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Ames Chamber Artists to present spring concert Ames Chamber Artists will present their 29th spring concert, To Beauty, Life, and Love, at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 13, at Collegiate Presbyterian Church in Ames. A reception will follow the concert. Tickets may be purchased from singers, or at Evert’s Flowers and Rieman Music on Main Street and are $12 for adults and $9 for seniors and students. Tickets will also be available at the door. David Johnson, musical director, has programmed this concert with an eclectic mix of choral pieces by contemporary composers and by a composer who influenced all composers, J.S. Bach. See CONCERT on page 20
Members of the Ames Chamber Artists practice for their concert.
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One Heart Equestrian Therapy to host fundraising event One Heart Equestrian Therapy is in its 15th year of riding, and because of program growth over the past 15 years and current/ future opportunities, it is pursuing a permanent home for its program to allow them to better serve clients. In order to fund the permanent home, One Heart Equestrian Therapy is hosting a benefit golf outing at Ames Golf and Country Club on Friday, May 19. In addition to providing fun for friends and families, it will be
a major fundraising event for the One Heart Program. The proceeds from the golf benefit outing will go towards the One Heart riding program and securing a permanent home for the program. If you are interested in helping One Heart Equestrian Therapy, there are two ways of helping out. Participants may do one of both. The first way is to gather a team and play golf, the second is to become a hole sponsor ($300
for tee sponsor, $250 for green sponsor). You can send your entry fee and/or donation by Friday, May 12, to Carolyn Kehrli, One Heart Equestrian Therapy, 5050 Pond View Circle, Ames, IA, 50014. If you have any questions or if you have a prize you wish to donate that would be difficult to mail, please call (515) 268-1626. More information about the program and services can be found atonehearthorses.org.
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Nevada participates in World Food Prize, Iowa Youth Institute Nevada High School students Calvin Mwirigi and Mikayla Long both wrote in-depth research papers concerning water and sanitation in Africa, and malnutrition. The students presented their papers in small group immersion sessions with adult experts and other students. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Mikayla Long, of Nevada High School, front row, far right, with fellow students who wrote research papers. Back row, second from left, adult expert Brian Foster I.E.C., of Hampton, fourth from left, Jen Anderson, of DuPont Pioneer, and back row, right, Shelley Taylor, Iowa State University associate director of Global Programs CALS. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Mikayla Long and Calvin Mwirigi, both students at Nevada High School presented their scholarly research papers at the World Food Prize Iowa Youth Institute held Monday, April 24 at ISU Hilton and Iowa State University campus. Long’s research paper focused on the challenge of malnutrition in African countries. Mwirigi’s paper focused on water and sanitation in Kenya. Mwirigi’s immersion session was even more meaningful since he was born and raised thirty kilometers north of Nairobi. There were over 340 students in attendance from sixty-one high schools in Iowa at the Iowa Youth Institute. Several other Nevada High School students volunteered to set up
Nevada High School students and volunteers assisted on Sunday, April 23, to set up Hilton Coliseum for the World Food Prize, Iowa Youth Institute. From left, Morgan Smith ISU freshman, Calvin Mwirigi, Alyssa Schaeffer, Rebecca Steckelberg ISU freshman, Macy Filbrandt, and an ISU student volunteer. Not pictured: Kevin Cooper, Nevada High School agriculture education instructor. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
for the event on Sunday, April 23 in Hilton Coliseum. Kevin Cooper, Nevada High School agriculture education instructor and
FFA advisor also helped with set-up on Sunday, and attended the entire youth institute on Monday. Long is hopeful that she will be
considered for the prestigious Global Youth Conference held in the fall in conjunction with the World Food Prize.
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Brock Tressmer, Nick Myers and Angela Harestad analyze a part of the football field. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Students Braydon Flattebo, Jake Cook and Jakob Lester perform a site analysis using the LabQuest and sensors. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Roland-Story biology class tests soils Roland-Story biology class students were able to use LabQuests, sensors and probes to perform an evaluation of soils under the turf
on the high school football field in one of their recent labs. Working in team settings, the students selected various
points on the athletic field to learn about the lab equipment while measuring soil moisture levels and monitor the soil temperature.
