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BLOOD DRIVE: Give the gift of life this holiday season through LifeServe Blood Center. The blood drive will be from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 20, at Slater United Methodist Church, 401 Story St., Slater. Donors must be at least 16 years old, weigh at least 120 pounds and be in general good health.

DEC. 20

FARMERS’ MARKET: TheHoliday Indoor Farmers’ Market will be open during mall hours every day through Christmas at North Grand Mall. It located in a store by J.C. Penney. There will be plenty of local products including wine, baked goods, honey, jam, popcorn, Amish baskets and rugs, gourmet pasta, Rada cutlery, handmade textiles and tie dye, soaps and lotions, kettle corn and caramel corn, beef products, and more. Debit, credit and EBT accepted. For more information, call (515) 232-7930.

DEC. 21

REIMAN GARDENS EXTENDED HOURS: Reiman Gardens will remain open until 8 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 21. Visitors will be able to shop the gift shop, see the indoor holiday train display and see the outdoor lights and decorations illuminated against the night sky. The butterfly wing will still close at 4:30 p.m. Admission is free after 4:30 p.m. with regular admission prices before that.

DEC. 21

A BLUE CHRISTMAS WORSHIP: Associate Pastor and Minister of Discipleship, Rev. Cephas Davis, will lead a worship service at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 21, in new chapel at Ames First United Methodist Church, 516 Kellogg Ave., located on the main level. This worship experience is designed especially for those who are grieving or suffering from any loss or depression at this holiday time of the year. All are welcomed to attend.

The Story County Farm Bureau recently was honored by the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation for 100 years of service. From left, Joe Heinrich, IFBF vice president, Derrick Black, of Story County, and Craig Hill, IFBF president. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Story County Farm Bureau celebrates 100 years During the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation’s (IFBF) 99thannual meeting in Des Moines, the Story County Farm Bureau office was recognized for 100 years of service.

The first county Farm Bureau was organized in Clinton County in 1912 by farmers who wanted to expand the resources available for area farmers.

NAMI SUPPORT GROUPS: The NAMI Connections peer support group will be from 2 to 3:30 p.m. and the monthly support group for family members of individuals living with mental illness at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 21 at the NAMI-CI Wellness Center, 416 Douglas Ave., Suite 205. For more information, call (515) 292-9400. The family member support group requires no registration.

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families on crop and livestock production, as well as the principles of healthy home living.

The Extension Service and County Farm Improvement Associations helped bring this information to Iowa farmers, but many people felt that farmers needed more and this led to the creation of the county Farm Bureau system in Iowa.

Annual wreath auction nets record

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That year, Scott County, Black Hawk County and Muscatine County also formed local Farm Bureau groups.

This attention to bringing resources to rural America began in 1908 when President Theodore Roosevelt appointed a Country Life Commission. The commission established county agents to help educate farm

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The Ames Town and Country Kiwanis Club’s 2017 Annual Wreath Auction netted a record $4,095 for the club’s Foundation. The funds will help support the club’s public projects. A total of 22 wreaths were included in this year’s auction. Member auctioneer and wreath makers conducted the auction. Front, Stephanie Clark; back row, from left, Leo Timms, auctioneer, and wreath makers Jack Winkler, Paul Brackelsberg and Gerri Bugg. Not pictured: Don Erickson. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

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MATURE LIVING Heartland Senior Services • 205 S. Walnut Ave., Ames • (515) 233-2906 Lunch Menus Thursday, Dec. 21: Key West roast cod, (alternative: grilled chicken), long grain rice, broccoli cuts, garden lettuce salad, chocolate chip cookie.

Friday, Dec. 22: Spaghetti bake, green beans, garden lettuce salad, sugar-

free chocolate pudding, breadstick.

Monday, Dec. 25: Closed for Christmas.

Tuesday, Dec. 26: Closed for Christmas.

Wednesday, Dec. 27: Chicken with Dijon sauce, sweet potatoes, green beans, garden let-

tuce salad, mandarin orange cup.

Thursday, Dec. 28: Vegetable beef stew, whipped potatoes, baby carrots, peaches, chocolate chip cookie.

Friday, Dec. 29: Chicken and noodles, broccoli cuts, garden lettuce salad, tapioca pudding.

