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Story County Extension 22, at the Story County council and staff were recognized for 100 years of Extension Youth Fair in Nevada. Leidal and Mary Front row, from left, in Story County on Wilkins; back row, Kalli Olson, Rich Sunday, July from left, JoAnn Michelle Adams, Wrage, Eugenia Kromminga, Megan Kristi Jedlicka, Katie Williams, Hartsook, Nicole Not Pictured: Leonard Krafka, Alice Moody, Doug Sampson Melissa McEnany, and Foley, Tim Couser and MaryAnn Gardner. Iowa State University President Wendy Wintersteen CONTRIBUTED PHOTO .
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s, and newly Board of Supervisor will feature a John Haila. 6:30-7:30 p.m. and elected Ames Mayor, King Day and readings Sawyer ElemenThe Martin Luther short video, poems The Mitchell and invites all accomplishsing “Martin Planning Committee on the civil rights tary students will to honor King. Vanessa other musical in Ames/Story County ments and life of Dr. Luther King� and birthday of Dr. serve as M.C. and celebrate the Baker-Latimer will Jan. 15. The will be Judge selections.to the Jan. 15 event, you King on Monday, The keynote speaker Prior celebration the MLK Day of for Belcher, Iowa’s first theme for this year’s volunteer Romonda can d Unity The i judge t rvice i
Story County Ex tension celebrates 100 years
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A sweet corn supper will be hosted the Story City by American Legion Post 59 from 5 to 7 p.m. at in Story City. Come 301 Washington St. join us for all can eat sweet you corn, dog and cucumbe hamburger or hot r salad for $7.
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Have you heard about our Seafood show at Ames RoadFresh jumbo sea scallops, Thyme? We’ll have and colossal king shrimp, lobster tails crab legs. Swing by Fresh Thyme from noon to 3 p.m. at SE Fifth St. for great quality seafood 215 great prices. at
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The Story County Extension Council and staff, at the Story County Fair on July 22, celebrated the centennial celebration since ďŹ rst opening its
doors in 1918. Extension Council Chair Doug Sampson was presented with the 100-year plaque by Iowa State University President Wendy Winterste en.
The Extension Council and Staff would like to thank the community of Story County for their support and look forward to another 100 years the county’s needs. serving
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ARABIC WORKSHOP Join the Middle East Learning and Cultural Center for a free Arabic workshop from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1, at Ames Public Library. No previous knowledge of Arabic is necessary.
MAY 1
AMERICAN LEGION BINGO The American Legion Post 37 will offer bingo at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1, at 225 Main St., Ames. Event is open to the public. Play sheets of three, six or nine squares are available for $6, $12 and $18. Proceeds go to support American Legion-sponsored community programs in the Ames area.
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LAUNCH AND LEARN ChildServe will be hosting its first luncheon, Launch and Learn, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1, at Octagon Center for the Arts. The event will feature a delicious lunch and provide an opportunity for our community members to learn about our mission and services, and hear the stories for children and families impacted by Childserve. To reserve your sponsorship and table, please visit childserve. org/launchandlearn. For questions, contact Lacey Wolf at LaceyWo@childserve. org.
MAY 1
GILBERT CEMETERY NOTICE Please have all cemetery decorations in Gilbert Cemetery removed from the grass by May 1 to aid the caretaker in grooming the lawn.
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ENVIRONMENT AND ART Join Octagon Center for the Arts for a panel discussion on the intersections of the environment and art, the beauty of our Iowa landscape, and how humans interact and are affected by the environment from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 2, in the ďŹ rst  oor community gallery at 427 Douglas Ave., Ames. The panelists will also discuss the environmental issues that are speciďŹ c to Iowa and what the average person can do to help.
