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CALENDAR OF EVENTS NOV. 27 TACO NIGHT Story City American Legion Post 59 is having a taco night at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27, at 301 Washington St., in Story City. Come and enjoy some tasty hard or soft shell tacos for $1.50, and $2 walking tacos.
BINGO NIGHT American Legion Post 37 will offer Bingo at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27, at 225 Main St., in Ames. Event is open to the public. Play sheets of three, six or nine squares are available for $6, $12 and $18.
NOV. 28 AMES ANIMAL SHELTER DONATION U.S. Cellular in Ames will participate as a donation drop-off location to support the Ames Animal Shelter. Drop off supplies for the pet shelter from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 28, at the store, 725 24th St., Suite 101. Donation drop-offs will run through Monday, Dec. 16.
NOV. 29 O.W.L.S. LUNCHEON REGISTRATION Register and pay for the optional luncheon following the O.W.L.S event by 4 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 29. The event, “Tales of Iowa History,” will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 3, at the Northcrest Community Fireside Building, 1801 20th St., in Ames. No registration is required unless you would like to attend the optional luncheon following the program for $7.50. Register at www.storycountyiowa.gov or by calling (515) 232-2516.
HOME-BASED BUSINESS SHOWS Home-Based Business Shows are coming to North Grand Mall in Ames starting on Friday, Nov. 29, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Shop from home-based business vendors such as Pampered Chef, Tupperware, Tastefully Simple and many more. The show will continue in the mall through Sunday, Dec. 1.
STORY CITY TREE LIGHTING Story City will have its annual tree lighting at 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 29, on Main Street. Hot chocolate and kringla will be served at 5:30 p.m. in The Yellow Cup Cafe. Caroling will begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by the tree lighting at 6 p.m.
NOV. 30 SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY Small Business Saturday will be in downtown Ames all day on Saturday, Nov. 30. This is a promotion to remind the community and visitors of the local benefits of shopping small.
SHOP SMALL SATURDAY Shop Small Saturday will be in Downtown Story City from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 30. Local small businesses in Story City will participate in the day.
WINTER HOLIDAY SHOWCASE FAIR American Legion Post 37 is hosting a Winter Holiday Showcase Fair with area crafters and vendors from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 30, at 225 Main St., in Ames. Don’t miss this opportunity to visit all of your favorite independent home consultants along with some of the area’s best crafters all under one roof. Open to the public.
DEC. 1 BINGO NIGHT American Legion Post 37 will offer Bingo at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 1, at 225 Main St. in Ames. Event is open to the public. Play sheets of three, six or nine squares are available for $6, $12 and $18. For more events, see page 8
Front Row, from left, Mark Gambaiana, ChildServe vice president of development, Leah Nelson; and Justine Jahn, ChildServe, Ames Clinical Team Lead OT-PT; back row, from left, Alan Hermanson, SCCF board member; Erica Axiotis, ChildServe director of development; Kate Reynolds, ChildServe director – Ames; Dave Comstock, ChildServe senior vice president program performance; Adam Nelson, parent; and Sarah Mowery, ChildServe director of development. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Story County Community Foundation awards $5,000 grant to ChildServe Story County Community Foundation (SCCF) presented ChildServe a $5,000 grant during its annual awards reception on Thursday, Nov. 7 at Reiman Gardens. The funds will be utilized to purchase a new Universal Exercise Unit (UEU) specific to ChildServe’s location in Ames. The UEU is a large, three-dimensional structure that features a system of pulleys and bungees. The system allows physical and occupational therapists to assist pediatric patients with stretching, strengthening muscles, balance, coordination and more, while offering a safe and supportive environment – all with the goal of improving mobility and independence for children with special healthcare needs. “The UEU is a unique piece of equipment has not been readily available to the pediatric population of Story County – until now,” said Kate Reynolds, director of ChildServe in Ames. “Our physical and occupational therapists have seen tremendous results with this equipment at our locations in Des Moines and Iowa City.” According to the Iowa Department of Public Health, 15 percent of Story County’s pediatric population has a special healthcare need. That means more than 2,400 children may benefit from services at ChildServe. Currently, ChildServe
in Ames impacts the lives of 700 of these children, and approximately 5 percent of ChildServe’s current patient base would benefit from use of the UEU. “The ChildServe project to purchase a Universal Exercise Unit to benefit pediatric patients in our community was a perfect choice,” said Jennifer Dieter, SCCF Grantmaking Committee Chair. “The equipment will help ChildServe therapists work with children on strengthening, balance and coordination exercises in a safe and supportive environment..”