Calendar of Events Thursday, Dec. 21 8:15 a.m., Tai Chi II 9 a.m., Tai Chi I 9:30 a.m. to noon, Health care 1 p.m., Bingo 6:30 p.m., Duplicate bridge Friday, Dec. 22 9 a.m., Video exercise 12:30 p.m., Friday afternoon cards

Sunday, Dec. 24 Closed for Christmas Monday, Dec. 25 Closed for Christmas Tuesday, Dec. 26 Closed for Christmas Wednesday, Dec. 27 9 a.m., Video exercise 1 p.m., Rummikub Thursday, Dec. 28 8:15 a.m., Tai Chi II 9 a.m., Tai Chi I 9:30 to noon, Health

Care 1 p.m., Bingo Friday, Dec. 29 9 a.m., Video exercise 12:30 p.m., Friday afternoon cards Sunday, Dec. 31 Closed for New Year’s

Central Iowa RSVP • 110 Crystal St., Ames • (515) 292-8890 Nevada Elementary School 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. We even have a party with the students at the end

of the school year.

For more information, call Arti at (515) 2928890.

Story County Sheriff’s Offi ce The first three hours after a child goes missing are critical to finding him or her alive. A surge of information about

the incident can come in, and you can be trained to assist dispatchers in taking these tips. Every hour counts. Play a vital role in search efforts and become a trained tip hotline volunteer.

To learn more about the upcoming training in January call Teal at (515) 292-8890.

CASA The Court Appointed Special Advocate Program is in need of volunteers to serve as advocates for

children 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 Schools Volunteers needed for TeamMates mentoring school-based

program in Nevada.

Mentors are needed for grades three through 12. Mentors and Mentees meet once a week at the mentee’s school and focus on building a long-term relationship. Research shows that when you mentor a child, you give them confidence, inspire positive choices, and create hope for a better future. And all it takes is a little time of yours. If you have questions, please call

Arti at (515) 2928890.

Orientation: Orientation for new or prospective volunteers will be at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 16, at the Ames RSVP office, 110 Crystal St. Information: For more information about RSVP, please visit our website, www.rsvpvolunteer. org, like our Facebook page, Central Iowa RSVP, or call (515) 292-8890.

PEOPLE Breakfast Lions Club fundraiser brings awareness to diabetes as a growing world epidemic

The Ames Breakfast Lions Club recently conducted a fundraiser at Smokin’ Oak WoodFired Pizza to bring awareness to diabetes as a growing world epidemic. Pictured are Eric and Shala Harsh with their children Andrew, Jacquelyn, Victoria, Mackenzie and Caleb creating a pizza with healthy ingredients, an activity from the Pizz-A-Thon Program which is also a Lions’ program. With Lions’ sponsorship, the family participated in Hertko Hollow Camp for Kids with Diabetes near Boone, Iowa last summer that featured education for youth with diabetes. Each November, communities across the country observe National Diabetes Awareness Month to bring attention to the disease and its impact on millions of Americans. Lions Club International recently added diabetes education to youth development, hunger relief, sight preservation and environmental protection as signature causes with a long-term commitment by the organization.

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Landon Greiner and Brock Tresemer work on the joining together of copper pipe and fitting by use of solder. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Roland-Story ag mechanics students study plumbing Roland-Story students in the agriculture mechanics class have been learning about plumbing and pipefi tting in their recent unit of study.

According to Brad Taylor, agriculture instructor, “this is a unit that exposes the students to a brand new skill set that they have not been in-

volved in prior to this class. We hope that it opens their eyes to potential careers as well as common fixes they can do around their own homes.”

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Members of P.E.O. Chapter KC with the donated items. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

P.E.O. Chapter KC donates to Bethesda Lutheran Church Members of P.E.O. Chapter KC in Ames donated items for the Food Pantry at Bethesda Lutheran Church.

This is the 10th year that

Chapter KC has had its annual Christmas luncheon at Bethesda Lutheran Church and collected items for the church’s food pantry.

The Ames High School Madrigal Singers provided the musical entertainment before the luncheon.

P.E.O. is a philanthropic

educational organization in which women celebrate the advancement of women, educate women through scholarships,

grants, awards, loans and stewardship of Cottey College, and motivate women to achieve their highest aspirations.