MAY 3
IOWA ODYSSEY ISU Theatre’s “Iowa Odyssey (or How We Got to Here),â€? a unique, locally sourced theatre collaboration about identity, community and hope, opened Friday, April 26, at Fisher Theater. Evening performances will be at 7:30 p.m. on May 3-4. A matinee performances will be at 2 p.m. on May 5. Tickets are available through the Stephens Auditorium ticket ofďŹ ce, Ticketmaster or the Fisher Theater box ofďŹ ce prior to performances. Tickets are $18 for adults, $16 for seniors and $11 for students.
MAY 4
AMERICAN LEGION STEAK DINNER The American Legion Post 37 will hold its monthly steak dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, at 225 Main St., Ames. Dinner is open to the public. Enjoy an 8-ounce New York strip steak dinner or a 6-ounce sirloin steak dinner with potato and salad bar. Add shrimp and make it a combo for just a little more. Fried shrimp and ham steak dinners are also available. Proceeds beneďŹ t Legion-sponsored programs in the Ames area. For more events, see page 4
Fifteen members of the Ames Golden K Kiwanis attended the Tuesday, March 26, Nevada Kiwanis meeting and were treated to an excellent breakfast brunch and program by their Nevada Kiwanis hosts. Front row, from left, Bill Shrum, Duane Brodie, Ron Skrdla, Bruce Wight, Dick Peterson, Larry Trede, Gene Pollmann, Craig Fulton, Pete Peterson and Dennis Senne; back row, from left, Keith Folkmann, Don Muff, Dick Wilson, John Arthur and Larry Vallery. For more information about Ames Golden K, visit www.amesgoldenk.org. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Monsanto Fund donates to One Heart Equestrian Therapy Story County farmer David Swensen directed $2,500 to One Heart Equestrian Therapy, Inc. through America’s Farmers Grow Communities, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund, a philanthropic arm of Bayer. As part of their mission, One Heart will use the funds to provide equineassisted activities and therapies to individuals with physical, mental and emotional disabilities. “The donation is particularly welcome at this time because we moved into our permanent home in north Ames last fall. We are in the process of expanding our infrastructure to enable classes year-round and initiating speciďŹ c services for veterans,â€? said Kris Lager, One Heart’s executive director. Celebrating its 10th year, America’s Farmers Grow Communities partners with farmers to support nonproďŹ t organizations strengthening rural communities. The program offers farmers the chance to direct a $2,500 donation to a nonproďŹ t of their choice. It has awarded more than $33 million to over 8,000 nonproďŹ ts across rural America. “A better life is Bayer’s goal. Farmers are invested in
One Heart Equestrian Therapy recently received a grant from the Monsanto Fund, a philanthropic arm of Bayer. Their “America’s Farmers Grow Communities� program provides winning farmers the opportunity to direct a $2,500 donation to a local nonprofit of their choice. This year’s winning Story County farmer is David Swensen, of Nevada. Front row, from left, Lisa Mendell and Kia Jordan, One Heart riders; back row, from left, Vicki (Mrs. David) Swensen; Rosie, One Heart therapy horse (Morgan Horse Association Therapy Horse of the Year 2013); and Kris Lager, One Heart executive director. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
their communities, they root for their neighbors, and they know when and where there is a need,� said Al Mitchell, vice president of corporate engagement at Bayer. “Farmers are one of
America’s best resources, which is why Grow Communities partners with them to direct donations to the organizations they are passionate about and that make a positive impact and a better
life in communities.� To learn more about the America’s Farmers Grow Communities program, visit www. AmericasFarmers.com or follow on Facebook at facebook.com/ AmericasFarmers.
