by John Jacob Niles; “Go Tell It On The Mountain,” a traditional spiritual; “Bogoroditse Devo (Hail, Mary)” by Rachmaninov; “Still, Still, Still,” an Austrian carol with a fresh arrangement; “Glow,” a contemporary CONCERT, see page 2
DEC. 7
St. Cecilia’s Principal Appreciation Day
The Story County Amateur Radio Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 7, in North Conference Room A on the first fl oor of Mary Greeley Medical Center. Parking is available near the northeast entrance. The meeting is free and open to the public. Jason Skretta, KC0EDE, will make a presentation on the basic concepts of Digital Mobile Radio (DMR) for the amateur radio community.
The students and staff of St. Cecilia School honored Principal, Mr. Ervin Rowlands, with a book of drawings and notes they put together for him for Principal Appreciation Day on Wednesday, Nov. 15. The students’ book, entitled “If I Were Principal I would…” was presented to Mr. Rowlands on behalf of the student body. Father Secora and the students said a blessing and Kelly Grandgenett, Catholic school board chair, presented Rowlands with a small gift and shared a few thoughts. “Tomorrow is the National Day of Appreciation for Catholic
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BURGER BASKET NIGHT: The American Legion Post 37, 225 Main St., will host a $5 burger basket night from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 8, at the Legion, 225 Main St. Come enjoy a great fl ame broiled 1/3 pound burger with the freshest garden fare and fries and visit with Santa (don’t forget your Christmas wish list). Add a cheese for just a bit more. Proceeds support Legion-sponsored children and youth programs in the community.
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St. Cecilia students presented Principal Rowlands with their book, “If I were principal, I would….” in appreciation of all he does for St. Cecilia School. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
School Principals. I want to take this opportunity to thank you for your leadership and dedication to St. Cecilia,” said Grandge-
nett. “Our school has many working parts and Mr. Rowlands sees to it that the staff are supported so that all runs smoothly. He
listens to the staff and encourages them to grow both as educators and people.He consistently leads both staff and students in the spirit of faith and academic excellence. “On behalf of the Catholic School Board, we thank you for your service and commitment to St. Cecilia School. We appreciate all that you do.” Mr. Rowlands has been the principal at St. Cecilia School since August 2013. He has more than 25 years of experience in public and non-public education. His dedication to the staff and students is appreciated.
PAGE 2 • STORY COUNTY SUN • WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2017 The Story County Sun is published weekly on Wednesdays by GateHouse Media, at 317 Fifth St., Ames, IA, 50010. (515) 233-3299 Mary Beth Scott, sales manager, (515) 663-6951, MScott@amestrib.com. Ali Eernisse, RE Weekly, (515) 663-6956, AEernisse@amestrib.com. Megan Wolff, content coordinator, (515) 663-6920, news@midiowasun.com. Publisher: Scott Anderson Advertising Director: John Greving
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song by Eric Whitacre; and “Veni, Veni Emmanuel,” a contemporary arrangement of the familiar carol, “O Come, O Come Emmanuel.” 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. The Ames Choral Society will welcome new members for the spring semester on Monday, Jan. 8, 2018. Singers interested in joining the Ames Choral Society are asked to contact Director Steve Hoifeldt at (515) 2325545. Rehearsals will be from 7:15 to 9:15 p.m. on Mondays at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church. The annual Cabaret 2018 will be presented on March 2 and 4 at the Octagon
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Center for the Arts. The Spring Concert is scheduled for Sunday, April 29, at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church. In May, the Summer Chorus begins rehearsals for June patriotic concerts. 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) 232-5545 or consult the website at www. ameschoral.org and find the Ames Choral Society on Facebook.
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Take action for global human rights without leaving Story County by participating in Amnesty International’s annual Writea-Thon, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9, in the PEO Room at Ames Public Library. This year’s cases are from Bangladesh, Chad, China, Egypt, Finland, Honduras, Israel, Jamaica, Madagascar and Turkey. Handwrite or bring your laptop. Writing supplies, a printer and postage are provided. We’ll have refreshments, too. Bring a friend.
More than 100 tubas and euphonium players will come together to play Christmas songs at the annual TUBACHRISTMAS. There will be two concerts, 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9 at First United Methodist Church, 516 Kellogg Ave. The concerts are free. FUMC will also host a community-wide lunch from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. with soup, sandwiches and dessert for a free-will donation with money raised going to Food at First.