Ames Hi Aiming High Through the Years

Ames Historical Society’s newest exhibit is now open to the public. “Ames Hi Aiming High Through the Years” features the four Ames High School buildings and includes stories about academics, athletics, clubs and activities, social life and events, and performing arts during the era students attended each school building. It also includes a wall of names of all 26,738 Ames High graduates, a slide show of high school “hangouts” and notable graduates, and information about what the future holds for a possible Ames High No. 5. Ames Historical Society is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and sharing local history. To become a member of the Ames Historical Society, contact the Ames History Center at (515) 232-2148 or visit www.AmesHistory.org. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

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Ames Golden K Singers perform for Kiwanis Cyclone Country AKTION Club

The Ames Golden K Singers presented a choral program at the Dec. 5 meeting of the Kiwanis Cyclone Country AKTION Club. A variet y of Christmas Carols and a rousing selection from the musical Mary Poppins were presented to a very attentive audience who were invited to join in singing several of the Carols. For more information about Ames Golden K, please visit amesgoldenk.org CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Youth groups buy Christmas gifts for 13 children

The Boyko family, from left, Andrew, Drew, Grant and Mindy.

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Boykos present to Sons of Norway Sons of Norway Kong Sverre Lodge held its November event in Story City with the program “Skogfjorden Norwegian Language Village”

by Mindy Boyko and her sons, Grant and Drew.

Grant and Drew Boyko have attended the Norwegian summer language immersion programs,

called Skogfjorden, at Concordia Language Villages, a program of Concordia College, at Bemidji, Minn.

They showed a video of the Norwegian language camp and its activities.

Grant, having attended three camps, shared with the group his knowledge of the Norwegian language and Drew shared

items made at the camp.

Their parents are Andrew and Mindy Boyko, of Huxley, and grandchildren of Donald and Eleanor Munsen, of Story City.

Sons of Norway events are open to all interested in learning more about Scandinavian heritage and culture and guests are always welcome.

On Wednesday, Dec. 6, the St. Petri and Bergen Lutheran middle school and high school youth groups went shopping for Angel Tree gifts. Through the kind donations from members of St. Petri Lutheran and Bergen Lutheran as well as Thrivent Financial, the youth were able to purchase Christmas gifts for 13 children and youth in the RolandStory community. It was a night to remember. We would like to thank all the adults who helped drive and shop with the youth as well as those who came to help them wrap the gifts. And, of course, a huge thank you to all the wonderful youth who came to help make this Christmas a special one for those 13 children and their families. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

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Nevada FFA assists with hosting EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt

Nevada FFA members with EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt were, front row, from left, Ellie Moser, Pruitt, Iowa FFA state officer Cassie Bond, Ryanne Barker, Hunter Anderson and Iowa FFA state officer Rachel Zumbach; second row, from left, Carter Franzen, Luke Fevold, Sam Abraham, Jacob Stufflebeam, Ellie Decena, Zach Larson, Erica Sporrer, Joe Schmitz, Kaitlin Wegner and Aidan Anderson; back row, from left, Jay Calentine and Chance Steffes. Not pictured: Kevin Cooper, Nevada FFA advisor. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Nevada FFA members who greeted and served a plated dinner at Couser Cattle Company feedlot were, from left, Rylee Stevenson, Madison Davis, Kaitlin Wegner, Aubrey Gibson, Bianca Sponseller and Kennedy Steffes. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Bill Couser called Nevada High School agriculture education instructor and FFA advisor Kevin Cooper and asked if the Nevada FFA could assist with a visit from EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt, and Cooper said, “certainly!”

It was only six months earlier that the Nevada FFA set up for a visit from the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue at the Couser farm.

Twenty-one Nevada agriculture education students and FFA members collaborated with Couser Cattle Company and Farms to host the visit.

The EPA director’s visit was to articulate his commitment to maintaining biofuels levels.

On Dec. 1, six students welcomed Pruitt and Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds at the feedlot where a familystyle plated dinner was served.

After the dinner at the feedlot with

agriculture industry leaders, the entourage traveled to Couser Farms south facility where Pruitt addressed a larger crowd of agriculturist, farmers, and industry leaders.

Nevada FFA members flanked the stage where Pruitt spoke.

Nevada FFA started early in the week getting the FFA hayrack ready, providing a staircase, FFA banners and pennants, and hooked up to one of the FFA most successful tractor projects, a Massey Ferguson 180 diesel.

Tim Couser now owns the tractor.

