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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Northminster donates to Story County Boys and Girls Club
JUNE 5 NORTH GRAND FARMERS 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.
JUNE 5 LIVESTOCK PARASITES Join the Practical Farmers of Iowa for Livestock Parasites 101: Prevention, Identification and Treatment from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 5, at 1800 Christensen Drive in Ames. Learn the essentials from Iowa State University veterinary pathologist Matt Brewer in this hands-on workshop. After the discussion, participants will have a chance to practice performing fecal egg counts on manure samples. The workshop also will give farmers a chance to ask questions and share their experiences with veterinarians. This workshop will be capped at 20 people.
JUNE 5 IOWAWORKS CAREER FAIR Come attend the IowaWORKS Career Fair at Ames Public Library from 10 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, June 5, in the library’s auditorium. Learn about job opportunities and meet with local employers at this free career fair. Bring copies of your resume and dress to impress. Provided in partnership with Ames Public Library, Ames Chamber of Commerce and IowaWORKS.
Ali Sauer, development coordinator for Story County Boys and Girls Club, accepts a check from Northminster Presbyterian Church, Ames. The contribution will help provide assistance for summer programs for youth. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Front row, from left, Megan Greenfield (Bergen), Jordan Ramus (Bergen) and Bayley Lyman (Bergen); Middle row, from left, Pastor Scott Johnson (St. Petri), Megan Keppler (Bergen), Maddy Stevenson (St. Petri), and Pastor John Sheahan (Bergen); and back row, from left, Lucas Risdal (Bergen), Dawson Chelsvig (St. Petri), Kole Knutson (St. Petri) and Caden Henrichs (St. Petri).
JUNE 6 AMATEUR RADIO CLUB The Story County Amateur Radio Club will meet at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 6, in the north conference room A/B on the first floor of Mary Greeley Medical Center, Ames. Representatives from the Iowa Ten Meter Group will make a presentation. Parking is available near the MGMC south entrance. The meeting is free and open to the public.
JUNE 6 ART TALK Join artist AJ Zandt for an art talk at 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 6, at Octagon Center for the Arts, in the small wall gallery on the third floor, 427 Douglas Ave. in Ames. This event is free and open to the public. All are welcome.
JUNE 6 AMES MUNICIPAL BAND Ames Municipal Band will begin its 2019 season at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 6, at Bandshell Park, 125 E. Fifth St. in Ames. The hour-long, free concerts will be each Thursday evening in June and July, featuring popular music, light classical, hymns, marches and music from Broadway and Hollywood.
JUNE 6 CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION American Legion Family of Ames, Post 37, will host its centennial celebration from 7 to 9 p.m. on June 6, at 225 Main St. in Ames. The Legion will be celebrating the 100th anniversary of the signing of the post charter, with several displays of the post’s history. For more events, see page 5
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Confirmation Class of 2019 Nine youths confirmed their faith in Christ as members of the Bergen and St. Petri Lutheran churches confirmation class of 2019. Confirmation Day at Bergen Lutheran Church in Roland was April 28. Confirmation Day at St. Petri Lutheran Church in Story City was May 5.
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Heartland Senior Services 205 S. Walnut Ave., Ames (515) 233-2906 Lunch Menus Monday, June 3: Roast beef, whipped potatoes, sliced carrots, applesauce, fresh orange. Tuesday, June 4: Taco meat with wheat tortilla shell, diced potatoes, lima beans, lettuce, tomato, cheese, cut banana. Wednesday, June 5: Sweet and sour chicken, long grain rice, corn, garden lettuce salad, peaches, birthday treat. Thursday, June 6: Pork tips with chutney, country sweet pota-
toes, mix vegetable blend, mandarin oranges, peanut butter cookie. Friday, June 7: Baked chicken thigh, California blend, potato salad, applesauce. Monday, June 10: Tatertot casserole, broccoli cuts, mixed fruit cup, sugar cookie. Tuesday, June 11: Seasoned tilapia (alternate: herbed chicken), wild rice, cape cod vegetables, garden lettuce salad, applesauce. Wednesday, June 12:
Beef pot roast, baked sweet potatoes, cauliflower, carrot sticks, raisins. Thursday, June 13: Southwestern chicken, au gratin potatoes, spinach, mandarin oranges, sugar free vanilla pudding. Friday, June 14: Hamburger on bun, tomato/ lettuce/ onion, green beans, sliced carrots, tropical fruit cup. Monday, June 17: Beef pot roast, baked sweet potatoes, snap peas, peaches, jello cup.
