Local Talk for Friday, February 25, 2022 started with recap of the news for this week from the Ames Tribune by Dennis Hart.
Mario Cothen provided a memorial to his friend Matt Diaber DeClement that featured an invitation to attend a “bar crawl” Saturday, February 26 from noon to 5PM starting at Cy’s Roost.
Susan Gwiasda, Public Information Officer for the City of Ames provided updates on the city. Justin Clausen, Maintenance Supervisor for City of Ames, provided a behind the scenes look at snow removal after last night’s four inch to our February landscape. Justin also referenced a lot of their snow removal efforts this year centered around the January 14 snowfall that totaled 12 and ½ inches. That snowfall was the third most severe storm since 1988 68which encompassed 685 snowfall events.
Carolyn Raffensberger, Director of the Science and Environmental Health Network, provided a report about caring for a dear friend needing hospice care. Yet, when no assistance could be found, Carolyn and a group of community minded individuals provided for their friend’s needs. Carolyn provided a wonderful link to our environmental stewardship that includes taking care of the earth also.
Music featured Bill Withers, Ain’t No Sunshine and a second performance by Buddy Guy of this time honored memorial tune. And Celebration by Kool and the Gang were included in honor and respect for the passing of Matthew Diaber DeClement.