DEC. 9
THE PERFECT GIFT:
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL:
OWL PROGRAM: Marlene Ehresman, executive director of the Iowa Wildlife Center, will present programs including live owls at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9, at Wild Birds Unlimited, 213 Duff Ave. Marlene will provide a variety of interesting information and fun facts about owls and attendees will be able to see several up close. Seating is limited and space fi lls up quickly for these programs, so please call Wild Birds Unlimited to RSVP at (515) 956-3145.
DEC. 9
SEWING GUILD STYLE SHOW: Central Iowa Sewing Guild will hold its annual style show and potluck luncheon from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Dec. 9, at Methodist Church, 102 Lynwood Drive, Huxley.
DEC. 9
BISCUIT AND GRAVY BREAKFAST: The Sons of the American Legion will host a free-will donation biscuits and gravy breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9, at the American Legion Post, 225 Main St. Menu includes scrambled eggs, juice, milk and coffee. Proceeds benefit Operation Santa Claus and the Sons of the American Legion Scholarship Fund.
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DEC. 9
Christ Community Church will host “The Perfect Gift” to celebrate Christmas. Enjoy a live nativity, tea shop, inflatables, food and cookies, a children’s program, musical and puppet performances, a tree forest, and more from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9, at Christ Community Church, 5501 George Washington Carver Ave.
DEC. 9
NUTCRACKER BALLET: Ames’ annual “Nutcracker” production is the longest-running production in Iowa, and there will be three performances: 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9, and at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 10, at Stephens Auditorium. Cost is $25 for general admission and $20 for youth, seniors, ISU students and groups of 10 or more. In addition, enjoy tea with Clara and the Mouse King at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9, for $7.
DEC. 11
AMES WOMAN’S CLUB: The general meeting for December for the Ames Woman’s Club will be at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 11, at the Clubhouse, 106 S. Dakota Ave. It will be a Christmas party. For more information, call (515) 292-4259.
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St. Cecilia School invites all to attend its performance, “Jesus Light of the World,” at 7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 11, at Ames City Auditorium.
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St. Cecilia School presents ‘Jesus Light of the World’ St. Cecilia School will hold its annual Christmas concert at 7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 11, at Ames City Auditorium. All are invited to attend. This year’s pro-
gram is titled “Jesus Light of the World.” It combines original songs and familiar carols from around the world to tell the Christmas story. Through narration, drama and song,
children share how Jesus came to be the light of the world. It will be a delightful and joy-filled concert! The performance will include 160 St. Cecilia School stu-
dents from kindergarten through fifth grade. Admission is free.
St. Cecilia welcomes members of the community to attend this memo-
rable performance. It is sure to be a highlight of the Christmas season.
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Nevada FFA members Keaton Fry, Lucas Rogers and Aidan Sellberg journal reflections on a 360 session covering how a student can infl uence members of society. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Nevada FFA members Keaton Fry and Meredith Harter listen attentively to the FFA 360 conference presenter on how to improve their chapter through active committee work. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Nevada FFA members attend leadership conferences Students from FFA chapters across Iowa attended the Discovery, 212° and 360° Leadership Conferences. These conferences in part are an activity of the National FFA Organization made possible by title sponsor Syngenta as a special project of the National FFA Foundation. Seven Nevada freshman FFA Chapter attended the 212 degree event, and eight Nevada High School FFA upperclassmen participated in the 360 training on Nov. 11, at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny. Nevada FFA advisor Kevin Cooper accompanied the students and drove the bus. The conference cost was
$40 per student and was paid for by the Nevada FFA chapter. 212° — the temperature at which water boils — focuses on taking students to the boiling point of leadership. At 211° water is extremely hot, but just one more degree gets us to the next level. The 212° Leadership Conference is focused on student development and helps FFA members become aware of all aspects of personal growth. FFA members attended sessions on making positive decisions, setting SMART goals and taking steps towards self-improvement. 360° — takes students full circle in terms of chapter leadership. The 360°
conference is focused on the importance of influence and how to become an influential leader. Students spent their time in sessions understanding the importance of infl uence, conducting a chapter needs assessment, crafting and influence plan for their local FFA Chapter and developing a strategy to make an influence. This school year, more than 7,500 students across the nation will participate in a 212° or 360° Leadership Conference. The National FFA Organization provides leadership, personal growth and career success training through agricultural education to 629,367 student members.