Tuesday, June 18: Baked salmon with glaze (alternate: seasoned chicken breast), potatoes o’brien, garden lettuce salad, peach fruit cup, chocolate pudding. Wednesday, June 19: Sloppy joe on bun, cut red potatoes,sliced carrots, coleslaw, strawberries/bananas. Thursday, June 20: Macaroni and cheese, bermuda vegetables, green beans, tropical fruit cup. Friday, June 21: Pork tips with chutney, cut sweet potatoes, corn,
mandarin oranges, peanut butter cookie. Monday, June 24: Cafe meatloaf, steamed potato, peas, yogurt cup, pear fruit cup. Tuesday, June 25: Pot roast, mashed potatoes with gravy, diced beets, garden lettuce salad, fruit cocktail. Wednesday, June 26: Key West roast cod (alternate: grilled chicken), long grain rice, broccoli cuts, fresh orange, chocolate chip cookie. Thursday, June 27: Sliced ham, cut sweet
potatoes, corn, garden lettuce salad, pineapple fruit cup. Friday, June 28: Spaghetti with meat sauce, green beans, applesauce, chocolate pudding, breadsticks. 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 Monday, June 3 7:45 a.m., LifeChoices exercise 9 a.m., Video exercise 12:30 p.m., Senior band practice 1 p.m., Glass gem suncatcher craft Tuesday, June 4 8:15 a.m., Tai Chi II 9 a.m., Tai Chi I 9:45 a.m., Songbirds 11:45 a.m., Fresh conversations 12:30 p.m., Canasta Wednesday, June 5 9 a.m., Video exercise 11:45 a.m., Lunch and learn 12:30 p.m., Movie “The Quiet Man” Thursday, June 6 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, June 7 9 a.m., Video exercise 12:30 p.m., Friday afternoon cards 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Fall prevention class 5:30 p.m., Jazz Jam Saturday, June 8 5:30 p.m., Cribbage Sunday, June 9 12:30 p.m., Duplicate bridge Monday, June 10 7:45 a.m., LifeChoices exercise 9 a.m., Video exercise 12:30 p.m., Senior band practice
Tuesday, June 11 8:15 a.m., Tai Chi II 9 a.m., Tai Chi I 9:45 a.m., Songbirds 12:30 p.m., Canasta 1 p.m., Trivia game with Ethan 6 p.m., Monthly dance Wednesday, June 12 9 a.m., Video exercise 1 p.m., Coloring workshop Thursday, June 13 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, June 14 9 a.m., Video exercise 12:30 p.m., Friday afternoon cards
Sunday, June 16 12:30 p.m., Duplicate bridge Monday, June 17 7:45 a.m., LifeChoices exercise 9 a.m., Video exercise 12:30 p.m., Senior band practice 1 p.m., Paper crafting crazy animal cards Tuesday, June 18 8:15 a.m., Tai Chi II 9 a.m., Tai Chi I 9:45 a.m., Songbirds 12:30 p.m., Canasta 1 p.m., Trivia game with Ethan Wednesday, June 19 9 a.m., Video exercise 1 p.m., Bunco 7 p.m., Jazz Jam Thursday, June 20 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, June 21 9 a.m., Video exercise 12:30 p.m., Friday afternoon cards 7 p.m., Country Jam Sunday, June 23 12:30 p.m., Duplicate bridge Monday, June 24 7:45 a.m., LifeChoices exercise 9 a.m., Video exercise 12:30 p.m., Senior band practice Tuesday, June 25 8:15 a.m., Tai Chi II 9 a.m., Tai Chi I 9:45 a.m., Songbirds
12:30 p.m., Canasta 1 p.m., Trivia game with Ethan Wednesday, June 26 9 a.m., Video exercise 1 p.m., Coloring workshop Thursday, June 27 8:15 a.m., Tai Chi II 9 a.m., Tai Chi I 9:30 a.m. to noon, Health care 1 p.m., Bingo 6:30 p.m., Duplicate bridge Friday, June 28 9 a.m., Video exercise 12:30 p.m., Friday afternoon cards Sunday, June 30 12:30 p.m., Duplicate bridge
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Roland-Story agriculture teacher Brad Taylor accepts the Golden Owl Award from Devin Fuhrman, vice president of sponsor relations at Nationwide Insurance, of Ohio, who came to Story City to personally present the award to Taylor in front of the food science class at Roland-Story High School. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
