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BLOOD DRIVE: The Red Cross will conduct a blood drive from 2 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 6, at St Thomas Aquinas, 2210 Lincoln Way. The public is asked to schedule an appointment to help ensure hospitals and patients have the blood they need this summer. Make an appointment to donate blood by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
JUNE 7 “9 TO 5, THE MUSICAL”: ACTORS closes its season of comedies with “9 to 5, The Musical.” The 1980s film has been made into a musical that will make you pull on your polyester and sing along. More information and tickets are available on actorsinc.org. Show times will be 7:30 p.m. on June 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, and 23 and 2 p.m. on June 24. ACTORS is located at 120 Abraham Drive in Ames.
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SCARC MEETING: The Story County Amateur Radio Club (SCARC) will meet at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 7, in North Conference Room A on the first floor of Mary Greeley Medical Center. Parking is available near the MGMC northeast entrance. The meeting is free and open to the public.
JUNE 8
AMES ON THE HALF SHELL: Vinyl Vagabonds will be this week’s Ames on the Half Shell artist. The concert will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, June 8, at Bandshell Park. Admission is $5 for those 12 and over. Finley’s Curbside Beastro and Kona Ice food trucks will be present.
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EVENING EXPLORATION: Expore McFarland Park after dark with a family-friendly hour and half hike starting at 8:45 p.m. on Friday, June 8. Follow park staff on a journey to understand just what it takes to be a creature of the night. Test your senses and try your hand at talking with the owls. If you wish to bring a flashlight, please cover it with red tissue paper. Please no light up shoes, strollers or wagons. This program is free but space is limited. Registration is required by 4 p.m. on Wednesday, June 6, on storycountyiowa.gov.
JUNE 8
GOSPEL JAM: The Nevada Gospel Jam will be from 7 to 9:30 p.m. on Friday, June 8, at the Senior Center, 1231 Sixth St., in Nevada. For those who like to play, sing or listen to gospel music. Popcorn and drinks will be furnished. Admission is $3.
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HARMONY CONCERT: Ira and Julia Levin will perform a Beautiful Harmony Concert from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 10, at Unity Church of Ames, 226 Ninth St. The Levins are a harmony-driven acoustic duo known for peaceinfused songwriting that connects on a universal level and celebrates common humanity. Julia is from Jefferson, and we are delighted to welcome Julia and her husband, Ira, to Unity of Ames. Love offering of $25 is requested, but all are welcome. For more events, see page 3
Iowa Wildlife Center Executive Director Marlene Ehresman gently feeds an abandoned, days-old female Bobcat a special kitten formula. PHOTO BY KEVIN CAVALLIN/IWC./CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Spend a weekend celebrating native wildlife through music, nature and family fun Come share a weekend that blends wildlife, earthy activities and feel-good music…all while supporting native wildlife rehabilitation and conservation education. On Saturday and Sunday, June 23 and 24, the staff, board members and volunteers from the Iowa Wildlife Center (IWC), a 501(c)3 nonprofit, will host a benefit concert and an outdoor festival. Saturday will feature the talent of musician, author and artist Douglas Wood, who will perform at 7 p.m. at Snus Hill Winery, 2183 320th St., Madrid. During intermission, food, informational material and merchandise will be provided, and IWC Executive Director Marlene Ehresman will share the latest on IWC activities. Then from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, guests are invited to visit the IWC property, WildWay, 1518 260th St., Madrid, for the free Wild Awake! Outdoor Festival. Bring your lawn chair and water bottle and take part in live owl programs; a naturalist-led nature walk; a Creative Spirits painting experience; wild fortune telling; Boone Valley Brewing beer tasting; Smokin’ Big Dawgs BBQ; and more entertainment by Wood, who will share stories and perform children’s songs. As a naturalist and a wilderness guide who has led countless expeditions from the Boundary Waters
to the Northwest Territories, Wood is a spot-on pick as the weekend’s highpoint. “I think that IWC is a true gift to the state of Iowa, its wildlife, and all who love them,” Wood said. “To be able to help support Marlene and all the wonderful folks who are involved with IWC is a privilege and an honor. And I can’t wait for this special event.” The IWC has recently grown its facilities by adding three large outdoor conditioning cages for various wild species and is expanding its available educational events this summer. Two additional wellreceived events include the High Trestle Hawk Watch, typically held the first weekend of October on central Iowa’s High Trestle Trail Bridge, and the All Species, One Earth celebration, often held during Earth Week in Ames. All proceeds support IWC, an organization committed to saving wild lives, educating the public and stewarding the environment. Sponsors for the weekend include Measures, Inc., Douglas Wood, Snus Hill Winery, Smokin’ Dawgs, Boone Convention and Visitors Bureau and Portable Pro Iowa. Free-will donations welcomed and appreciated. To learn more about IWC and purchase advance tickets for $25 for Saturday’s concert, visit www.iowawildlifecenter.org.