According the biology instructor Brad Taylor, the reason for the lab “was to enable the students to learn how to use this equipment
and the sensors/probes that go along with it and then to analyze the data obtained to make field treatment recommendations.”
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Nevada High School FFA members with Eric Hansen, KCCI News Channel 8. From left, Hansen, Jay Calentine, Caitlyn Wegner and Sam Abraham. Not pictured: Kevin Cooper, Nevada High School FFA advisor. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Nevada FFA recognized at Story County Youth Volunteer Awards Program The Nevada FFA Chapter was recognized for meritorious volunteerism at the annual Story County Youth Volunteer Awards Program held Thursday, April 27, at Gatherings in Nevada. Students, teachers, parents, businesses and media enjoyed an evening of recognizing youth that went above and beyond in serving others. Nevada High School FFA chapter was recognized for their work in producing, harvesting, and donating local produce for the school lunch program. Nevada FFA was also recognized for sponsoring their annual community winter dinner where more
than 275 meals are served at no cost to the attendees. In addition, more than 40 meals were delivered to elderly shut-ins or those unable to travel. Nevada FFA members in attendance included Sam Abraham, Jay Calentine and Kaitlin Wegner. Alyssa Schaeffer was recognized for her efforts in chairing and promoting the Dance Marathon to raise funds for the University of Iowa hospital cancer research and treatment center. Eric Hanson, KCCI Channel 8 news, was the keynote speaker for the evening. A four-course dinner was served, including pasta alfredo, roast beef
and homemade noodles, fresh spinach salad, toasted French bread with melted butter and bits of cut chive. An ice cream buffet was also served, including shaved almonds, maraschino cherries, shredded coconut, whipped cream, cashew bits, sprinkles, chocolate syrup and caramel toppings. Entertainment was provided by the ISU “Just Shy of a Dozen” acapella group. Just Shy sang five songs including “Dust in the Wind,” “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” and several Beach Boys songs. See page 7 for more photos
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Nevada High School recognized volunteer Alyssa Schaeffer, pictured with, from left, Aaron and Elizabeth Gindt, Alyssa,and father Brian Schaeffer. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Nevada FFA ensemble of Volunteerism Award including Certificate of Outstanding Volunteerism, floral arrangement from the dinner table, program copy, and chapter activity description. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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Roland-Story FFA assists with service project Five Roland-Story FFA members, Quinn Olson, Nic Hansen, Luke Jones, Taylor Hink and Joe Hovick, helped the Roland-Story secondgrade classes with an outdoor garden project at the elementary school.
The students were able to work with all the secondgrade teachers and their students in moving mulch and tree cookies as well as moving plastic coverings off the ground were the plantings were going in.
A group of second-graders and Luke Jones working with mulch for the plantings.
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Ames High School participates in World Food Prize Iowa Youth Institute On April 24, 322 students from 132 Iowa high schools came together at The World Food Prize Iowa Youth Institute to share their ideas and find solutions to solve the world’s most pressing challenges in food security. Ames High School students who participated came away with a deeper understanding of world hunger and the possible careers they might pursue to help alleviate it. In preparation for the event, the participating high school student wrote a research paper on a key issue that impacts hunger in another country. At the institute, students proposed their own solutions in small-group roundtable discussions facilitated by academic and industry experts, and along with teachers, participated in hands-on immersion activities in research facilities and labs. From this experience, students will be selected to attend the Global Youth Institute held in Des Moines, in October 2017. During the research leading up to the Iowa Youth Institute, Ames High student, Kegan Peters said she became a bit overwhelmed by the vastness of the issues of poverty and hunger that their generation will be facing, but that attending the Youth Institute gave her hope. “The day I spent at ISU was inspirational in that it showed me how many other high schoolers there are
who are interested, responsible, and creative enough to already be tackling these challenges,” Peters said. Ainsley Chrystal said, “It was interesting to learn about how widespread these issues were, and then hear the innovative solutions from students.” Nicole Kreider said attending the Institute helped her gain a wider perspective of the impact of her daily actions on our world and reminded her to be grateful for the opportunities she has. “In particular, I was inspired by the message presented by the Iowa Youth Institute: that even though the challenge to alleviate poverty and suffering may seem daunting, everyone has the ability to make a difference in our world whether it be through helping to rebuild a village after a natural disaster, donating to overseas relief missions, or even volunteering at a local food bank,” she said. Kreider said it is also important to note that though the institute focused on developing countries, these concerns are not unique to foreign nations thousands of miles away. “Issues such as food insecurity and lack of adequate nutrition are still major concerns in the United States,” she said. The World Food Prize was founded in 1986 by Dr. Norman E. Borlaug, recipient of the 1970 Nobel Peace Prize.
