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CALENDAR OF EVENTS APRIL 4
ARABIC LANGUAGE WORKSHOP: The Middle East Learning and Cultural Center will host a free, six-part Arabic workshop at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 4, at Ames Public Library. It will meet weekly until May 16. In the workshop, learn the Arabic alphabet, sounds, phrases and vocabularies. The workshop will also include discussions on Arabic cultures and Middle Eastern refreshments. Preregistration required on the library’s online calendar at www.amespubliclibrary. org.
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MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP: The NAMI Connections peer support group will be from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 5, at the NAMI of Central Iowa Wellness Center, 416 Douglas Ave., Suite 205. Come hear from others who are also learning how to live in recovery with a mental illness. Call (515) 292-9400 for more information.
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SCARC MEETING: The Story County Amateur Radio Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 5, in in North Conference Room A on the first floor of Mary Greeley Medical Center. Parking is available near the MGMC northeast entrance. The meeting is free and open to the public.
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SPECIAL OLYMPICS FUNDRAISER: To help raise money for Special Olympics Iowa, local law enforcement officers will serve lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 5, at Texas Roadhouse. Lunch is free-will donation. Simply leave a donation at your table and 100 percent of your donation goes to Special Olympics Iowa. Donate $50 to Special Olympics and receive a dinner for two at Texas Roadhouse. Pulled pork, apple sauce, fresh baked bread and tea/pop/water.
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INDOOR FARMERS’ MARKET: Shop the Indoor North Grand Farmers’ Market during mall hours on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday April 6, 7 and 8. You’ll fi nd baked goods, handmade textiles, honey, jams & jellies, Pappardelle’s Pasta, popcorn, Rada cutlery and more. The store is located just up the ramp from JC Penney’s. Call (515) 232-7930 for more information. In addition, we will be open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday during the month of April.
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LEGISLATIVE WAKE-UP: Legislative Wake-Up, sponsored by League of Women Voters of Ames and Story County, will be from 8:30 to 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 7, at Gilbert City Hall/Community Center 105 SE Second St. Refreshments served. Legislators invited include senators Jerry Behn, Bill Dix, Herman Quirmbach. Representatives Rob Bacon,
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The 2017 class of Master Gardeners: Front row, from left, Susan Jensen, Suzanne Thompson, JoAnn Boehmer and Jo Moore; back row, from left, Lisa Schainker, Jane Tomesch, Carolyn Harryman and Terry Lewis. Not pictured: Sarah Binder, Sally Ann Clausen, and Bonnie Dix. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Story County Extension & Outreach Master Gardeners graduate, awards given Graduation was held for individuals who met the Master Gardener class requirements offered through Iowa State University Extension and Outreach on March 19. Current Master Gardeners were presented with awards for their volunteer efforts during 2017 and participants of the 2017 Fall Master Gardener class were recognized as Interns. The Story County Master Gardener Association, along with Story County Extension and Outreach, hosted the evening program and dinner at Reiman Gardens in Ames. Master Gardener Interns who completed their required 40 hours of volunteer service received name badges and pins recognizing them as Master Gardeners. Persons becoming Master Gardeners were: Sarah Binder, JoAnn Boehmer, Sally Ann Clausen, Bonnie Dix,