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Heartland Senior Services • 205 S. Walnut Ave. • (515) 233-2906 Lunch menus Wednesday, May 1: Beef pot roast, baked sweet potato, cauliflower, carrot sticks, raisins. Thursday, May 2: Baked chicken thigh, wild rice, cape cod veg., garden lettuce salad, applesauce. Friday, May 3: Hamburger on bun, tomato/lettuce/onion, green beans, sliced carrots, tropical fruit cup. Monday, May 6: Cafe meatloaf, steamed potatoes, peas, yogurt cup, pear fruit cup. Tuesday, May 7: Pot roast beef, mashed
potatoes, diced beets, applesauce, fruit cocktail. Wednesday, May 8: Key West roast cod (alternate: grilled chicken), long grain rice, broccoli cuts, fresh orange, chocolate chip cookie. Thursday, May 9: Sliced ham, cut sweet potatoes, corn, garden lettuce salad, pineapple fruit cup. Friday, May 10: Spaghetti with meat sauce, green beans, garden lettuce salad, sugar-free chocolate pudding, breadstick. Monday, May 13: Beef pot roast, baked sweet potatoes, snap
peas, peaches, Jell-O cup. Tuesday, May 14: Baked salmon with glaze (alternate: seasoned chicken breast), cut red potatoes, corn, Madarin oranges, chocolate pudding. Wednesday, May 15: Pork tips with chutney, whipped potatoes, brussels sprouts, garden lettuce salad, pineapple tidbits, birthday treat. Thursday, May 16: Macaroni and cheese, sliced carrots, green beans, tropical fruit cup. Friday, May 17: Sloppy joe on bun, cut sweet potatoes,
Bermuda vegetable medley, Mandarin oranges, peanut butter cookie. Monday, May 20: Sweet and sour chicken, long grain rice, broccoli cuts, mixed fruit cup. Tuesday, May 21: Goulash, peas, garden lettuce salad with tomato, applesauce. Wednesday, May 22: Barbecue pork on bun, diced potatoes, sliced carrots, garden lettuce salad, Mandarin oranges. Thursday, May 23: Salisbury steak with gravy, whipped potatoes, California blend, pear fruit cup, raisins.
Friday, May 24: Key West roast cod (alternate: grilled chicken breast), whipped potatoes, stewed tomatoes, coleslaw, chocolate chip cookie. Monday, May 27: Heartland Senior Services closed for Memorial Day holiday Tuesday, May 28: Beef pot roast, diced potatoes, brussels sprouts, garden lettuce salad, peanut butter cookie. Wednesday, May 29: Chicken with dijon sauce, cut sweet potatoes, green beans, spinach lettuce salad, Mandarin oranges, birthday treat.
Thursday, May 30: Hamburger on bun, tomato/lettuce/onion, mixed vegetable blend, cheesy potato casserole, mixed fruit cup. Friday, May 31: Chicken and noodles, broccoli cuts, garden lettuce salad, cut banana, tapioca pudding. 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, May 1 9 a.m., Video exercise 12:30 p.m., Movie Big Eyes Thursday, May 2 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 3 9 a.m., Video exercise Noon, Friday afternoon cards 7 p.m., Jazz Jam Saturday, May 4 5:30 p.m., Cribbage Sunday, May 5 1:30 p.m. Duplicate bridge Monday, May 6 9 a.m., Video exercise
12:30 p.m., Senior band practice 1 p.m., Duct tape purse/wallet craft Tuesday, May 7 8 a.m., Lifechoices exercise group 8:15 a.m., Tai Chi II 9 a.m., Tai Chi I 9:45 a.m., Songbirds 12:30 p.m. Canasta Wednesday, May 8 9 a.m., Video exercise 1 p.m., Coloring workshop 1 p.m., Rummikub Thursday, May 9 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 10
9 a.m., Video exercise Noon, Friday afternoon cards Sunday, May 12 1:30 p.m. Duplicate bridge Monday, May 13 9 a.m., Video exercise 12:30 p.m., Senior band practice 1 p.m., Greeting card paper craft Tuesday, May 14 8:15 a.m., Tai Chi II 9 a.m., Tai Chi I 9:45 a.m., Songbirds 12:30 p.m. Canasta 6 p.m., Monthly dance at Moose Lodge Wednesday, May 15 9 a.m., Video exercise 1 p.m., Bunco 7 p.m., Jazz Jam Thursday, May 16 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 17 9 a.m., Video exercise Noon, Friday afternoon cards 7 p.m., Country Jam Sunday, May 19 1:30 p.m. Duplicate bridge Monday, May 20 9 a.m., Video exercise 12:30 p.m., Senior band practice Tuesday, May 21 8 a.m., Lifechoices exercise group 8:15 a.m., Tai Chi II 9 a.m., Tai Chi I 9:45 a.m., Songbirds Wednesday, May 22
9 a.m., Video exercise 1 p.m., Coloring workshop 1 p.m., Rummikub Thursday, May 23 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 24 9 a.m., Video exercise Noon, Friday afternoon cards 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Fall prevention class Sunday, May 26 1:30 p.m. Duplicate bridge Monday, May 27 HSS closed for Memorial Day holiday Tuesday, May 28