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Dr. Borlaug envisioned this and other World Food Prize youth programs as a way to inspire the next generation of scientists and humanitarians to go into critical fields and to help solve the challenge ahead: Feeding the 9 billion people who will be on our planet by the year 2050. More information is available at www.worldfoodprize.org/iowayouth. The Ames High School students who attended the World Food Prize Iowa Youth Institute were Ainsley Chrystal, Nicole Kreider, Jayna Misra, Lillian Montabon, and Kegan Peters.
Front row, from left, Jayna Misra (peace sign), and Kegan Peters (school); back row, from left, Ainsley Chrystal (heart), Lillian Montabon (sun) and Nicole Kreider (Red Cross). CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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CENTRAL IOWA RSVP Friendship Ark Volunteer needed for opportunity at their office. Volunteer will help with answering the phone, delivering internal mail, minimal filing, etc. Great group to volunteer with. For more information, call Tom at (515) 292-8890.
Summer Enrichment programs Volunteers needed to sit and check-in students and other volunteers. The volunteer will greet all students and volunteers as they arrive and will make sure all the correct documentation is filled out. Checklist and registration forms are provided. Help need for the summer for the Ames and
Nevada programs. For more information, call Tom at (515) 292-8890.
Mary Greeley Public Health In the event of a public health emergency such as an epidemic or pandemic, four sites in Story County would be activated for mass clinics, also known as PODs or Points of Dispensing. A POD would be located in Ames, Huxley, Nevada and Story City. Many medical and non-medical volunteers are needed to help staff PODs. A training for volunteers will be from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 21, at Mary Greeley Medical Center. Call Teal today at (515) 292-8890 to register for this free training. Refreshments will be provided by MGMC.
Habitat for Humanity of Central Iowa Volunteer at their office (401 Clark) for three afternoons a week. Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons. The hours would be from 1 to 4 p.m. This would involve covering the phone and/or helping with office procedures (mailings, etc.) For more information, call Tom at (515) 292-8890.
Ames Public Library Come join a wonderful team of volunteers who help out at the used book store, 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 from 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. For more information, call Tom at (515) 292-8890.
Story County Sheriff’s Office The first three hours after a child goes missing 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. To learn more, call Teal at (515) 292-8890.
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City of Ames
Orientation for new or prospective volunteers will be at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 18, in the RSVP office at 110 Crystal St. in Ames. Call (515) 292-8890 for more information.
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.
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For more information about RSVP (its history, the staff, and other volunteer opportunities), please visit www.rsvpvolunteer. org or like our Facebook page, Central Iowa RSVP.
Reiman Gardens Needs volunteers for its 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. For more information, call Tom at (515) 292-8890.
Ames Public Library Volunteer needed to deliver library materials once a month to people in the community who are unable to come to the library themselves. We are looking to fill one delivery on the third Thursday morning of each month. Time commitment would be approximately 90 minutes. A valid driver’s license and a good driving record required. For more information, call Tom at (515) 292-8890.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR
May 10
E.S.L program registration: DMACC ESL registration will be from 9 to 11 a.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on May 10 at DMACC Hunziker, 1420 S. Bell Ave. DMACC offers four non-credit ESL classes May 15 through June 22, with daytime and evening classes available. Classes are free. There is a $37 textbook fee. For more information, contact Anneke at (515) 2904775 OR amundel@dmacc. edu.
