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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, Dec. 24. Shoppers are encouraged to bring their gifts to be wrapped by Kiwanis members as they raise funds to support local youth and community programs.
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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 .
Story County Ex tension celebrates 100 years
The Story County Extension Council and staff, at the Story County Fair on July 22, celebrated the centennial celebration since ďŹ rst opening its
doors in 1918. Extension Council Chair Doug Sampson was presented with the 100-year plaque by Iowa State University President Wendy Winterste en.
The Extension Council and Staff would like to thank the community of Story County for their support and look forward to another 100 years the county’s needs. serving
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Preparatory Choir performs for residents of Village Cooperative of Ames
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 at Ames Public Library.
DECEMBER 13
WINTER CYCLING AT TORRENT Come talk winter cycling at Torrent Brewing company over a tasty brew at 6 p.m. This event is for anyone interested in expanding their riding through the winter months whether it be commuting, ďŹ tness, or leisure riding (experienced winter warriors are welcome as well). We’ll provide attendees with useful information, our experience and guidance regarding equipment, riding skills, clothing, and maintenance to help tackle the winter on two wheels.
DECEMBER 13
HOT COCOA ON MAIN Cooks’ Emporium will be serving hot chocolate during this week’s Mingle on Main. Come into the store starting at 6 p.m. for a warm drink and shopping for the holidays.
DECEMBER 13
ANIMAL RESCUE TOY DRIVE This month, visit JAX Outdoor Gear and purchase or drop off an item to donate to help a rescued animal at Story County Animal Shelter have a wonderful holiday season. Choose from a selection of leashes, chews, and toys in the store, or you can drop off other useful donations, such as food, garbage bags, or paper towels. Story County Animal Control aids in housing and care for abandoned and roaming domestic pets, animal neglect cases, as well as investigating bites and wildlife encounters with the citizens of Story County.
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“NUANCES OF FREEDOMâ€? EXHIBIT “Nuances of Freedom,â€? a solo show by acrylic painter Melynda Van Zee, will open and continue through Feb. 6, 2019, in the Gallery on the third oor of the Iowa State University Memorial Union, 2229 Lincoln Way, Ames. The gallery is free and open to the public 8 a.m.-8 p.m., seven days per week, unless reserved for meetings. Call (515) 296-6848 for open viewing hours.
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AMES ALTERNATIVE GIFT MARKET The 28th-annual Ames Alternative Gift Market will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 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 4
The Preparatory Choir of the Ames Children’s Choirs performed for the residents of Village Cooperative of Ames on Monday, Nov. 12. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Richard Royals and Washington Happenings 4-H Club donate to Story County Animal Shelter On Dec. 2, Richland Royals and Washington Happenings 4-H Club members collected more than 100 items to dona te to the Stor y County Animal Shelter in Nevada. The clubs participa ted in the holiday dr ive for nonprof its sponsored by Stor y County 4-H and Extension. The club members lear ned a lot from Sue, the director of the Stor y County Animal Shelter, about the care and kinds of animals tha t currently are a t the shelter and the renova tions tha t are under way to expand the ser vices offered. The Richland Royals and Washington Happenings 4-H Club collected more than 100 items to donate to the Story County Animal Shelter in Nevada on Dec. 2. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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PEOPLE Heartland Senior Services 205 S. Walnut Ave.• (515) 233-2906 Lunch Menus 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 Services closed for Christmas holiday. Tuesday, Dec. 25: Heartland Senior Services closed for Christmas holiday.
Calendar of Events 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., 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., Cards 7 p.m., Country Jam Sunday, Dec. 23 12:30 p.m., Duplicate bridge Monday, Dec. 24 HSS closed for Christmas holiday Tuesday, Dec. 25 HSS closed for Christmas holiday
Linda Doyle with her husband, John Doyle, and Northcrest Board President Joe Traylor. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
CEO Doyle celebrates 25 years of service to Northcrest Community
Linda Doyle, right, with Northcrest Residents’ Council President Rayma DeFore.CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Northcrest Community celebrated CEO/ Administrator Linda Doyle’s 25 years of dedicated service to Northcrest on Tuesday, Nov. 20. Staff and residents celebrated with cake at the weekly Resident Coffee.Later that day, Joe Traylor, Northcrest Inc.’s board president, presented Linda with an award, recognizing and thanking her during his State of Northcrest Address.
