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The Ames Children’s Choirs will host the Midwest Children’s Choir Festival on Friday, April 21, in Ames. The festival concert will be at 7 p.m. in Stephens Auditorium. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Ames Children’s Choirs to host Midwest Children’s Choir Festival
The Ames Children’s Choirs will host the Midwest Children’s Choir Festival (MCCF) on Friday, April 21. in Ames. The festival concert will
be at 7 p.m. in Stephens Auditorium in the Iowa State Center. Susan Brumfield, well-known choral educator from Texas Tech
University, will be the guest clinician/conductor for the 2017 festival. The first half of the festival concert will feature individual performances
by three high quality youth guest choirs: Northfield Youth Choirs (Minn.), University of Northern Iowa Children’s Choir, and the host choir (Ames
Children’s Choirs). During the second half of the concert, several hundred select Iowa singers in fifth through seventh grades will join the guest choirs
to form a mass choir of 375 singers to perform five pieces under Brumfield’s direction. See FESTIVAL on page 2
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FESTIVAL: Local students will be performing
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The Midwest Children’s Choir Festival was created in 1996 to provide the opportunity for young Iowa singers in fifth through seventh grades to hear and perform with acclaimed choirs, performers and conductors. Beginning in 2000, the festival has been held in Stephens Auditorium, and in 2001, became a biennial festival. Iowa native bass-baritone Simon Estes has been a guest performer with the MCCF Mass Choir three times. In 2007, MCCF began to commission living composers with the premiere
The Midwest Children’s Choir Festival was created in 1996 to provide the opportunity for young Iowa singers in fifth through seventh grades to hear and perform with acclaimed choirs, performers and conductors. Beginning in 2000, the festival has been held in Stephens Auditorium, and in 2001, became a biennial festival. of “All things pass” by Bob Chilcott with the composer as conductor. The 2009 festival featured the premiere of “For the Beauty of the Earth” by René Clausen with the composer as conductor. Chilcott and Clausen are world-renowned and two of the most sought-after
composers/conductors. In 2011, Rollo Dilworth, one of the leading conductor/arrangers in the U.S., arranged and conducted a new setting of the black spiritual “Hush, Somebody’ s Calling My Name.” The 2013 festival featured the premiere of
“Dream It” by Allen Koepke, an Iowan choral director and composer, with Weston Noble conducting the premiere. In 2015, Sandra Snow was the guest conductor. MCCF has become one of the most highly regarded youth choral festivals in Iowa. Local students from the Ames, Boone, RolandStory and United schools will be among those performing. Tickets are $18 for adults and $10 for students and seniors and are available at the Stephens Ticket Office or through TicketMaster at 1-800-745-3000. For more information call (515) 290-1422.
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Roland-Story vet students study respiratory systems Roland-Story veterinary science students have been engaged this month in the study of cellular biology and most recently respiration. In their latest lesson, they have explored the effects of respiration and heart rate under various conditions. Conducting these studies on animals is challenging, so students used themselves
Garret Twedt and Hunter Buckels learn how to use a sphygmomanometer (blood pressure cuff). CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
to test respiration and heart rate since domestic animal systems are similar to their own. They where than able to make inferences about animal systems as well as human systems. According to Brad Taylor, veterinary science instructor, “The various lessons provided each student the unique opportunity to “identify and explain the function
of the parts of the respiratory and circulatory systems of various animals. One of our upcoming activities will involve the dissection of fetal pigs from which we will be able to study internal anatomy. Another of our activities was entitled ‘Raise the Beat,’ in which the students were working on the understanding of blood pressure and animal respiratory rates.”
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This committee represents the following Kiwanis Clubs: Cyclone Country AKTION; Builders: Key: Circle K; Golden K; Ames Noon, Ames Town and Country Kiwanis Clubs and ISU Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity. Seated, from left, Randy Griffith, Bob Sperry, Jakel Siegel, Bill Bossenberger, Mary Ann Lundy and Gerri Bugg; standing, from left, are Cynthia Gaut and Ed Gillott. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Ames Kiwanis Club plans Community Food Drive Club members will be at the following grocery stores seeking food
donations from their customers on April 29: Hy-Vee Lincoln Center;
Hy-Vee West; Fareway downtown; and Fareway North. Items requested by food shelves and pantries are: canned and nonperishable food; household supplies; and infant
needs. Store customers can provide cash or checks for and payable to Food at First; MICA; or Bethesda Food Pantry. This Food Drive is needed to replenish the
several Ames food pantries serving local food insecure people. There are 13,860 people in Story County described as food insecure in “Poverty And Food Needs”, ISU Extension and Outreach,
March 2016. The members of the Ames Kiwanis Clubs and Psi Kappa Psi Fraternity appreicate the cooperation of these stores and their customers that enable this Community Food Drive.
