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INSIDE: REAL ESTATE WEEKLY • COMMUNITY NEWS VOLUME 10, ISSUE 4 • WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26, 2017
Ames Choral Society presents ‘Let the World Sing Today!’ The Ames Choral Society presents its spring concert, “Let the World Sing Today!” at 7 p.m. on Sunday, April 30, at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 209 Colorado Ave., Ames. The Choral Society is directed by Steve Hoifeldt, who is celebrating his 35th season with the organization. Barb Evenson is the accompanist. The concert program draws its theme from one of the songs included in the program, “I’d Like to Teach the World to Sing”, with the idea that people around the world could promote world peace through singing together in community. The concert program includes songs from Africa, Denmark, Germany, Great Britain, Norway, Sweden, See CONCERT on page 5
Ames Choral Society presents its spring concert, “Let the World Sing Today,” at 7 p.m. on Sunday, April 30, at St. Andrew’s Lut heran Church, 209 Colorado Ave., Ames. Ticket are $12 in advance from Society members or at Rieman Music, Ames, or $15 at the door. Children under 12 will be admitted for free.
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MATURE LIVING CENTRAL IOWA RSVP RSVP offers adult volunteers aged 55+ quality opportunities to share their skills, interests and life experiences in response to a wide variety of community needs.
City of Ames Volunteers needed to staff the Information Desk at City Hall. Flexible hours between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Full training provided. This is a fun opportunity to volunteer with great people while lending a hand at Ames City Hall. For more information, call Tom at (515) 292-8890.
Story County Sheriff’s Offi ce The first three hours after a child goes missing
Ames Public Library
are critical to finding him or her alive. A surge of information about the incident can come in. You can be trained to assist dispatchers in taking these tips. Every hour counts. Play a vital role and become a trained tip hotline volunteer. To learn more about an upcoming training, call Teal at (515) 292-8890.
Come join a wonderful team of volunteers that help our used bookstore, Literary Grounds, raise funds to support library programming, materials, and services. This position requires at least one two-hour shift per week. Shifts needing to be filled are 3 to 5 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 1 to 3 p.m and 3 to 5 p.m. on Fridays; and 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. Duties include simple cashiering, coffee preparation and closing procedures. Good
customer service skills and accurate money counting skills needed. For more, call Tom at (515) 292-8890.
Reiman Gardens Volunteers needed for annual plant sale, May 12 to 14. Several volunteers needed for various shifts, typically two to 3 1/2 hours. It is a lot of greeting people, directing them to different sale sections, helping to load up cars, etc. No plant knowledge or experience is necessary. People will be on their feet and outside. This is always a really fun event. For more information, call Tom at (515) 292-8890
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MATURE LIVING Heartland Senior Services • 205 S. Walnut Ave., Ames • (515) 233-2906 Calendar of Events Sunday, April 23 1:30 p.m. Duplicate bridge Monday, April 24 9 a.m., Video exercise 1 p.m., Driver Safety Course Tuesday, April 25 8:15 a.m., Tai Chi II 9 a.m., Tai Chi I 9:45 a.m., Songbirds 1:15 p.m., Volunteer recognition 6:30 p.m., Duplicate bridge Wednesday, April 26 9 a.m., Video exercise 1 p.m., Coloring book workshop Thursday, April 27 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 4:15 p.m., Zumba 6:30 p.m., Duplicate Bridge Friday, April 28 9 a.m., Video Exercise 1 p.m., Friday afternoon cards Monday, May 1 9 a.m., Fusion exercise with Marilyn 1 p.m., Coloring book workshop Tuesday, May 2 8:15 a.m., Tai Chi II 9 a.m., Tai Chi I 9:45 a.m. ,Songbirds 12:30 p.m., Canasta 6:30 p.m., Duplicate bridge Wednesday, May 3 9 a.m., Video exercise 11:50 a.m., Lunch and Learn — Karin Chitty 1 p.m., Rummikub Thursday, May 4 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, May 5 9 a.m., Video exercise Noon, Friday afternoon cards 7 p.m., Jazz Jam Saturday, May 6 5:30 p.m., Cribbage Sunday, May 7 1:30 p.m. ,Duplicate Bridge Monday, May 8 9 a.m., Video exercise