8:15 a.m., Tai Chi II 9 a.m., Tai Chi I 9:45 a.m., Songbirds 12:30 p.m., Canasta Wednesday, May 29 9 a.m., Video exercise 12:30 p.m., Movie Lincoln Thursday, May 30 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 31 9 a.m., Video exercise Noon, Friday afternoon cards 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Fall prevention class
Central Iowa RSVP • (515) 292-8890 ACCESS Administrative Volunteer
Ames Public Library — Small talk child care
Ames Public Library — Inspire reading tutors
Volunteer your time to help the Assault Care Center Extending Shelter and Support (ACCESS) with beneficial clerical and administrative support. Duties to include compiling and entering data, answering phones, researching topics, filing and copying and preparing mailings. Your time will make a difference. To get involved, contact Arti at (515) 292-8890.
Be a part of a research program centered on early literacy and communication skills. Free child care is provided for families who participate in eight-week classes and follow up meetings, and volunteers are a big part of meeting that need. Our schedule is 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Mondays and from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. You do not have to commit to every class or every week.
APL had embarked on a new tutoring program for students in third grade or older who are struggling with reading challenges such as dyslexia. You will be assigned one student and will meet together at APL once a week. You will assist them through the multi-level Barton Reading System. Training is provided. A background in education is not required but you should feel comfortable providing compassionate guidance and individual instruction to students.
Food at First Utilizes and depends on volun-
teers every day to help prep and serve meals as well as staff the free market. RSVP assists with two of the many shifts available each month. For RSVP, eight volunteers are needed from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. on May 13 and May 23 to assist with packaging donations and manning the donation stations at the free market food pantry. If you are interested in helping with these or other shifts, call Arti at (515) 292-8890.
Orientation Contact Central Iowa RSVP at (515) 292-8890 to arrange for an orientation for volunteers.
Information For more information, please visit the website, www.rsvpvolunteer.org, like the Facebook page, Central Iowa RSVP, or call (515) 292-8890.
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Libby Gens performs as Strawberry in “Freckleface Strawberry,” a Central Iowa Touring Ensemble production. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
CITE to present ‘Freckleface Strawberry the Musical’ Central Iowa Touring Ensemble (CITE) is hosting public performances of its inaugural production, “Freckleface Strawberry the Musical,” in early May. Performances will be at 1:30 p.m. on May 5 at Ames Public Library and at 7:30 p.m. on May 10 and 11 at Story Theater Company of Ames, 615 S. Dayton Ave., Suite 133. Admission is free-will donations. Based on the bestselling children’s book by Julianne Moore, “Freckleface Strawberry” is a vibrant and touching musical for the whole family. It tells the story of a young girl who must learn to accept herself, despite being teased about her red hair and freckles. With the help of her lovable schoolmates,
including an amazingly talented ballerina, a cutie jock, a charming ditz and a totally kooky teacher, Strawberry learns that everyone is different — and that’s what makes everyone special. “Freckleface Strawberry” is a fast-paced and energetic celebration of diversity and acceptance. Libby Gens, a freshman at Ames High School, will star as Strawberry. Of the show, she said, “This story has taught me that life can be so much more joyful when you accept yourself, and others, for who you are. “This is a story that needs to be shared because it shows kids that you don’t have to be afraid to be yourself.” CITE is a nonprofit
theater company devoted to spreading empathy in our schools and broader community. The organization is run completely by local teenagers. The organization strives to impact the community by telling powerful stories, reaching the next generation through fun and energized theater, and increasing the opportunities provided to young thespians. “Freckleface Strawberry” is sponsored by Mike and Lori Sulzberger and is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
Nevada FFA members who received the State FFA degree at the Iowa FFA Convention, from left, ascending, Samantha Black, Noah Nusbaum, Tyler Hansen, Jay Calentine, Kaitlin Wegner and Megan Mumm. Not pictured: Kevin Cooper Nevada FFA advisor.