May 11
ISU Retirees Spring Social: The annual Spring Social for ISU retirees, guests and friends will include a taco bar and brownies, plus entertainment by cast members of the Senior Variety Show. Dinner will begin at 5 p.m., Thursday, May 11, at City Church of Ames, 2400 Oakwood Road. The variety show will follow at 6 p.m., featuring local musicians and comedy skits. Reservations may be made with Jerilyn (515) 294-3192 or Angie at (515) 294-5790; the cost is $20 per person.
May 12
Slater Historical Association garage sale: The Slater Area Historical Association will hold a garage/household sale from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, May 12 and from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 13, at 102 10th Ave. in Slater. All proceeds benefit the Historical Association. Household items, chairs, lamps, glassware, china, kitchen items, household décor, small appliances, and more.
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May 13
Movie Night at Jack Trice Stadium: The 2016 animated feature, “Trolls,” will be shown on the north video board at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 13, at the stadium. Gates 1, 2, 3 and 5 will open at 6 p.m. Families may sit on the field (blankets only, no chairs) or in the bleachers. Limited concessions items will be sold at reduced prices on the east concourse and at field level. The movie is free. If it rains, the event will be moved to Hilton Coliseum.
May 16
Stress and anxiety: Join Ames Therapy & Consulting Services for a discussion on effective ways to deal with anxiety and stress from noon to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 16, or 5 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 18. Dustin Ernberger, of Ames Therapy and Consulting, will host this free educational hour. Please call to reserve your space at (515) 337-1380. For more information, visit amestherapy.com.
May 17
Mental health support group: A second weekly NAMI Connections peer support group will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on May 17 at the NAMI-CI Wellness Center, 416 Douglas Ave., Suite 205. Come hear from others who are also learning how to live in recovery with a mental illness. Call (515) 292-9400 for more information.
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CONCERT: Auditions to be May 18, May 25 Continued from page 1
The concert will open with the Bach Motet, Lobet den Herrn, alle Heiden. Other selections include Danny Boy, Entreat Me Not to Leave You, Every Night (When the Sun Goes Down), and two pieces by Eric Whitacre, A Boy and A Girl and Five Hebrew Love Songs. Eric Whitacre described the text from A Boy and A Girl as a “tender, delicate, exquisite poem” that required him to “quiet himself and find the music hidden within the words.” Whitacre has also stated that he felt that the four measures that paint the text “never kissing” may be some of the best he has ever written. The Five Hebrew Love Songs are hauntingly beautiful and are from poems written by his wife, Hila Pitmann. They are mixed in character and the fourth piece in the set requires the
singers to imitate bells. The singers use the exact pitches that awakened the couple each morning from a nearby cathedral in Germany. These pieces are accompanied by solo violin and piano. Other selections in the concert include the beloved Three Madrigals by Emma Lou Diemer, which feature texts from Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, Measure for Measure and Much Ado About Nothing. The concert concludes with If Music Be the Food of Love by David Dickau. The group is beginning to plan events for the celebratory 30th season and this includes auditioning new members. We have scheduled auditions on May 18 and May 25 but auditions may occur at other times to accommodate schedules. If interested, contact David Johnson at (515) 2258334, Ext. 12 or davejohnson@faithlc.org.
