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CALENDAR OF EVENTS JAN. 18
GENEALOGY PLUS: The Genealogy Plus! program is from 10 a.m. to noon on Wednesday Jan. 18, at Ames Public Library and is free and open to the public. Paul Lasley will discuss “Technological Changes in Farming and its Impact on Farm Families.” American agriculture has experienced four major technological revolutions, which have not only changed how farming is done, but has greatly shaped the culture of rural life.
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EMDR TALK: Ames Therapy and Consulting will host a free educational hour discussing EMDR for depression and trauma at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 18. Ellyn Nitchals-Kellner, MS, LMHC, will provide a brief overview of what EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is and how it can be effective for treating depression and trauma. Please call to reserve a spot at (515) 337-1380. For more information, visit amestherapy.com.
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FAMILY MOVIES IN THE GARDENS: Looking for a warm place to keep kids entertained for a couple hours? Head to Reiman Gardens for a family movie at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. each Saturday. This week’s movie is “Tangled.” Admission is free for children under 17, members and ISU students; $8 for adults and $7 for seniors. Movie snacks and drinks will be available for purchase.
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AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL: Amnesty International will meet from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday Jan. 20, in the Ames Public Library Rotary Room. We 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 are provided. No dues.
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AWC MEETING: The Home and Community Department of the Ames Woman’s Club will meet at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 22, at the clubhouse 106 S. Dakota Ave. “Let’s Get Acquainted” is our theme today. Visitors welcome. For more information, call (515) 292-4259.
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Josh McCauley, Zoe Harris and Aaron Fultz in a scene from ACTORS’ production of “The Murder Room.”
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‘The Murder Room’ a mystery with a Monty Python twist Chase away your winter doldrums with a trip to “The Murder Room.” Tickets are now on sale for this murder mystery/farce which opens Jan. 25 at The Ames Community Theater (ACTORS). Opening night features a pre-show party for the audience with hors d’oeuvres. “The Murder Room” runs for just two weekends, so tickets will go fast. “The Murder Room” is an Agatha Christie-style mystery with a Monty Python twist that is sure to leave you in stitches. Playwright, Jack Sharkey is known for his outlandish farces, and “The Murder Room” will not disappoint. It is a spoof of all British crime thrillers. There is fastpaced, witty dialogue; hidden compartments; and non-stop laughs. In this dark and witty farce, Sharkey tells the story of what happens once the honeymoon ends for a newly married couple. When Edgar realizes his new bride Mavis is trying to kill him by poisoning his cocoa, he feeds it to her cat. Having failed to kill him, Mavis resorts to shooting him. Chaos and hilarity ensue when police inspector James
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Crandall and Constable Able Howard start to investigate Edgar’s disappearance and the death of Mavis’s cat. Susan Hollister, the dimmest bulb in the chandelier, and Edgar’s only child by his fi rst wife, adds to the zaniness when she returns home unexpectedly. To complicate matters further, Mavis learns that upon Edgar’s death, the bulk of his estate will go to Susan. “The Murder Room” is directed by Michael Porshe with assistance from Donald Kom. The production staff is led by Michael Jackson and includes an experienced technical and artistic crew. Director Michael Porshe said, “I tell you what I love about this script … it’s so very funny, so silly but not stupid. That’s not an easy thing to accomplish with farces. The way Jack Sharkey wrote this script allows performers and directors to infuse their own style of comedy. Throughout rehearsal there are many things that we can do on stage to push the limits of silliness without making it stupid. That is key. Filling the cast with the absolute best, such as we did, ensures that every audience will leave exhausted from laughing.”