Author, artist, musician, naturalist and wilderness guide Douglas Wood will be the musical entertainment at the Iowa Wildlife Center’s June 23-24 benefit concert and outdoor festival. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO BY DOUGLAS WOOD
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Heartland Senior Services • 205 S. Walnut Ave., Ames • (515) 233-2906 Calendar of Events Wednesday, June 6 9 a.m., Video exercise 1 p.m., Rummikub Thursday, June 7 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 8 9 a.m., Video exercise 12:30 p.m., Friday afternoon cards Sunday, June 10 1:30 Duplicate Bridge
Monday, June 11 9 a.m., Video exercise 10:15 a.m., Bus trip to Iowa Cubs game 1 p.m., Bethany Life-DR Tuesday, June 12 8:15 a.m., Tai Chi II 9 a.m., Tai Chi I 9:45 a.m., Songbirds 7 p.m., Monthly Dance at Moose Lodge 6:30 p.m., Duplicate bridge Wednesday, June 13 9 a.m., Video exercise 1 p.m., Rummikub Thursday, June 14 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 15 9 a.m., Video exercise 12:30 p.m., Friday afternoon cards 7 p.m., Country Jam Sunday, June 17 1:30 p.m., Duplicate Bridge Monday, June 18 9 a.m., Video exercise 12:30 p.m., Movie – “Just Getting Started”
Tuesday, June 19 8:15 a.m., Tai Chi II 9 a.m., Tai Chi I 9:45 a.m., Songbirds 12:30 p.m., Canasta 6:30 p.m., Duplicate Bridge Wednesday, June 20 9 a.m., Video exercise 1 p.m., BUNCO 7 p.m., Jazz Jam Thursday, June 21 8:15 a.m., Tai Chi II 9 a.m., Tai Chi I 9:30 to noon, Health care 1 p.m., Bingo 6:30 p.m., Duplicate
Bridge Friday, June 22 9 a.m., Video exercise 12:30 p.m., Friday afternoon cards Sunday, June 24 1:30 p.m., Duplicate Bridge Monday, June 25 9 a.m., Video exercise 1 p.m., Bethany Life-DR Tuesday, June 26 8:15 a.m., Tai Chi II 9 a.m., Tai Chi I 9:45 a.m., Songbirds 12:30 p.m., Canasta 6:30 p.m., Duplicate ridge
Wednesday, June 27 9 a.m., Video exercise 1 p.m., Coloring book workshop Thursday, June 28 8:15 a.m., Tai Chi II 9 a.m., Tai Chi I 9:30 to noon, Health care 1 p.m., Bingo 6:30 p.m., Duplicate Bridge Friday, June 29 9 a.m., Video exercise 12:30 p.m., Friday afternoon cards
Lunch menus Wednesday, June 6: Key West roast cod (alternative: grilled chicken), long grain rice, broccoli cuts, fresh orange, chocolate chip cookie. Thursday, June 7: Sliced ham, cut sweet potatoes, corn, garden lettuce salad, pineapple fruit cup. Friday, June 8: Spaghetti with meat sauce, green beans, garden lettuce salad, sugar free chocolate pudding, breadstick. Monday, June 11: Beef pot roast, baked
sweet potato, sliced carrots, peaches, pound cake. Tuesday, June 12: Baked tilapia, baked potato, corn, mandarin oranges, chocolate pudding. Wednesday, June 13: Seasoned pork loin, whipped potatoes, Brussels sprouts, garden lettuce salad, pineapple tidbits, birthday treat. Thursday, June 14: Macaroni and cheese, sliced carrots, green beans, tropical fruit cup.