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AMS team places first at State Science Olympiad The Ames Middle School team finished in first place in the Iowa State Science Olympiad competition March 25 at Coe College in Cedar Rapids.
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From left, Quentin Strohm, Zak Strohm and Trent Brandner recently achieved the Eagle Scout rank from Troop 275. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Three Ames Troop 275 scouts achieve Eagle Scout rank Three Boy Scouts were recognized for achieving Eagle rank from Troop 275 of Ames. Trent Brandner, of Gilbert, and Zak Strohm and Quentin Strohm, of Ames, were each recognized at the Mid-Iowa Council’s Broken Arrow District dinner at Snus Valley Winery on Feb. 26. All three boys achieved their Eagle Rank in 2016, and were recognized among the other scouts in the area as the last to achieve this rank with the Broken Arrow District. The percentage of Boy Scouts who achieve Eagle Rank annually is
about 4 percent. In 2016, 55,186 Boy Scouts achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. These scouts logged a total of 9,156,368 hours of service on Eagle Projects. With the value of volunteer time at $23.56 an hour, that means Eagle Scouts and the volunteers they led contributed to more than $215.7 million worth of time working on these projects. Iowa’s Mid Iowa Council-177, which has been a staple of the scouting program for more than 100 years in central Iowa, has reorganized. As of 2017, Story County is now a
part of a new district named Prairie Winds. Trent, Zak and Quentin have each spent countless hours of community service, camping and spending time in leadership positions within the scouting program. To have one person attain Eagle Rank within a troop is noteworthy, but to have three scouts achieve the rank during the same month is quite rare. The boys held their Eagle ceremony together in November 2016 with family, friends and fellow scouts at McFarland Park in Ames.
James Lin and David Jiang for Invasive Species Steven Tian and Henry Tang for Towers Eddie Wei, Henry Tang and Jerry Han for Experimental Design Emily Poag and Steven Tian for Meteorology Quinn Harbison and Jixiang Li for Bottle Rocket Quinn Harbison and Sivani Manimaran for Microbe Mission Sophia Cordoba and Henry Tang for Ecology David Jiang and Quinn Harbison for Disease Detective Eddie Wei and Rishabh Swamy for Road Scholar Seth Durbin and Emily
Poag for Wright Stuff James Lin and Jerry Han for Optics Ziad Ibrahim and Sivani Manimaran for Fast Facts Seth Durbin and Jerry Han for Rocks and Minerals
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Emily Poag and Anyang Yu for Crimebusters Emily Poag and Anyang Yu for Write It/Do It Steven Tian and Ziad Ibrahim for Scrambler Sophia Cordoba and Jixiang Li for Dynamic Planet Eddie Wei and Jixiang Li for Wind Power Anyang Yu and Rishabh Swamy for Mission Possible
THIRD-PLACE MEDALS
David Jiang and Quinn Harbison for Anatomy The team is coached by Peg Barbour, Mary Glenn and Kerri Marsh.
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Altrusa of Ames 2016 Holiday Home Tour award recipients
Central Iowa RSVP: Teal Wilson receives a check from Altrusan Mary Mekemson. They will use the award for transportation services window clings for volunteers’ cars. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Mid Iowa Community Action: Josie Spahlin receives an award from Altrusan Mary Mekemson. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Legal Aid Society of Story County: Melissa Murray and Carin Forbes receive a check from Altrusan Mary Mekemson. This award will help those with mental illness. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Emergency Residence Project: ERP Director Carrie Dunnwald receives an award from Altrusan Mary Mekemson. This will go to the Prepared for Success program. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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Nevada High School animal science students, from left, JJ Williamson, Haley Miller, Madison Fitz, Bailey Crain, Rylee Stevenson, Allie Arthur, Jarrett Fredin and Anna Brown, hold Southdown lambs at the Stevenson Farm. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Nevada High School student Rylee Stevenson and father Justin demonstrate banding of lamb and vaccination protocol. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Nevada animal science students work with lambs Kevin Cooper’s animal science students traveled to the Justin Stevenson farm to learn about sheep production and lamb management. Students walked into the main barn and learned what quality forage is. A hayrack was stacked with square bales of grass-alfalfa mix that had excellent color and an aroma of freshness conducive to palatability. Justin demonstrated tail docking and castration utilizing the banding method. Also covered was a lamb vaccination protocol including vaccinating for tetanus, and enterotoxemia (over-eating) utilizing a multivalent Bar Vac CD-T. Students then were able to enter one of the pens and pick up lambs which they thoroughly enjoyed. Stevensons raise purebred Southdown sheep that are noted for strong maternal characteristics. Justin Stevenson was born and raised in the Sandhills of Nebraska on a 4,000-acre cattle ranch. Justin’s daughter, Rylee, is in the animal science class and a member of Nevada FFA.