Utilizing the UEU as a part of a child’s therapy plan will maximize each child’s potential and have a positive impact on the quality of life for children with special healthcare needs and their families. The equipment will allow therapists to work on a child’s core support, with decreased weight bearing or gravity lessening environment. For example, using the UEU, children can practice reciprocal motions like crawling without needing the strength to support themselves. “Our daughter, Leah, has received services
from ChildServe for seven years,” said Adam Nelson, of Ames. “During that time, she has reached milestones that we didn’t think would be possible. We are so excited to see the Universal Exercise Unit at the Ames location. The unit will assist Leah’s therapists in getting her motor pathways going – gaining the strength to crawl and using crutches to walk. We have seen the unit in-person at ChildServe’s Johnston location and know this addition will allow families local access to this important equipment without traveling out of town.”
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Heartland Senior Services Lunch menus Wednesday, Nov. 27: Beef pot roast, baked sweet potato, cauliflower, peaches, raisins Thursday, Nov. 28: Heartland Senior Services closed for Thanksgiving Friday, Nov. 29: Heartland Senior Services closed for Thanksgiving Monday, Dec. 2: Cafe meatloaf, whipped
potatoes with gravy, peas, yogurt cup, pear fruit cup Tuesday, Dec. 3: Sliced turkey with gravy, mashed potatoes, diced beets, applesauce, fruit cocktail Wednesday, Dec. 4: Key West Roast cod (alternative: grilled chicken breast), long grain rice, broccoli cuts, fresh orange, chocolate chip cookies.
Thursday, Dec. 5: Brat with bun, au gratin potatoes, Cape Cod vegetables, coleslaw, pineapple fruit cup. 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, Nov. 27 9 a.m., Video exercise Thursday, Nov. 28 Closed for Thanksgiving Friday, Nov. 29 Closed for Thanksgiving Monday, Dec. 2
9 a.m., Video exercise 1 p.m., Senior band at North Grand Mall Tuesday, Dec. 3 8:15 a.m., Tai Chi II 9 a.m., Tai Chi I 9:45 a.m., Songbirds Wednesday, Dec. 4 9 a.m., Video exercise 1 p.m., Rummikub
3 p.m., Life Choices exercise class Thursday, Dec. 5 8:15 a.m., Tai Chi II 9 a.m., Tai Chi I 9:30 a.m. to noon, Foot care 1 p.m., Bingo 6:30 p.m., Duplicate bridge
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Cari McPartland, site administrator for The Salvation Army of Ames, recently visited the Town and Country Kiwanis Club to present the work of the Army to its members and guests. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
McPartland speaks to Town and Country Kiwanis about Salvation Army Cari McPartland, site administrator for The Salvation Army of Ames, recently visited the Town and Country Kiwanis Club to present the work of the Army to its members and guests. She spoke of the great local need for food and personal items. Story County is now the second-highest county in the state for
food-insecure citizens. The many Army programs include: hunger relief (food pantry); toy shop distribution (Dec. 14 this year); homeless prevention services; representative payee; and disaster emergency services. There is a need for volunteers to assist the Army for all of its programs. The Red Kettle Bell
Ringing Program, familiar to all, will start on Nov. 30. The goal this year is $150,000. The Toy Shop will have 35 business assisting the Army. Last year, 450 children received toys. Volunteers for the Army’s programs are encouraged to contact the Volunteer Center for Story County to aid the Army: Doing The Most Good.
