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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
From left, Kiwanian John Core (Pancake Days co-chair), midshipmen Delaney Leavent, Alina Pagan, Chris Duehr, Noon Kiwanian Sue Mulet (ISU Navy ROTC staff), and Ted MacDonald (Pancake Days co-chair).
MAY 15
HISTORICAL SOCIETY LECTURE Join the Ames Historical Society Lecture Series for The Civilian Conservation Corps in Iowa at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15, at the Ames Public Library auditorium, 515 Douglas Ave., Ames. Michael Lasser will present American popular music as social history. Free and open to the public.
MAY 15
AMERICAN LEGION BINGO American Legion Post 37 will offer bingo at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15, 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.
MAY 15
NORTH GRAND FARMER’S MARKET North Grand Farmers Market is open from 3 to 6 p.m. every Wednesday and from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Saturday in the parking lot on the north side of JCPenney at North Grand Mall. To become a vendor or for additional information, call (515) 232-7930.
MAY 15
AMERICAN LEGION BURGER BASKET NIGHT American Legion Post 37 is hosting a burger basket night from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15, at 225 Main St., Ames. Enjoy a great flame broiled 1/3 burger with the freshest garden fare and fries for just $5. Add cheese for just a little bit more. Stay and enjoy an evening of bingo. Proceeds go to support American Legion-sponsored community programs in the Ames area.
MAY 15
LOW VISION SUPPORT GROUP If you or someone you know has lost some or all of their vision, the Low Vision Group is available to help. We meet from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month at Northcrest Community Rose Room, 1901 Northcrest Circle. The space is easily accessible and parking is available. We tell our stories and share our knowledge. This month, “Managing Your Dr. Appointment” will be the topic. Anyone coping with vision loss and/or a companion is welcome For information, call or text Pat at (530) 321-1651.
MAY 16
ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION SUPPORT GROUP The monthly meeting of Alzheimer’s Association’s support group for persons with early stage Alzheimer’s Disease/Dementia along with their spouses or other care partners will be at 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 16, at Northcrest Community’s fireside room, 1801 20th St., Ames. This group meets every third Thursday of the month. For more information, call Deb Russell at (515) 290-1732.
MAY 16
LEGISLATIVE WRAP UP Public presentation by League of Women Voters of Ames and Story County at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 16, at Northminster Presbyterian Church, 1416 20th St, Ames. Amy Campbell, lobbyist, will review the various bills that were proposed in this last session from both sides of the aisle. What made it, what didn’t and what is likely to reappear next year. Amy will welcome your questions and comments. For more events, see page 5
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Iowa State Navy ROTC students honored by Ames Noon Kiwanis Three Iowa State University Navy ROTC students were honored by Ames Noon Kiwanis for volunteering at the recent Kiwanis Pancake Days event. The students represented the larger group of midship-
men who were not able to attend the ceremony. The Navy ROTC unit has provided volunteers at the Kiwanis community fundraising event every year since 2009. Kiwanis Pancake Days
income supports community youth-serving programs such as YSS, Ames Miracle Playground and Field, Bike Rodeo, Raising Readers, Octagon Art Camp, Ames Children’s Choirs and Teen Maze.
13th-annual Youth Volunteer Awards The 13th-annual Story County Youth Volunteer Awards were presented at the nomination dinner on April 25 at Reiman Gardens in Ames. In the past few months, everyone in the community has been helping the Volunteer Center of Story County to recognize young people, or groups of young people, for their service to the community. The Story County Youth Volunteer Awards is given for exceptional volunteer service in the past year (March 2018 to March 2019) to individual(s) under the age of 25 who reside in Story County. Awards were presented in elementary, middle, high school, college and community (group) categories. The Volunteer Center recognized Lillian Allie, Kaylee McClure, Jessica Swanson, Ella Overman, Whitney Erikson, Katherine Hawley, Amanda Hofsommer, Imeda Mata, Brendan Taylor, Sara Glab, Ames High School and the Key Club for their exceptional service. The Volunteer Center of Story County would like to give special thanks to Reiman Gardens for hosting the event. We would also like to thank RMH Architects, Dogtown, Cyclone Engraving, Morning Bell Coffee Roasters and Greek Week for sponsoring the event. Finally, we would like to thank Chick-Fil-A for donating its catering services.