Nevada High School student Allie Arthur holds a Southdown lamb at Stevenson Farm. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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Anissa Alitz with her 3-D model heart.
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Roland-Story veterinary science students study the heart All students in the veterinary science curriculum at Roland-Story have recently completed a unit of study involving the circulatory system of animals. In one of their
activities, the students each created their own 3-D model of the heart and then orally explained to the instructor the flow of blood through the heart and body system. According to Brad
Taylor, horticulture instructor, “this was a an activity developed that the students enjoyed as it allowed them a different method of showing how well they comprehend the objectives of the unit.”
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR
April 14
Planetarium show: In this month’s planetarium show, explore the ghosts stars leave behind, from supernovae to pulsars and learn about how astronomers use light that is invisible to the human eye. All shows are family friendly. Showtimes will be at 6:30 (kids show), 7 and 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 14, at the ISU Planetarium, Physics Hall. Weather permitting, there’ll be outdoor observing ses-
sion after the last show.
April 15
Spring egg hunt: The egg hunt will run continuously from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 15, at Reiman Gardens. Children sixth grade and under will have the opportunity to search for colorful eggs to trade in for a goody bag. Goody bags will be provided. The morning will also include story telling and lawn games as well as a
visit from Reiman Gardens’ spring bunny.In case of inclement weather, activities will be moved indoors.
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April 17
April 18
Hope Wellness Center informational talk: Karen Rosengreen, director at the Hope Wellness Center, will inform the community about the crisis intervention services it offers in Woodward at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 18, in the Ames Public Library Rotary Room. The CICS region has contracted with Hope in the hope of avoiding unwelcome hospitalizations or even incarcerations. Call (515) 292-9400 for
April 18
Pantorium sessions: Long-time local musicians Bill Morrison (acoustic guitar, mandolin, vocals) and Del Schmidt (acoustic guitar, harmonica, vocals) share original songs along with some favorite classic rock covers from 7 to 8 p.m on Monday, April 17, at KHOI, 410 Douglas Ave. Arrive early or listen to the live broadcast
Russia-America hacking lecture: Fred Kaplan is a journalist who writes a national security column for Slate magazine, and his most recent book, “Dark Territory: The Secret History of Cyber War,” chronicles the history of hacking between the United States and Russia. He will present a lecture about Russia-U.S. hacking at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 18, in the Great Hall of the ISU Memorial Union.
April 19
Beginner bike repair class: Want to learn how to fix a flat or to oil your chain? Join Skunk River Cycles owner, Ronn Ritz as he talks you through some of the basics of bike repair from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 19, at Wheatsfield Co-op, 413 Northwestern Ave. RSVPs required. Please RSVP with a cashier or marketing staff over the phone, (515) 2324094, or in store. Class size limited. The class is free.
Ames High students garner awards in science and technology fairs
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Ames High School students participated in the eighth-annual Western Iowa Science & Engineering Fair on Feb. 27 in Sheldon. They went on to submit their projects in the State Science & Technology Fair of Iowa on Thursday, March 30, at Hilton Coliseum. Sarah Arbuckle and Amy Cyr, both in 10th grade, took first place in the Team High School Science Category at WISEF, for their study of the effect of digital textbooks on comprehension. At SSTFI, the project earned an Honorable mention in the Behavior & Social Sciences category. David Kim, in ninth grade, earned the United States Army Award and an Honorable Mention in Physical Science HS at WISEF and the Intel Excellence in Computer Science Award and a Participation Certificate at SSTFI, for his study on the traffic problems at an intersection near the high school. Ninth-grader Abigail Tibben won the U.S. Stockholm Junior Water Prize
Regional Award and Third Place Physical Science HS and Second Alternate Genius Olympiad Trip Winner at WISEF and a SSTFI Participation Certificate, for her project exploring economical water filters. Helen Hu, in 11th grade, won the U.S. Metric Association Award; second Place HIgh School Physical Science; first place Genius Olympiad Trip Winner, at WISEF. At SSTFI she took second place in the Energy, Transportation, and Engineering Category; she won the Iowa Junior Academy of Science Inspiration Award and earned a $500 scholarship from Iowa State University College of Engineering. Caleb Kong, in 10th grade, earned the ASM Materials Education Foundation Award; the United States Air Force Award; and an Honorable Mention High School Physical Science at WISEF. At SSTFI, he earned an Honorable Mention in the Energy, Transportation, and Engineering Category;
the NASA Earth System Science Award; NOAA’s 2017 Taking the Pulse of the Planet Award; and an American Meteorological Society Certificate of Outstanding Achievement. Merrina Lan, in 11th grade, took home the Society for In-Vitro Biology Award; the U.S. Metric Association Award; and second place Team High School Science at WISEF. At SSTFI, she earned an Honorable Mention in the Cellular & Molecular Biology Category and the Society for In Vitro Biology Award. Tifany Chu, in 12th grade, competed at SSTFI and earned an Honorable Mention in the Biochemistry Sciences Category and an SSTFI six-year participation award. Eva Sheibe and Achala Thippswamy, both in 12th grade, competed at SSTFI and earned an Honorable Mention in the Biochemistry Sciences Category and the Excellence in Science best related to Biology Award.