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Tom Jordan receives the Outstanding Master Gardener Award. From left, Katie Williams, program assistant, Tom Jordan, and Susan Stocker, Story County Master Gardener Association president. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Carolyn Harryman, Susan Jensen, Terry Lewis, Jo Moore, Lisa Schainker, Suzanne Thompson and Jane Tomesch. The following participants of the Fall 2017 class were recognized as Master Gardener Interns:
Corly Blahnik, Nora Nelson, Paola Sepulveda, Cayla Taylor. To remain an Active Master Gardener, a volunteer must log at least 20 hours of volunteer service and 10 hours of continued education every year. Many people volun-
teer well above the required hours. An award was also given for Career Volunteer Hours. Those Master Gardeners receiving awards were: Wayne Messer for more than 500 hours GARDEN, see page 5
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Heartland Senior Services • 205 S. Walnut Ave., Ames • (515) 233-2906 Calendar of Events Wednesday, April 4 9 a.m., Video exercise 1 p.m., Rummikub 1 p.m., Tax Aide Thursday, April 5 8 a.m., Tai Chi II 9 a.m., Tai Chi I 9 a.m. to noon, Health Care 1 p.m., Bingo 4 p.m., Zumba 6 p.m., Duplicate bridge Friday, April 6 9 a.m., Video exercise 1 p.m., Friday afternoon cards 1 p.m., Tax Aide 7 p.m., Jazz Jam Saturday, April 7 5 p.m., Cribbage Sunday, April 8 1 p.m., Duplicate bridge Monday, April 9 9 a.m., Video exercise 1 p.m., Rummikub 1 p.m., Bethany Life in DR Tuesday, April 10 8 a.m., Tai Chi II 9 a.m., Tai Chi I 9 a.m., Songbirds Noon, Canasta 7 p.m., Monthly dance at Moose Lodge 6 p.m., Duplicate bridge Wednesday, April 11 9 a.m., Video exercise 1 p.m., Tax Aide Thursday, April 12 8 a.m., Tai Chi II
9 a.m., Tai Chi I 9 a.m. to noon, Health care 1 p.m., Bingo 4 p.m., Zumba 6 p.m., Duplicate bridge Friday April 13 9 a.m., Video exercise 1 p.m., Friday afternoon cards 1 p.m., Tax Aide Sunday, April 15 1 p.m., Duplicate bridge Monday, April 16 9 a.m., Video exercise Noon, Movie, “Wonder” Monday, April 17 8 a.m., Tai Chi II 9 a.m., Tai Chi I 9 a.m., Songbirds 1 p.m., Book discussion 6 p.m., Duplicate bridge Tuesday, April 18 9 a.m., Video exercise 1 p.m., Bunco 7 p.m., Jazz Jam Thursday, April 19 8 a.m., Tai Chi II 9 a.m., Tai Chi I 9 a.m. to noon, Health care 1 p.m., Bingo 4 p.m., Zumba 6 p.m., Duplicate bridge Friday, April 20 9 a.m., Video exercise 1 p.m., Friday afternoon cards
6 p.m., Trivia Night at City Church 7 p.m., Country Jam Sunday, April 22 1 p.m., Duplicate bridge Monday, April 23 9 a.m., Video exercise 1 p.m., Driver safety course Tuesday, April 24 8 a.m., Tai Chi II 9 a.m., Tai Chi I 9 a.m., Songbirds 1 p.m., Medicare Sem Noon, Canasta 6 p.m., Duplicate bridge Wednesday, April 25 9 a.m., Video exercise 1 p.m., Coloring book workshop Thursday, April 26 8 a.m., Tai Chi II 9 a.m. Tai Chi I 9 a.m. to noon, Health Care 1 p.m., Bingo 4 p.m., Zumba 6 p.m., Duplicate bridge Friday, April 27 9 a.m., Video exercise 1 p.m., Friday afternoon cards Sunday, April 29 1 p.m., Duplicate bridge Monday, April 30 9 a.m., Video exercise 1 p.m., Coffee and canvas painting craft
Lunch menus Wednesday, April 4: Seasoned pork loin, whipped potatoes, Brussels sprouts, garden lettuce salad, pineapple tidbits. Thursday, April 5: Macaroni and cheese, sliced carrots, green beans, tropical fruit cup. Friday, April 6: Sloppy Joe on bun, cut sweet potatoes, yellow squash, mandarin oranges, peanut butter cookie. Monday, April 9: Roast beef, whipped potatoes with gravy, sliced carrots, applesauce, fresh orange. Tuesday, April 10: Sweet and sour chicken, long grain rice, corn, garden lettuce salad, peaches. Wednesday, April 11: Macaroni and cheese, lima beans, garden lettuce salad, cut banana, birthday treat. Thursday, April 12: Peppered beef tips, whipped potatoes, California blend vegetable, carrots and celery sticks, applesauce. Friday, April 13:
Peppered pork loin with chutney, country sweet potato, mixed vegetable blend, mandarin oranges, peanut butter cookie. Monday, April 16: Beef pot roast, baked sweet potato, yellow squash, carrot sticks, raisins. Tuesday, April 17: Southwestern chicken, au gratin potatoes, cooked spinach, mandarin oranges, vanilla pudding. Wednesday, April 18: Baked salmon (alternative: herbed chicken), wild rice, cauliflower, garden lettuce salad, applesauce. Thursday, April 19: Hamburger with bun, tomato, lettuce and onion, mixed vegetable blend, deli style potato salad, mixed fruit cup. Friday, April 20: Goulash, green beans, sliced carrots, mandarin oranges. Monday, April 23: Cafe meatloaf, baked potato, yellow squash, yogurt cup, pear fruit cup. Tuesday, April 24: Pot roast, mashed
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potatoes with gravy, sliced carrots, applesauce, fruit cocktail. Wednesday, April 25: Key West roast cod (alternative: grilled chicken), long grain rice, broccoli cuts, garden lettuce salad, chocolate chip cookie. Thursday, April 26: Sliced ham, cut sweet potato, corn, garden lettuce salad, pineapple fruit cup. Friday, April 27: Spaghetti bake, green beans, garden lettuce salad, sugar free chocolate pudding, breadstick. Monday, April 30: Grilled salmon with glaze (alternative: seasoned chicken breast), whipped potatoes, California blend vegetables, fresh carrot sticks, pear fruit cup. 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.
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Caden Sporleder and Zane Haglund are analyzing their fetal pig.
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Lori Oakland and Gabi Krebs are exploring the abdominal cavity of their fetal pig.
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Roland-Story students in the veterinary science classes have been studying about animal anatomy in their recent unit. In their current lab, the students are dissecting fetal pigs to learn
more about animal internal anatomy and the organs that comprise the various systems. According to Brad Taylor, Roland-Story veterinary science instructor, “This is a great opportu-
nity for our kids to learn about proper procedures that are involved with working with animals and surgical procedures. Students were given instructions on the ethics of dissection as well
as the various tools and equipment being used.” This is one of the recognized lessons from the CASE curriculum (Curriculum for Agriculture Science Education) in which Roland-Story
has been certified for. Students are learning about different types of muscle tissues as well as the internal organs and what their functions are.
From left, Arnie Schager, Village Coop member; Michelle Grawe, PTO president; David Peterson, principal, (Retired), Pamela Sassman, school and family counselor, and Ron Gates, Village Co-op member. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO From left, Grace Swanson, president; Fidella Marty, vice president; Kathy Ferris, recording secretary; Deanna Miller, corresponding secretary; Judith Bunyi, treasurer; Beverly Baustian, chaplain; and Trudy Dirks, guard. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
P.E.O. Chapter KC installs new officers P.E.O. Chapter KR of Ames elected and installed its new officers for the upcoming year during its March 12 meeting. P.E.O. is a philanthropic educational organi-
zation in which women celebrate the advancement of women; educate women through scholarships, grants, awards, loans and stewardship of Cottey College; and mo-
tivate each other to achieve their highest aspirations.
Village Cooperative helps Edwards school counselor help children The Village Cooperative of Ames recently awarded $1,080 to Edwards Elementary School PTO for its counselor’s discretionary fund. This fund allows purchase of clothing, school supplies food
and the like for Edwards students in need. This Village Cooperative initiative has inspired similar funds to be started at other Ames schools through their PTOs. The first half of the donation was presented
in December 2017. Village Coopertive of Ames is an independent living community for people 55 and over, located in southwest Ames. For more informationm visit www.villagecooperative.com or call (515) 292-4849.