Nevada FFA members that attended the FFA 212 & 360 leadership conferences were, first row, from left, Keaton Fry, Carter Franzen and Aidan Sellberg; second row, from left, Anna Brown, Meredith Harter, Zach Larson and Joseph Schmitz; third row, from left, Bianca Sponseller, Brooklyn Jensen, Ellie Moser, Chloe Henry and Jacob Stufflebeam; back row, from left, Lucas Rogers, Caitlyn Sharp and Samara Sharp. Not pictured: Kevin Cooper, Nevada FFA advisor. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
CENTRAL IOWA RSVP Sheriff’s Offi ce — Scanning Project The Story County Sheriff’s Offi ce has a major project in which it needs volunteers’ help to scan confidential fi les. Morning and afternoon shifts are available during the week, and training is provided. Volunteers
can expect to have a background clearance check completed. To learn more, call Teal at (515) 292-8890. CASA The Court Appointed Special Advocate Program is in need of volunteers to serve as advocates for chil-
dren in juvenile court. CASA volunteers are appointed by the court to work for the best interest of abused or neglected children under the court’s jurisdiction. Volunteers from all professions, ethnic and educational backgrounds are welcome. For more information
please contact Arti at (515) 292-8890. Nevada Elementary — Pen Pal Project Volunteer as a pen pal for a fifth-grade student. The pen pals program helps students improve their writing skills and build respect and a better
understanding as they learn from and about an older generation. This is one of the most fun and rewarding experiences, and the kids are great. For more information, call Arti at (515) 2928890. Habitat for Humanity Volunteers are needed to help at the store from noon to 4 p.m. on Wednesdays. Duties would be directing customers to wanted items, answering questions about donations and pick-
ups, delivering purchases, etc. Anyone is welcome to visit the store at 402 E. Lincoln Way and “observe the action” and/ or visit with manager Dan. There is also a need for volunteers from 2 to 7 p.m. on Thursdays. Call Arti for more information at (515) 292-8890. Orientation: Orientation for new or prospective volunteers will be at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 19, at the RSVP office, 110 Crystal St., in Ames.
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PEOPLE Ames Golden K, Boone Noon Kiwanis hold interclub meeting
Ames Noon Kiwanis members recognized with Legion of Honor
Ten Ames Golden K Kiwanis members traveled to Boone to attend the Nov. 16 Boone Noon Kiwanis meeting. Front row, from left, Pete Peterson, Dick Peterson, Linda Peterson, Craig Fulton and John Arthur; back row, from left, James Theilen, Duane Brodie, Dennis Senne, Bob Sperry and Don Muff. For more information about Ames Golden K Kiwanis, visit www.amesgoldenk.org. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Five Ames Noon Kiwanis members were recognized with Legion of Honor certificates recently for continuous years of membership. From left, Paul Domoto (30 years), Tom Randall (35 years), Bob Watson (45 years), Bill Bossenberger (50 years) and Ken Larson (50 years). Not pictured: George Belitsos (40 years). CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Maddy Stevenson and others in the class are constructing their box to hold the chemical solution. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Courtney Wuebker who is accurately measuring out the hot water need to mix with the chemical powder. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Roland-Story agriculture education students use STEM Roland-Story agriculture education students are being exposed to a new concept of learning the importance of ag-
riculture this year by participating in the CASE (curriculum for agriculture science education) which is one of the upscale
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STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) programs approved by the governor. The students are
currently learning about the topic of “Agrisciences” in which one of the activities is titled “Measure me.”
This activity is based upon the competencies of learning and demonstrating proper and accurate
measurements of volume, distance and weight in order to determine density.