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Samantha Janvrin and Dylan Ihle work on their lab called “take a deep breath.” CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Roland-Story veterinary science students study respiration Veterinary science students have been studying the circulatory system in their latest unit of study. One of the objectives was to learn about the topic of external respiration. In their lab the students learned external
respiration is how your body rids itself of the carbon dioxide produced in cells and acquires more oxygen to fuel the cells. This exchange of gases occurs through the process of diffusion in your lungs where the
alveoli and capillaries meet. According to Brad Taylor, agriculture education instructor, “This was a lab activity in which the students used a series of scientific processes to collect and analyze data.”
Ames T.T.T. Chapter DK initiated a new member,Kathleen Krogmeier, center, at its March meeting. Also pictured are co-presidents Jane Smith, left, and Michele Murphy. The National T.T.T. Society is a nonprofit, philanthropic organization of women who raise funds to send local girls to summer camp who otherwise would not have the opportunity. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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Ames High second at State Science Olympiad The Ames High School team finished in second place in the Iowa State Science Olympiad competition held March 25 at Coe College in Cedar Rapids.
FIRST-PLACE MEDALS
From left, presenter Kris Lager, Kay Thomson, Jane Schill and Doris Brown.
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P.E.O. Chapter KC holds April meeting P.E.O. Chapter KC met at the home of Kay Thomson for their April meeting. Thirty-five members were in attendance for the program “One Heart Equestrian Therapy” presented by Kris Lager. Kris, co-founder and executive director of One Heart Equestrian Therapy, told the history of and spoke about the program which offers therapy to
individuals, ages 2 to 90, demonstrating physical, cognitive, mental or emotional limitations, and special needs. Kris showed a new video showing the riders on the horses and she explained the different types of therapy: riding therapy, driving therapy, and therapeutic activities using Miniature horses. P.E.O. is a philanthropic
educational organization where women celebrate the advancement of women; educate women through scholarships, grants, awards, loans and stewardship of Cottey College; and motivate each other to achieve their highest aspirations. P.E.O. was founded on Jan. 21, 1869, by seven students at Iowa Wesleyan College in Mount Pleasant.
Sarah Song, David Kim and Andres Cordoba for Experimental Design Katie Fukushima and Sarah Song for Invasive
Species Jason Chen and Victoria Kyveryga for Astronomy Hannah Huang and Jasper Shogren-Knaak for Hovercraft John Kim and Jinal Amin for Wind Power
SECOND-PLACE MEDALS
Philip Ma and Victoria Kyveryga for Hydrogeology Jason Chen and Sarah
Song for Dynamic Planet Andres Cordoba and Jason Chen for Electric Vehicle
THIRD-PLACE MEDALS
Shria Chug and Hannah Huang for Disease Detective Jinal Amin and Katie Fukushima for Forensics The team is coached by Peg Barbour, Mary Glenn and Kerri Marsh.
AMS second in state MathCounts Ames Middle School team members Shirlin Kingston, Rishabh Swamy, Amy Zhang and Ne Dassanayake placed second in the state Mathcounts Competition on Friday, March 31, at Drake University in Des Moines.
Shirlin Kingston placed fourth individually and was named a member of the state team that will compete in May at the national championships in Orlando. Daniel Lee, Jixiang Li, Steven Tian and Nao
Furukawa also competed. MathCounts is the Iowa Engineering Society’s statewide mathematics competition that encourages and rewards math excellence in our state’s middle and junior high schools.