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FREE LUNCH PROGRAM: Having a full stomach of good food is important for everyone in the summer. The USDA, Nevada Community School District and Boys & Girls Clubs of Story County are partnering with Ames Public Library during the months of June, July and August to provide lunches to kids and teens. Meals will be served from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Monday through Friday at Ames Public Library. Meals are free for youth under 18 and $3.50 for adults.
JUNE 8
UFO PROGRAM: Terry Fisk will return to Roland Public Library to present the program “UFOs of Iowa and the Midwest.” He will share photos, case histories, eyewitness accounts and discuss some of the cases he has investigated. All are invited to attend this free program at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 8, at Roland Public Library, 221 N Main St.
Ben Siegel as the Police Sergeant; Josh Gartin as Pirate King; James VanDyk as Frederic; and Olivia Reed as Ruth in the Story Theater Company’s production of “Pirates of Penzance.” CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Story Theater Company presents ‘Pirates of Penzance’ Story Theater Company is excited to present “Pirates of Penzance,” Gilbert and Sullivan’s hilarious farce of sentimental pirates, bumbling policemen, dim-witted young lovers and an eccentric Major-General. The comic opera opens June 16 with direction by Susan Norris and musical direction by Cynthia Marten. Come watch 44 young people, ages 10 to 17, perform their raucous rendition of this classic show. Evening performances will be at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 16, and Friday, June 23. Weekend matinee performances will be at 2 p.m. on June 17, 18, 24 and 25. An additional matinee will be at 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 22, for schools and other large groups. All shows will take place at Ames City Hall Auditorium, 520 Sixth St., Ames. Advance tickets may be purchased at Ames City Hall Community Center desk or through any cast or crew member. Advance tickets are $7 and can be used for any performance. Tickets at the door are $10 for adults and $7 for children and students. “Pirates of Penzance” is sponsored by Clarity
JUNE 9
‘DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS’: ACTORS’ newest play will open at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, June 9, at Ames Community Theater, 120 Abraham Drive. It is a musical based on the Steve Martin and Michael Caine movie and tickets at actorsinc.org or at Ali Cakes on Main Street in Ames. Additional showtimes will be 7:30 p.m. on June 10, 16, 17, 22, 23, and 24 and 2 p.m. on June 25.
PEO MEETING:
The JL PEO will meet at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, June 9, in the parlor of First United Methodist Church. Guest speaker will be Larry Reynoldson on his mission trips to Romania. Hostesses are Ardith Hammond, Janet Reutter and Rose Abbey.
ISU DAIRY FARM OPEN HOUSE:
Tour the ISU Dairy Farm from 6 to 11 a.m. on Friday, June 9, at the farm, 52470 260th St. The event is open to the public. Tours will be given every 30 minutes beginning at 6:30 a.m. and ending at 10:30 a.m. Stops include the milking parlor, milk house and dairy barns. Visitors can also sample dairy products while learning about animal care, product safety and environmental stewardship.
JUNE 11
EARLY AMES HISTORY: Learn about the history of Ames during the 1800s from 2:15 to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 11, at Hoggatt School, 18th Street and Burnett Avenue. The program is free.
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Josh Gartin as Pirate King; Olivia Reed as Ruth; and James VanDyk as Frederic.
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Roland-Story FFA members Max Halstead, Matthew Hougland, Madison Friest and Lindsey Larson at the orchard site where they recently began planting apple and pear trees. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Roland-Story FFA members start orchard Roland-Story FFA members Max Halstead, Matthew Hougland, Madison Friest and Lindsey Larson recently began planting apple and pear trees at the FFA community garden. The FFA community garden has been in existence for the
past three years at WinField Solutions in Story City. The garden is expanding this year to begin an orchard and perennial plantings, as well as to begin with a pollinator garden and bee hives. In the past three years, the garden has
produced in excess of 8 tons of fresh produce that is all donated to the local food pantry in Story City. A special ‘thank you’ goes out to Mike Jensen for making arrangements to have the holes dug for the trees being planted.