The cast is a mix of new and returning talent. Josh McCauley (Edgar Hollister) and Davis Van de Steeg (Barry Draper), recently appeared in “Forbidden Broadway” as a part of the ensemble cast. Zoe Harris (Mavis Templeton Hollister) was last seen stomping grapes in “Kiss Me, Kate.” Aaron Fultz (James Crandall) was last seen on the ACTORS stage in the 1993 production of “Broadway Bound.” New to ACTORS are Julia VanDyke (Susan), who is a recent theater graduate of Northwestern College in Orange City, and Noelle Fultz (Mrs. Lottie Malloy), who is coming back to the stage for the first time since high school. Performances for “The Murder Room” will be at 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 25–27 and Feb. 2 and 3. A single matinee performance will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 4. Tickets may be purchased online at actorsinc. org. You may also purchase tickets at Ali Cakes in downtown Ames. “The Murder Room” is an Agatha Christie-style mystery with a Carol Burnett twist. You won’t want to miss this zany spoof of British murder mysteries. It really is to die for!
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Heartland Senior Services • 205 S. Walnut Ave., Ames • (515) 233-2906 Calendar of Events Wednesday, Jan. 17 9 a.m., Video exercise 1 p.m., BUNCO 7 p.m., Jazz Jam Thursday, Jan. 18 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, Jan. 19 9 a.m., Video exercise 12:30 p.m., Friday afternoon cards 6:30 p.m., Trivia Night at City Church Sunday, Jan. 21 1:30 p.m., Duplicate bridge
Monday, Jan. 22 9 a.m., Video exercise 12:30 p.m., Movie — “Hidden Figures” Tuesday, Jan. 23 8:15 a.m., Tai Chi II 9 a.m., Tai Chi I 9:45 a.m., Songbirds 12:30 p.m., Canasta 1 p.m., Fall Prevention 6:30 p.m., Duplicate
bridge Wednesday, Jan. 24 9 a.m., Video exercise 1 p.m., Coloring Book Workshop Thursday, Jan. 25 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, Jan. 26 9 a.m., Video exercise 12:30 p.m., Friday afternoon cards Sunday, Jan. 28 1:30 p.m., Duplicate bridge Monday, Jan. 29 9 a.m., Video exercise
1 p.m., Rummikub Tuesday, Jan. 30 8:15 a.m., Tai Chi II 9 a.m., Tai Chi I 9:45 a.m., Songbirds 1 p.m., Fall Prevention 6:30 p.m., Duplicate bridge Wednesday, Jan. 31 9 a.m., Video exercise 1 p.m., Rummikub
Lunch menus WEDNESDAY, JAN. 17: Macaroni and cheese, Lima beans, garden lettuce salad, cut banana, birthday treat. THURSDAY, JAN. 18: Peppered beef tips, whipped potatoes, California blend vegetables, carrot and
celery sticks, applesauce. FRIDAY, JAN. 19: Peppered pork loin with chutney, country sweet potatoes, mix vegetable blend, mandarin orange cup, peanut butter cookie. MONDAY, JAN. 22: Beef pot roast, baked sweet potatoes, yel-
low squash, carrot sticks, raisins. TUESDAY, JAN 23: Southwestern chicken, au gratin potatoes, cooked spinach, mandarin oranges, sugar-free vanilla pudding. WEDNESDAY, JAN 24: Baked salmon (alternative: herb
chicken), wild rice, wild rice, cauliflower, garden lettuce salad, applesauce. THURSDAY, JAN. 25: Chicken broccoli rice casserole, corn, mixed fruit cup, sugar cookie. FRIDAY, JAN. 26: Goulash, green beans, sliced cooked carrots,
mandarin oranges. MONDAY, JAN. 29: Cafe meatloaf, baked potato, yellow squash, yogurt cup, pear fruit cup. TUESDAY, JAN 30: Pot roast with gravy, mashed potatoes, sliced cooked carrots, applesauce, fruit cocktail.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 31: Key West cod (alternative: grilled chicken), long grain rice, broccoli cuts, garden lettuce salad, chocolate chip cookie.