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Marine veterans and active duty personnel celebrate the birthday of the United States Marine Corps. Pictured are Ken Heimes, Chris Mulet, Dean Sampson, Red Stenberg, Raymond Scott, Gary Wierson, Greg Wierson, Doug Clark, Ron Matthews, Gary Warning, SSgt. Jeremy Bowen (Naval ROTC ISU), Captain Suzanne Mulet (Naval ROTC ISU), Bernie Kaye, Don Finch, Brian Anderson, Bob Blattert, Dan Divine, Bob Deppe, Earling Larson and Bob Watson. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Veterans and local active duty Marines celebrate the United States Marine Corps’ 244th birthday Marine veterans and active duty personnel met at Aunt Maude’s restaurant for a meal provided by a donation from First National Bank Ames. The annual event was to celebrate the birthday of the United States Marine Corps. A presentation on the
current status of the Marine Corps’ role in service to our country around the world was provided by Major John Sheckells E. Company 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Reserve Regiment Des Moines. The celebration was concluded with every-
one enjoying birthday cake provided by the North Fareway. This is an annual event and anyone who has served or is currently serving in the United States Marine Corps is welcome to attend. If interested, please call (515) 2333212.
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Story County Community Foundation awards $117,413 The Story County Community Foundation has awarded $117,413 in grants to Story County nonprofit organizations. The awards were announced during a reception on Nov. 7 at Reiman Gardens. Among the awards was a $25,000 Major Grant to the City of Zearing’s Fire Department for its Emergency Zearing Fire Dept. Retrofit project. Funding from the Story County Community Foundation will support modifications to the Zearing Fire Department Building. This support is essential for work to proceed, work that will address two emergency concerns. The first aspect of this project is to remedy the deterioration of the Zearing Fire Department building, constructed in the late 1970s. The second part of this project will allow for relocation of the Zearing Emergency Medical Services (EMS) vehicle and volunteers to the Zearing Fire Department.
Representatives from each of the organizations that received a 2019 grant gathered at Reiman Gardens to celebrate this year’s recipients and uplift our nonprofit community serving Story County. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
“The Zearing Fire Department will use these funds to make some longstanding updates needed to the Fire Station. Without this support from the Story County Community Foundation, we would have to rely on donations from department members and local business. We appreciate the grant award and extend our heartfelt thanks to the community foundation,” said Mike Pierce, Zearing Fire Chief. The Story County Community Foundation also awarded a $14,000 Community Grant to the City of Collins for Community Center / Walk of Mu-
rals project. The City of Collins is going to be adding an addition to its current community center to provide for a dedicated space to display local artifacts and historical research. In addition, it will add a mural walk, to help showcase its heritage, promote local art and create connections to past traditions. The intent is that this will be developing a point of community pride, as well as a new attraction for Story County and a stopping point that compliments the upcoming improvements of the Heart of Iowa Trail. “SCCF’s contribu-
tion will provide a huge boost to our efforts in revitalizing our town and in helping to guarantee that our local heritage is protected for future generations. Even though the monetary help is wonderful and very needed, it is even more important that someone outside our community has taken the time to recognize the value of our efforts and is willing to invest in our future,” said Brett Comegys, mayor of Collins Following is a list of Story County discretionary grantees and the program or fund that received a 2019 Community Grant
award from the Story County Community Foundation. Community Betterment: City of Colo (Colo Community Center Renovations project); KOHI (Community Engagement Productions program) Education: Iowa College Access Network (I.C.A.N.) (Preparing for Life After High School - Education and Training program); Raising Readers (Thrive by Five program); Threshold Learning Center (TLC Kids Club & Fields Schools Wish List program); The Arc of Story County (Health and Nutrition program classes)