Friday, June 15: Sloppy Joe on bun, cut sweet potatoes, Oregon bean medley, mandarin oranges, peanut butter cookie. Monday, June 18: Sweet and sour chicken, long grain rice, corn, garden lettuce salad with tomato, applesauce. Tuesday, June 19: Goulash, peas, sliced carrots, peach fruit cup. Wednesday, June 20: Barbecue pork on bun, diced potatoes, sliced carrots, garden lettuce salad,
mandarin oranges. Thursday, June 21: Salisbury steak, whipped potatoes, California-blend vegetables, pear fruit cup, raisins. Friday, June 22: Key West cod (alternative: grilled chicken breast), mashed potatoes, stewed tomatoes, coleslaw, chocolate chip cookie. Monday, June 25: Baked tilapia with Dijon glaze, (alternative: seasoned chicken breast), whipped potatoes, California
blend vegetables, fresh carrot sticks, pear fruit cup. Tuesday, June 26: Beef pot roast, diced potatoes, Brussels sprouts, garden lettuce salad, peanut butter cookie. Wednesday, June 27: Chicken with Dijon sauce, cut sweet potatoes, green beans, garden lettuce salad, mandarin oranges. Thursday, June 28: Hamburger on bun with tomato, lettuce and onion, mixed vegetable blend, deli
potato salad, mixed fruit cup. Friday, June 29: Chicken and noodles, broccoli cuts, garden lettuce salad, cut banana, tapioca pudding.
12:15 p.m. in Collins. Volunteers are also needed to help with the check-in process in Collins and Nevada. For more information, call Arti at (515) 2928890.
cate clearly and effectively. Prior knowledge of entomology and/ or horticulture is not a requirement. Some programs may require standing for extended periods, but sit-down opportunities are also available. Contact Arti at (515) 292-8890 for more information.
be available from 3:30 to 6 p.m. Eight volunteers are also needed for Thursday, June 28, to assist with packaging donations and manning the donation stations at the Free Market food pantry from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Volunteers able to assist with these shifts should call Arti at (515) 292-8890.
Central Iowa RSVP APL Program Hosts Come help the library staff and youth volunteers during the free lunch program which runs Monday through Friday, June through August. Volunteers will help roughly 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., anywhere from one day a week to five days a week. Participation is very flexible. Volunteers will help create a welcoming environment during the lunches by greeting lunch guests and engaging in mealtime conversations with visiting families. To learn more and get involved call Arti at (515) 2928890.
Suncrest Hospice At Suncrest, volunteers are essen-
tial members of the patient’s hospice care team. Volunteers are trained to listen, care and provide companionship for patients during this important time in their lives. Volunteers participate on the team with one hour per week visits which may include reading to patients, doing crafts, taking them outside in their wheelchair, accompanying them to a meal, writing letters and sometimes simply by sitting quietly next to a patient’s bed. Suncrest’s hospice philosophy is to provide as much comfort and quality of life to their patients as possible, and it is their goal to provide a volunteer for every patient who would like companionship. They are always looking for passionate, caring people
who would like to give of themselves in this capacity. All who are interested can contact Arti at (515) 2928890.
Summer Enrichment 2018 This summer, get involved with preventing food insecurity and the academic “summer slide.” Early kindergarten through eighth-grade students participate in enrichment activities and feeding programs free of charge, and we need volunteers like you to make it possible. The program runs in Collins, Nevada, and Ames during the months of June and July 2018. Classroom assistants are needed in 11:30 to 2:15 p.m. in Ames, 8:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. in Nevada and 8:30 a.m. to
Reiman Gardens Play at Reiman Gardens this summer. Reiman Gardens is looking for several friendly and energetic volunteers to help with various children’s education programs and workshops during the summer months. Volunteers will assist with setup and cleanup, deliver information and/or instruct various activities, including arts and crafts, storytelling, and other hands-on activities. Other opportunities may be available throughout the season. Volunteers should be comfortable talking to and in front of groups and should be able to communi-
Food at First Join a great group of individuals who help serve daily meals. FAF’s central focus is to help those who are not able to meet their basic need of food. The meal site is located at First Christian Church in downtown Ames. Food at First has several shifts throughout the month for volunteers. RSVP assists with two shifts each month. Next month for RSVP, eight volunteers are needed to help Monday, June 11, to prepare the day’s meal. Prep crew must
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.