ference in the lives of Story County residents by becoming part of a pool of volunteers that provides occasional transportation services. Priority is given to seniors needing rides to medical appointments. This service is provided entirely by volunteers who use their own vehicles. More volunteers in Nevada are needed to serve as drivers in that area. To learn more about becoming a volunteer driver, please call Teal at (515) 2928890. Nevada Chamber Would you like to get
out of the house for few hours and help with clerical work at the Nevada Chamber? If yes, then please call Arti at (515) 2928890. Duties involve greeting people, answering the phone and occasionally putting together mailings. Preferable day is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesdays and maybe Thursdays if it fits into your schedule. Habitat for Humanity Needs volunteers to help at the store on Wednesday afternoons from noon to 4 p.m. Duties would be directing custom-
ers to wanted items, answering questions about donations and pickups, delivering purchases, etc. Anyone is welcome to visit the store at 402 E. Lincoln Way and “observe the action” and/or visit with manager Dan. There is also a need for volunteers from 2 to 7 p.m. on Thursdays. Call Arti for more information at (515) 292-8890. Story County Sheriff’s Office The first three hours after a child goes missing are critical to finding him or her alive. A surge of infor-
mation 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 on Jan. 25, call Teal at (515) 2928890.
Central Iowa RSVP Point in Time Count 2018 Volunteers are needed to assist with the PIT count throughout the day on Jan. 31. The count will be stationed at Ames Public Library from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. This is an organized effort by the Two Rivers Coordinated Entry Region to spend one 24-hour period connecting with and counting the number of individuals living unsheltered on the streets in Boone, Story, Marshall and Hardin counties. The
final count data will be shared with state and federal agencies to accurately show the need for homeless services within our community and to ensure that resources remain available to those who need them. Training will be made available on the basics of participating in an unsheltered count. For more information, please contact Arti at (515) 292-8890. RSVP Transportation Program – Volunteer drivers You can make a dif-
Information: For more information about RSVP, please visit www.rsvpvolunteer. org, or call (515) 2928890.
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JAN. 25 MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUPS: The NAMI Connections peer support group will meet from 2 to 3:30 p.m. and monthly support group for family members of individuals living with
mental illness will meet at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 25, at the NAMI of Central Iowa Wellness Center, 416 Douglas Ave., Suite 205. Call (515) 292-9400 for more information.
JAN. 25 ISU RETIREES PROGRAM:
ISU Retirees, Spouses, and Friends January social and program will be from 2:30 to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 25, in the ISU Alumni Center Reiman Ballroom. Mark Barron, ISU Department of History, will provide an overview of the history of Pammel Court and its significance to
the Iowa State Community. Barron and his class spent fall 2016 researching and collecting items for an exhibition dedicated to Pammel Court. Hear the results of the course project and share reminiscences and stories about life in the Pammel Court community.
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Gehling Real Estate team donates to Emergency Residence Project
Gale and Ryan Gehling Real Estate Team of Keller Williams hosted a community holiday gift-wrapping event in December. Donations totaling $700 were collected to benefit local homeless individuals and families served by the Emergency Residence Project (ERP). From left, Carrie Moser, executive director at ERP, Gale Gehling and Ryan Gehling from the Gehling Real Estate Team. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
From left, Tim Vander Wilt (Kinetic Edge), Casey Negrete (Kinetic Edge), Sandi Risdal (HFHCI) and Rachel Johnson (Kinetic Edge). CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Kinetic Edge Physical Therapy donates $1,000 to Habitat for Humanity of Central Iowa Habitat for Humanity of Central Iowa received a $1,000 donation from Kinetic
Edge Physical Therapy to go toward the building of a Habitat home on Maxwell Avenue in
Ames. Team members from the Ames office chose Habitat for Humanity of Central Iowa
as one of their favorite local nonprofits to receive the funds.