Asset Management Inc. This is the fourth time Marten has led young people in Ames with the musical direction for the “Pirates of Penzance.” The fi rst was at Ames High School in 1995. “We had a huge cast for that show, including 54 daughters! And we had a little pit orchestra too,” Marten said. “This version keeps all the best stuff, all the best songs.” Marten talked about the history of this classic Gilbert and Sullivan operetta. “Gilbert and Sullivan are famous for their topsy-turvy style,” she said. “The policemen are bumbling, the major general knows about everything, but knows nothing about the military. It’s a topsyturvy comedy.” Olivia Reed an eighth-grader at Ames Middle School agreed. “Well, there are lots of ridiculous scenes, and it’s a very energetic show!” she said. “Pirates of Penzance” first opened in New York in 1879 and London in 1880. It’s a story about a boy named Frederic who is released from his 21year apprenticeship to a band of pirates. He meets Ma-
bel, the daughter of Major-General Stanley. Frederic and Mabel fall instantly in love. Frederic realizes, tragically, that his Feb. 29 birthday means he must remain apprenticed to the pirates for another 63 years before he and Mabel can be free together. Ben Siegel, a ninthgrader at Gilbert High School, is playing Sergeant of Police. He has acted in the previous 10 STC shows and noted the difference in this show. “‘Pirates’ is a classic. It’s written for a different acting style than we’ve ever done, so that’s a challenge,” he said. Siegel pointed out performers need to learn an entirely new vocabulary, because of how old it is. “For example, to “tread the measure” means to dance,” Siegel said. He added the police officers have improvised a pre-show scene to help the audience understand the vocabulary. Bethany Kallio, a ninth-grader at Ballard High School, is playing Officer Bricky. This is her stage debut. “All of our songs are really funny,” she said. “We’re pretty much the comic relief of the play!” “We have lots of interesting actions,
and the aura of the policemen makes you laugh.” Addison Jurgens, a fi fth-grader at Edwards Elementary is playing the pirate Jauquae in her first performance with Story Theater Company. She is having fun and noted “most of the cast are really funny.” Her favorite song is “With Cat-Like Tread” performed by the pirates and police. “I like the actions that we get to do, and the chorus,” she said. Story Theater Company is a nonprofit children’s theater dedicated to providing performance and educational opportunities for the children of Ames and surrounding communities. Since the formation in 2006, they have performed to more than 25,000 audience members who come from throughout central Iowa to experience quality children’s theater. Story Theater Company is supported in part through local option tax funds provided by the City of Ames through the Commission on the Arts, as well as a grant from the Kiwanis Club of Ames. Learn more about Story Theater Company by visiting storytheatercompany.org.
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Youth artists are front row, from left, James Huang (6), Amy Zhang (13), Wending Zhang (7), Steven Huang (9), Grace Cai (10) and Allen Cai (8). CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Chinese-American youth artists shared talents within Story County From left, Mark Fiscus, Story City location manager; Max Halstead (accepting the check); Zach Taylor; Brandon Hansen, agronomist; and Mike Thomas, CFO. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Roland-Story FFA receives grant from Key Cooperative Key Cooperative recently presented a check to the RolandStory FFA. This generous donation will be used to increase the production potential of the FFA community garden.
Specifically, the chapter plans to expand their garden by adding a small orchard of apple and pear trees, in addition to a utility shed. Located at WinField Solutions facility, the FFA garden
Youth artists shared their talents within the Story County at an art gallery featured with six Ames youth artists, instructed by Jingtao Wang, was held in Ames Public library. Wang has instructed the young artists not only by painting skills, but also by cultural values and ethics. The gallery showcased
more than 80 pieces of art work, including Sumi painting, Chinese character calligraphy, tangram arts, and oil painting. Additionally, youth artists presented Oriental Art in the Chinese Story Time at APL. Chinese Story Time has been a bilingual story-time since January 2009.