Environment: Prairie Rivers of Iowa Resource Conservation and Development (Water Quality Monitoring Program) Health and Wellness: City of McCallsburg (McCallsburg Wellness Center); Maxwell Area Renewal Committee (Automated External Defibrillator (AED) purchase) Human Services: ACCESS – Assault Care Center Extending Shelter & Support (Ames office technology upgrade); ChildServe – Ames (Universal Exercise Unit equipment purchase); Emergency Resident Project (Shelter Diversion Program); Food Bank of Iowa (Feeding Story County program); Friendship Ark Inc. (Community Inclusion through Day Hab program); Mainstream Living (The Center - Safety and Accessibility Improvements project); Martha’s House of Hope (Technology and appliance upgrade); Wings of Refuge (Transitional Living Center Renovation project)
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Nevada Middle School Ag Discovery has begun ‘Saturday School’ #NoDaysOff
Nevada Middle School Ag Discovery students in Ag Mechanics welding lab on Saturday. From left, Kennedy Long, Madalyn Gibson, Stennett Cummins, Kaden Weber, Nicolas Larson, Keegan Wegner, Zach Deveno, Sam Hanson and Rowan Steele. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Nevada Middle School Ag Discovery student Keegan Wegner welds on 1/4” plate with the Miller MIG welder. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Nevada Middle School Ag Discovery students use drift pry bars to align a hub and rim assembly. From left, Rowan Steele, Stennett Cummins, Erica Sporrer HS student holding tire, Nicolas Larson, Keegan Wegner, Sam Hanson and Zach Deveno. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Nevada Middle School Ag Discovery students hold up their welds. From left, Madalyn Gibson, Kaden Weber, Stennett Cummins, Nickolas Larson, Keegan Wegner, Sam Hanson and Zach Deveno. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Nevada Discovery Ag students Dallas Lyon and Jace Davenport learn to drive a “Gator” during their two-hour lab on Saturday, Nov. 9. The John Deere Gator was donated in 2016 by Rick Hawbaker, of Van Wall Equipment in Nevada. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
#SaturdaySchool #NoDaysOff #FullSend #education are just some of the hash tags for Nevada High School’s launch of students reporting on Saturdays. On Oct. 26 Ag Discovery for middle school students started with a combination welding and ag mechanics lab experience. After providing each student with necessary personal protective equipment everyone headed for the ag mechanics welding lab. Students learned the components of a wire welder, how to turn on a manifold line of argon, setting gauge pressures, voltage and wire feed settings and how to hold and operate the nozzle for proper welding arc. All students practiced running welding beads. After some welding, all students went to the ag mech lab west side to reassemble a set of rear tractor rims and hubs. Students used drift punches, sockets, ratchets and dead blow
hammers. The wheels were then put on a tractor where students learned how a hydraulic bottle jack is set up, using jack stands and how to “walk” a large tire up to a hub and tilting up. Students also learned to differentiate between an impact socket and a steel socket. “This is just great to see the enthusiasm these young men and women have to learn more and develop skills,” said Kevin Cooper, Nevada High School agriculture education instructor and FFA advisor. The students had another two-hour lab on Saturday, Nov. 9, and they had fun driving the Gator around. Nevada Discovery Ag students Dallas Lyon & Jace Davenport learn to drive a “gator” during their two-hour lab on Saturday, Nov. 9. The John Deere gator was donated in 2016 by Rick Hawbaker of Van Wall Equipment in Nevada.
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Friendship Force members return from Kiev, Ukraine and Tbilisi, Georgia Twelve Friendship Force members (ambassadors) from Central Iowa, Ohio, Oklahoma, Wisconsin and Canada returned Oct. 29 from two weeks of home stays; the first week was spent with host families in the capital city of Kiev and the second week with hosts in Georgia’s capital, Tbilisi. Friendship Force International (FFI) is a nonprofit cultural organization focused on promoting understanding and cultural education through home stay journeys and personal friendships. This is accomplished through sharing meals, conversations and the best sights and experiences of those regions with our home hosts. The FF of Greater Kiev and FF of Georgia planned activities and excursions for the ambassadors. Activities were varied and included a Horse Archery Festival, Open Air Museum, Turkish Bath, visit to schools and an orphanage, Philharmonic Symphony Concert, Orthodox Churches, an ancient sandstone Cave Town plus many other sights and experiences. Journey coordinators were Diane Oppedal and Ann Hein. If you would like
more information about FF of Central Iowa or this Journey, contact Diane at (515)
233-2300 or Ann at (515) 296-5065. Plans are already underway for FFCI’s October 2020 Journey to Taiwan and Japan. The Journey is open to singles or couples with FFCI membership. For information, contact Journey coordinators, Kueier Chung at (515) 2921609 or Joan Herwig at (515) 317-5113.
