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Town and Country Kiwanis Club members, from left, Dale Vander Schaaf, Stephanie Clark, Randy Griffith and Jack Winkler display the large bags of trash collected from the club’s Adopt-A-Highway project. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Town and Country Kiwanis cleans up Highway 69 for Adopt-A Highway project The members of the Town and Country Kiwanis Club discovered considerable trash accumulated on its Adopt-A-Highway project in spite of lower traffic volumes caused by the present COVID-19 pandemic.

They collected four large bags on the North Grand Avenue entrance of U.S. Highway 69 to Ames.

The day was partly sunny and warm, providing a welcome respite from home isolation for the participating club

members.

The club’s project started with an AdoptA-Highway Agreement in 1989 for the two-mile segment north of Ames.

It was the second such agreement in the state with organizations and in-

dividuals for the purpose of clearing and beautifying the state’s primary road rights of way.

The club’s project included planting wild flower seeds as well as trash removal.

This trash removal proj-

ect received considerable discussion with the club members to insure it was completed in accord with the governor’s isolating guidelines to combat the pandemic.

It was indeed a good day to get outside.

Virtual candidate forums to be conducted by the League of Women Voters of Ames & Story County The League of Women Voters of Ames and Story County (LWVASC) will host two virtual candidate forums prior to the primary elections.

All forums are open to the public and allow for questions to be asked of the candidates.

The fi rst forum will be at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 14, for the primary candidates for the Story County Board of Supervisors.

Participants will be Democrats Latifah A. Faisal and Lisa Heddens; and Republicans Steven O’Rourke and Patrick Sheets.

The second forum will be at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 21, for primary candidates for state senator of District 24.

Invited participants are Democrats Cynthia Oppedal Paschen and Keith D. Puntenney; and Republicans Todd Rasmussen, Joshua D.

Dyer, Jesse Green and Chad Behn.

To attend the forum, send an email to the LWV-ASC President Linda Hagedorn at Prez.LWV@gmail. com.

You will receive a link to the forum as well as a telephone number should you

would prefer to attend by phone.

We encourage you to send questions in advance for the candidates to Prez.LWV@ gmail.com.

Questions also will be taken during the forum via online chat available through the forum software.

The League of Women Voters does not support or oppose any political party or any candidate. We are proud to carry out our mission of encouraging informed and active participation in government through our sponsorship of candidate forums.

Editor’s Note: With how rapidly everything is changing related to COVID-19, please visit the Ames Tribune website, www.amestrib.com, for more information as it becomes available. Follow the Ames Tribune on Facebook as well.

Community calendar suspended: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended that no gatherings with 50 people or more take place for the next eight weeks to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus. Due to this, and the constantly-changing environment surrounding COVID-19 throughout the county and state, the Ames Tribune will suspend its community calendar until further notice. Thank you for your understanding.

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PEOPLE

ISU sorority raises money for St. Jude hospital “No child should die in the dawn of life,” quoted by Danny Thomas the founder of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

St. Jude treats patients who are diagnosed with cancer or other life-threatening rare diseases. Through the research conducted by St. Jude, the childhood cancer survival rate, which started out at 20 percent when St. Jude doors were opened, is at 80 percent survival rate. However, St. Jude will not stop until the survival rate is at 100 percent.

At St. Jude, families do not pay a single penny from housing to treatments as well as little things like a cookie at the cafeteria.

This is where the commitment of Tri Delta has stepped in to raise money as its national philanthropy.

Tri Delta, along with many other large corporations, are able to help families main focus to be with their child while they are there.

In 2014, Tri Delta committed to raising $60 million in 10 years. In just 3 1/2 years, the sorority has surpassed its halfway mark and is driven to help these children live as much as a nor-

Tri Delta sorority has stepped in to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis as its national philanthropy, and the Tri Delta chapter at Iowa State University has plans for multiple events to raise money for the hospital. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

mal life as possible.