Amy Zhang, whose artwork has won several awards, gave a presentation about comparison of western and Chinese arts. Students from Fellows Elementary School, Grace Cai and Steven Huang, showed the audience the steps of Sumi painting of fish and lotus.
has yielded nearly 7.5 tons of produce over the last three years. In the garden’s fourth year, the chapter plans to continue donating all produce to the local food pantry.
Three new endowment scholarships in memory of Scott Bates Gaul were given at Ballard Community Dollars for Scholars Scholarship Award Night at Ballard High School. They were presented to Jenna Matthews, Alyssa Neis, and Matthew Stewart, by friends and family. A total of 99 graduating seniors were awarded $500 each in this 22nd anniversary celebration of future success. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Ames Woman’s Club recently awarded scholarships to three Ames High School students. Each student will receive $1,000 and will attend a Iowa college. From left, Rachel Junck, Brian Todey and Taylor Junck.CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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2017 IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY GRADUATES Area students who graduated from Iowa State University are:
AMES Anan Al Anani, Bachelor of Science degree in community and regional planning; Imran Ali, Bachelor of Science degree in finance; Grace Beckett, Master of Industrial Design degree in industrial design; Wesley Brown, Bachelor of Science degree in marketing, management; Thomas Buchwald, Bachelor of Liberal Studies degree in liberal studies; Kelli Byriel, Bachelor of Science degree in animal ecology; Wenjing Cai, Master of Science degree in civil engineering; Sarah Canon, Bachelor of Science degree in technical communication, Cum Laude; Diana Casas, Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in graphic design; Tia Cavender, Bachelor of Science degree in biology (AGLS), Summa Cum Laude; Alicia Christy, Bachelor of Arts degree in ;inguistics; Nathan Coder, Bachelor of Science degree in management information systems; Delia Cotos, Bachelor of Science degree in psychology; Matthew Coyle, Bachelor of Science degree in chemical egineering; Mackenzie Dickson, Master of Science degree in animal physiology; Kelsey Dockstader, Bachelor of Science degree in aerospace engineering; Mariah Dougherty, Bachelor of Science degree in dietetics (H SCI), Summa Cum Laude; Erika Graber, Bachelor of Science degree in supply chain management, maagement; Daniel Griffen, Bachelor of Science degree in computer ngineering, Cum Laude; Mariah Griffith, Bachelor of Science degree journalism and mass communication, Summa Cum Laude, and a Bachelor of Science degree in biology, Summa Cum Laude; Molly Grummer, Bachelor of Science degree in child,
adult, and family Services , Magna Cum Laude; Emily Grzywacz, Bachelor of Arts degree in English, Summa Cum Laude; Emily Grzywacz, Bachelor of Science degree in sociology, interdisciplinary studies, Summa Cum Laude; James Haberichter, Master of Business degree in business administration and aBachelor of Science degree in accounting; Emily Hackbarth, Bachelor of Arts degree in English, Magna Cum Laude and Bachelor of Arts degree in world languages and cultures, Magna Cum Laude; Kaylee Hahn, Bachelor of Science degree in nutritional Science (H SCI), Summa Cum Laude; Adam Hanson, Bachelor of Science degree in global resource systems; Graham Hanson, Master of Architecture degree in architecture; Nasser Hassan, Bachelor of Science in economics; Matthew Haubrich, Bachelor of Science degree in business analytics; Catherine Hayes, Bachelor of Science degree in agricultural business, international agriculture, Magna Cum Laude; Grant Heinrich, Bachelor of Science degree in supply chain management; Margaret Jennett, Bachelor of Arts degree in interdisciplinary studies; Alexander Knight, Master of Education degree in education; Shannon Kooima, Bachelor of Science degree in kinesiology and health, Summa Cum Laude; Yuliya Kovalenko, Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science (H SCI); Cassandra Kramer, Bachelor of Science degree in child, adult, and family Services, Magna Cum Laude; Jonathon Krysh, Bachelor of Science degree in software engineering; Sydne Kurschinski, Bachelor of Science degree in apparel, merchandising, and design; Jonathan Laczniak, Bachelor of Science degree