The 13th-annual Story County Youth Volunteer Awards were presented at the nomination dinner on April 25 at Reiman Gardens in Ames. For the event, the Volunteer Center of Story County recognized Lillian Allie, Kaylee McClure, Jessica Swanson, Ella Overman, Whitney Erikson, Katherine Hawley, Amanda Hofsommer, Imeda Mata, Brendan Taylor, Sara Glab, Ames High School and the Key Club for their exceptional service. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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Heartland Senior Services • 205 PEOPLE S. Walnut Ave. • (515) 233-2906 ISU student reflects on time Lunch Menus sliced carrots, garden lettuce salad, as United Way board member Wednesday, May 15: Pork tips Mandarin oranges. 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,
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 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 15 9 a.m., Video exercise 1 p.m., Bunco 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 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
Markus Flynn is closing his term as a United Way of Story County board member, but taking with him a host of experiences to use as he embarks on his next step. Flynn, an Iowa State University graduate student in the College of Human Sciences Kinesiology program, has a long history with the organization throughout his time at Iowa State. Flynn first learned about the organization through the University’s Protégé Program, a unique endeavor where students apply to be paired with an area non-profit organization to learn the basics from finances, management, fundraising, and program development. Through that semester-long experience, Flynn met with Jean Kresse, United Way of Story County president and CEO, to hear more about the organization and how it operates. At the conclusion of his term in the Protégé Program, Kresse was so impressed by Flynn’s desire to learn more in his chosen field of community health, that she and
Iowa State University student and United Way of Story County Board Member Markus Flynn. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
the Board of Directors extended a board position to Flynn. United Way has had a practice to have two ISU students on their board for many years, and it was clear that Flynn would be the perfect person to fill one of those open seats. “Markus showed tremendous understanding of the complex work United Way carries out in our community. His passion for community health was in perfect alignment for one of our priority areas, and we were delighted when he accepted our invitation to serve as a board member,” says Kresse. During his time as a board member, Flynn served on committees including the Finance
Committee and Health Community Impact Work Team, a group that evaluates funded programs within the organization’s health portfolio and recommends programs measures to be adopted. Flynn’s attendance in both groups and the monthly board meetings was nearly perfect, despite managing an active class, research, and work schedule. “I have a passion for community-level impact, and United Way is an organization that epitomizes that. The work United Way does within the community is extremely important. Through my time in the Protégé Program and as a board member, I’ve really been reminded how deeply engrained need is – even if you can’t see it first-hand. It’s been a pleasure to be a part of an organization that is working diligently to meet a variety of needs and bring about solutions that are needed locally. I plan to stay involved with United Way wherever the future takes me and have the opportunity to serve on a board again,” Flynn said.
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Nevada High School students Amelea Jones and Eliana Hornbuckle engage in conversation with a fellow student scholar at the World Food Prize Iowa Youth Institute on Monday, April 29, at Iowa State University in Ames. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Nevada students take part in World Food Prize Iowa Youth Institute Eliana Hornbuckle and Amelea Jones, Nevada High School juniors, participated in the World Food Prize Iowa Youth Institute held on Monday, April 29, at Iowa State University in Ames. The students logged many hours researching and writing research papers ad-
dressing critical issues in food security. Eliana Hornbuckle’s paper addressed the problems in India with the need for improving preservation of produce and foods to avoid spoilage. Amelea Jones’ research paper address food insecurity in Greece.
The students shared their research topics in small groups with experts and students from other high schools. Nevada High School agriculture education instructor Kevin Cooper assisted the students with the process of participating in the institutes.
Nevada High School students Amelea Jones and Eliana Hornbuckle, from left, participated in the World Food Prize Iowa Youth Institute on April 29. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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Roland-Story horticulture student Sarah Yeager works with one of her kindergarten partners in constructing a flower cup. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Roland-Story horticulture student Joe Hovick assists a kindergarten student with a flower cup. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Roland-Story horticulture class teaches kindergarten classes Roland-Story horticulture students worked with three sections of the kindergarten classes on learning about the topic
of horticulture. Students visited each of the classes and had three hands-on learning activities in which the
students were able to construct “Mother’s Day Flower Cups” that they could present to parents in a few weeks.
The program was developed by senior Stephany Cruz, and she had help from seven other horticulture students as they
worked with Mrs. Hauer’s, Mrs. Johnson’s and Mrs. Whipple’s kindergarten classes.