RSVP 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 transportation services. Priority is given to seniors needing rides to medical appointments. This service is provided entirely by volunteers who use their own vehicles. Please call Lori at (515) 292-8890 for more information.
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Students from the Roland-Story ag business class begin the clean-up process.
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Roland-Story Principal Steve Schlatter and a half dozen FFA members continued the clean up process. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Roland-Story FFA assists with clean-up efforts at Winfi eld Plant prairie area in Story City Roland-Story agriculture education students and FFA members from the ag
business class recently spent a class period with clean-up efforts at the WinField Plant prai-
rie area in Story City. The school and students feel strongly about one of our
school’s core value on ‘humbly serving others’ and volunteered time to go out and
begin the clean up process. FFA members, along with High School Principal Steve
Schlatter then went out after school and continued the clean-up process.
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are open to all. Join for fun and fellowship.
Ames Woman’s Club will play bridge from 1 to 3:3o p.m. on Monday, June 11, at the Clubhouse, 106 S. Dakota Ave. They will meet every Monday this summer through Aug. 27. The sessions
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MOOD MANAGEMENT GROUP:
Ames Therapy and Consulting hosts a CBT mood management group that will run for 10 weeks, June 13 to Aug. 22.
Research shows that 1 in 10 Americans suffer from depression or anxiety. This group focuses on particular themes including areas identifying moods; understanding depression and anxiety; anger management, and the role of guilt and shame. The first
meeting will be from 5 to 6:15 p.m. on Wednesday, June 13, and run every Wednesday for 10 weeks. Please call to reserve at (515) 337-1380. For more information, visit amestherapy.com.
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EBRATION: The Daughters of the American Revolution, Sun Dial Chapter will host a Flag Day Celebrations on Thursday, June 14, at Green Hills Retirement Community, 2200 Hamilton Drive. Members of the American Legion will inform about ceremo-
nies for fallen veterans and demonstrate folding of the flag. All are welcome to attend. The luncheon will be at noon and the program will be at 2 p.m. For luncheon reservations, call LaVon Doherty at (515) 988-1049.
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From left, Kate Martinson, Karla Brown, Helen Olson, and Ingrid Place.
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Sons of Norway Kong Sverre Lodge holds May event Sons of Norway Kong Sverre Lodge held its May Event in Story City with the program “North Sea to South Seas: the Norwegian Sugar Cane Story” presented by Kate Martinson, a retired Luther College professor and a Vesterheim NorwegianAmerican Museum in Decorah volunteer and trustee.
Kate spoke about the characters in a little-known chapter of the Norwegian-American immigrant story who are the Norwegians who became owners and workers in the exploding sugar cane industry on the Hawaiian islands of Kauai and Maui in the late nineteenth century. Karla Brown, Vesterheim Develop-
ment Events Coordinator, spoke about Vesterheim. Members and guests celebrated Norway’s Constitution Day called “Syttende Mai” with Norsk food and desserts. Sons of Norway Events are open to all interested in learning more about Scandinavian heritage and culture and guests are always welcome.