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Dental hygienist Abby with Fred Cirksena. PHOTO BY CRAIG CARROLL PHOTOGRAPHY
Dental hygienist Candace with Todd Craven.PHOTO BY CRAIG CARROLL PHOTOGRAPHY
Managers of Patient Relations Colby and Lauren with David Hannon, center. PHOTO BY CRAIG CARROLL PHOTOGRAPHY
Dr. Garman with Mel Pilipica. PHOTO BY CRAIG CARROLL PHOTOGRAPHY
Dr. Niegsch with Jim Ling. PHOTO BY CRAIG CARROLL PHOTOGRAPHY
Dental assistant Tracie with David Kingery. PHOTO BY CRAIG CARROLL PHOTOGRAPHY
The Dentistry at Somerset staff in front of their office. PHOTO BY CRAIG CARROLL PHOTOGRAPHY
Denistry at Somerset gives Smiles for Freedom Dentistry at Somerset had a very rewarding day at their office on Nov. 10 serving our veterans and military service members. They were able to provide free dentistry to 20 veterans and military service members — the value of the dentistry was $14,100. Ames Oral Surgeons also partnered with us to do free oral surgery for two of those patients at their offi ce. The office started the day with the na-
tional anthem at 7:45 a.m. and saw patients until 4 p.m. Fareway on Stange Road provided pastries, beverages and sack lunches for all of our patients. FastSigns provided our banners and Craig Baumgartner, of Craig Carroll Photography, donated his time to capture our day with photographs. They will partner with Smiles for Freedom to host this event again in November of 2018. The date will be released in January.
STORY COUNTY SUN CALL 233-3299 TO ADVERTISE The staff and patients of Dentistry at Somerset listen to the national anthem. PHOTO BY CRAIG CARROLL PHOTOGRAPHY
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Roland-Story FFA members work with second-graders packaging the meals for Kids Against Hunger. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Roland-Story FFA sponsors ‘Kids Against Hunger’ campaign Roland-Story agriculture students and FFA members headed by Jon Sansgaard (program chair), and Wyatt Origer sponsored a program to advocate and educate all the Roland-Story secondgrade students about world hunger. The program they coordinated is entitled Kids Against Hunger and focuses on the worldwide poverty problems that exist within the undeveloped countries, especially in Africa. The second-graders,
with assistance from 60 Roland-Story FFA members packaged 5,000 meals that will be shipped to schools in rural Tanzania. According to Brad Taylor, agriculture education instructor and FFA advisor, “The program that Jon and Wyatt organized is a very meaningful program that can have some instant impacts on families in several African nations.” “Our research indicates that over 30,000 people die daily from poverty related prob-
lems, 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 imitative, Matt Hamilton, of Outreach International, made an educational presentation to the students on his firsthand experiences in rural Tanzania.
HEARTLAND SENIOR SERVICES Lunch menus Thursday, Dec. 7: Peppered beef tips, whipped potatoes, California mixed vegetables, carrot and celery sticks, applesauce. Thursday, Dec. 8: Peppered pork loin with chutney, country sweet potatoes, mix vegetable blend, mandarin orange cup, peanut butter cookie. Monday, Dec. 11: Beef pot roast, baked sweet potato, yellow squash, carrot sticks, raisins. Tuesday, Dec. 12: Southwestern chicken, au gratin potatoes, cooked spinach, mandarin orange cup, sugar-free vanilla pudding. Calendar of Events Thursday, Dec. 7 8:15 a.m., Tai Chi II 9 a.m., Tai Chi I
9:30 to noon, Health care 1 p.m., Bingo 6:30 p.m., Duplicate bridge Friday, Dec. 8 9 a.m., Video exercise 12:30 p.m., Friday Afternoon Cards Sunday, Dec. 10 1:30 p.m., Duplicate Bridge
Monday, Dec. 11 9 a.m., Video exercise 1 p.m., Coloring Book Workshop Tuesday, Dec. 12 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
Roland-Story agricutlure education students from the period 7 class collaborate to determine pH values of various solutions. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Roland-Story ag education class learns about pH The Roland-Story agriculture education classes have been studying about pH — how it is measured and how to correct it if needed. All 50 students had been given instruction on using the LabQuest Interface devices with pH sensors. The students were then able to use this technology in their lab
to conduct pH tests on a series of different substances. With the knowledge the students learn, it will allow them to work later this spring in the FFA garden to modify the soils if the pH is not in the acceptable range for various vegetable plants. According to agriculture instructor Brad
Taylor, “This activity was developed so that students would be able to see and use a practical application of learning about pH. With agriculture being the No. 1 industry in the state, there is a defi nite need to educate students about various career options and what some of the jobs are within that industry.”
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