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ACTORS PLAY: ACTORS’ newest play, “Forbidden Broadway Greatest Hits: Vol. 1,”will premiere at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 16, at ACTORS, 120 Abraham Drive. The play is a hilarious musical spoof on all things Broadway. Tickets are $20 and actorsinc. org or Ali Cakes in downtown Ames. Other showtimes will be 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 17, 18, 24 and 25 and 2 p.m. on Nov. 26.
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STRESS, ANXIETY TALK: Dustin Ernberger of Ames Therapy and Consulting will host a free educational hour on effective ways to deal with anxiety and stress from 3 to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 16. Please call to reserve your space for the talk at (515) 337-1380. For more information, visit amestherapy.com.
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VOTING CHANGES PROGRAM: The League of Women Voters of Ames and Story County will have a community education program, “Voting and Election Changes in Iowa,” presented by Story County Auditor Lucy Martin from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 16, in the Ames Public Library auditorium. It is free.
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AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL: Amnesty International will meet from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Nov. 18, in the Ames Public Library, Rotary Room. Participants will discuss human rights issues and write letters on behalf of individuals whose human rights have been violated. The work is appropriate for high school age and older but younger children are welcome in the meeting room. Bring a laptop or write letters by hand. Writing supplies, a printer and refreshments will be provided.
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CHRISTMAS MARKET: St. Cecilia Parish will have its annual Christmas Market from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 18, and from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 19, at St. Cecilia Church, 2900 Hoover Ave. Various groups will have items for sale, with proceeds going to charitable causes. The Social Justice Committee will offer recycled Christmas decorations, available for a free-will offering, with all proceeds going to Good Neighbor Emergency Assistance. The fifth-grade class will also host a breakfast on Sunday morning after the 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. masses. All are welcome to attend the market and breakfast.
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OPERA SHOWING: The full-length opera, “Thais” by Massanet, will be shown at 1 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 18, in the Ames Pubic Library, Rotary Room. This is the fi rst of six monthly showings hosted by the Ames Chapter, Des Moines Metro Opera Guild. A short presentation to introduce the plot, characters and names of lead singers will precede the fi lm. It is free and open to the public. For more events, see page 2
Story Theater Company’s Traveling Story Troupe will present “The Internet is a Disract-OH LOOK A KITTEN!” at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 19, at Ames Public Library. Front row, from left, Anika Slowing, Jude Owens, Meagan Schoppe and John Artz; Back row, from left, Sara Lennon, Julia Divine, Travis Cooper, Josiah Teske and Director Erica Walling. Not pictured: Ella Hatfield. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Story Theater Company’s Traveling Story Troupe presents “The Internet is Distract-OH LOOK A KITTEN!” Story Theater Company’s Traveling Story Troupe is excited to present “The Internet is Distract-OH LOOK A KITTEN!” by Ian McWethy, a one-act comedy about the rabbit hole of distraction we all go down everytime we go online. The free performance will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 19, at Ames Public Library. In this highly relevant comedy, Micah only has 20 minutes to finish her paper on “The Great Gatsby.” She just needs to check a few facts on the internet first. Unfortunately, the web is a nefariously wacky place where boxing cats, Facebook lurkers and pig-throwing games threaten to take over Micah’s schoolwork, or worse. Will she fi nish her paper and escape with her life before the school bell rings? “Anyone who has ever gone online can relate to this play,” says Lori Sulzberger, managing
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AUTUMN PANCAKE BREAKFAST: The Slater Area Historical Association is hosting its Autumn Pancake Breakfast from 7 to 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 18, at Heritage Hall Museum, 318 First Ave., Slater. Cost is $5 at the door, kids $4. View the holiday exhibit “Dear Santa” and the ongoing World War I exhibit “Slater and Story County in the Great War.” Regular museum hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursdays or call for an appointment, (515) 480-9789.
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ISUWC MEETING: Iowa State University Women’s Club will meet at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 20, in Bethesda Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall. The program “Tips to Avoid Becoming the Victim of a Scam,” will be presented by Offi cer Eric Snyder, Ames Police Department.