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Taste Buds donate snacks Ames Breakfast Lions Club members to Edwards program recognized for special service
Members of the Ames Breakfast Lions Club were recognized for special service during the club’s annual Christmas Dinner recently held at the Iowa Stater Restaurant. David Williams, president of the club, left, honors Eldon Weber for planning events to open the door of service to others; Dale Shenefelt for work with state-wide Lions legacy projects; Donna Shenefelt for 15 years of Lions membership; and Sylva Williams for helping new members become involved in service. Not pictured were Judy Stehr and Diana Claus, who were recognized for 10 years of service through Lions. Lions with a motto of “we serve” is the world’s largest service organization with clubs in 210 countries. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO The Taste Buds interest group of the ISU Women’s Club, with the help of Thrivent Financial, donated snacks to the Snack Program at Edwards Elementary School on Nov. 15 for our 2018 service project. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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DECEMBER 16
IRISH TENOR HOLIDAY CONCERT Michael Londra, a tenor from Wexford, Ireland, but now of Ames, will perform holiday music from his newly released album at 3 p.m. at First United Methodist Church. Admission is free to the live concert. Donations for charity are requested.
DECEMBER 16
CHRISTMAS CAROL SINGING An afternoon of Christmas carol singing will be at 2 p.m. in the Farwell T. Brown Auditorium, Ames Public Library. This holiday musical opportunity is a joint effort by Ames Public Library, Ames Mennonite Church and First Baptist Church of Ames. Hymnals will be provided. Part singing is encouraged but not mandatory. Everyone is invited and encouraged to attend this family friendly yuletide carol sing. Those attending are asked to bring a plate of holiday treats to share following the carol sing. Come, relax, and sing the songs of the season. For more information call (515) 337-1713.
DECEMBER 17 MAKE KRINGLA
Come to Wheatsfield Co-operative at 6:30 p.m. to learn how to make a Kringla. Kringla isa classic Scandinavian cookie especially appreciated around the winter holidays. With both
her husband’s and her Story City Scandinavian roots propelling her, Becky decided several years ago that she should learn how to master a recipe for this often bland, dry pretzel-shaped pastry. The result? Arguably the most moist and fl avorful Kringla you will ever taste. Come not only to get the recipe, but to experience rolling your own Kringla. We will also enjoy a few favorite holiday drinks as we work together.
DECEMBER 18
PET PHOTO WITH SANTA NIGHT The last pet photo night at Santa’s Winter Wonderland in the North Grand Mall will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Your pet will get a chance to meet Santa and get its picture with him. No reservations are required. All pets must be on leash or in carriers. Please enter the building through the main entrance by Jimmy John’s.
DECEMBER 19
HEALTHY HOLIDAY TREAT TOUR Enjoy a tour around the Ames Lincoln Center Hy-Vee store as our dietitian Katie, discusses how to eat well during the holidays. Taste foods that help manage blood sugar, reduce stress and keep you energized through the holiday season. Earn a 20-cent fuel saver. Click “Going” to reserve a spot. Registration is preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. Program will begin at noon.
Winfield-United employees Danny Clouse and Nathan Pohlen share the mission statement and purpose of their organization with Gilbert intro to ag students during a recent field trip. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Gilbert ag ed students donate 2,740 pounds from community garden Gilbert ag ed students donate 2,740 pounds from their WinField United community garden. Through the WinField United community garden program, Gilbert ag education students donated 2,740 pounds to Food at First and Bethesda Lutheran Church this summer. Since 2010, the WinField program has supported more than 20 gardens each summer, leading to a total donation of more than 550,000 pounds grown and donated to local food shelves. The community gardens are committed to engaging the Land O’Lakes Foundation’s three pillars of hunger, education and community. Through this program, local students engage in agricultural
Winfield-United supports the Gilbert Ag Ed program through sponsoring a Community Garden campaign to provide produce produce to local food pantries. Gilbert Ag Education and FFA Chapter began their venture seven years ago, providing fresh produce to Story County food pantries throughout the growing season. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
education by working hands-on in the field, and then get to witness the direct impact of their work on their community, just as Gilbert students have accomplished in Story County area. Seventy students participated in the Gilbert garden this summer, volun-
teering a combined 191 hours to accomplish such a yield. “As a national, farmer-owned cooperative, Land O’Lakes Inc. is committed to helping people put food on their table,” said Land O’Lakes Community Relations Manager A.J. Graves.