1 p.m., Rummikub Tuesday, May 9 8:15 a.m., Tai Chi II 9 a.m., Tai Chi I 9:45 a.m., Songbirds 6:30 p.m., Duplicate bridge 7 p.m., Monthly dance Wednesday, May 10 9 a.m., Video Exercise 1 p.m., Rummikub Thursday, May 11 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, May 12 9 a.m., Video exercise Noon, Friday afternoon cards Sunday, May 14 1:30 p.m., Duplicate bridge Monday, May 15 9 a.m., Video exercise 1 p.m., Rummikub Tuesday, May 16 8:15 a.m., Tai Chi II 9 a.m., Tai Chi I 9:45 a.m. ,Songbirds 12:30 p.m. ,Canasta 6:30 p.m., Duplicate bridge Wednesday, May 17 9 a.m., Video exercise 1 p.m., Bunco 7 p.m., Jazz Jam Thursday, May 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, May 19
9 a.m., Video exercise Noon, Friday afternoon cards 7 p.m., Country Jam $3 Sunday, May 21 1:30 p.m., Duplicate bridge Monday, May 22 9 a.m., Video exercise 12:30 p.m., Movie — “Sully” Tuesday, May 23 8:15 a.m.,Tai Chi II 9 a.m., Tai Chi I 9:45 a.m., Songbirds 6:30 p.m., Duplicate Bridge Wednesday, May 24 9 a.m., Video exercise 1 p.m., Coloring book workshop Thursday, May 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, May 26 9 a.m., Video exercise Noon, Friday afternoon cards Sunday, May 28 1:30 p.m., Duplicate Bridge Monday, May 29 Heartland Senior Services closed for Memorial Day holiday Tuesday, May 30 8:15 a.m., Tai Chi II 9 a.m., Tai Chi I 9:45 a.m., Songbirds 6:30 p.m., Duplicate bridge Wednesday, May 31 9 a.m., Video Exercise 1 p.m., Rummikub
Lunch menus MONDAY, APRIL 24:Goulash, yellow squash, carrot sticks, peach fruit cup TUESDAY, APRIL 25: Sweet and sour chicken, long grain rice, corn, garden salad, tomatoes, fat-free ranch, applesauce WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26: Seasoned pork loin, red diced potatoes, baby carrots, garden salad with fat-free ranch, mandarin orange cup THURSDAY, APRIL 27: Southwestern chicken, pearled barley, zucchini, pear fruit cup, sugar-free vanilla pudding FRIDAY, APRIL 28: Key West roast cod (alternative: grilled chicken breast), whipped potates, corn, cucumber slices, chocolate chip cookie MONDAY, MAY 1:Beef pot roast, baked sweet potato, baby carrots, peaches, low-fat pound cake TUEDAY, MAY 2: Seasoned chicken breast, baked potato, corn, mandarin oranges cup, chocolate pudding WEDNESDAY, MAY 3: Seasoned pork loin, whipped potatoes, Brussels sprouts, cucumber slices, pineapple tidbits THURSDAY, MAY 4:Macaroni and cheese, fresh carrot sticks, green beans, fruit cup FRIDAY, MAY 5: Beef stew, country sweet potato, yellow squash, mandarin oranges, peanut butter cookie
MONDAY, MAY 8:Roast beef, whipped potatoes, baby carrots, applesauce, chocolate chip cookie TUESDAY, MAY 9: Sweet an sour chicken, long grain rice, corn, garden lettuce salad with fat-free ranch dressing, peaches WEDNESDAY, MAY 10: Macaroni and cheese, green beans, garden lettuce salad with fat-free ranch dressing, tapioca pudding THURSDAY, MAY 11:Peppered beef tips, whipped potatoes, California mixed vegetables, carrot and celery sticks, applesauce FRIDAY, MAY 12: Peppered pork loin with chutney, country sweet potato, mixed vegetable blend, mandarin orange cup, peanut butter cookie MONDAY, MAY 15:Beef pot roast, baked sweet potato,