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IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY GRADUATES FALL 2017 Local students who graduated from Iowa State University in December are: AMES Reem Alkhalil with a Bachelor of Science in chemical engineering; Brenda Allen with a Doctor of Philosophy in human development and family studies; Riley Austin with a Bachelor of Science in microbiology and genetics; Hanumarangaiah Bangalore with a Bachelor of Science in business analytics; Michael Barbaglia with a Bachelor of Arts incommunication studies; Abhas Bhatt with aMaster of Engineering, computer engineering; Amanda Bries, Master of Science in nutritional sciences; Breanna Burnett-Larkins with a Bachelor of Arts in interdisciplinary design; Noah Carter with a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering, summa cum laude; Bijan Choobineh with a Bachelor of Science in computer engineering and a Bachelor of Science in mathematics; Jiayu Dong, Bachelor of Architecture with a architecture-professional degree; Hannah Draper with a Bachelor of Science in finance, magna cum laude; Justin Edwards with a
Master of Science in agricultural education; Yasaman Esfandiari with a Master of Science in mechanical engineering; Grant Fleener with aBachelor of Science in materials engineering; Laura Friedrich with a Bachelor of Science in kinesiology and health; Kalyn Gallup with a Bachelor of Arts in english and linguistics; Yiwei Gao with a Master of Science in mechanical engineering; Peter Gartin with a Bachelor of Science in mathematics, cum laude and Bachelor of Science in physics, cum laude; Emily Hall with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Magna Cum Laude; James Howell with a Bachelor of Science in economics; Jacob Hurley with a Bachelor of Science in marketing; Samuel Jackson with a Bachelor of Science in software engineering; Toni Jackson-Lampley with a Master of Education in education; Richard Jiles with a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering, magna cum laude; Lea Johannsen with a Master of Arts in teaching english as a second language/ applied linguistics; Allison Kirstukas with a Bachelor of Science in
apparel, merchandising, and design, honors program member, summa cum laude; Alejandro Larios Mora with a Doctor of Philosophy in veterinary pathology; Daniel Martin with a Bachelor of Science in finance and accounting; Tori Monroe with a Bachelor of Science in event management; Haley Moore with a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering; Jeffrey Murray with a Bachelor of Science in software engineering; Jennifer Musgrove with a Master of Arts in teaching english as a second language/applied linguistics; Ryan Nelson with a Bachelor of Science in supply chain management; Cuong Nguyen with Master of Engineering in computer engineering; Samantha Nimmo with Bachelor of Arts in english and women’s studies, magna cum laude; Alex Orman, Bachelor of Science in computer engineering; Sarah Pinkerton with a Bachelor of Science inmechanical engineering; Angelia Pivonka with a Bachelor of Science in animal science in magna cum laude; Andrew Primmer with a Bachelor of Science in agricultural engineering, honors program member,
magna cum laude; Morgan Rippke with a Master of Education in education; Kenneth Rugg with a Bachelor of Science in biology; Alexandra Rundle with a Bachelor of Liberal Studies in liberal studies; Jordan Sexton with a Bachelor of Arts in psychology; Christopher Sorenson with a Bachelor of Science in construction engineering; Yan Su with a Master of Science in gerontology; Dena Tadros with a Bachelor of Science in financial counseling and planning; Maxwell Thompson with a Bachelor of Science in agricultural business; Andrew Underwood with aBachelor of Science in management information systems; Tanner Wahlin with a Bachelor of Arts in sociology and women’s studies; Zachary Weiss with a Bachelor of Science in chemical engineering; Annee Wengert with a Bachelor of Science in early childhood education, cum laude COLLINS Emmy Cuvelier with Bachelor of Arts in performing arts, cum laude; Samuel Huntrods with Bachelor of Science in animal science
COLO Emily Miller with Bachelor of Science, Animal Science in agriculture and society GILBERT Benjamin Meyer with Bachelor of Science in psychology; Melissa Wilde with Bachelor of Science in kinesiology and health HUXLEY Russell Jones III with a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering; Laura Lee with a Bachelor of Science in elementary education, cum laude; Hau Truong with a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering, summa cum laude; Michael Wuestenberg with Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering KELLEY Rory Jones with Master of Engineering in electrical engineering MAXWELL Emily Boyd with Bachelor of Science in technical communication, cum laude; Jason Wattonville with a Bachelor of Science in animal science NEVADA Chelsea Armstrong with a Bachelor of Science in early child-
hood education, cum laude; Robyn Emery with Bachelor of Science in animal science; Ruth Hulstrom with a Master of Community and Regional Planning in community and regional planning; Kristen Wall with a Bachelor of Science in biology ROLAND Robinson De Penning with a Bachelor of Arts in political science; Gregory Steenhagen with Bachelor of Science in software engineering SLATER Christina Mens with a Bachelor of Science in child, adult, and family services STORY CITY Chase Conis with Bachelor of Science in animal science; Kelly Devitt with Bachelor of Fine Arts in integrated studio arts; Steven Richardson with a Bachelor of Science in kinesiology and health; Hannah Whipple with a Bachelor of Arts in linguistics ZEARING Becca Dunahoo with a Bachelor of Science in agricultural business, magna cum laude
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The Top Chapter Degree recipients.