In addition, Nevada ag ed and FFA provided 15 poinsettia plants for the dinner and speakers stage.

“The students enjoyed getting to participate in this activity, and it is my hope that continue to be informed citizens that participate in all levels of government,” Cooper said.

EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt addresses questions at Couser Farm. Nevada FFA provided a hayrack for the stage, staircase, poinsettias, pennants and 21 students assisted with and attended the function. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

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Nevada FFA sets record fruit sales of more than $33,000 choose from 34 different fruit packages, 22 cheese and meats and 18 different candy items.

The chapter unloaded the product with the JD 480 heavy-duty all-terrain forklift that Van Wall Equipment donated to the chapter in the fall of 2013.

Top sellers included first place was Kaitilyn Kingsbury with $2,505 in sales; Bianca Sponseller was second with $1,594, and Chance and Kennedy Steffes were third with $1,407 in sales.

All students were

provided with a lesson in basic product introduction and how to close a sale.

The wholesale product invoices totaled $21,157, therefore providing the FFA chapter with a net profit of $11,954.

Money from this fundraiser will be used to help pay for the annual FFA banquet, career development contest, leadership conferences, scholarships and FFA jackets.

These funds will also help pay for other Nevada FFA chapter-sponsored activities.

Nevada FFA’s top 12 fruit salespersons who helped set a new sales record of more than $33,000 were, front row, from left, Kaitlyn Kingsbury, Kennedy Steffes, Bianca Sponseller, Ryanne Barker, Jacob Larson and Zach Larson; back row, from left, Lindsey Donnelly, Brooklyn Jensen, Areianna Williams, Avery Mather, Jay Calentine, Anna Brown, Aubrey Gibson and Chance Steffes. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Nevada High School FFA members sold, mixed and delivered more than $33,111 in fruit, cheese, sausage and snacks sold to community customers.

“To reach this new record level is awesome, big congrats to our students on an outstanding sales accomplishment” said Kevin Cooper, Nevada FFA advisor.

The chapter also purchased bulk fruit and re-packaged into specialized mixed boxes for variety preferences.

Customers could

Nevada FFA members, from left, Daniel Sorem, Adam Coussens and Emilio Saldana, mix boxes in the ag mechanics lab. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Nevada FFA members, from left, Bianca Sponseller, Meredith Harter, Allie Arthur, Haley Miller and Avery Mather, with mixed boxes of fruit. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

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Long-term Lions receive awards

David Williams, president of the Ames Breakfast Lions Club, left, presents four long-term club members with Milestone Chevron Awards from Lions Club International for their years of humanitarian service: Bob Stehr, 25 years; Jeannie Weber and Eldon Weber, 25 years; and Mary Long, 10 years. Lions is the world’s largest service organization with clubs in 210 countries. The motto of Lions is “we serve.” CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

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DEC. 21

CRAFTS WITH SANTA: Families with children of all ages are invited to make a variety of holiday crafts to take home form 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 21 in the Ames Public Library auditorium.

Santa will be there, too.

nity Christmas meal from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 25, at First Christian Church, 611 Clark Ave. Everyone is welcome to enjoy the meal. Parking available west of the church, at Fareway and City Hall parking lots. Interested in helping out? Sign up to be a volunteer at foodatfirst.wordpress.com.

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The Ames Minor Hockey Association will host its annual alumni game at 7 p.m. on Saturday Dec. 23, at the Ames/ISU Ice Arena, 1507 Gateway Hills Park Drive. This year’s game is dedicated to the memory of long-time AMHA supporter Gary Hunziker. Doors will open at 6 p.m.

For this month’s O.W.L.S. (Older, Wiser, Livelier Seniors) program will brings to life Ding Darling, a two-time Pullitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist, creator of the “Duck Stamp” program, and founder of the National Wildlife Federation. The program will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 2, at the Story County Conservation Center. Register for lunch by Friday, Dec. 29, at (515) 232-2516. Lunch is soup and salad bar, homebread bread and Oreo fl uff. Cost is $7.50 for lunch; program is free.

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Airman graduates from basic training U.S. Air Force National Guard Airman 1st Class Jeremiah C. Jager graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio.

The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fi tness, and basic warfare principles and skills.

Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

Jager is the son of Cathy and Wyley Jager of Slater. He is a 2012 graduate of North Polk High School.

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Jeremiah C. Jager.

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