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Roland-Story meteorology students Kade Faga, Joe Hovick, Hassan Younes and Brendan Taylor work on their lab to determine the point when condensation appears to calculate the humidity capacity of the air. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Roland-Story meteorology student Ellie Fauteux,a junior, works with her partner on the condensation lab to determine the dew point temperature of the air. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Roland-Story meteorology students analyze humidity The 31 students in Roland-Story’s meteorology class recently completed a lab in which they worked to better understand how
evaporation and condensation impact humidity. In their lab, students determined the dew point, which is the tem-
perature to which air must be cooled to become saturated with water vapor. When further cooled, the airborne water vapor will condense to form
liquid water. When air cools to its dew point through contact with a surface that is colder than the air, water will condense on the surface.
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Ames Town and Country Kiwanis members, from left, Dan Franklin, Jack Winkler, Marilyn Johnson and John Greve honor Lisa Thogerson with the Service Leadership Award presented annually by Ames Town and Country Kiwanis to a dedicated AKTION Club member. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Lisa Thogerson, with her mom, Carolyn, recently received the Service Leadership Award presented annually by Ames Town and Country Kiwanis to a dedicated AKTION Club member. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Lisa Thogerson receives service leadership award The Town and Country Kiwanis Club of Ames recently presented Lisa Thogerson with the 2018 Service Leadership Award for club leadership and service in the community. Thogerson has been a member of the Cyclone Country AKTION Club (a local branch of Kiwanis International) since 1996. Thogerson has grown as a club leader throughout her time in Kiwanis. She has attended several Kiwanis district conventions to develop leadership skills and gain ideas for the local AKTION club. Besides serving two terms as president of the club, she has been vice president, activity chair and service projects chair. Thogerson has been a regular participant in the 21 AKTION Club food drives at Lincoln Center Hy-Vee, resulting in thousands of pounds of food donated to local food pantries. She has helped with CROP Walk, Kiwanis Pancake Days and Salvation Army bell ringing. She has spearheaded three Pizza Ranch fundraisers, helping the club raise money to Eliminate Maternal Neonatal Tetanus for underdeveloped countries in Africa. Thogerson volunteers in other capacities in the community as well. She is a Reiman Gardens volunteer, helping with Spirits in the Garden
at Halloween. She is an active member of her congregation at St. Cecelia and currently serves as a Global Messenger for Special Olympics, advocating for people with special abilities and speaking at their halftime ceremonies. She also serves the community through her involvement in the organization ACE (Advocacy, Connection, Empowerment). Thogerson works part-time in the community and has been employed at Pizza Ranch, McDonalds, Dollar Tree and the Firehouse Subs Restaurant. Somehow, she still fi nds time for her personal interests such as cycling, bocci and basketball through Special Olympics and spending time with friends. The Cyclone Country AKTION Club
currently has 25 members who actively serve the community in many areas. They meet from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on the fi rst and third Tuesdays of the month at United Methodist Church to enjoy educational speakers, social activities and to plan their service projects. The club’s main advisor is Ed Gillott, of Ames Noon Kiwanis Club, supported by Nancy Kaltenhauser and Carl Anderson, of Ames Noon Kiwanis; and also by John Greve, Dan Franklin and Marilyn Johnson, of the Ames Town and Country Kiwanis Club. Anyone with special abilities who enjoys serving the community is invited to join this active and welcoming environment. For further information please contact Ed Gillott at (515) 2925021.
Lisa Thogerson volunteers in many capacities in the community. Here she is helping the Cyclone Country AKTION Club with a recent food drive at Lincoln Center Hy-Vee. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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