R-S’s Taylor receives Golden Owl Award Brad Taylor, agriculture teacher at Roland-Story High School in Story City, was crowned the 2018-2019 Iowa Ag Educator of the Year with the inaugural Golden Owl Award. Nationwide honored Taylor’s substantial contributions to future industry leaders of agriculture education. Nationwide established the Golden Owl Award to honor teachers and support them with additional resources to assist their continued educational efforts. Alongside a trophy, Taylor will receive $3,000
to further develop his programs to provide optimal student learning. “This award symbolizes the hard work that individuals have put into agriculture education to help students realize what their full potential is,” Taylor said. “When you investigate agriculture education, you find it leads students to their passions when they suddenly find that providing a system of food, fiber and protecting our natural resources is viable to them. It excites me to find out that kids have a passion to find those
types of careers.” “We’re proud to recognize Brad Taylor as an outstanding teacher who has dedicated over 41 years of service to agriculture education,” said Brad Liggett, president of agribusiness for Nationwide. “Throughout his career, Taylor has inspired the next generation of agricultural leaders while providing for community members in need.” The Golden Owl Award helps shed light on the importance of agricultural education and the tremendous contributions of teachers.
Ames Golden K Kiwanis recently presented a check for $800 in support of Ames Good Neighbor Emergency Assistance. From left, Golden K member Willis Fiscus, Ames Good Neighbor Emergency Assistance, Board Chair Charlie Weber, Ames Good Neighbor Emergency Assistance Director Lori Allen, and Golden K’s Craig Ause. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Ames Golden K Kiwanis donates $800 to Ames Good Neighbor Emergency Assistance Ames Golden K Kiwanis recently presented a check for $800 in support of Ames Good Neighbor Emergency Assistance. As explained by Charlie Weber, Ames
Good Neighbor Emergency Assistance, through the generosity of partner organizations, as well as funds received from various grants, offers healthy food vouchers, gas
vouchers and emergency rent and utility assistance to those in need. For more information about Golden K, please visit www. amesgoldenk.org.
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Altrusa of Ames recently awarded $500 to four graduating high school seniors from Story County high schools. Award winners were, from left, Karandeep Sandhu (Ames), Laura Lynch (Gilbert), Matthew Kiger (Nevada), and Caitlyn Tibodeau (Nevada). CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Altrusa member Mary Mekemson awards $500 to each of the students. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Altrusa of Ames awards scholarships to four graduating seniors from Story County high schools Altrusa of Ames recently awarded $500 to four graduating high school seniors from Story County high schools. These students applied for the award
and were chosen because they clearly demonstrated an active and dedicated involvement in service projects in their school and community during
high school. Congratulations to Karandeep Sandhu (Ames), Laura Lynch (Gilbert), Matthew Kiger (Nevada) and Caitlyn Tibodeau (Nevada).
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JUNE 7 INDOOR FARMERS MARKET 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.
