STORYCOUNTYSUN.COM • INSIDE: REAL ESTATE WEEKLY • VOL. 12, IS. 35 • WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2019
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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.”