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Roland-Story ag students, FFA members attend national convention
The Roland-Story FFA members who attended National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis were, from left to right in front of the blue FFA letters, Caden Sporleder, Nathan Faga, Jackson Sterle, Amber Taylor, Reagan Faber, Alynn Solberg, Olivia Heithoff and Madi Bauer. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Roland-Story agriculture students and FFA members Nathan Faga, Caden Sporleder, Jackson Sterle, Olivia Heithoff, Reagan Faber, Madi Bauer, Alynn Solberg and Amber Taylor recently attended the 92nd National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis with FFA Advisor Brad Taylor. The FFA National Convention is the largest and oldest studentrun organization con-
vention of its kind in the United States. More than 70,000 FFA members from around the United States attended and participated. According to Brad Taylor, agriculture education instructor and FFA Advisor, “The conference is a real eye-opener for students. It exposes them to a variety of potential agricultural careers running from production to biotechnologies.”
While at the convention trip, students went on educational tours to a Wildlife Refuge in Peoria, Ill., the Louisville Slugger Factory and Museum in Louisville, Ky., Churchill Downs in Louisville and the NCAA Hall of Champions in Indianapolis. In addition, they attended the career fair, business sessions, leadership workshops, shopping mall and a talent show.
Members at the NCAA Hall of Champions in Indianapolis. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Members at Wildlife Prairie outside Peoria, Ill. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Caden Sporleder at interactive display at the convention center in Indianapolis. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Members at Louisville Slugger Factory and Museum in Louisville, Ky. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Members at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS continued from front
DEC. 2 WOOD BURNED ORNAMENT CRAFT Need a last-minute gift? Create a woodburned ornament at a walk-in workshop from 2 to 9 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 2, at The Workspace in Memorial Union in Ames.
The workshop will run from 2 to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday until Thursday, Dec. 12. Starting with a wood slice, stamp a design on and trace it with a wood burner, or freehand your own idea. Drop in but give yourself an hour. The cost is $6.
Tuesday, Dec. 3, at the Northcrest Community Fireside Building, 1801 20th St., in Ames. State history comes to life in these delightful tales of early Iowa by storyteller Darrin Crow. The optional luncheon will follow the program. O.W.L.S. programs are designed for “boomers” or older, but anyone can attend.
DEC. 3
BUILD YOUR OWN WREATH
O.W.L.S. EVENT O.W.L.S. will have its “Tales of Iowa History” at 11 a.m. on
Create a holiday wreath from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec.
3, at Reiman Gardens in Ames. All materials are included, and get expert guidance from local artists. Registration with prepayment is required by Sunday, Dec.1. The cost is $40 for members, $34 for ISU students, and $50 for the public. Register at www.reimangardens.com.
CANADIAN BRASS PERFORMANCE Canadian Brass will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 3, at Stephens Auditorium in Ames. With an international reputation as one of the most popular brass ensembles today, Canadian
Brass has truly earned the distinction of the world’s most famous brass group. For tickets, visit www.center. iastate.edu.
DEC. 4 WREATH MAKING Learn how to assemble a holiday wreath with Reiman Gardens’ Assistant Director Aaron Steil from 6 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 4, at Reiman Gardens in Ames. All materials included. This workshop will also be on Thursday, Dec. 5. Registration and prepayment is required by Monday, Dec. 2. The cost is $48 for members, $40.80
for ISU students, and $60 for the public. Register at www.reimangardens.com.
BINGO NIGHT American Legion Post 37 will offer Bingo at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 4, at 225 Main St., in Ames. Event is open to the public. Play sheets of three, six or nine squares are available for $6, $12 and $18.
BINGO NIGHT Enjoy a night of Bingo at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 4, at Story City American Legion Post 59, 301 Washington St., in Story City.
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Dean Howarth and Stephanie Clark show plans for his newly constructed Laughing Loon Sea Kayak. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Howarth displays kayak he built
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Dean Howarth, member of the Town and Country Kiwanis Club, recently showed and described his construction of a cedar strip kayak to the members and guests of the club. His presentation included slides and descriptions of the numerous stages of the kayak’s construction. Construction of
this kayak took about six months of Dean’s spare time. The cost of material was about $2,000. The length of the kayak is just more than 17 feet long and weighs 34 pounds. It is called a “sea kayak” based on its shape and length of its bow. Sea kayaks are developed for the sport of paddling on
open waters such as lakes, bays and oceans. Dean is considering building another kayak. Before then, he will build a number of construction jigs to enable easier and exacting construction. This was Dean’s first experience using heat to bend the cedar stripe to fit the contours of the kayak.