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MAY 16
LUNCH AND LEARN Stevens Memorial Chapel will host a Lunch & Learn event for Older Americans Month from 12 to 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 16, at Stevens Memorial Chapel, 607 28th St., Ames. Shelly Bates-Crowe, of Polk County’s Supplemental Food Program, will provide information on the ways they serve seniors in central Iowa. Lunch is provided. Please RSVP to Tiffany by phone at (515) 207-9485 or by email at Tiffany.Tope@ dignitymemorial.com.
MAY 17
INDOOR FARMERS MARKET
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This meeting will also include a show and tell, and a free table.
The Ames Chamber Artists will present their 31st spring concert, Songs and 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 or Reiman Music, both 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.
MAY 18
AMES CHAMBER ARTISTS
MAY 18
The Indoor Farmers’ Market is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. every Friday, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. every Saturday and from noon to 5 p.m. every Sunday. Inside you’ll find baked goods, honey, popcorn, Pappardelle’s pasta, jams and jellies, Amish baskets and rugs, handmade textiles and more. Call (515) 232-7930 for additional information.
CENTRAL IOWA SEWING GUILD The Central Iowa Sewing Guild will meet from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 18, at Trinity Methodist Church, 102 Lynwood Drive in Huxley. School may be nearly out, but sewers are always anxious to learn. Four members of the guild will provide mini lessons on bagging a lining, making a better collar, adjusting the bust and sewing machine needles.
Ames Parks and Recreation Director Updates Kiwanians Keith Abraham, director of Ames Parks and Recreation Commision, visited the Ames Town and Country Kiwanis Club recently and gave an overview of upcoming plans concerning the parks system in Ames. Featured in the program was the progress of Ames’ new Miracle Park which is on its final leg of fundraising and scheduled to open in 2020. The Kiwanis Clubs of Ames have been encouraging this project for several years and have raised money to name a dugout at the local Miracle Field. Abraham also provided an update on several other city projects including
Carroll Marty Disc Golf Course, Emma McCarthy bridge reconstruction, new club house at Homewood Golf Course, area around dam at River Valley Park, the Healthy Life Styles Center, and new rest rooms at Brookside Park.
CRUSHED ROCK CLASSIC The fourth-annual Crushed Rock Classic gravel bicycle racem, sponsored by Ames Velo, will be on Saturday, May 18, at Sunny Heights Bed and Breakfast northeast of Ames. The race consists of multiple laps on a 6.2mile circuit comprised of grass trails through McFarland Park and gravel roads west of the park. Pre-registration is online and same day registration opens at 10:30 a.m. There will be free chili and beer for participants following the race. Racers must wear helmets. For details go to amesvelo. com or call Race Director Scott Wall at (515) 233-1611.
MAY 19
AMERICAN LEGION BINGO American Legion Post 37 will offer bingo at 6 p.m. on Sunday, May 19, 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.
MAY 21
GATHERING OF ARTISTS The Creative Artists’ Studios of Ames will host the Ames Community Arts Council’s Monthly Gathering of Artists from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21, at 130 S. Sheldon Ave. No. 107, Ames. The gatherings, held on the third Tuesday of each month at various locations, showcase local artists from around the Ames area. Artists and art enthusiasts of all types are invited to meet other artists, get feedback, get inspired, and have fun. The events are free and open to all. Refreshments will be provided.
MAY 22
AMES HIGH SCHOOL BACCALAUREATE Ames High School Baccalaureate, featuring local speakers and performances by Ames High School seniors, will begin with an orchestra prelude at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22, in
the Ames High School auditorium.
MAY 22
AMERICAN LEGION BINGO American Legion Post 37 will offer bingo at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22, 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.
MAY 22
MARC BAILEY Join us to hear for Des Moines-area singer-songwriter Marc Bailey from 7 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22, at the Pantorium Building, 410 Douglas Ave., Ames. Experience the power of Marc’s voice and learn a bit more about this new musician on the central Iowa scene. Or catch him live on KHOI Community Radio, 89.1 FM or streaming at khoifm. org.