At Iowa State, Tri Delta plans multiple events to raise money for St. Jude. This spring, it had a No More Cancer Rally and another event, Mac Attack, planned with Tau Kappa Epsilon but was unfortunately canceled due to COVID-19.

“A No More Cancer Rally is to spread awareness and fundraise for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. We are able to come together as

a chapter and participate in fun challenges to raise the money we can raise during a one-hour event,”Philanthropy Chair Sidney Mitchell said.

A total of $1,020 was raised during that in which members explained the commitment and hope they can participate in the gift of giving.

If you would like to donate to help Tri Delta reach its commitment, visit stjude. org/tridelta.

STORY COUNTY SUN CALL (515) 233-3299

Roland-Story agriculture student and FFA member Sam Skaar holds one of the lambs he plans to show this summer. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Roland-Story FFA member Skaar planning on fairs Roland-Story agriculture student and FFA member Sam Skaar is making plans to show his sheep at the Story County and Iowa State fairs this summer.

Sam, the son of Brad and Julie Skaar, of Story City, is a junior this year at

Roland-Story. His SAE project involves the production of sheep, which he has been raising for a number of years.

According to Brad Taylor, Roland-Story agriculture instructor, “Sam is a very involved student at Roland-Story. He is

involved in a wide variety of activities such as sports, fi ne arts as well as FFA. This year, Sam is serving as a chapter officer as well as being involved with the World Food Prize Youth Institute. His involvements have lead to him gaining many new skill sets.”

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES VOLUNTEER CENTER OF STORY COUNTY

“There is no exercise better for the heart than reaching down and lifting people up.” — John Holmes The Volunteer Center of Story County connects people of all ag es with volunteer opportunities, promotes volunteering and recogn izes volunteers. For additional information, to volunteer, or to list volunteer needs, visit www.vcstory.org, call (515) 268-5323, email director@vcstory.org or visit from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday t hrough Friday.

COVID-19 OPPORTUNITIES

Multiple agencies Volunteers are still needed at many local agencies and organizations. There are multiple opportunities for you to volunteer from home for your favorite causes. Needs are clustered together on the VCSC online referral website. Volunteers who are healthy, not at-risk and are able to volunteer are encouraged to get involved. Organizations seeking volunteers are taking available safety precautions for volunteers, staff and clients.

Volunteers are encouraged to do the same. Positions include Pen Pals with Central Iowa RSVP, making homemade face masts for Mary Greeley Medical Center and packing food boxes for the Food Bank of Iowa.

VIRTUAL VOLUNTEERING

Multiple agencies Want to serve from home?

Reiman Gardens has several projects you can work on for their upcoming fall events, the American Red Cross is looking for support for its programs and services, including supporting communication between active military members and their families, and maintaining an events calendar with VCSC. BLOOD DONOR

LIfeServe Blood Center

Donating blood is one of the

easiest ways to give back to your community. Call 1-800-2874903 to schedule your donation appointment at the donor center or a blood drive near you.

VOLUNTEER CONSERVATOR OR GUARDIAN

Iowa Department of Human Services

Volunteers are needed to serve as conservators or guardians for wards of the state, typically individuals with mental illness, mental disabilities, or dementia. Volunteers use skills with accounting, real estate, taxes, etc. to work with professionals from DHS and other service agencies to handle matters such as paying bills, settling outstanding debts, selling, leasing, mortgaging property, investing funds or fi ling taxes for some one unable to make sound decisions on their own.

VEGETABLE HARVESTERS

Mustard Seed Community Farm

Every week on Tuesday and Friday for 20 weeks (May to October) harversters are needed for three hours to learn how to safely harvest, handle, wash, pack and store more than 50 kinds of vegetables. Volunteers receive a box of vegetables each time.