yellow squash, carrot sticks, raisins TUEDAY, MAY 16: Southwesten chicken, red skin potatoes, okra, mandarin orange cup, sugar-free vanilla pudding WEDNESDAY, MAY 17: Baked salmon (alternative: herb chicken), long grain rice, cauliflower, garden salad with fat-free ranch, applesauce THURSDAY, MAY 18: Chicken broccoli rice casserole, corn, fruit cocktail cup, sugar cookie FRIDAY, MAY 19: Goulash, green beans, carrot sticks, angel food cake MONDAY, MAY 22:Café meatloaf, whipped potatoes, yellow squash, sliced cucumbers, pear fruit cup TUESDAY, MAY 23:Pot roast beef, pearled barley, baby carrots, applesauce, fruit cocktail
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Kathy Kockler, left, received the Outstanding Service Award from the Iowa BI Ames Chapter of T.T.T.T Society from Jen Buckingham. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Iowa BI Ames Chapter of T.T.T. recognizes Kathy Kockler The Iowa BI Ames Chapter of The National T.T.T. Society recognized Kathy Kockler at its March 28 meeting with the Outstanding Service Award. The National T.T.T. Society is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization which sends fourth-grade girls to summer camp.
Kathy has been a member of Iowa BI since 2004 and has served as Camp Chair since 2014. For six years, she chaired and hosted the Chapter’s major fundraiser, a garage sale, during the Nevada All-City Garage Sale Weekend and will do so again this June. Kathy is also an active
member of the Chapter Friendship Committee reaching out to its members. Friendship Committee Chair Denise Fitzgerald and Iowa BI President Jen Buckingham presented the Outstanding Service Award to Kathy for her leadership and service.
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CONCERT: Hoifeldt to be honored
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There is a new Little Library in Ames that’s to the volunteer work of Vernon Hornbacher, Brian Wels and Adam Humphrey. At this little library, you won’t need a card or ISBN to borrow books. There is no paperwork or membership and there are no late fees. It’s impossible for books to be stolen because the whole point is to give them away. Here how it works: 1) Take a book. If you see something you’d like to read, take it. 2) Return books. Return a book to any Little Library or pass it on to a friend. 3) Share books. Share books for others to enjoy by leaving books in the Little Free Library. This Little Free Library opened April 1 on White Oak Circle in Ames. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
and Romania. “Hope for Resolution,” by Paul Caldwell and Sean Ivory, is a juxtaposition of a European chant melody and an antiapartheid song from South Africa which celebrates diversity. With April also being the month to celebrate Earth Day, several selections are musical tone poems evoking nature. Tickets for the concert are $12 in advance for adults and $15 at the door. Children under 12 are free. Tickets may be purchased from Choral Society members, at Rieman Music,
327 Main St. in Ames and at the door. A reception will follow the concert to honor Hoifeldt for his 35 years of service, and Ames Choral Society member and treasurer, Tom Mohr, for being awarded the 2017 ACAC Arts Award for Distinguished Board Member. On Monday, May 8, the Ames Choral Society will welcome new members in the ACS Summer Chorus. The ACS Summer Chorus will present a concert at 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 24, at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church. It will join the Ames Municipal Band in a
patriotic concert at Bandshell Park on June 29. Singers interested in joining the Ames Choral Society are asked to contact Hoifeldt at (515) 232-5545. Two years ago, during its 50th season, The Society received grants from the Ames Convention and Visitor Bureau and the Ames Golden K Kiwanis Club to purchase songbooks to promote community singing activities. These books have been used at community singalongs in Ames Public Library and at Bandshell Park. Another community sing-along will be scheduled this summer.