in journalism and mass communication; Margaret Lang, Bachelor of Science degree in genetics (LAS), Summa Cum Laude; Chloe Langenberg, Bachelor of Arts agree in communication Studies; Timothy Loe, Bachelor of Science degree in management information systems, Magna Cum Laude and a Bachelor of Science degree in supply cjain management, Magna Cum Laude; Pam Manhart, Doctor of Philosophy degree in business and technology; Samuel Marcov, Bachelor of Science degree in supply chain management; Reid Marks, Bachelor of Science degree in marketing, ,anagement; Cynthia Maroney, Doctor of Philosophy degree in civil engineering; Thomas McClelland, Bachelor of Science degree in sociology; Mariah McGuire, Bachelor of Arts degree in English, international studies, Summa Cum Laude; Troy McKay, Doctor of Philosophy degree in education; Ariana Mora Mero, Master of Education degree in education; Ashley Meyn, Bachelor of Science degree in family and consumer science education and Studies, Cum Laude; Bonnie Mills, Bachelor of Science degree in psychology; Tara Mina, Bachelor of Science degree in electrical egineering, Summa Cum Laude; Dariush Mohammadi, Master of Science degree in computer engineering, information Aassurance; Kevin Moss, Doctor of Philosophy degree in mathematics; Aron Nakama, Master of Science degree in neuroscience molecular cellular and developmental biology; Aaron Nostwich, Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in integrated studio arts; Zachary Pahl, Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics; Christina Paulson, Bachelor of Science degree in finance; Samuel Peterson, Bachelor of Science degree in agricultural business, Cum Laude; Kinsey Phillips, Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology; Anna Prisacari, Doctor of
Philosophy degee in human computer interaction; Shelby Rahn, Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education, Magna Cum Laude; Kacey Reimer, Bachelor of Science degree in child, adult, and family Services, Cum Laude; Ethan Rietz, Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry, Cum Laude; Claire Rogers, Bachelor of Science degree in agricultural business, economics, Cum Laude; Alex Samson, Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering, Cum Laude; Sara Schumacher, Bachelor of Science degree in statistics, Magna Cum Laude; Claire Sherman, Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education, Cum Laude; Sophia Smarandescu, Bachelor of Science degree in community and regional Planning; Matthew Stephenson, Master of Science degree in wildlife ecology; Zachary Stuart, Bachelor of Science degree in supply chain management, Magna Cum Laude; Mikayla Sullivan, Bachelor of Science degree in global resource systems, Summa Cum Laude and Bachelor of Science degree in public service and administration in Aariculture, Summa Cum Laude; Shitong Tang, Bachelor of Science degree in agricultural business; Eric Testroet, Doctor of Philosophy degree in nutritional sciences; Dean VanEvery, Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering; Zhaokui Wang, Master of Engineering degree in electrical engineering; Ryan Wengert, Bachelor of Science degree in biological systems engineering; Nicolas Wheeler, Doctor of Philosophy degree in genetics; Mark Wishman, Bachelor of Science degree in genetics (LAS), Magna Cum Laude; Raymond Wolt, Bachelor of Liberal Studies degree in liberal studies; Kwang Wong, Master of Science degree in mechanical engineering; Kyle Younkin, Bachelor of Science degree in construction
engineering, Cum Laude; Vidjannagni Zannoubo, Bachelor of Science degree in accounting; Liang Zhong, Master of Science degree in civil engineering.
CAMBRIDGE Cody Fausch, Bachelor of Science degree in agricultural studies; Katlyn Kahler, Bachelor of Science degree in animal science.
COLO Kristine Greiner, Bachelor of Science degree in agricultural Business, accounting.