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Ames Noon Kiwanians, from left, Lynell Dougherty, Don Wishart, Ronnie Lindeman, Steve Sapp, Geri Derner, Ralene Lewis (Kiwanis guest) and Cynthia Gaunt prepare and serve for a meal at Food at First in Ames. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Noon Kiwanis prepares, serves food at Food at First Ames Noon Kiwanis volunteers planned, prepared and served the Food at First meal on April 29. The meal served 84 guests and
featured smoked ham. Kiwanians plan, prepare and serve the Food at First meal several times a year. Food at First daily
meals are prepared and served at First Christian Church. The program serves more than 25,000 meals a year.
Levi Origer who the first Roland-Story agriculture shop student to finish his “outdoor sign” project. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
R-S ag shop students finish outdoor sign projects Roland-Story agriculture shop students have completed their first long-term project of the semester which was called the “outdoor sign” project. The project took the students a month to complete in which they created designs
that went on both sides of their plywood. The students then learned skill sets in squaring lumber, prepping plywood, use of routers and then in the finishing aspect of painting and staining. Their final steps included fabricating frames for their signs
and clear coating for extra protection. According to Brad Taylor, agriculture education instructor, “This was a project that definitely kept the students busy with the detailed work to be done with painting and the other aspects of finishing.”
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Gilbert students present to tractor club on their restoration projects
On Tuesday, April 2, the Ag Power students at Gilbert High School presented to the Tractor Club about their restoration projects.
Students received support and advice on how they should go about restoring their tractor. Students who attended included
Austin Clewell, Joe Drzycimski, Cayden Meskan, Kruz Pierce, Jordan Rydl, Cole Schrader and Everett Smith.
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Adia Willems and Nell McCord demonstrate the processing of “chitting.” CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Roland-Story hort students learn about ‘chitting’
Roland-Story agriculture students and FFA members Amanda Hofsommer and Brendan Taylor were awarded their Iowa FFA Degree at the 2019 State FFA Convention in Ames.
The Roland-Story horticulture class had a special lesson recently about the topic of “chitting.” Chitting is the process of divid-
ing seed potatoes in preparation for planting. As the students learned, it is necessary to have at least one “eye” on each
section of the divided potato. Later in the week, the students went out to the FFA garden and planted the potatoes.
Roland-Story FFA members receive Iowa Degree Roland-Story agriculture students and FFA members Amanda Hofsommer and Brendan Taylor were awarded their Iowa FFA Degree at the 2019 State FFA Convention in Ames. The Iowa Degree is the highest honor
and recognition that any FFA member may receive from their individual states and represents that an agriculture education student has participated in leadership activities above the local chapter level, has served in a leader-
ship position within their local chapters, and has been involved in an active SAE (supervised agricultural experience) project. This year, the Iowa FFA Association awarded 700 members out of the 15,700 state membership with this recognition. According to Brad Taylor, agriculture education instructor and FFA advisor, “This is a great honor for these students as it represents a lot of hard work and accomplishments that they have been involved in over their three years in agriculture education and FFA.”
The Roland-Story team consisted of Susie Weaver, Wyatt Origer, Ben Chelsvig and Kade Faga. The R-S team finished with a silver rating in the contest. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
R-S FFA competes in state FFA poultry evaluation The Roland-Story FFA Chapter had four of its members compete in the poultry evaluation contest at the 91st State con-
vention in Ames. The contest was held at the Hansen Learning Center and involved 111 teams from around Iowa. Contestants evaluated processed poultry, live poultry, shelled eggs, ready to eat poultry, further processed poultry and each had to take part in a general knowledge exam of the poultry industry. The purpose and goals of the contest in-
volved students learning to make decisions, make and support accurate observations, communicate industry and product terminology, and to recognize economic importance of value added products. The Roland-Story team consisted of Susie Weaver, Wyatt Origer, Ben Chelsvig and Kade Faga. The R-S team finished with a silver rating in the contest.
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PEOPLE Gilbert FFA Chapter earns Gold Rating Gilbert FFA students help with Boone at Iowa FFA Ag Biotechnology CDE County Fair sheep and goat weigh-in
Gilbert FFA students help with Boone County Fair sheep and goat weigh-in. Students learned many skills including, safely handling sheep/goats, organizing animals in pens, moving animals to the scale to be weighed, helping with tagging and retinal scans. For some students, this was their first opportunity to handle sheep and goats. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Gilbert FFA Chapter earns a Gold Rating at the Iowa FFA Ag Biotechnology CDE. FFA teams from 49 chapters participated in this year’s Career Development Event designed to provide students with an opportunity to display their agricultural knowledge and skills in the area of Biotechnology. Individuals who participated in the event completed several activities including a general knowledge exam and an identification activity. The team members also collaborated in a team activity relating to biotechnology principles.