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Good Neighbor celebrates 20th anniversary The first Good Neighbor Emergency Assistance Inc. office opened on April 1, 1997, making 2017 the agency’s 20th anniversary. To honor this achievement, a celebration will be from 2:30 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 29, at City Church of Ames–Des Moines, 2400 Oakwood Road, Ames. There is no charge to attend the event, which will include both a silent and live auction in addition to awards being presented to eight recipients. There will be hor d’oeuvres and refreshments including wine and beer. Doors will open at 2:30 p.m. with the program beginning at 3:30 p.m. Good Neighbor provides emergency rent, utility, food and transportation assistance to individuals
and families throughout Story County in an atmosphere of dignity, comfort and encouragement. The assistance provided helps to ensure that those living in poverty and theworking poor are able to remain in their homes with needed utilities and nutritious foods, and have gas in emergency transportation situations. In FY 15–16, Good Neighbor provided rental and/or utility assistance to 343 households to allow them to remain in their homes with needed utility services. More than 73 percent of these individuals and families had incomes that were at or below 100 percent of the federal poverty level. These households were located in every community throughout Story County, with more than one-third
of them residing outside of Ames. During this same period, Good Neighbor distributed 7,254 healthy food vouchers to 1,209 households, and 249 gas vouchers. The anniversary celebration will include awards being presented to individuals and organizations that have been instrumental to Good Neighbor’s success throughout the years. Award recipients are First Christian Church of Ames, United Way of Story County, Northminster Presbyterian Church, St. Cecilia Catholic Church, Judith Carlson, Jean Nicol Jahren, Story County Community Foundation, Terry Lowman and Mark Kassis. Auction items include: a three night stay for up to six in a Wisconsin condo on Lake Superior, an iPad, two tickets to “Hamilton” the musical, an entire hog bundle, an authentic African dinner for six, ISU items, and much, much more. Good Neighbor welcomes all members of the public to join us for this celebration.
Board Members accept proclamation from the City of Ames recognizing April as Good Neighbor Emergency Assistance Awareness Month.
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If you’re in the process of deciding on a preschool for your child, Ames Christian School invites you to their preschool and early kindergarten open house from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 11. Consider building your child’s future with a Christian education at Ames Christian School by attending this event. You and your child will get a chance to explore the classroom with a family scavenger hunt and meet the teacher, Mrs. Long. This is a great way to get your questions answered and have an opportunity to get a first hand look at the Preschool options at Ames Christian. Please RSVP by Thursday, May 4, by calling (515) 233- 0772 or emailing office@ameschristianschool.org. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Ames Children’s Theater performed at Kate Mitchell Elementary School April 7. The theater worked in cooperation with Ames Public Library presented a program by the Iowa State University Chamber Music Orchestra in each of the Ames Elementary Schools, including St Cecilia, on April 6 to 7. On Saturday, April 8, the Chamber Orchestra, under direction of Jacob Harrison, performed at Ames Public Library for the general public.
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Angela Harstad, left, and Taylor Blythe.
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Roland-Story FFA attends 89th state convention Two Roland-Story FFA members recently participated in the 2017 State FFA Convention and Contests in Ames where they served the chapter as official delegates.
The purpose of the delegates were to represent the chapter in all business actions that needed attention to. This included voting on changes in the by-laws,
constitution as well as the election of the new State FFA officer team. Representing RolandStory were Angela Harstad and Taylor Blythe.
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Roland-Story FFA competes in state biotechnology contest
Taryn Perry, Brayden Lester, Matthew Weaver and Jacob Sterle
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Four Roland-Story FFA members recently participated in the 2017 State FFA Convention and Contests in Ames where they competed in the State Biotechnology Career Development Event. The purpose of the agricultural biotechnology career development event is to encourage FFA members to explore the diversity of the Biotechnology Industry, in terms of basic knowledge, skills and
applications of biotechnology to the work place. The areas of agricultural biotechnology have important implications for the animal, plant, food, and pharmaceutical industries. The event requires students to identify materials and tools common to the industry, demonstrate knowledge and understanding of scientific principles and management practices applied in the industry via written exam, and
make observations, draw conclusions and make decisions in evaluating aspects of biotechnology principles. Chapter members who participated were Taryn Perry (who tied for first place in the general knowledge testing portion of the contest), Brayden Lester, Matthew Weaver and Jacob Sterle. The team earned a silver rating in the competition which was represented by 42 teams from around the state.