Nevada FFA has record number earn State FFA degree Six Nevada FFA members were presented with State FFA degrees at the Iowa FFA Leadership Conference held at ISU on April 15 and 16. To earn the state FFA degree in Iowa, the student must have completed two years of ag classes, participated in five above local FFA events, documented 25 hours of community service, earned $1,500 in their supervised ag experience. In addition, the applicant’s supervised ag experience records must be
reviewed by a committee of agriculture education instructors for accuracy. In addition, other requirements that must be demonstrated are as follows; learning outcomes, efficiency factors, and explanations of problem solving, and growth. Nevada FFA invested in purchasing Ag Experience Tracker or AET in November 2018 to provide students with an improved form of record keeping. Students can access their SAE records online at any time to enter
data. AET includes an application for smart phone usage also. “AET really put wheels on our students’ record keeping,” said Kevin Cooper, Nevada High School agriculture education instructor and FFA advisor. AET also allows Cooper quick access to student records for grading, and student improvement. Parents and employers may also be provided with access to the student’s SAE on AET for feedback, or information input.
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MAY 4 KIDS DAY Come to “Kids Day Learning, Safety and Fun” from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, at Story Medical Center, 640 S. 19th St., Nevada. There will be special handouts, including free bicycle helmets, while supplies last, courtesy of Story Medical and the Nevada Police Department.
MAY 4 SOUND HEALING WEEKEND Joshua Inacio will present a Sound Healing Weekend at Unity Church of Ames, 226 Ninth St. The weekend will include a Crystal Bowl Concert at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, in the Sanctuary. He will also present the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service and do a Sound Healing Workshop from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 5. Suggested love offering for the concert is $25, and those attending will receive a free meditation CD of the bowls. Suggested
love offering for workshop is $30 with no one turned away. Individual sessions available after the workshop on Sunday afternoon, call (515) 233-1613 to schedule a time.
MAY 5 LIVE AT THE MOON Join Prairie Moon Winery and Vineyards for their Live at the Moon event, featuring a performance by Dang Felton, from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 7, 3801 W. 190th St., Ames. Admission to this performance is free.
MAY 5 PANCAKE BREAKFAST Anchor Youth Ministry is hosting a pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon on Sunday, May 5, at Saint Cecilia Church, 2900 Hoover Ave., Ames. Suggested donation is $5 for adults and $2 for children under the age of 10. All donations will support a trip to the National Catholic Youth Conference in November. See you there.
MAY 5 FESTIVAL OF MUSIC Come to a festival of music at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 5, at Northminster Presbyterian Church, 1416 20th St., Ames. This concert is a benefit for the Good Neighbor Emergency Assistance Program of Story County. It will feature The Music Men as well as Northminster Presbyterian musicians and community performers. Rather than admission, a free-will offering will be collected for Good Neighbor to help provide those in crisis situations with rent, utilities, food and gasoline.