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GATHERING OF ARTISTS: Artist Art Mann will
share his carvings with us during the Ames Community Arts Council’s monthly Gathering of Artists from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 21, at Northcrest Community, The Founder’s Room, 1801 20th St. During the event, he will have his carvings on display and visitors will also be able to enjoy the other art currently on exhibit. The gatherings, held on the third Tuesday of each month at various locations, showcase local artists from around the Ames area. The events are free and open to all.
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PTSD TALK: Brett McLain, director of Story County Veterans Affairs, will speak about PTS(D) and other veterans mental health issues at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 21, in the Ames Public Library, P.E.O. Room. This NAMI-CI educational program will include two Puppy Jake Foundation dogs and their trainers. All are welcome.
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director of Story Theater Company. “As the main character struggles to complete her paper, she is bombarded by the many distractions of the internet. “Google, Facebook, and Amazon all come to life, and the results are really funny.” The performance at Ames Public Library is part of the Traveling Story Troupe’s fall tour. TST is performing throughout October and November at the Boys and Girls Club, ACPC after school programs, and Northcrest Retirement Center and Healthcare Center. The troupe of nine actors, ages 11 to 16, form the outreach arm of Story Theater Company, performing throughout the community free of charge. “At Story Theater Company we place a premium on making theater accessible to all,” Sulzberger said. “If people fi nd it diffi cult to attend the theater for whatever reason, then we bring theater to them.” The tour will conclude with a troupe showcase at Story Theater Company’s
Julia Divine, John Artz, Anika Slowing, and Josiah Teske. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Julia Divine and Anika Slowing. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
facility at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 16, at 615 S. Dayton Ave., Suite 125. The performances at Ames Public Library
on Nov. 19 and at Story Theater Company on Dec. 16 are free and open to the public. Story Theater Com-
pany is a nonprofit children’s theater dedicated to providing performance and educational opportunities for the children of Ames and surrounding communities. Since its formation in 2006, the company has performed to more than 25,000 audience members who come from throughout central Iowa to experience quality children’s theater. Story Theater Company is supported in part through local-option tax funds provided by the city of Ames through the Commission on the Arts, as well as a grant from the Kiwanis Club of Ames.
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Nevada High School FFA members with recent piano move. From left, Kenneth Weidler, Daniel Sorem and Nathan Hobbiebrunken as the family’s children “discover” the piano. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Nevada FFA student mover Daniel Sorem on trailer with piano secured ready to leave Ankeny. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Nevada FFA ‘student movers’ on the move from Ankeny to Ames When an Ames family needed a piano moved from Ankeny to their home in Ames, they asked Nevada FFA student movers; “certainly” responded Kevin Cooper, Nevada High School agriculture education instructor and FFA advisor. On Monday, Oct. 3, Cooper hooked up to the trailer, three students help load binders, a small
“Here is your donation.” Carrie Adams’ daughter presents a $300 check made out to Nevada FFA for hauling a piano. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
crib block, pieces of carpet and a furniture dolly. After entering the Ankeny address into Cooper’s 4LG droid, everyone headed to the pickup address. It took about 10 minutes to load out of Ankeny, but another 15 to 20 minutes to secure the piano in the trailer. “Wow, you guys are like professionals!”
said Janelle Matter, the home owner. “You can’t do this without good students,” Cooper said. The movers then headed north to Ames to unload the piano at the Adams residence in north Ames. The Adams family presented the Nevada FFA student movers with a generous donation of $300 for Nevada FFA.
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Habitat for Humanity family closes on a home in Story City
Jakob Lester and Ethan Sleeth as they work on their lab exercise.
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Roland-Story ag technology students study pollution Students in the agriculture technology class recently studied about the topic of pollution. Pollution is the presence of substances in water, air, or soil that cause unpleasant smells, tastes or sights. Some pollutants are harmful to living organisms and the environment. In relation to water, pollution occurs in both groundwater and surface water and is carried
throughout the water cycle. Pollution commonly occurs in two ways, point source and nonpoint source. Point source pollution occurs when there is a single source of contamination, such as a factory or leaking storage tank and can be seen as the source. Non-point source pollution occurs when there are many sources contaminating the water, air, and soil and
is difficult to point out the exact source. Examples of nonpoint source pollution include automotive exhaust or fertilizer runoff. According to Brad Taylor, agriculture instructor, “The lab was designed for the students to gain an understanding on how much pollution there is, how it spreads, and what practices can be done to lessen its effects on our environment.”