Northminster Presbyterian Church awards students with scholarships
Northminster Presbyterian Church honored its senior graduates with a scholarship gift during May 20 morning worship. At left is Ames High graduate Emily Helmer, and at right is Ballard High graduate Zach Zeller. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Ames Municipal Band performs a concert at Bandshell Park under the direction of Michael Golemo the last event of the 2017 season. PHOTO BY NIRMALENDU MAJUMDAR/AMES TRIBUNE
The Ames Municipal Band kicks off its 2018 season The Ames Municipal Band began in 1924 with its roots in an 1877 cornet band. Iowa has its unique 1921 Municipal Band Law that authorized municipalities with a population of less than 40,000 to levy a tax to support a local band. The famous march composer Karl King even wrote a march entitled The Iowa Band Tax Law March to recognize this unique support which was later copied by 33 states and at least three foreign countries. This “law” is a key reason Iowa has a large number of “municipal bands” versus community bands as in other states. Most community bands rely on commercial forms of financial support. The Municipal Band Law is also the reason that band shells are prevalent throughout the state of Iowa. Ames’ Bandshell Park was built in the early 1930s and refurbished in 2005. The Ames Municipal Band receives its support from the City of Ames and is a part of the vast offerings presented by Ames Parks and Recreation. The Ames Municipal Band has 50 members who range from college-age to players in their 80s. There are members who have played in the band for many years. The band has
several husband and wife players and has had generations of family players over the years. They rehearse each Tuesday night for their Thursday performances. They participate in the Memorial Day program, the Ames’ Fourth of July Parade and perform each summer in the Boone Community Band festival. Michael Golemo is beginning his 16th year as the director of the Ames Municipal Band. Golemo also serves as the director of bands at Iowa State University. Previous directors of the Ames Municipal Band include Richard Day, Milton Trexel, Clate Chenette and Homer Gartz. Gartz jokingly reminds Golemo that he’s still a “rookie director” as many former directors led the band for decades. Concerts are emceed by the talented John Burnett-Larkins and are aired live on KASI AM 1430. Concerts are also fi lmed by city of Ames videographers for presentation on the City’s TV channel 12. Free hour--long concerts are presented each Thursday evening in June and July. Each week the band performs a different concert featuring popular music, light classical, hymns and music from
Broadway and Hollywood. Each concert has a vocal soloist and at times, instrumental soloists and guest conductors. World-renowned Simon Estes will be with the band on June 7. Concerts always conclude with a march by John Philip Sousa and the traditional “light show” by Bandshell staff. Pre-show entertainment begins each week at 7 p.m. and this year’s line up is among the best yet. This season’s preshow entertainment includes: • June 7 – The Green Oaks Band with Reggie Greenlaw • June 14 – Heartland Marimba Performers • June 21 – Heart of Iowa Senior Band • June 28 – Ames Choral Society • July 5 – Ed Kaizer Family and Friends Jazz • July 12 – Jive for Five Brass • July 19 – Mariachi Reyes del Oeste Band • July 26 – Fifth of Brass Quintet For additional and up-to-the-minute information, check out the Ames Municipal Band Facebook page. Thursday nights offer free, fun and family-friendly concerts. Concertgoers are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs. Many bring a picnic supper or other snacks.
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Ames High’s Kreider wins P.E.O. scholarship
Lutheran Services in Iowa (LSI) Service Coordinator Carla Reynolds reviews features of the new high endurance beds with Story County Community Foundation (SCCF) advisory board member Jim Black. LSI recently purchased six beds for the Hunziker Boys Community with a $6,000 SCCF community grant. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Nicole Kreider, a graduating senior at Ames High School, has been awarded the P.E.O. STAR Scholarship. Kreider, center, accepts the award from P.E.O. Chapter LN representatives Beth Fleming Billings, left, and Frankie Parrott. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
SCCF grant provides safe beds for LSI community Lutheran Services in Iowa (LSI) recently purchased six new high-endurance beds for the Hunziker Boys Community with a $6,000 Story County Community Foundation community grant. The LSI Beloit Residential Treatment Center provides residential services for children ages 5 to 15 years old in psychi-
atric and group care units. The heavy beds prevent the children LSI serves from using them in ways that might harm them or others, while the blue color provides a friendly tone to the rooms at Beloit. “Safe beds are a great asset in providing the highest quality of care to the children and youth we serve,”
said Ashley Ross, director of residential services. SCCF awarded more than $110,000 in grants last November for projects that will be completed throughout Story County this year. More information on SCCF grants is available at www.storycountyfoundation. org.
Porter wins scholarship from Ames Alumni Association Pictured with the Builders Club members are Ames Town and Country Kiwanis Club Adviser Mary Ann Lundy, back left, and YSS Adviser Julie Hall along with Ames Middle School Faculty Adviser Shari Hernandez, back right. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
AMS Builders Club holds pizza party The Ames Middle School Builders Club gathered for a pizza party and awards ceremony to celebrate their successful year. Ames Middle School Builders Club is a division of Kiwanis International and was formed in 2012
under the leadership of the Ames Town and Country Kiwanis Club. Some of their programs and service projects this year included therapy dogs, Ames Police (Donut Disrespect Policemen), holiday
cards for veterans, visiting seniors at the Waterford at Ames, packing lunch for the Children’s Choir from Uganda, and making cat blankets for the animal shelter.