MAY 5 FRECKLEFACE STRAWBERRY Central Iowa Touring Ensemble is hosting public performances of its inaugural production, Freckleface Strawberry the Musical, in early May. Performances will be at 1:30 p.m. on May 5 at Ames Public Library and at 7 p.m. on May 10 and 11
at Story Theater Company of Ames, 615 S. Dayton Ave., Suite 133. Admission is a free-will donation.
MAY 6 FARM CRISIS IN THREE DOCUMENTS U.S. historian Pam Riney-Kehrberg will present “The 1980’s Farm Crisis in Three Documents,” in the Your Historians series from 7 to 8:15 p.m. on Monday, May 6, at Ames Public Library, 515 Douglas Ave, Ames.
MAY 7 BREAST CANCER SCREENING Dr. Doug Lake, McFarland Clinic radiologist, will give a presentation on “Demystifying Breast Cancer Screening” at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 7, at Ames City Auditorium. The event is free and open to the public. To register, go to mgmc.org/cancerscreening. Everyone who registers will have an opportunity to do a breast cancer risk assessment. As a radiologist, Lake has extensive
experience in interpreting screening mammography, diagnostic mammography, breast ultrasound and breast MRI. He will discuss these methods, as well as breast cancer trends, and resources available to central Iowa women. Questions? Contact Mary Greeley Community Relations at (515) 239-2129.
at http://bit.ly/buildingawareness12196. There is a $10 registration fee for community members, but the event is free to all ISU students. Parking is available in the Memorial Union parking garage. Military community members will receive a free parking pass.
MAY 8
Join the Middle East Learning and Cultural Center for a free Arabic workshop from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8, at Ames Public Library. No previous knowledge in Arabic is necessary.
MILITARY SYMPOSIUM “Building Awareness: The Military Community and ISU Extension and Outreach” will be from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on May 8, in the ISU Memorial Union’s Sun Room. The symposium is a statewide event and open to anyone interested, including the military community at ISU, local veterans groups, agencies and individuals who support the military community, county veterans service officers and ISU Extension and Outreach faculty, specialists and county staff. Online registration is available
MAY 8 ARABIC WORKSHOP
MAY 8 COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE Come to the Nevada High School and community blood drive from noon to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8, at Gates Hall, Nevada. Book your appointment at liveservebloodcenter. org or by calling (800) 287-4903.
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The Ames Chamber Artists will present its 31st spring concert, Songs & Sonnets, at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, at Collegiate Presbyterian Church in Ames.
Ames Chamber Artists spring concert: Songs and Sonnets The Ames Chamber Artists will present its 31st spring concert, Songs & Sonnets, at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, at Collegiate Presbyterian Church in Ames. Tickets may be purchased in advance from members, or at Everts Flowers Home and Gifts and also at Reiman Music and both are located on Main Street in downtown Ames. Advance tickets may be purchased for $12. Seniors and students tickets are $9. Tickets may also be purchased at the door for $15. David Johnson has programed a concert that will please the listener for this concert will feature works by Brahms, Morley and George Shearing. The composers listed include music from the 16th century, Romantic period and 20th century jazz. George Shearing was born in August
1919 and started to learn piano at age 3. Congenitally blind, he went on to study at the Linden Lodge School for the blind in Wimbledon. This was where he received his only formal musical education. He played in various bands and moved to United States in 1947. He gained popularity in the states due to his ability to mix swing, bop, and other styles. Because of this popularity he was booked in legendary jazz clubs such as Birdland in New York. His jazz quintet continued recording until 1978. Perhaps his most renown grouping was with singer Mel Tormé for they won two Grammys in 1983 and 1984. They toured together and performed at CY Stephens Auditorium on March 22, 1987.
In 1985, Music to Hear was published as a commission from the Dale Warland Singers in St. Paul, Minn. These were based on Shakespearean texts, set for chorus, bass and piano. In 1999, he completed another set, Songs and Sonnets, which was also a commissioned piece. It’s premiere performance featured Shearing on the piano and John Rutter as conductor. ACA will also be performing the beloved Johannes Brahms Liebesleiter Waltzes. Brahms wrote these as an homage to the waltz king, Richard Strauss in 1869. They are written in an Austrian “Ländler” style where a stamping or hopping on the fi rst beat is a feature in this 3/4 meter. Brahms titled these pieces as “four hands piano with voices ad libitum.”