PEOPLE Wheatsfield Co-op presents funds raised as part of its Co-op Nickel program to MICA’s Story County Dental Clinic. From left, Rachel Dakarian, Wheatsfield board president; Gloria Symons, health and services director MICA; Linda Johnson, Wheatsfield general manager. Funds are raised via five cent bag refunds, extra change and Give Back Thursday. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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Members from Bethesda Lutheran Church of Ames helped support Riverside Lutheran Bible Camp at the Annual Riverside Gala. The Gala, which was held at the Ames Hilton Garden Inn, raised $63,000 for Riverside Lutheran Bible Camp. The money raised will be used for Riverside’s Living Water, Living Word Capital Appeal to finish restoring the Chapel. Pictured with Master of Ceremonies Eric Hanson, KCCI reporter and anchor, are Chris Brakke and Trace Houge-Brakke; Rod and Ingrid Place; and Jeanne and Jim Stewart. Not pictured: Bethesda pastor Bryan Simmons. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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On behalf of St. Cecilia Parish, Deacon Ron Smith accepted an Outstanding Faith Member Award from Mike Fritz, executive director of Good Neighbor Emergency Assistance, at its 20th anniversary celebration was April 29. St. Cecilia was noted for its tradition of active board members, currently Phyllis Craig, and volunteers, for its Christmas Market fundraiser (proceeds from recycled Christmas decorations), and for developing Coins for Kids (a fundraiser used by St. Cecilia children). CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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ACTORS announces season 62: Dimensions of Comedy The Ames Community Theater (ACTORS) announced the shows for its 62nd season: Dimensions of Comedy. These five shows reflect different kinds of comedy, but all of them will be a treat for the audience. The season starts with The Cemetery Club by Ivan Menchell. This poignant comedy tells the story of Ida, Lucille, and Doris. They are widows that meet every month for tea and a trip to the cemetery to visit the graves of their passed husbands. Things change when Sam, the local butcher, starts paying attention to Ida, and they work at a second chance at love. The result is an evening of pure pleasure that will make you glad you went to the theater. The Cemetery Club opens Sept. 15, 2017 and runs for five performances over two weekends. Forbidden Broadway Greatest Hits: Volume 1 will kick off your holiday season. Written by Gerard Alessandrini, this satirical musical comedy is a spoof of all your favorite Broadway musicals Broadway. You will laugh with this hilarious musical review. Forbidden Broadway parodies some of the iconic characters, stars, and songwriters of Broadway. From Annie and Les Miserables
to Carole Channing and Stephan Sondheim, nothing is sacred. Forbidden Broadway opens Nov. 17 and runs Thanksgiving weekend. Jack Sharkey is known for his outlandish farces, and The Murder Room will not disappoint. It is a spoof of all British crime thrillers. In the style of Agatha Christie and Monty Python, there is fastpaced, witty dialogue; hidden compartments; and non-stop laughs. Don’t miss this whodun- it. The Murder Room opens on Jan. 26, 2018 and runs for five performances. Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike by Christopher Durang is a quirky comedy about family relationships and a boy toy. Vanya, Sonia, and Masha share a weekend together with Masha’s boy-toy, Spike. The result is rivalry, regret, and wry humor. Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike is a sweet, witty play with a pop culture attitude. This 2013 Tony Award Winner for Best Play opens March 30 and runs for two weekends. Dolly Parton wrote the music, but you will be singing along during 9 to 5 The Musical. Three female coworkers concoct a plan to get even with their “sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical, bigot” boss. The women
take over the office and learn that there is nothing that they can’t do: even in a man’s world. Pull on your polyester pantsuit and enjoy the revenge and friendships. 9 to 5 The Musical opens June 8 for seven performances. Season tickets will be available at the discounted price of $75 at the performances of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. The Ames Convention and Visitors Bureau has generously given ACTORS a grant to purchase hors d’oeuvres for a pre-show party before every performance of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. So, audiences are encouraged to come early, enjoy a snack, and get their season ticket and ACTORS membership. Tickets to Dirty Rotten Scoundrels are available on-line at actorsinc.org or at Ali Cakes on Main Street in Ames. ACTORS is non-profit, amateur theater for the people of Ames and the surrounding area. This all- volunteer theater welcomes everyone to come audition or work on a show. Community members are encouraged to join in on the fun.
At a recent meeting of the Ames Town and Country Kiwanis Club, Dan Franklin, president, second from left, acknowledged Randy Griffith, left, as Distinguished Key Club Advisor presented to Randy at the Nebraska/Iowa Area Seven Convention. President Franklin also presented a 15-year anniversary recognition to Club member Marion Kresse, second from right, and a 10-year anniversary recognition to Richard Eller, left. The club sponsors the Ames High School Key Club to Key Club International. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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