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April 27 Graphics workshop: The Ames Community Arts Council is hosting a free graphics workshop conducted by local artistRhonda Scott. This event will be from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, April 27, at the Ames Public Library Auditorium. The workshop is free and open to everyone. It’ll be hands-on training and learning to use free/ low-cost graphics tools with ease. Quilt guild: The Ames Quilt Guild will meet at 6 p.m. on April 27, at Collegiate Presbyterian Church, 159 Sheldon Ave. For more information contact Judy Larsen @ judylarsen@gmail. com or Marge Fitzgerald at mfitzl@live.com. Stand Against Racism: The YWCA Ames-ISU invites you to Stand Against Racism from 5 to5:30 p.m. on April 27 near the Lincoln Way and University Avenue intersection. This
demonstration will show to our neighbors that as a community, we are joining together to continuously work to eliminate racism. We encourage you to make and bring your own supportive signs. Ladies golf league meeting: The Homewood Ladies Thursday Morning Golf League will have a kickoff teeting at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 27, at the Homewood Clubhouse, 20th Street and Duff Avenue. Mental health support groups: NAMI of Central Iowa will hold its monthly support group for family members of individuals living with mental illness at 7 p.m. and a peer support group at 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 20, at the NAMI-CI Wellness Center, 416 Douglas Ave., Suite 205. No registration is required. For more information, call 292-9400.
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April 28 AWC Spring Luncheon: Ames Woman’s Club will host a special April Spring Salad Luncheon at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, April 1, at the Clubhouse, 106 S. Dakota Ave. Tickets $8. There will be an afternoon of cards and games. For reservations call 2330835 or 233-2884.April 29 Kids Run: Calling all kids and parents, the thee Ames Morning Rotary Club is holding the third-annual Kids Run for Kids starting at 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 12 at Brookside Park. Runners up to 12 years old welcome to run a 1K, 2K, 3K, or 4K, along with family members. Each registered runner will get a T-shirt and ribbon upon completion. To register online, please go to: imathlete.com/events/KidsRunforKids2017. To obtain hard copy registration forms, please go to www. AmesAMRotary.org and follow the KRK link
May 1 DAR meeting: The Daughters of the American Revolution, Sun Dial Chapter, will meet at noon on May 1. Lunch will be followed by the program, “Scrapbooking Your Family History,” by Fidella Marty. Anyone interested in attending can call Lavon Doherty at (515) 978-4246.
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Ames High spring play. ‘Love/Sick’ explores complexity of love,
Roland-Story FFA members, from left, Jon Sansgaard, Ben Chelsvig, Wyatt Origer and Kade Faga, recently participated in the 2017 State FFA Convention and Contests in Ames in the Agriculture Sales Competition. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Roland-Story FFA competes in state ag sales contest Four Roland-Story FFA members recently participated in the 2017 State FFA Convention and Contests in Ames in the Agriculture Sales Competition. Chapter members who competed were Jon Sansgaard, Ben Chelsvig, Wyatt Origer and Kade Faga.
The team earned a silver rating in the competition that was held at the Scheman Building in the Iowa State Center. In the contest, which had more than 60 teams competing from around the state, the students had to do a collaborative sales presentation,
take a general knowledge exam over sales strategies and do individual sales. The purposes of the contest were to develop verbal, written, and interactive communication skills and to discuss features and benefits of a product.
Sometimes we find who we are in a relationship; sometimes we lose who we are in a relationship. Sometimes we get what we want in a relationship, and sometimes the relationship is not our destiny. These are the themes the Ames High School Theatre Department will explore when it presents John Cariani’s “Love/ Sick.” Following the popularity of “Almost Maine”, “Love/Sick” is nine vignettes that examine
the lifecycle of love in various relationships. Beginning the evening is a one-act pre-show, “The Fifteen Minute Hamlet,” by Tom Stoppard. Nine actors will recreate Shakespeare’s most infamous play in 15 minutes. Shows start at 7 p.m., April 28 and 29, in the Ames High School Auditorium. Tickets are $4 for middle school aged children and younger and $5 for high school aged students and adults.