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Nevada FFA portable stage ensemble complete with a Nevada FFA restored tractor, an Oliver 88 diesel wheatland model.
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Nevada FFA ‘portable stage’ used to advocate Renewable Fuels Standard The Nevada FFA assisted with supporting the Renewable Fuels Standard and RIN credit system recently at a town hall meeting held at Tim Couser’s shop. Couser called Nevada FFA advisor Kevin Cooper on Friday, March 9, and asked if the “portable stage” unit could be used the next day for an important legislative update for stakeholders in the biofuels industry. “Certainly,” Cooper said. “We can set it up.” The FFA portable stage started last April when it was announced Sonny Perdue would hold a town hall meeting at the Couser Feedlot on May 1. So, one of the FFA hayracks was touched up with new paint, a discarded classroom podium was repurposed, some discarded lumber was utilized for a staircase. Other important components include the American flag, the FFA flag, usually some fresh flowering plants from the
“It is a great setup, and when the students are in their blue jackets and attending, it really adds to the event.” — Bill Couser, talking about the Nevada FFA’s ‘portable stage’ greenhouse, FFA pennants and signs are added also. In addition, a Nevada FFA restored tractor is hooked up to the hayrack for additional details. “It is a great setup, and when the students are in their blue jackets and attending, it really adds to the event,” said Bill Couser, Nevada area farmer and cattle feeder. The stage unit was also used for the EPA administrator Scott Pruitt visit in December.
Bill Couser speaks to biofuels interest group on Saturday, March 10th. Pictured also is the Nevada FFA portable stage unit including staircase, podium, signage, FFA tractor, FFA members and flowering plants. From left, Grace Francis, Jay Calentine, Bill Couser, Chance Steffes and Hunter Anderson. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Iowa Corn Growers president Mark Recker speaks to crowd at Couser farm on importance of biofuels to support grain prices. The event utilized Nevada FFA’s “portable stage” ensemble that includes a hayrack, staircase, podium, flags, plants and signage. From left, Grace Francis, Jay Calentine, Mark Recker, Chance Steff es and Hunter Anderson. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS continued from front Dave Deyoe, Lisa Heddens and Beth Wessel-Kroeschell. This gives community members the opportunity to meet your legislators, hear their views on the issues and share your opinions.
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FAMILIES FOR FAMILIES GIVEAWAY:
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Quite the catch at Saylorville
Collegiate United Methodist Church is hosting its second-annual Families for Families Giveaway from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 7, at the church, 2622 Lincoln Way. This event is a free event that aims to “re-home” baby and children items that families have outgrown. If you would like to donate, you can drop off items from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 4, and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, April 5 and 6. We ask that items are clean, in working order and have working batteries in them. We cannot accept car seats, drop-side cribs or crib bumpers. Everyone is welcome to come and shop. Everything is free on a first-come basis.
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ANIMAL LEARNING DAY: Iowa State Block & Bridle Club’s fi fthannual Animal Learning Day will be from 9 a.m to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 7, at Hansen Ag Student Learning Center, 2508 Mortensen Road. There are many opportunities to have fun, like seeing live farm animals, enjoying the photo booth, trying food by Taste of Iowa and getting a free lunch.
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COLO BOOK SALE: Colo Public Library will be having a book sale from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, April 13, and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 15. Books and DVDs will be for sale, with nothing priced more than $1.
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TOASTMASTERS OPEN HOUSE: Come learn all about the Toastmasters at the T.G.I.F. Toastmasters Open House from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. on Friday, April 13, at Landus Cooperative, 2321 N. Loop Drive, Suite 220. Landus Cooperative’s visitor parking on south side of the building. Toastmasters meet in the second floor, board room. Learn how communication and leadership skills can take you where you want to go. Toastmasters is a friendly, safe way to learn how to speak at meetings, make great presentations, and be a valued leader in any organization.