Ashley Cornelis, center, recently closed on her Habitat for Humanity home in Story City. Her partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Central Iowa made the dream of homeownership a reality. Ashley, along with her family and friends, put in more than 400 hours of sweat equity building her home and doing community service. Also pictured are, left, Sandi Risdal, executive director of Habitat for Humanity of Central Iowa, and Tim Gartin, of Hastings and Gartin law firm. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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Abigail Huff, Story City Greater Chamber Connection executive director, receives a check for $750 from Story City Friends Endowment President Dwayne Fiihr. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Matthew Hougland shows one of his pigs at the Iowa State fair part of his SAE project. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Hougland named Roland-Story agriculture student of month Roland-Story agriculture student and FFA member Matthew Hougland has been selected the “November Agriculture Student of the Month.” Matthew is the son of Steve and Lynn Hougland, of rural Story City. Matthew is a senior this year at Roland-Story. According to Brad Taylor, agriculture education instructor and FFA advisor, “Matthew is an excellent student and a natural-born
leader. He possesses much common sense and is a student that all of us in our agriculture program look-up to and respect.” Matthew has participated in many events and activities this past year, including receiving his Iowa FFA degree, participating in the state fair swine show, competed in leadership contests at the sub-district and district level in farm business management. Matthew com-
peted in the State FFA Contests at the State Convention in Ames in the Team Farm Business Management Contest. Matthew is serving his FFA chapter as vice-president. Taylor said, “Matthew is an excellent representative of his chapter, school, community, and family. He demonstrates honesty, integrity, appropriate work ethic and dedication at all times. His actions speak highly of his character.”
Story City Friends Endowment supports carousel The Story City Antique Carousel recently received a $750 award from the Story City Friends Endowment. This award is part of the endowment’s contributions back to the community which were awarded during
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the 2017 year. Funds will be used by the Antique Carousel for expanded marketing to recruit group tours, and provide materials to additional Welcome Centers across the state. For more informa-
tion on how donating to the Story City Friends Endowment helps to support the community on a permanent on-going basis, please contact Dwayne Fiihr at (515) 733-4486 or Dale Henricks at (515) 733-2403.
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Helping Jewish students feel at home There are no trumpets sounded when they arrive in their new home city; no red carpets unrolled in their honor. They have few friends, no relatives, no familiar culture, atmosphere or environment. Many commodities, such as kosher meat, dairy products, and other basics, may have to be shipped in, but here are certain staples, vitally essential to their mission, which they bring with them by the truckload: friendliness, affection for all, compassion, tolerance, self-sacrifi ce, utter devotion and selfless dedication. Armed with these, they immediately begin their work of “outreach”: explaining, shedding light, dispelling myths, countering stereotypes. “What does it mean to be a Jew?” “Rabbi, how can I observe the Shabbat, when my store has its best sales on Saturday?” “How are Mitzvot relevant today, in this community?” The Shluchim of Chabad-Lubavitch don’t insist; they suggest. They don’t take over, they give over. They don’t criticize; they encourage. They do not “preach down” to people; they act as genuine equals, as friends. And the revolution begins. It takes place without anyone realizing it.
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Rabbi Leibel and Malka Jacobson have moved to Ames to establish a Chabad center. “There has been, for the past few years, a growing need for a strong Torah true Jewish presence in Ames and at Iowa State University. There are several hundred Jewish students at ISU,” says Rabbi Leibel. “We want those students to know they have a home-away-fromhome, a place where they are always welcome and wanted and can explore and connect to their Jewish heritage.” The Jacobsons are the directors of one
of more than 3,500 Chabad and Chabad on Campus centers worldwide. Even though the Jacobsons just moved and have barely had time to settle in and become familiar with the city, their doors are already wide open offering Shabbat meals on Friday nights, programs for the Jewish holidays, one-on-one learning sessions, social events and philanthropic and volunteer opportunities to help others in need in the community. The Jacobsons will also focus on encouraging students to take leadership roles in their campus
communities to help foster the creation of the next generation of empowered Jewish leadership. When asked what their primary purpose is, Malka Jacobson said, “We wear many hats to meet the needs of the students and community. We serve as mentors, friends, counselors, teachers, and sometimes even surrogate moms and dads. We are here for them and want them to know they can come to us for anything from a home-cooked meal to guidance on their challenges and struggles,” she said.