SENIOR HEALTH INSURANCE

INFORMATION PROGRAM ASSISTANT

Mary Greeley Medical Center

Provide one-on-one assistance to help Medicare beneficiaries, caregivers, or representatives with questions and problems related to Medicare and health insurances. Assist the sponsor site (MGMC) to create awareness or SHIP/SMP services in the county, including informal discussions and group presentations. The position is needed for four hours every other week December through October, and a minimum of four hours every week October through December each year.

LITTLEST PARTICIPANT CHILD CARE

YSS

The Baby Bump and Beyond program is looking for two volunteers with a genuine interest in caring for our littlest participants (0 to 5 years), while their parents attend class every first and third Thursday of the month in Ames from 4:45 to 6:15 p.m.

OVERNIGHT VOLUNTEERS

Martha’s House of Hope

Volunteers stay at the house from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. Duties include ensuring curfew is met and helping in emergencies or when babies arrive. A comfortable bed is provided for volunteers to sleep.

WOODWORKER

Ames History Museum

Volunteers skilled with using a jigsaw are needed to create a specifi c wood shape for activities at the one-room schoolhouse museum this summer, Hoggatt School. Pattern and wood will be provided by the museum.

ISU Extension and Outreach Story County

Spanish-speaking translators are needed to partner with the Family Nutrition Program Assistant for nutrition lessons for Spanish speaking residents in Story County. Programs run for eight weeks, with meetings once a week for approximately an hour and a half.

CLIENT INTAKE AND INTERVIEWING

Good Neighbor Emergency Assistance, Inc.

Intake and Interview Volunteers meet one-on-one at Good Neighbor with persons who are seeking rent or utility assistance.

Involves listening and taking brief notes. Orientation, training and shadowing opportunities are provided. Interviews are from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday or Thursday each week.

For volunteer opportunities with Central Iowa RSVP and Volunteer Center of Story County, visit www.amestrib.com.

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PEOPLE

Three receive awards at Burke Corporation donates Ames piano auditions $10,000 to local food banks Raylene Chen and Lucy Gammon were chosen as winners and Emma Ke was chosen as an alternate at the annual Ames District Piano Auditions in January in Ames.

Fifteen performers were chosen as winners and 15 more as alternates.

The students and their teachers were:

Chen

Gammon

Level C1: Raylene Chen (Nai-Ying Liao); Level F: Lucy Gannon (Larisa Kanevski); Level A2: Emma Ke (Nai-Ying Liao).

An honors recital

was on Feb. 23 in the Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall in the Music Hall Ke on the ISU campus.

The winners advanced to the IMTA State Auditions on March 14 at Iowa State University in Ames.

Burke Corporation, as a response to an increase in our community’s need for food security, has made a $5,000 donation to Nevada Community Cupboard in Nevada, and a $5,000 donation to Emergency Food Box in Marshalltown.

During these tough times, Burke Corporation remains com-

mitted to continuing to provide food and play our part in our country’s food supply.

As well, we are committed to providing assistance to those in need in our communities where we live and work.

“We are proud to be a great neighbor and can be counted on to do even more during a time like this,” said

Chad Randick, president & CEO of Burke Corporation. “On behalf of our team members, we are pleased to make this donation and put food on a few more tables during this unprecedented crisis.

Additional information about Burke Corporation can be found at www.betteratburke. com.

Ballard to receive money to replace older school buses The Ballard Community School District recently was one of 10 Iowa school districts that were awarded $20,000 by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to replace older diesel school buses.

The monetary awards were given in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. The funds are part of $11.5 million to replace 580 buses

for 157 school bus fl eets in 43 states and Puerto Rico, each of which will receive rebates through EPA’s Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) funding.

The new buses will reduce pollutants that are linked to health problems such as asthma and lung damage.

Other Iowa schools to receive funds were Akron-Westfield, Coon Rapids-Bayard, Dal-

las Center-Grimes, Guthrie Center, Humboldt, Independence, Marshalltown, Sioux City and West Sioux.

The amount of funds ranged from $20,000 to $60,000.