HUXLEY Ryan Allen, Bachelor of Science degree in statistics; Julia Herrin, Bachelor of Science degree in psychology, Magna Cum Laude; Mackenzie Jahn, Bachelor of Science degree in economics, marketing, Magna Cum Laude; Melissa Lee, Bachelor of Science degree in elementary Education; Jenna Leland, Bachelor of Science degree in dietetics (H SCI), Summa Cum Laude; Laura Nemeth, Bachelor of Science degree in kinesiology and Health, Cum Laude; Tyler NyhusNelson, Bachelor of Arts degree in linguistics, Magna Cum Laude and Bachelor of Arts degree in world languages and cultures, Magna Cum Laude; Michael Wulfekuhle, Bachelor of Science degree in kinesiology and health.
MAXWELL Brandon Norton, Bachelor of Science degree in agricultural systems technology, industrial technology.
NEVADA William Griffith, Bachelor of Science degree in agricultural studies,; Tanner Hanson, Bachelor of Arts degree in interdisciplinary studies; Eric Henry, Bachelor of Science degree in agricultural business, Cum Laude; Madeline Henry, Bachelor of Science degree in event management; James Kluesner III, Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering; Eryn Lochart, Bachelor of Science degree in marketing, supply chain management; Jennifer McCracken, Bachelor of Arts degree in interdisciplinary studies; Tyler Olson, Bachelor of Science degree in
horticulture; Daniel Ralston, Bachelor of Sciencedegree in supply chain management; Christine Rewerts, Bachelor of Science degree in history; Erik Schaeffer, Bachelor of Science degree psychology, Summa Cum Laude; Travis See, Bachelor of Science, agricultural business; Kiran Sharma, Bachelor of Science degree in kinesiology and health, Magna Cum Laude; Danielle Thomsen, Bachelor of Science degree industrial engineering, Summa Cum Laude; Nathan Trainer, Bachelor of Science degree in horticulture.
ROLAND Brianna Baker, Bachelor of Science degree in child, adult, and family Services, Cum Laude; Jacob Dedic, Bachelor of Science degree in marketing; Melissa Krakau, Bachelor of Science degree in child, adult, and family services.
SLATER Clinton Eichinger, Bachelor of Arts degree in communication studies; Carla Paris, Bachelor of Liberal Studies degree liberal studies; Shanna Smith, Bachelor of Arts degree in linguistics; Breanna Taylor, Bachelor of Science degree in kinesiology and Health, Magna Cum Laude.
STORY CITY Brody Concannon, Bachelor of Science degree in computer engineering, Cum Laude; Michaella Fevold, Bachelor of Science degree in animal science; Colton Finley, Bachelor of Science degree in agricultural engineering, Cum Laude; Joseph Gast, Bachelor of Science degree in psychology, Magna Cum Laude; Mickenna Holdredge, Master of Accounting degree in accounting; Tyler Hougland, Bachelor of Science degree in agricultural business, international agriculture; Gregory Moeller, Bachelor of Science degree in nutritional science (H SCI), Cum Laude; Alyson Riesberg, Bachelor of Science degree in management.
ZEARING Ashlyn Eley, Bachelor of Science degree in agricultural studies.
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Nevada FFA student movers who loaded up appliances for the late Ernest Ludeman and family were, front row, from left, Greg and Betty Toot, Wyatt Toot, Emma Griffin and Bailey Dunkin; and back row, from left, Jay Calentine, Connor Hines, Sam Abraham, Aidan Anderson, Keegan Vece, Shane Griffin and Tyler Hansen. Not pictured: Kevin Cooper.
Nevada FFA student movers secure a piano west of Mary Greeley Medical Center for transport to a new home. From left, Jay Calentine, Sam Abraham, and Jacob MacVey.