The first Chabad house on Campus was established in 1969 with the encouragement of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, the spiritual guide and leader of the Chabad movement, to serve a growing need. “College is a transitional time in a student’s development and often when one’s values, goals, and identity start to solidify. It is essential that Jewish students have access to experiencing and learning about the richness of Judaism so that their Jewish identity
be able to flourish as well,” stated Rabbi Yossi Gordon, executive vice president of Chabad on Campus International Foundation. The Jacobsons hope in the future to be able to purchase a building as currently all programming is based out of temporary facilities. But their immediate focus is meeting new students and getting them involved in the various opportunities and programs that Chabad has to offer. To fi nd out more or to make a contribution, visit www.isujewish.com.
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Nevada FFA members practicing at night are, from left, Ellie Moser, Kennedy Steffes, Bianaca Sponseller and Avery Mather. Mather organized the materials presented.
Agriculture students and FFA members evaluate market swine at Kirkwood. From right, Avery Mather, of Nevada FFA, Marshall Shedahl, of Ballard FFA, and Ashley Kahler, of Ballard FFA. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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Nevada FFA 14th at Kirkwood Linn-Mar livestock evaluation contest A Nevada FFA team of freshmen and sophomores placed 14th out of 78 teams at the annual fall Kirkwood Community College and Linn-Mar FFA livestock evaluation event. Avery Mather was 19th high scoring individual out of 261 contestants, Bianaca Sponseller was 47th high scoring individual out of the 261 contestants. The contest, which is for freshmen and sophomore agriculture education students, was on Tuesday, Oct.
10, at the Kirkwood campus in Cedar Rapids. Students evaluated breeding livestock and market animals. Classes included breeding heifers, market steers, breeding gilts, market swine, meat goats, breeding ewes and market wethers. Other team members included Elizabeth Moser, and Kennedy Steffes. Rylee Stevenson, a junior, participated as a non-competing upper-classmen. Kevin Cooper, Nevada High School
agriculture education instructor and FFA advisor drove the van and accompanied the students. “It is great to see young people pursuing educational opportunities outside of the school day,” Cooper said. “They came in during the weekend, and evenings to study and prepare for this contest. I got back with a load of pumpkins one night and they were already in the ag classroom studying together; amazing!”
Nevada High School FFA members who participated at the Kirkwood Linn Mar livestock evaluation event were, from left, Kennedy Steff es, Bianaca Sponseller, Avery Mather, Rylee Stevenson and Elizabeth Moser. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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Ames Has Talent
Alyssa Hemesath, of Landus Cooperative, left, presents a $750 Core Grant to Nevada FFA members Halee Weber, Cassidy Goos and Bailey Bartholomew. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Nevada FFA reeceives $750 Landus Core Grant The Nevada High School FFA Chapter was presented with a Landus $750 Core Grant on Monday, Oct. 23. Alyssa Hemesath, communications specialist, represented Landus Cooperative with the check presentation. Kevin Cooper, Nevada High School agriculture education instructor and
FFA advisor, received an invitation from Landus in September regarding the grant opportunity. “I always can make time for a grant application,” Cooper said. The grant application specifically mentioned the need for purchasing an online record keeping platform for the students’ Supervised
Agriculture Experience programs. AET, or Agriculture Experience Tracker, offers an online, real time accounting package for entrepreneurship, placement, agriculture science research, exploratory, and learning to serve SAE programs. The record system also allows easy transfer of data to proficiency applications, and degree programs in the FFA organization. After the check presentation, Hemesath engaged the students in substantive conversation of what cooperatives are, and the career opportunities available.