JUNE 7 ANNUAL ART WALK The annual Art Walk will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, June 7, in downtown Ames. Discover the artwork of over 60 artists including painters, jewelry makers, photographers, woodworkers, potters, sculptors, musicians, and much more. Learn more at amesdowntown.org.
JUNE 7 WALK WITH A DOC If you are in the Ames area, join Iowa Heart Foundation for our Walk With a Doc kickoff at noon on Friday, June 7, at Mary
Greeley Medical Center, 1111 Duff Ave., in Ames. We will meet outside the west parking lot entrance to Mary Greeley Medical Center, where Denise Sorrentino will provide a brief talk on a heart-related topic. Then we will walk through the surrounding neighborhoods. All are welcome for this free event.
JUNE 8 ICE CREAM SOCIAL Join the Ames Historical Society for a community ice cream social from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 8, at Ames History Center, 416 Douglas Ave., in Ames. There will be free ice cream sundaes and kids’ activities. Free and open to the public.
JUNE 8 ROSE FEST Stop and smell the roses during Reiman Gardens’ annual Rose Fest from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 8, at 1407 University Blvd., in Ames. Along with scheduled activities, visitors will enjoy a stroll through the extensive rose collection. The
Iowa Rose Society Annual Rose Show will be located in the garden room, where visitors will have the opportunity to see a variety of award-winning cut roses. It will open to the public following judging at about 1 p.m. Admission to the event is free for Reiman Gardens’ members and ISU students. Price of admission for the general public. No pre-registration required.
JUNE 9 SUMMER AT HOGGATT Join the Ames Historical Society for Summer at Hoggatt Kickoff from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 9, at Hoggatt School on 18th Street and Burnett Avenue. There will be music, ice cream and a photo booth at Ames’ first school. You can even learn to make butter the pioneer way. Hoggatt School is open from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sundays, June 9 through Aug. 11. Free and open to the public.
JUNE 9 LIVE AT THE CRIB Live at the Crib featuring Chad Elliott will be from 3
to 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 9, at Prairie Moon Winery and Vineyards. Come on over for some foot stompin’ music, wine and a great time. Tickets are available at Prairie Moon Winery for $5, and cover one drink Prairie Moon is offering.
JUNE 10 BRIDGE Ames Woman’s Club will play bridge from 1 to 3:30 p.m. on Monday, June 10, at 106 S. Dakota Ave. in Ames. This will be held every Monday in June, July and August. Everyone is welcome, you do not need to be a member.
JUNE 10 HEALTHY LIFE CENTER An informational meeting on the proposed Healthy Life Center will be at 6 p.m. on Monday, June 10, at Edwards School, 820 Miller Ave., in Ames. The meeting will provide an overview of the project, including proposed plans, amenities and costs. This will be followed by a question-and-answer period.
JUNE 12
TURE Registration for Ricochet 1: An Extreme Leadership Adventure for fifththrough eighth-grade youth is June 12. Registration is limited to 25 youth. The event will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on June 17-18, at the Economic Development Core Facility, 1805 Collaboration Place, in Ames. Family members are invited to a closing celebration at 4 p.m. on June 18. For questions or registration information, contact Mary Wilkins, ISU Extension and Outreach, Story County at (515) 3826551 or mwilkins@iastate. edu.
JUNE 12 HEALTHY LIFE CENTER An informational meeting on the proposed Healthy Life Center will be at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, June 12, at Ames Public Library, 515 Douglas Ave., in Ames. The meeting will provide an overview of the project, including proposed plans, amenities and costs. This will be followed by a question-andanswer period.
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Reiman Gardens announces access program for low-income families Reiman Gardens announced it has joined Museums for All, a signature access program of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), administered by the Association of Children’s Museums (ACM), to encourage people of all backgrounds to visit museums regularly and build lifelong museum-going habits.
The program supports those receiving food assistance (SNAP) benefits who will get free admission while visiting Reiman Gardens for up to four people, with the presentation of a SNAP Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card. Similar free and reduced admission is available to eligible members of the
public at more than 250 museums across the country. Museums for All is part of Rei-
man Gardens’ broad commitment to seek, include, and welcome all audiences.