Ames High School 2018 graduate, Mason C. Porter, of Boone, received the Ames High School Alumni Association’s General Alumni Scholarship for $1,500. Mason is the son of C. Scott and Tammy Porter from Boone. He will attend Iowa State University this fall with a double major
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in history and political science with a minor in German. Selection for the scholarship was based on the following criteria: high school grades and standardized test scores, participation in school and community activities, financial need, volunteerism and staff recommendation.
Mason C. Porter
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PEOPLE Ames High Key Club officers installed
Restocking the library
The Ames High School Key Club Officers for the 2018-19 school year were recently installed. From left, Randy Griffith, Ames Town and Country Kiwanis Club advisor; Emma Todey, historian/editor; Hannah Huang, vice president; Aspen Holm, president; Sara Song, treasurer; Arunadee Fernando, secretary; and Cynthia Gillette, Ames High School advisor. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Long-time Ames choral director honored with music commission Music director Steven Hoifeldt has given a lot to the Ames choral groups he leads, including Good Company: A Women’s Choral Ensemble – and now the group is giving back by commissioning a piece of music in his honor. Good Company celebrated its 25th anniversary with a special concert on May 13 that included 50 additional alumni and guest singers. At the event, it was announced that a choral work will be commissioned in recognition of Hoifeldt’s cultural contributions to the Ames community. Present and past members of Good Company donated
funds for the piece. “Singing with Good Company is about the music, of course, but it’s about so much more. It’s about friendship, solidarity, support, socializing and fun,” said Ellen Rasmussen, former president of the Good Company board of directors. “To celebrate this milestone, we want to give Steve what he has given all of us – the gift of music. This commissioned piece is a public thank you for Steve’s many years of commitment, not only to Good Company, but to the Ames community.” In addition to founding and directing Good Company, Hoifeldt has directed
the Ames Choral Society for 35 years, directed the St. Andrews Lutheran Church choir, instigated Beer Choir in local establishments and participated in several productions at the ACTORS theater company, including three lead parts. Hoifeldt has also shown commitment to training and mentoring upcoming generations of singers as a voice coach at Ames High School, an instructor at DMACC and a private vocal teacher. Hoifeldt will take part in selecting a composer and text for the original choral piece, which will be performed at a future Good Company concert.
Marion Kresse, member of the Ames Town and Country Kiwanis Club, right, is restocking the Club’s Little Free Library located in Brookside Park. Also pictured is an unidentified library client selecting a book to read. These Little Free Libraries are mostly free standing in neighborhoods where children have few books to read. School districts served by these libraries are Ames, Ballard, Collins-Maxwell, Gilbert and Nevada. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Sun Dial Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution installs officers
The following members were elected to offices of Sun Dial Chapter on May 7: Susan Harris, chapter regent; Carol Baxter, vice regent; Bonnie Norman, chaplain; Lavon Doherty, secretary; Sharon Boen, treasurer; and Alberta Kennedy, registrar. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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Brendan Taylor, Star Chapter member.
Caden Sporleder and Reagan Schmitz, Star Greenhand members.
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Roland-Story FFA holds recognition program The Roland-Story FFA Chapter recently held their annual recognition awards program. Max Halstead and
Zach Taylor, FFA CoPresident’s served as the emcees of the event. Special features of the recognition
program included a recognition of Star members – Caden Sporleder and Reagan Schmitz, who received the Star
Greenhand awards; and Brendan Taylor, who was recognized as the Star Chapter member. In addition awards
were presented to Brendan Taylor and Max Halstad who received a plaques for being the Top and second highest fruit
Ames Golden K Kiwanis donate to Emergency Residence Project Ames Golden K Kiwanis has donated $2,000 to help support the Ames Emergency Residence Project in their efforts to provide Emergency Shelter, Transitional Housing, Homelessness Prevention, Shelter Diversion, and Rapid Rehousing for those most in need. From left, Golden K member Alan Spohnheimer, Carrie Moser, ERP Executive Director and Golden K’s Doug Provow. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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