The Sioux City school district received $60,000 while Dallas Center-Grimes, Independence and Marshalltown each received $40,000.

All of the other districts received $20,000.

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Nevada FFA hosts a successful FFA District Convention Nevada High School Agriculture Education and FFA Chapter hosted a successful North Central District FFA convention on Saturday, March 7.

As part of being district advisor, Nevada High School FFA advisor Kevin Cooper was responsible for coordinating and providing the site for 43 high school FFA chapters that make up the North Central District FFA. Seventeen leadership CDE’s (career development events) contest areas requiring 53 judges was required to host the event. Cooper also added a “firstever” non-advancing welding contest for the district event also.

“Special thanks to Dustin Johns, DMACC welding instructor for volunteering to set up that contest and judging!” Cooper said.

A dinner was provided for the event by networking with the Story County Cattlemen to grill rib eye steaks for sandwiches along with grilled potatoes.

Nevada High School cooks, led by Amy Black, added freshly sliced Braeburn apples baked beans, cookies and a wide variety of fresh sides including carrots, apples, celery, radishes and broccoli.

At the judges meeting, fresh homemade muffi ns, coffee and fruit juice were provided by Jalene Hornbuckle, Lori Trygstad, Barb Mittman and Barb

North Central District FFA convention session on March 7 in Gates Hall. Forty-three high school FFA chapters were in attendance. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Professionally printed contest room signs were made

by Joe Wakeman, Nevada Community School District Director of Technology.

Wakeman also purchased specialty wire clips to hang the signs in the hallways for students and parents to find the contest areas.

Nevada High School cooks assisting with the lunch included Kayla Garland. All the cooks were provided with State Fair FFA exhibitor shirts to wear. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

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Beals, assisted by student volunteer Grace Daiker.

The district event included business sessions that were led by the district FFA officers. The capacious Nevada Gates Hall was utilized for the FFA business sessions. Tim Hansen, Nevada director of Parks & Recreation, facilitated use of Gates Hall.

Newly elected district officers and contest results were announced at the afternoon business session. More than 30 Nevada FFA members volunteered to assist with the district event.

Nevada Community Schools Technology director Joe Wakeman printed professional contest signs.

“I can’t say enough how much I appreciated the dedicated services of the judges, our students, and everyone else that helped make this educational event successful!” Cooper said.

Nevada High School student Grace Daiker worked with Jalene Hornbuckle in providing refreshments at the judges meeting at district FFA contest. Charlie Lloyd, radio broadcast judge, enjoys getting a cup of coffee. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Nevada High School FFA members volunteered to assist. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Nevada High School agriculture education instructor & FFA advisor Kevin Cooper Cooper utilized FileMaker Pro to organize judges assignments, room usage, scoring sheets, meal counts, copies of rules, contest order, names of contestants, FFA advisor assignments and contest program. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Charles City FFA parliamentary procedure team participated at districts and qualified for state competition. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES CENTRAL IOWA RSVP

Connecting people to purpose Adopt-a-Flower-Garden RSVP is looking for two to three volunteers who would like to plant and maintain a flower garden as part of the Adopt-aFlower-Garden program through the city of Ames. Mulching and planting will take place in mid to late May and volunteers are encouraged to weed and maintain the garden throughout the summer. To learn more contact RSVP at (515) 292-8890.

Fraud Fighters One in three Americans ages 65 and older are scammed, losing $36.5 billion annually to fi nancial exploitation, criminal fraud and caregiver abuse. The Iowa Insurance Division (IID) is requesting help from RSVP in implementing their Fraud Fighters Program. Volunteers will conduct presentations to educate community members (primarily targeting seniors and retirees) on types of fraud, provide prevention tips to avoid fraud, and provide resources to assist you if you are a victim of fraud. Training and all presentation materials for volunteer presenters will be provided by IID staff. To learn more, contact RSVP at (515) 292-8890.