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Nevada FFA presents $6,000 in scholarships for Washington, D.C., leadership conference
Nevada High School FFA members recently received $1,000 scholarships to attend the National FFA Washington, D.C. leadership conference. The scholarships were presented by senior FFA members Kaitlin Wegner and Connor Hines. From left, Kaitlin Wegner, Joseph Schmitz, Kennedy Steffes, Macey Backoff, William Owen, Gabrielle Owen, Averie Dobson and Nevada FFA president Connor Hines. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Nevada FFA Chapter presented $6,000 in leadership scholarships to students who will be attending the National FFA Washington, D.C., Leadership Conference in June. Each student was presented with a $1,000 scholarship
to pay for most of the conference fee of $1,280. The six students will depart on Monday, June 10, for Washington to participate in the five-day conference. The awards were presented at the Nevada High School
awards assembly on Thursday, May 23. “The FFA Washington, D.C., Conference is an incredible experience for students,” said Kevin Cooper, Nevada High School agriculture education instructor and FFA advisor.
Roland-Story ag shop students work on independent project
Students in the Roland-Story agricultural shop class recently were given a two-week period in which they could work on their own shop projects. Projects ranged from hay racks to birdhouses. Dallis Ebrecht decided to make a bird house to use as a Mother’s Day project. He and special education associate Lisa Webb show off the birdhouse. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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Roland-Story FFA members assemble more than 400 sack lunches to be donated to the elementary students and staff for the Little Norse Relays. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Roland-Story FFA members Blake Lebeck and Brendan Taylor assisted with the operation of the concessions stand at the football field as part of the Little Norse Relays. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Roland-Story FFA sponsors lunches for Little Norse Relays Roland-Story FFA members, under the direction of Committee Chair Maddy Arthur, recently planned and packaged more than 400 sack lunch meals free of charge for all elementary students, staff and associates for the Little Norse Relays, which were held at the school track. Besides Maddy, there were 26 other FFA members who worked on the project — Allison Wuebker, Courtney Wuebker, Dawson Chelsvig,
Jackson Sterle, Allisyn Coghlan, Zane Haglund, Blake Lebeck, Brendan Taylor, Maddy Stevenson, Nick Stole, Levi Origer, Caden Sporleder, Nathan Faga, Olivia Heitoff, Amanda Hofsommer, Caitlin Hocraffer, Reagan Schmitz, Bayley Lyman, Anna Peach, Wyatt Origer and Sydney Weaver, Susie Weaver and Madison Hall. Sponsorship for the meals came from donations from various community businesses including
Eby, Inc, American Packaging, Central Iowa Mutual, GNB Banks, MBS Genetics, Reliance State Bank, Oakland Corp, Van Walls and the R-S FFA. According to Brad Taylor, FFA advisor, “This was an activity that began 12 years ago, and is one that shows how a small group of dedicated students can work together in a collabora-
tive effort to accomplish a beneficial end result. We know that the parents and staff at the elementary are very appreciative of the donations from area businesses and the support that patrons show on behalf of our elementary students.” In addition, several students from the ag business class ran a concessions stand at the football field to
raise money for next year’s sack lunch meals. They included
Blake Lebeck, Amanda Hofsommer, Kat Hawley and Brendan Taylor.
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Roland-Story agriculture shop class students Jackson Sterle, Nolan Faber, Levi Origer and Kaitlyn Strobl with their bench. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Roland-Story agriculture shop class students Jimmy Philipsen, Zane Haglund, Reagan Schmitz and CJ Tresemer show their bench. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Roland-Story agriculture shop students construct reading benches Students in the Roland-Story agriculture shop class recently spent two weeks of class time
learning about the concepts of teamwork, collaboration and communication skills by designing
and constructing child-sized reading benches in the high school shop. According to
Brad Taylor, high school agriculture teacher, “This has been a educationally fun project in
which the students had to do a lot of decision making as they planned out this project and
then learn to work together in a collaborative setting to produce a quality product.”