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Nevada FFA attends 89th Iowa FFA Leadership Conference Nevada FFA members whot attended the State FFA Convention, front row, from left, Hunter Anderson, Chance Steffes, Tyler Hansen, Kennedy Steffes, Grace Francis, Joanna Ferguson, Ryanne Barker, Avery Mather and Erica Sporrer; middle row, from left, Sam Abraham, Jay Calentine, Noah Nusbaum, Carter Melton, Cassidy Goos, Arin Dakarian, Samantha Black and Carter Franzen; back row, from left, Ethan Wild, Connor MacVey, Aidan Anderson, Austin Doty, Keaton Fry, Nicole Dewell, Meredith Harter, Abigail Doty, Madison Fitz, Anna Brown. Not pictured: Logan Stufflebeam, Luke Fevold, Catelynn Adelmund and Kevin Cooper, Nevada FFA advisor CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Thirty-two Nevada FFA members participated in the Iowa FFA Leadership Conference held at ISU Center in Ames on Monday and Tuesday, April 10 and 11. The state’s largest youth organization had a record 5,265 members, parents and guest attend this year’s conference. Several students volunteered on Monday to package meals for the Iowa FFA Meals from the Heartland project. The chapter’s Food For All exhibit earned a silver award. The chapter display featured pictures of student garden projects and starting
vegetable plants in the greenhouse. Another highlight was Connor MacVey being awarded the Iowa FFA Degree for his accomplishments in his supervised ag experience and FFA leadership activities. MacVey submitted four years of SAE records detailing paid hours, unpaid hours, skill development, investment, and leadership activities. In addition, the 26-page Iowa FFA Degree application must accompany the records. The entire process must meet the scrutiny of a panel of ag teachers and FFA
advisors. Additional state leadership conference activities included participating in the ag career and college fair in Scheman building, attending the ISU College of Ag barbecue, FFA fun night in the Memorial Union, and conference general sessions in Hilton Coliseum. Nevada High School band department provided all of the percussion equipment for the state FFA band. Mr. Kevin Cooper loaded the van, and delivered the equipment on Sunday, April 9, assisted by Wade Presley, Nevada High School band instructor. Cooper loaded the band equipment up on Tuesday evening at ISU, and hauled everything back and unloaded the equipment back into the band room.
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Nevada FFA members enjoy the traditional Monday lunch at Hickory Park. Clockwise, from left, Ryanne Barker, Arin Dakarian, Cassidy Goos, Joanna Ferguson, Samantha Black, Kennedy Steffes and Grace Francis. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Nevada FFA member Connor MacVey, center, received his Iowa FFA degree. From left, Sam Abraham, Connor MacVey and Courtney Davis. Davis is a freshman at ISU and studying agriculture business and remains on the Nevada FFA roster. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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Trail enhancement at Robison Wildlife Acres April 29
Nevada FFA members who volunteered for the State FFA Meals from the Heartland Project were from left, Joanna Ferguson, Arin Dakarian, Cassidy Goos and Samantha Black. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Come be a part of the TEAM! Join Story County Conservation for a TEAM (Trail Enhancement and Management) Day at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 29. Volunteers will be working at Robison Wildlife Acres (29490 632nd Ave., Nevada). Registration is required by 4 p.m. on Thursday, April 27, to
ensure enough tools and refreshments for everyone. Come out for some good old-fashioned volunteering. Volunteers are asked to bring a water bottle and should dress for the weather. Long pants, gloves and boots or sturdy shoes are strongly recommended. TEAM Days typically
last two hours. If you like to work outdoors, don’t mind hard work, and want hands-on experience — we’d like to see you on the trail. Registration is available at www.storycounty conservation.org or by calling (515) 232-2516 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.