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The Barbie act from last year’s Senior Variety Show featured, back row, from left, Pat Crawford as Barbara Bush, Rose Arrasmith as Barbara Stanwyck, Barbara Yungclas, Nancy Hart as Barbara Eden, Phyllis Schrag as Barbra Streisand; and front row, from left, Barbara Rusk, Marilyn Johnson as Barbara Walters, and Barbara Gauger. Not pictured were Ronnie Lindeman and Skip Walter as Barbie and Ken. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
About 30 performers recently gathered to kick off the August senior show while celebrating past successes. Pictured here is composer/singer Paul Miles, middle, explaining why he can’t make people laugh, while the other performers don’t agree. Also pictured, from the left, are tapper Carol Barrick, chorus director Joe Traylor, comedian Roman Lynch and assistant director Ronnie Lindeman. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Senior Variety Show sets May 9 as new audition date The Senior Variety Show auditions have been postponed and will be from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 9, at Northinster Presbyterian Church, 1416 20th St., Ames. “We are going to eliminate the April audition dates while we assess the medical situation in our community,” said Julie Mi-
not, show co-director. Plans for the 26thannual Senior Variety Show, “Antics Roadshow,” have been under way for several months. The official season kicked off with a Performers’ Social in February as interested seniors gathered to celebrate the success of last year’s show and
make plans for their August performance. “Already some wonderfully creative acts are emerging,” says Kat Norris, the show’s second director. “This is my first time to share the director’s seat for the senior show, so I am really excited to experience this process.” Spring auditions
are a chance for performers to bring a specific act before the directors for suggestions and timing. Acts should be no more than three minutes and creatively related to this year’s theme of antics, roads, streets, or travel. Various forms might include musical numbers, skits, or stories.
“We encourage all seniors over 60 in the area to keep thinking of acts,” Minot said. “If nothing else, use this time to learn new songs, use your creative writing skills for skits, or practice an instrument. “These are great activities to do while being cautious about being around other
people. Meanwhile, you can also bounce ideas off other folks on the phone, by email or Skype.” The Senior Variety Show crew entreats the community to stay healthy, stay creative, and stay in touch at storycountysvs@ gmail.com, SeniorVarietyShow.org, or call (515) 292-9394.
Kylie Tjernagel and Juliann Clark sample their product, a space shake. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Maddy Stevenson, a Roland-Story junior, was recently elected as an officer (reporter) of the North Central FFA District. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
R-S food science students Roland-Story’s Stevenson elected as district officer develop space shakes Roland-Story food science students recently completed a project in which they received instruction on foods for astronauts. As part of the lesson, the students created “space shakes”
made out of powdered milk, instant puddings that served as thickeners and various flavors. According to Brad Taylor, food science instructor, “This activity exposed the students to the concepts
of food product development in an entirely new environment for its usage.” The students developed problem-solving and decision-making skills as they developed and sampled their products.
Maddy Stevenson, a Roland-Story junior, was recently elected as an officer (reporter) of the North Central FFA District. Maddy interviewed in early February and was elected at the district convention in early March at Nevada.
According to Brad Taylor, high school agriculture instructor and FFA advisor, “Maddy is an excellent student and will represent Roland-Story and the entire North Central district well. Maddy has been very active in her FFA career, most re-
cently being a member of the Iowa State Fair Grandstand ushers and a member of the National FFA Band. In addition, Maddy is the R-S vice-president and will be awarded her State FFA Degree next month at the State FFA Convention.”
Editor’s Note: With how rapidly everything is changing related to COVID-19, please visit the Ames Tribune website, www.amestrib.com, for more information as it becomes available. Follow the Ames Tribune on Facebook as well. Community calendar suspended: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended that no gatherings with 50 people or more take place for the next eight weeks to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus. Due to this, and the constantly-changing environment surrounding COVID-19 throughout the county and state, the Ames Tribune will suspend its community calendar until further notice. Thank you for your understanding.
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Heartland Senior Services 205 S. Walnut Ave., Ames (515) 233-2906 Lunch Menus Wednesday, March 25: Baked chicken thigh, broccoli cuts, diced beets, potato salad, pear fruit cup. Thursday, March 26: Pork tips with Chutney, country sweet potatoes, mixed vegetable blend, mandarin oranges, peanut butter cookie. Friday, March 27:
Cold chicken salad, whole wheat bun, cottage cheese, lettuce with tomato, peaches, raisins. Monday, March 30: Tater tot casserole, broccoli cuts, mixed fruit cup. Tuesday, March 31: Seasoned tilapia (alternate: Herb chicken), wild rice, Cape Cod vegetable, garden
lettuce salad, applesauce. FRIENDLY LUNCH BUNCH: Enjoy a meal, shared in the company of others, served Monday through Friday at 205 S. Walnut Ave., in Ames. Please call (515) 233-2906 by 8:30 a.m. to make your reservation.