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and Kent Heikens for more than 1,000 hours. The Outstanding Master Gardener honor was awarded to Tom Jordan for his years of dedication to the Master Gardener program. Susan Stocker, Story County Master Gardener Association president, presented Jordan with his award. The event also included a presentation from various volunteer representatives to provide Master Gardeners with volunteer opportunities they can take advantage of. Special thanks were given to numerous Master Gardeners for their assistance with various projects during the year, as well as numerous partnering agencies within Story County. “The purpose of the program is to provide sound horticultural information to the citizens of Iowa through the volunteer efforts of ISU Master Gardeners,” said Katie Williams, Story County Extension program assistant and Master Gardener coordinator. Across the state, Iowa Master Garden-
ers provided more than 115,055 hours of volunteer service. That is worth more than $2.7 million. In 2017 Story County Master Gardener’s logged 3,905 volunteer hours and 992 continuing education hours. They completed projects at libraries, churches, city parks, the Story County Fair and the Iowa State Fair, assisted living facilities, school gardens and prairie reserves. To do this, it took partners such as Reiman Gardens, the Iowa Arboretum, schools, cities and civic and community groups. The Master Gardener volunteers are dedicated to sharing their knowledge and their love of all things gardening. Williams also congratulated those Master Gardeners who applied for and received the Growing Together Grant for continued work and education at the Beloit Children’s Learning Garden. For more information regarding the Master Gardener Program, please contact Katie Williams, Story County Extension program assistant at kwillia@iastate.edu or call (515) 3826551.
Jimmie D. Thompson, of Ames, caught and released this 44-inch musky on March 18 below Saylorville Dam. PHOTO
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From left, student teacher Mr. Forsyth, Ethan Newell, NC State VP-Ally Babcock, NW State VP- Karli Gru, Jacob Torresi, Sen. J. Behn, Anna Babcock, Timothy Weber, Ethan Clewell, Eric Davis, and FFA advisor Jon K. Davis. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
From left, Eric Davis, Austin Clewell, Timothy Weber, Jacob Torresi, Sen. Herman Quirmbach, Anna Babcock, Ethan Newell and FFA advisor Jon K. Davis. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Gilbert FFA attends legislative symposium at Iowa Capitol Six members from the GIlbert FFA Chapter attended legisla-
tive symposium at the state capitol. Members met with
local legislators and had the opportunity to discuss pertinent
issues involving education, production agriculture, the en-
vironment and retaining youth in our state.
St. Cecilia preschool registration still open St. Cecilia School hosted preschool round-up for interested families on Feb. 15, however, gamilies who did not attend Preschool Round-Up may still register for the 2018-19 school year by contacting the school office. St. Cecilia’s preschool program is accredited by the state of Iowa and the teacher is licensed by the state of Iowa. However, St. Cecilia’s Preschool separates itself from other preschools by providing engaging early childhood programming for 3- to 5-year-olds in a safe, loving Christian environment. Biblical themes are infused into age-appropriate curriculum that helps prepare students for the next step in their education. St. Cecilia’s preschool programs focus on developing social skills and learner be-
haviors and exploring Christianity through Bible stories and prayer, while providing opportunities for creativity, hands-on learning and self-expression. They incorporate activities for building social skills as well as fine motor and gross motor skills. The 4-year-old program builds on these and works to develop kindergarten readiness skills and expose students to early literacy, math and science concepts. Special events throughout the school year range from open house to holiday parties, a Christmas dinner, special guests and presenters, and even exciting field trips and four-year-old preschool graduation. There are countless benefi ts of being a part of St. Cecilia’s P-5 Educational Center. Some of the benefits include learning from older student role
models, inclusion in special school events and service projects, classroom visits from Father Secora, access to music class, physical education and technology classes, as well as seamlessly transitioning into the kindergarten through fi fth grade program. Preschoolers have access to a playground built especially for preschoolers and a classroom with abundant, hands-on centers and activities managed by loving, knowledgeable, Christian adults. At St. Cecilia, the focus is more than academic. Caring teachers work with students to develop a love for learning as well as a love for their brothers and sisters in Christ. To schedule a classroom tour or enroll a child for fall 2018 in either the 3-year-old or 4-year-old program, call (515) 232-5290.