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Gilbert FFA hosts annual chili supper The Gilbert FFA chapter recently hosted its annual chili supper degree ceremony. The Gilbert FFA Chapter Officers and Leadership Team installed new mem-
bers with their Greenhand Degree. The degree, which they receive during their first year of membership, includes enrollment in an ag education class, plans
for their Supervised Ag Experience Program and knowledge of FFA and Parliamentary Procedure. A total of 30 members of the Gilbert FFA have achieved their Chapter
FFA Degree. Involvement, skill proficiency in their SAE, and leadership events are included in requirements for this, the highest degree the chapter may
bestow upon a member. The chili super had a great turnout, and we look forward to their involvement in the chapter as they grow in their FFA leadership activities.
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Nevada FFA attends Leadership Conference Luke Fevold of the Nevada FFA chapter participated in the 2018 Iowa FFA State Officer candidate workshop on Saturday, Jan. 6 at the Iowa FFA Enrichment Center. Fevold joined other FFA district officers to learn more about getting on the ballot for a state offi cer position. The workshop was led by former Iowa FFA state presidents Elisa Russ, and Michael Tupper. “The journey of preparing for state offi cer interviews is one of extraordinary personal growth!” Tupper said. Two Nevada FFA members attended the 212 Degree leadership
conference held at the Enrichment Center on Jan. 6. Ella Hoskins and Ellie Decena both participated in 212 conference and enjoyed the opportunity to identify traits of virtue in the leadership process and meet other FFA members from across the state. Kevin Cooper, Nevada High School agriculture education instructor and FFA advisor accompanied the students to the conference. Cooper attended an information session with Scott Johnson, executive director of the Iowa FFA Association. Cooper inquired about guidelines
and expectations for adding seventh- and eighth-graders for FFA membership. Ron Zelle, was introduced as the new contracted Iowa DOE CTE liaison and responsible for other duties as assigned. Nevada FFA had fi fteen members participate in both the 212 and 360 conferences held on Nov. 12, 2017. The Nevada FFA chapter paid for the $40 fee for each student, which totaled $720. “It is great to see so many of our students taking advantage of these additional learning opportunities, especially on a Saturday!” Cooper said.
Nevada FFA members with state FFA officers at State Officer candidate workshop and 212 conference, from left, Chase Brinegar, Iowa Southeast District President, Luke Fevold, Nevada FFA and North Central District FFA treasurer Ally Babcock, North Central District FFA president, and Nevada FFA members Ella Hoskins and Ellie Decena. Not pictured Kevin Cooper, Nevada FFA advisor. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
More than 200 Iowa FFA members in the 212 conference at the capacious Iowa FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Ella Hoskins of Nevada FFA enjoys the 212 conference.
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SUCCESS Gymnastics Junior Olympic Team Level 3.