Salvation Army Representative Payee VolunteerLooking for volunteers to distribute weekly checks and review receipts and visit with payees to monitor any changes to their status or any other impending issues. Volunteers should be able to communicate well, write legibly and keep accurate records.

Training and supervision will be provided as well as the opportu-

Orientation Contact Central Iowa RSVP at (515) 292-8890 to arrange for an orientation for volunteers.

Information

For more information about RSVP, please visit the website, www. rsvpvolunteer.org, like the Facebook page, Central Iowa RSVP, or call (515) 292-8890.

nity to attend meetings as scheduled. Needing two volunteers for one to three hours from 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays. Call RSVP at (515) 292-8890 for more information.

Food Pantry/Doing the Most Good Market Attendants Looking for volunteers to help with food pantry and market pantry from 12:45 to 3:30 p.m.

Monday through Thursday .

Volunteers will meet and greet families, direct them through the pantry and market and assist with sorting, shelving or restocking needs. This job requires standing, lifting (20lbs) and kneeling. A cheerful attitude and ability to respect the confidentiality of all those who visit the Salvation Army is a must.

The Salvation Army encourages volunteers who can work on a consistent basis. To learn more contact RSVP at (515) 292-8890.

Volunteer Ombudsman/Advocate The Offi ce of the State LongTerm Care Ombudsman is searching for dedicated volunteers for its Volunteer Ombudsman Program (VOP). Volunteer Ombudsmen will receive free

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.

Serving Story County since 1973 and Marshall County since 2003, RSVP recruits volunteers from all economic, educational and social backgrounds.

training to become certified volunteers who visit local long-term care facilities and advocate for residents’ rights. This includes visiting with residents about their quality of care and quality of life in the facility and seeking to resolve any of their concerns in cooperation with the facility.

This unique and rewarding opportunity requires a minimum commitment of three hours per month. To learn more contact RSVP at (515) 292-8890 RSVP Volunteer Driver Transportation Program You can make a difference in the lives of Story County residents by becoming part of a pool of volunteers who provide occasional rides to those in need of transportation. Priority is given to seniors needing rides to medical appointments. This service is provided entirely by volunteers who use their own vehicles. One to two more Nevada drivers are needed to help riders in that area. Please call RSVP at (515) 292-8890 for more information.

Reiman Gardens Butterfl y Wing Docents - Volunteer among the butterflies!

Volunteers are needed to help with monitoring the space to ensure that USDA regulations are followed and the butterflies are contained within the exhibit.

These volunteers, also known as Butterfl y Wing Docents, interact directly with the public answering questions about the butterfl ies and plants in the exhibit. All new Butterfl y Wing Docents are required to attend one training session. Prefer two-hour commitments with both weekday and

weekend opportunities available between 9:00-4:30. Perfect for individuals and couples. To learn more contact RSVP at 515-2928890 Conservatory Docents - Do you enjoy interacting with people and teaching others? Are you into tropical plants? Reiman Gardens’ new Conservatory Docent volunteer position might be the perfect opportunity for you! Conservatory Docents greet visitors to the Hughes Conservatory, share information about the plants and current center display, and are available for questions. No plant knowledge is necessary to get started. Weekday and weekend opportunities are available. Perfect for individuals and couples.

Mary Greeley Medical Center Caring Hands Volunteer The Caring Hands Program uses trained volunteers to provide non-therapeutic hand massage to patients and/or family members at the William R. Bliss Cancer Center. The volunteer will provide an opportunity for patients/family members to receive a voluntary, complimentary, hand massage using gloved hands, with gentle massage.

Volunteers will introduce themselves and the service to the patient/family member. A minimum six-month commitment is required. 9 to 11 a.m. on Mondays. Call RSVP at (515) 2928890 for more information.

For volunteer opportunities with Central Iowa RSVP and Volunteer Center of Story County, visit www.amestrib.com.

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