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Edna Clinton.
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Mary Sand.
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Clintons, Sand win awards from League of Women Voters of Ames and Story County League of Women Voters of Ames and Story County announced the winners of the second-annual Making Democracy Work Award are Wayne and Edna Clinton. Together, they have fulfilled all the criteria for this award in many and varied ways over their more than 40 years in Story County. One of the nominators put it very well that they together have unmatched contributions to: • Leading efforts to introduce public policy that promotes fairness, equality and diversity. • Demonstrating advocacy for youth, or the disenfranchised to become more involved
in democracy. • Edna has served as president of the local chapter of the NAACP. • Wayne taught and coached basketball at Ames High for decades. • Wayne also served as a Story County supervisor for 16 years The League of Women Voters of Ames and Story County also named Mary Sand as winner of the Carrie Chapman Catt Award. Mary has been active on the League of Women Voters Board for several years beginning with Publicity in 2013 and the past three years as voter services chair. Mary projects a deceptively quiet persona, but, in fact, her work to combat injustice and
unfairness is tireless and unyielding and has made a difference from local community efforts to global justice issues. She does all of this with no wish to be in the forefront, no wish for recognition or attention — she just quietly and always efficiently “gets it done.” Both awards will be formally presented at the League of Women Voters annual brunch meeting on Saturday, April 14, at Gateway Event Center. This brunch meeting is open to public and cost is $20. If anyone is interested in attending, please email prez2.lwv@gmail. com by Wednesday, April 4.
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Roland-Story’s Grant Berends, third from left, with several other FFA members at the 2018 sub-district contests in Eldora. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Berends is R-S ag student of the month and student spotlight Carolyn Ahlstrom and Helen Olson, of the Sons of Norway Kong Sverre Lodge stand with presenter Marie Quanbeck at the March event in Story City. Quanbeck discussed “The Child Wanderers of Southern Norway.” CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Quanbeck speaks at Sons of Norway March event Sons of Norway Kong Sverre Lodge held its March event in Story City with the program, “The Child Wanderers of Southern Norway,” by Marie Quanbeck, of Newton. After the catered dinner, Marie presented the program about
the children, age 7 to 15, from poor mountain farms in and around Setesdal, Norway, who would leave their home farms and walk up to 124 miles to seek summer employment on larger, more prosperous farms to the east. They would leave in
April and not return until November. This continued throughout the 19th century until 1910. Sons of Norway events are open to all interested in learning more about Scandinavian heritage and culture and guests are always welcome.
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The members of Ames High School’s 2017-2018 Key Club pose for a picture with their banner. Key Club is a student-led service and volunteerism club. The Ames chapter is sponsored by Ames Town and Country Kiwanis. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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Roland-Story agriculture student and FFA member, Grant Berends has been selected the “March Agriculture Student of the Month.” Grant is the son of Chris and Shari Berends, of Roland. Grant is a senior at Roland-Story. According to Brad Taylor, agriculture education instructor and FFA advisor, “Grant is an excellent student and a very good leader in our classroom, FFA activities and other school activities. He possesses a lot of
common sense and is a student that is respected by many in the building.” Grant has participated in many events and activities this past year, including participating in the state fair photography show, was a member of the Agricultural Demonstration team at the State Fair, competed in the Job Interview Contest at Sub-Districts, has competed in the District Farm Business Management contest, and was recently informed he will be receiving his Iowa FFA
Degree this spring. Grant has served his FFA chapter as the chairperson of the fruit sales committee the past three years. In addition, Grant has been involved in chorus, fall play, musical, large group speech and golf. Taylor says, “Grant 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.”
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