Story City Lions donate to carousel renovation
The Story City Lions Club recently presented a $250 donation to the Story City Antique Carousel for its exterior renovation project. Plans are for the project to begin fall 2019 and will include new doors, siding and lighting. From left, Karen Hermanson, carousel fundraising committee, Keith Lukens, president of the Story City Lions, and Mike Truesdell (Thrivent) carousel fundraising committee. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Chapter members who competed were Steven Berends (who finished as the 16th place individual), Kat Hawley, Amanda Hofsommer and Braydon Flattebo.CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
R-S FFA competes in State Farm business management contest Four Roland-Story FFA members recently participated in the 2019 State FFA Convention and Contests in Ames in the Farm Business Management contest. The contest goals and objectives are for the participants to demonstrate their ability to analyze agricul-
ture, farm, and ranch business management information; apply economic principles and concepts of farm business management to the decision-making process; evaluate agriculture business, and farm business management decisions; and to work together cooperatively as a
group. The Roland-Story team fi nished as the 11th-place team in the state with a “Gold’ rating in the competition that included 95 teams from around the state. The contest was held in the Hansen Learning Center south of the ISU campus.
Final SVS auditions set for May 10 The Senior Variety Show directors are calling for performers 60 years of age and older to audition for a special 25th anniversary show. “Celebrating Silver, Creating Gold” will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 16, and at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17, at Ames City Auditorium. Local seniors are encouraged to try out for this year’s production. Vocal numbers, instrumentals, skits, story-telling and dance presentations around the theme of “silver, gold, shiny objects, anniversary, etc.”
would be appropriate. Acts should be no more than three minutes long. The third and fi nal audition will be from 3 to 5 p.m. on Friday, May 10, at Northminster Presbyterian Church. If you have a talent you’d like to share, this is your opportunity. It’s a great way to meet people and have fun. Take this opportunity to audition for the next Senior Variety Show. For more information, please visit us on Facebook and at www. seniorvarietyshow. org or call (515) 2929394.
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Nevada FFA Grace Francis uses an air hammer to drive old steering wheel offSuper 77 steering shaft as part of rebuild and restoration. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Nevada FFA Avery Mather uses a four-pound sledge to loosen Super 77 rim from hub to allow for better painting of chassis.
Avery Mather, left, of Nevada FFA, with Eric and Teri Lyon on the Oliver Super 77 tractor. The Lyons purchased the tractor, which Mather, and and Grace Francis, of Nevada High School FFA chapter, had restored, for $3,500. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Lyons purchase tractor restored by Nevada FFA Eric and Teri Lyon, of Toledo, purchased a restored Oliver Super 77 tractor from the Nevada High School FFA Chapter on Sunday, April 14, for $3,500. The tractor was restored by Avery Mather and Grace Francis of Nevada High School FFA chapter. Jacob Badger also worked on the tractor.