The Ames Children’s Choirs sponsored the “Ames Has Talent” contest for local youth on October 22 in Ames. The K-12th grade award winners are pictured along with members of the Iowa State University Music Department who participated as emcee and judges for the contest. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
‘The Murder Room’ auditions Right after “Forbidden Broadway Greatest Hits: Vol 1” closes, The Ames Community Theater (ACTORS) starts work on its next show. Plans are underway to find the cast for the next show of ACTORS 62 season. “The Murder Room” is the third show in a season of comedies. Written by Jack Sharkey, this
murder-mystery-gonewrong is a spoof on all crime thrillers. It is a fabulous mystery farce concerning newlyweds Edgar and Mavis. Two days after their wedding, Edgar discovers Mavis — a nasty piece of work— is being unfaithful. Mavis’s first attempt to kill Edgar was with poison in his cocoa, and the cat dies instead. Then Mavis resorts to shooting Edgar, and then she returns to her lover. Chaos and complications reign. “The Murder Room” is a bit like Sherlock Holmes meets Monty Python, with a bit of the Marx Brothers thrown in for a good laugh. Auditions will be at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 19, and Monday, Nov. 20, at the ACTORS Studio, 120 Abraham Drive, in west Ames. Award-winning di-
rector Michael Porche has been invited to direct Ames’ production. His charismatic directing style will have the actors on stage enjoying the show as much as the audience. There is no need to prepare anything; ACTORS will provide the audition material. But if you’d like to get a sneak preview of the show, a perusal copy of the script is available at Ames Public Library. The cast will include two males more than 40 years old, one male between 20 to 30 years old, one female more than 30 years old, and two females between 20 to 30 years old. A good sense of humor is always a plus. If you have conflicts with the audition times, please call ACTORS at (515) 292-2073 and leave a message. We will try and work out an alternative audition. So, if you are a lover of a good farce … (yes, I said farce) and enjoy a good who-done- it, this is the show for you. The only thing funnier than watching “The Murder Room” is playing one of the characters on stage. Performance dates will be at 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 26, 27, Feb. 2 and 3 and at 2 p.m. on Feb. 4.
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Habitat for Humanity breaks ground in Ames
Family and friends gathered at 1125 Maxwell Ave. on Saturday, Oct. 28, to celebrate the groundbreaking of another Habitat for Humanity home in Ames. This project is a partnership with the city of Ames, Iowa Finance Authority and USBank. From left, Brandy Percival and her children, along with Vanessa Baker-Latimer, City of Ames, and Sandi Risdal, Habitat for Humanity of Central Iowa. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Cyclone Country Aktion officers
The Cyclone Country Aktion Club recently held its installation of offi cers and directors during the annual fall picnic at Brookside Park. The officers were installed by Geri Derner, front right, who is the Lieutenant Governor Division 11 for the Nebraska/Iowa District Kiwanis International. From left, Missy Wierson, president; Lisa Thogerson, past president and service project chair; Dennis Airhart, vice president; Joshua Dobbs, treasurer, Sam McCall, board alternate; Rob Sage, activities team chair; and Brendan Amstead, welcome team chair. Not pictured are Barb Gauger, secretary; and Dave Seaton, program team chair. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Taste Buds support taste buds
St. Cecilia third-graders wrapped up their social studies unit on heritage with a food day. Foods brought in by students from their families’ countries of origin represented five different continents. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
St. Cecilia third-grade heritage food day Third-graders at St. Cecilia School culminated a study on their heritage with a special food day held on Thursday, Sept. 28. The students had been learning in social studies that the United States is a land of immigrants who came here for many different reasons and from many different places. The class learned about foods, music, sports and dance from a variety of different countries. They also talked about different types of stories that have been passed down from generation to generation. To conclude their studies on the topic of heritage, each student was asked to bring in a food from one of their family’s native countries. The foods brought in by students represented five different native continents. Aus-
tralia and Antarctica were the only continents not represented. To begin their sampling, students were allowed to start with fi ve different food items to try and then it was opened up to trying others (or having seconds). They were asked to branch out from their comfort zone and try new things while also being respectful of others’ heritage. The food day allowed the students to think about their own family’s heritage and how they are part of a larger whole in the United States. They were able to share something concrete and unique to their family with their class-
mates and learn more about themselves and each other in the process. To learn more about St. Cecilia School, including enrollment information, please visit www. stceciliaparish.org/ school-home/ or contact the offi ce at (515) 232-5290.
For its 2017 service project, the ISU Women’s Club “Taste Buds” interest group donated snack foods to Edwards Elementary School in support of an ongoing need at the school. Pictured are Joan Senne, Joyce Vegge, Karen George, Sue Stidwell, Eileen Muff and Dianna Theilen. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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