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PEOPLE Iowa State University President Wendy Wintersteen, left, attends a meeting of the Ames Noon Kiwanis Club as a guest. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
ISU President Wintersteen visits Ames Noon Kiwanis Members of the Roland-Story FFA Chapter recently elected new officers for the coming year. Elected as co-presidents were Amanda Hofsommer and Brendan Taylor. Co-vice presidents are Blake Lebeck and Maddy Stevenson. The chapter secretarys are Nathan Faga and Jackson Sterle; Co-reporters are Reagan Schmitz and Caden Sporleder; cotreasurers are Zane Haglund and Levi Origer; and co-sentinels are Dawson Chelsvig and Sam Skaar. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Roland-Story FFA elects new officer team Members of the Roland-Story FFA Chapter recently elected new officers for the coming year. Elected as copresidents were Amanda Hofsommer and Brendan Taylor. Co-vice presidents are Blake Lebeck and Maddy Stevenson. The chapter secretarys are Nathan Faga and Jackson Sterle; Coreporters are Reagan
Schmitz and Caden Sporleder; co-treasurers are Zane Haglund and Levi Origer; and co-sentinels are Dawson Chelsvig and Sam Skaar. According to Brad Taylor, FFA advisor, “This is a very dedicated officer team who have been extremely active during their high school careers in agriculture education classes and within
the FFA. We are looking forward to their leadership in directing the organization in the coming year.”
Iowa State University President Wendy Wintersteen autographed a children’s book to be used in Ames’ Raising Readers program at a recent Noon Kiwanis meeting. Noon Kiwanis president Steve Sapp reviewed the Readers program and how the books will be used in the community. Wintersteen presented comments to Noon Kiwanis that outlined key points in her vision for ISU. Part of that vision is an in-
clusive and welcoming campus atmosphere where everyone feels comfortable and able to be productive as a student or faculty member. Wintersteen stressed the impor-
tance of the university to focus on retaining credit for research and development accomplishments, and views the ISU Research Park as a dynamic step toward keeping intellectual talent in Iowa.
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John Lott honored with Rotary Guardian of Integrity Award John Lott received the Paul Hellwege Guardian of Integrity award at the Rotary District 6000 Conference one May 3. The Rotary Club of Ames Morning submitted the nomination along with letters of support fro community members. Nominators highlighted John’s dedication to people and relationships and his positive impact in many areas of his life. As an architect and owner of Benjamin Design Collaborative, John has designed, without charge, over 50 Habitat for Humanity houses by
John Lott. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
working with the future homeowners. He also donated his services to design a Wow wall for Ames Public Library and two rooms at Ames Community Preschool for Raising Readers in Story Coun-
ty to promote language and literacy development. He is a valued leader and volunteer at his church. John is a gifted musician who shares his talents with his church and community groups. He has been a member of the Ames Municipal Band for decades and music director for Ames Morning Rotary since 1996. He is a regular contributor to Rotary service projects. John is a devoted family man and a friend who knows no strangers. As one nominator said, “John does what is right when no one is watching.”
Nevada High School agriculture students and FFA members with Ames Noon Lions Club members. From left, Donald Schaffer, Shieann Flores, Wyatt Lewis, William Carsrud, Amelea Jones and Roger Bentley, Ames Noon Lions Club president. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Nevada FFA presents to Ames Lions Club Four Nevada High School students and FFA members presented to the Ames Noon Lions Club on Wednesday, May 13, at Ames Golf and Country Club. The presentation included student gardens, FFA and com-
munity produce being utilized by the school lunch program. Shieann Flores also explained how she has planted spinach and sweet potatoes in the large planters in downtown Ames. The vegetables are free to community
members in an effort to reduce food insecurity among citizens. Students in attendance included Amelea Jones, Wyatt Lewis, William Carsrud and Shieann Flores. The students were accompanied by Mr. Kevin Cooper.