The tractor placed third at the 2018 Iowa State Fair in the FFA ag mechanics tractor competition. Repairs on the tractor included rebuilding the steering system, welding cracks on the transmission cover, new lights and gauges, replacing sheet metal components, carburetor rebuild, adding combination tool box/ steps, complete seat
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assembly rebuild, all tires and tubes replaced, sandblasting, primer and two layers of acrylic enamel paint. Titan Tire Corporation donated both front tires and back tires for the project. The tractor was transported to Toledo by Dave Hobbs, of Collins. The tractor was originally donated to the Nevada FFA Chapter by Steve and Michelle Knott, of McCallsburg. Nevada FFA member Avery Mather utilizes body filler to fill in small dents on Super 77 tractor hood. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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Buechner to perform at town and gown finale Pianist Sarah Davis Buechner will close the 2018-19 season of the Ames Town & Gown Chamber Music Association. Known for her exuberant technique and eclectic programming, Buechner will bring a fascinating blend of the old and the newer at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 3, to the stage of the Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall. The first half of Ms. Buechner’s program will include music familiar to many concertgo-
ers, works of Mozart and Brahms. After intermission, the audience will be treated to a work of prodigious but largely unknown Japanese composer Kouji Taku, followed by a virtuosic performance of George Gershwin’s rarely played solo version of the Rhapsody in Blue. Buechner established her early career winning the Gold Medal of the Gina Bachauer Competition and the Bronze Medal in the
Tchaikovsky Competition, among other prestigious prizes. She has since appeared in recital throughout the world and as soloist with the most celebrated symphony orchestras, performing her enormous repertoire of nearly 100 concertos. Buechner has recently participated in the Mostly Mozart and Newport festivals, and earlier this season, she performed all 18 Mozart piano sonatas in Kyoto, Japan. Buechner’s discography reflects her musical curiosity, ranging from Busoni’s arrangement of Bach’s Goldberg Variations to the piano music of Stephen Foster. Tickets are $30 at the door, online at
Pianist Sarah Davis Buechner will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 3, at Iowa State University’s Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
amestownandgown. org, or in advance at Rieman Music (Ames), Chocolaterie Stam (Ames), and the ISU Music Department Office. Free student tickets K-12
(college/university with ID, as space allows). All seating is general admission. MASTER CLASS: Buechner will present a master class featuring pre-college
and college students at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 4. This event, also held in the Music Hall at ISU, is open to the public, free of charge.
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Ames Golden K honors Pancake Days ticket sales champs
Golden K members Gene Pollmann and Doug Provow were recently honored for outstanding achievement in selling tickets for the Mar ch Ames Kiwanis Annual Pancake Days. Gene and Doug’s ticket sales totaled $2,949. In recognition, Gene, left, and Doug, right, were presented with Golden K Kiwanis logo shirts by Golden K President Larry Vallery. For more information about Ames Golden K, please visit amesgoldenk.org. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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The Roland-Story management team for the Fantasy Farming Challenge consisted of Collin Greenfield, Celia Cardenas and Taylor Hink, who spent several class periods analyzing information before making their final decisions. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Roland-Story FFA participates in Fantasy Farming Challenge This spring, 27 schools from around Iowa, including Roland-Story, Boone, Collins-Maxwell, Ballard and Gilbert, are participating in a program sponsored by Monsanto that is called ‘”Fantasy Farming Challenge.” The Fantasy Farming Challenge is a program in which a group of students from participating schools make choices a farmer makes each growing season to see if they can come up with a winning combination
that creates the fi eld with the highest yield and the most profit. Designed like a fantasy football league, students worked together at the beginning of the season to make the choices that they submit as a group. The goal is to build a strong team that can overcome anything Mother Nature throws at them. Just like in football, there are fixed costs as well as the costs of each player (variable costs), which is why there are two prizes
— you want to have a high yield, but you also want to be profitable. The goal is to give students a look into the challenges of agriculture as a business and give them a new perspective on where their food comes from. The Roland-Story management team consisted of Collin Greenfield, Celia Cardenas and Taylor Hink, who spent several class periods analyzing information before making their final decisions.
Roland-Story veterinary science students Jillian Lykins, Ivy Hillson, Ryan Johnson and Quinton Carlson observe as instructor Brad Taylor removes a fetus from the uterine horn. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Roland-Story veterinary science students study animal reproduction Students in the Roland-Story veterinary science class have begun a new unit that pertains to animal reproduction with an emphasis on the
reproductive tract and organs of the male and female system. In their introductory lesson, students observed a demonstration in which the
reproductive tract of a sow was inspected and then dissected to learn and see fi rsthand the organs in which they will be studying.