Gilbert FFA Chapter earns Gold Rating in the Iowa FFA Poultry CDE event
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Gilbert FFA members receive Iowa Degree
Gilbert FFA Chapter earns a Gold Rating in the Iowa FFA Poultry CDE event. This event provides an opportunity for FFA members to display their agricultural knowledge and skills in the area of Poultry Evaluation. Activities included: placing classes of live poultry; placing and grading classes of ready to cook poultry; grading classes of egg interiors and exteriors; identifying and grading further process poultry products, and a poultry production examination. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Gilbert FFA Chapter earns Silver Rating at the Iowa FFA Farm Business Management CDE The Iowa FFA Degree is the highest degree that can be bestowed upon an FFA member by the Iowa FFA Association each year. To receive the Iowa FFA Degree, FFA members must meet the following standards: 1) Have been an active FFA member for at least 24 months; 2) Have completed at least two years of systematic instruction in agricultural education; 3) Have earned and productively invested at least $1,500 or worked at least 375 hours in a supervised agricultural experience program; 4) Have a satisfactory scholastic record; 5) Have demonstrated leadership abilities from a specific list of activities; 6) Have completed 25 hours of community service; and 7) Have participated in at least five different FFA activities above the local level. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Rydl, Kepley participate in the Greenhand quiz
Gilbert FFA members Rachel Rydl and Daryn Kepley participated in the Greenhand quiz. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Gilbert FFA Chapter earns a Silver Rating at the Iowa FFA Farm Business Management CDE. FFA teams from 85 chapters participated in this year’s Career Development Event designed to provide the student with an opportunity to display their agricultural knowledge and skills in the area of Farm Management. The individuals who participated in the event each completed an objective test consisting of three sections: economic principles, records and analysis, and risk management. All team members worked together to solve a problem related to break-even analysis. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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Nine AKTION Club members helped with the AKTION Club’s bi-annual community food drive, which was co-sponsored by Kiwanis Clubs in Ames. From left, members Rob Sage, Missy Wierson and Dennis Airhart. The club has raised more than 10,000 pounds of food and collected more than $6,000 for the hungry of this community since 2007. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Past National Commander David Rehbein, right, along with two senior Post Commanders, Don Johnson, left, and Marion Eacret, center, cut the birthday cake as Ames American Legion Post 37 celebrated the 100th birthday of The American Legion on March 14. Eacret and Johnson served in 1968-69 and 1969-70, respectively. CONTRIBUTED
Cyclone Country AKTION Club held 22nd bi-annual Ames American Legion Community Food Drive on celebrates 100th birthday April 27 at Lincoln Center of The American Legion Hy-Vee in Ames PHOTO
The Cyclone Country AKTION Club held its 22nd bi-annual Community Food Drive on April 27 at Lincoln Center Hy-Vee in Ames. Even though it was a rainy day, shoppers were very generous with donations of cash and grocery items. Over the course of five hours, 11 grocery carts of food and sup-
plies were collected for the Food at First community meals program and food pantry, as well as $440 in cash. The AKTION Club co-chairs, Lisa Thogerson and Missy Wierson, would like to thank the staff and customers at the Lincoln Center HyVee, the Ames Noon Kiwanis, Town and Country Kiwanis, and
the Best Buddies program at Iowa State for their support of AKTION Club and Food at First. Food at First is located at the First Christian Church, 611 Clark Avenue in Ames. It provides a free meal every day and operates a free market three times a week. For further information, please call (515) 232-5766.
Ames American Legion Post 37 celebrated the 100th birthday of The American Legion on March 14 at the Post, 225 Main St., with a birthday cake and retelling of some of the memories and past accomplishments of the post. The date was chosen as the 100th anniversary of the caucus of World War I
soldiers held in Paris, France, in March 1919. That caucus is recognized as the formation meeting of The American Legion. Past National Commander David Rehbein, along with two senior Post Commanders, Don Johnson and Marion Eacret cut the birthday cake. Commanders Eacret and Johnson
served in 196869 and 1969-70, respectively, and shared some of their memories of their years of membership. Earlier Post activities recounted in the Post history were also shared. The Post will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the formation of the Ames Post in June with the public being invited.
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