Calendar of events Wednesday, March 25 9 a.m., Video exercise 9:45 a.m., Polka exercise 1 p.m., Coloring workshop 3 p.m., Life choices exercise class 7 p.m., Coin Club Thursday, March 26 8:15 a.m., Tai Chi II
9 a.m., Tai Chi I 9:30 a.m. to noon, Foot care 1 p.m., Bingo 6:30 p.m. Duplicate bridge Friday, March 27 8 a.m., Gentle yoga 9 a.m., Video exercise 1 p.m., Friday afternoon cards 1 p.m., Canasta Sunday, March 29
1:30 p.m., Duplicate bridge Monday, March 30 8 a.m., Gentle yoga 9 a.m., Video exercise 12:30 p.m., Senior Band practice Tuesday, March 31 8:15 a.m., Tai Chi II 9 a.m., Tai Chi I 9:45 a.m., Songbirds 12:30 p.m., Canasta
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‘On to state’ for Nevada FFA Chapter program
Nevada FFA Chapter Program of Activities won first-place gold at district competition and qualified for state. From left, Aby Doty, Anna Brown and Chloe Henry. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
The Nevada FFA Chapter Program of Activities team won first-place gold at districts and qualified for state competition held in Ames on Monday, April 20. The Chapter program of activities is an audio-visual presentation of a FFA chapters activities for a one-year period. In addition, a four page report is submitted for
judges to review. Nevada FFA members on the chapter program include Chloe Henry, Anna Brown, and Aby Doty. Other Nevada FFA leadership groups participating at districts included Marcus Nelsen earning a silver in chapter website, and the Nevada parliamentary procedure team earning a bronze award.
Nevada FFA parliamentary procedure team, from left, William Carsrud, Gunnar Dunahoo, Wyatt Lewis, Ella Toot, Addison Anderson and Kylee Beving. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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Roland-Story veterinary science students study animal genetics Roland-Story students in the veterinary sciences classes have been learning about animal genetics as a lesson of their latest unit of study involving animal cells. As part of the unit, students engaged in an activity called “reebops,” in which
they demonstrated their competency in recombinant genetics. A reebop is a fictional animal that has seven genetic traits and is composed of marshamallows and other common food ingredients. According to Brad
Taylor, agriculture education instructor and FFA advisor, “The activity is one which pushed the students to make decisions and solve problems all while demonstrating their knowledge about animal genetics and the use of the punnett square.”
Dillon Lettow and Clayton Retaino with their “reebop.” CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Ashley Alvarado and Tatum Lester with their “reebop,” which was used to help explain animal genetics and inheritance of traits. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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Nevada FFA Senior academic achievement award winners were, from left, Anna Brown, Aby Doty, Erica Sporrer and Avery Mather. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Nevada FFA banquet special adult award recipients were from Van Wall’s Nevada location. From left, Garrett Anderson, Tyler McDonald and Rick Hawbaker. Not pictured: Scott Meldrum. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Nevada FFA banquet held at Gates Hall The Nevada FFA officer team that organized and presented at the banquet was, from left,Reporter Aby Doty, Secretary Bianca Sponseller, President Kennedy Steffes, Sentinel Macey Backoff, VP Anna Brown, and Treasurer Eva Kellen. Not pictured Kevin Cooper, Nevada FFA advisor. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Nevada FFA Star members, from left,, Bianca Sponseller received Star Chapter Member, and Chloe Peterson received Star Greenhand first year member award. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Nevada FFA members, parents and guest attended the annual Nevada FFA Banquet held at Gates Hall on Thursday, March 12. Everyone enjoyed a dinner of smoked Windsor chops catered by Mid West Pack, with sides including cheesy au gratin potatoes, green beans with bacon & onion, dinner roll, and chilled fresh citrus lemonade. For dessert, Chris Lloyd made chocolate brownie cake alamode. Kate Huse assisted with the preparation of green beans and accompanying items.
Mike & Patsy Ackerman also volunteered with serving the meal. The Greenhand & chapter degrees were awarded to members with accompanying pins. Awards included all of the FFA Career Development Events, Leadership events, and several local businesses and individuals were recognized for their contributions and donations. Certifications of appreciation went to, Steve Owen, Dave Hobbs, Dustin Smith , Charlie & Chris Lloyd, Rick Hawbaker & Tyler McDonald, and Gar-
rett Anderson of Van Wall Equipment. Star Greenhand First Year member went to Chloe Peterson, and Star Chapter member to Bianca Sponseller. At the end of the banquet an iMovie was presented showing highlights of the chapter since one year ago. The iMovie was formatted, edited, and finalized by Avery Mather and Kennedy Steffes. The FFA officer team made remarks of how much they appreciate the extra effort & time that Mr. Cooper puts in for the students and chapter.
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Altrusa home tour awards $8,500
Kate Reynolds, Child Serve, and Marilyn Schnormeier, Altrusa. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Mary Ross and Carol Helland, Ames Days for Girls Sewing Team, and Marilyn Schnormeier. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Abra Dougherty, MICA, and Betty Boccella. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Alex Fejfar, Ames History Museum, and Betty Boccella. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
The 31st-annual Altrusa International of Ames Holiday Home Tour was a great success in December 2019. We were able to present $8,500 from the Holiday Home Tour proceeds to the following organizations: ChildServe, Ames History Museum, Ames Days for Girls Sewing Team and Mid Iowa Community Action (MICA). Thanks again to everyone in our community who supported, sponsored, volunteered and attended the tour. The grants are supporting a variety of very worthwhile community projects.
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Several members of the Ames Breakfast Lions Club were recently recognized for their many years of service to the community. Leonard Tipping, center, received the Milestone Chevron Award for 40 years of Lions membership. The other four club members, from left, Harold Pike, Marv Stromer, Nathan Tosten and Neta Nosten, were honored for 10 years of community service through the club. Lions is the world’s largest service organization with clubs in more than 200 countries. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Four members of the Ames Breakfast Lions Club were recently recognized for their community service leadership. Larry Wolters and Judy Stehr, third from left, were honored with the Melvin Jones Progressive Award from Lions Clubs International, and Darlene Wolters, second from left, and Neta Tosten with the Warren Coleman Progressive Award from the Iowa Lions Foundation. The leadership of these members helps the club achieve the “We Serve” motto of Lions. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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