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SUCCESS Gymnastics was a success SUCCESS Gymnastics Junior Olympic teams finished the competitive season at the Iowa State Championships in Sioux City on Dec. 9-10. SUCCESS Levels 3, 4, 5 came away with 10 state titles (gold medals) and 24 runners-up (silver medals). The JO Level 3 team ended the meet with a fourth place team award, and their highest team score of the season of 112.425. SUCCESS Level 3 gymnasts include: Glori Schooler, Fatimah Naraghi, Elia Varghese, Carissa Andorf, Bianca Knop, Dyllan Andrews, Grace McClure, Ashlyn Burkhart, Olivia Hauser, Claire Angus, Alena Wilson, Mya Randall, and Caleigh AndersonShelton. Level 3 2017 State Champions and runners-up include: Angus: gold — beam
and floor; silver — vault and all-around Knop: silver — floor, beam, uneven bar, and all-around McClure: gold — bars and vault, silver — all-around Schooler: gold — vault, bars, and allaround; silver— floor Wilson: gold- beam; silver — all-around The Level 4 team earned the fourth place team award with a team score of 111.225. Level 4 gymnasts include: Madisyn Andrews, Bella Graeve, Mia Graeve, Gemma Smith, Jude Spillers, Greta Goodman, Sarah Feddersen, Amara Johansen, Arya Wertz, and Kalei Van Horn. Level 4 2017 State Champions and runners-up include: Feddersen: gold — beam; silver — vault Bella Graeve: gold — beam; silver — uneven
bar and all-around Smith: silver — uneven bar, vault, and all-around Spillers: silver — beam and uneven bar Van Horn: silver — vault, uneven bar, beam, and all-around The level 5 team also earned the fourthplace team award with a team score of 107.225. The level 5 team members include: Ella Wertz, Kate Hauser, Emelia Hauser, Elizabeth Smith, Isabella Corrieri, and Isabella Montiel. Level 5 2017 State Champions and runnerups include: Wertz: silver — uneven bars and allaround Montiel: silver— floor The levels 3-5 competitive teams are coached by Ernst Brun, Jacey Van Roekel, Ellie Jennett, Holly Smith, Olivia Larson, Samatha Wilsey and Ben Eyles.
SUCCESS Gymnastics Junior Olympic Team Level 4
SUCCESS Gymnastics Junior Olympic Team Level 5.
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SVS Treasurer Skip Walter presents a check of $6,500 to John Kost, president of Story County Chapter No. 1102 of Vietnam Veterans of America. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Senior Variety Show awards grant recipients
A check of $6,500 to was given to Nancy Carroll, executive director of Heartland Senior Services of Story County. Heartland will use the money for the county-wide Meals on Wheels program. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
The Senior Variety Show recently awarded a total of $13,000 to its 2017 grant recipients. Each year SVS, which is a nonprofit volunteer organization, donates money
from the its August variety show to senior programs in the community. In the past 23 years, SVS has raised approximately $200,000 for local seniors. If you are inter-
ested in applying for a 2018 grant through the Senior Variety Show, please check our Web site, seniorvarietyshow.org for information, or call Ronnie Lindeman at (515) 292-9394.
Early enrollment available for Ames Christian School preschool If you’re in the process of deciding on education for your preschooler, Ames Christian School invites you to consider its Early Childhood Education program. Enrollment for the 2018-19 preschool year is now open. The early registration deadline is March 1, and the early registration fee discount will no longer apply after that date. Application forms are being accepted for all classes. The Ames Christian School Preschool program has earned a level 4 rating with Iowa Quality Rating System (QRS). QRS is a volun-
Ames Christian School Preschool students Tayt and Jensen play at the train table. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
A group of 3-year-old preschool students work on play dough creations at Ames Christian School. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
tary childcare rating system for licensed childcare centers and preschools, child development homes, and childcare programs operated by school
ACS childcare staff is continually improving the quality of education and care children receive. There are several new class options available for the up-
districts. QRS was developed in part to raise the quality of childcare in Iowa. By participating in QRS and earning 4 out of 5 stars, the
coming school year. Parents of 3-year-old preschoolers can choose a Monday, Wednesday morning schedule; a Tuesday, Thursday schedule; or Monday through
Friday. The 4-year-old preschool class options are Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings; Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; or Monday through Friday mornings. Early kindergarten class meets every day from noon until 3 p.m. Before and afterschool childcare is also available, as well as during the day. For more information, please contact Early Childhood Education Director Julie Long at (515) 2330772 or visit www. ameschristianschool. org to apply online.
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