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Nevada FFA student movers with a granite table moved for James and Dionne McElroy, of Ames. From left, Jay Calentine, James McElroy, Dionne McElroy, and Sam Abraham. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Nevada FFA students gather around a “Student Mover” cake to celebrated earning over $5,000. Front row, from left, Jacob MacVey, Jay Calentine, Sam Abraham and Aidan Anderson; back row, from left, Tyler Hansen, Ryanne Barker, and Ethan Wild, not pictured Kevin Cooper, Connor Hines, Jacob Badger, Brody Miller and Wyatt Frerk CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
The DECA chapter at Ames High School recently received a $850 grant from Ames Noon Kiwanis. Accepting the Kiwanis grant were, from left, Ames High students Tyler Bustma, McKenna Meinhard and Max White. The three AHS students said that DECA activities focus on community service, fundraising, fellowship, and academic competitive events. DECA members participate in local-to-national competitions that emphasize business skills, leadership, marketing, and career development. Recent DECA projects have sought funds for Raising Readers, and the group raised $700 for the Ames High Food Bank. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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Nevada FFA ‘student movers’ earn $5,147 Nevada FFA “student movers” recently celebrated as the students reached $5,147 in just fewer than 10 months by moving pianos, appliances, farm equipment, furniture, granite and old tanks. Lori Trygstad made a “student mover” cake for the occasion. A compilation booklet has been created depicting some of the educational values gained, relationships, customers, and photos of several of the moves. The Nevada FFA Chapter’s work started with moving a piano for a former teacher that passed away. The piano was donated to a family with a child wanting to learn to play the piano. Then
‘The work ethic, dedication, customer service, and punctuality of our students has been absolutely impressive.’ calls and emails started coming in requesting more piano moves if a donation was provided to the FFA chapter. “Saturday mornings usually worked pretty well to move the pianos or other items,” said Kevin Cooper, Nevada High School agriculture education instructor and FFA advisor. The students also moved furniture, farm equipment, appliances, and even a granite table.
“The work ethic, dedication, customer service, and punctuality of our students has been absolutely impressive,” Cooper said. Several of the customers provided chocolate chip cookies, brownies and bottled water for the students. Money donated for the moving work will help fund Nevada FFA members trip to the National FFA Washington, D.C., Leadership Conference in June.
Ames Golden K Kiwanis members Leo Runge, left, and Duane Brodie presented a check for $1,100 to Cherie Torresi, director of donor relations for Ames Assault Care Center Extending Shelter and Support (ACCESS) on May 25. The donation will be used to help supply safe temporary emergency sheltering and housing for victims and their children. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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Ames’ Sullivan recognized by Secretary of State for Straw Poll Kirstin Sullivan, who teaches AP European History, AP Government and Politics, and U.S. Government at Ames High School, was recognized by Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate for organizing Ames High School’s participation in the statewide Iowa Youth Straw Poll for the 2016 general election. In a press release,
Pate said Sullivan “stepped up and registered to include our students’ voices in the statewide straw poll, and as a result of her Sullivan efforts, students received a unique civic education experience.” Sullivan said participating in the Iowa
Youth Straw Poll gave all students at Ames High School a chance to be engaged. “A vital part of my job is for students to know how important it is that they are engaged in their community and in their government at all levels,” Sullivan said. “In both U.S. Government and AP Government and Politics classes, we spend the semes-
Zoe Hamstreet and Noah Stevens represented the financial decision for the FinnMilleman classroom gifts this year. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
ter learning about civil liberties and how to best advocate for oneself and one’s community.” Sullivan said some high school seniors were able to participate in the actual election, as they were 18 years old by election day, but the majority of students could not. “This was a way for them to be a part of
the country’s conversation and to see how their voices aligned with students across Iowa,” she said. Sullivan’s message to her students on their last day with her is to “be present, be engaged, and to vote.” “My hope is that activities like the Youth Straw Poll help support that message,” she said.
The leadership of Iowa teachers like Sullivan earned the Iowa Youth Straw Poll national recognition, Pate said. The National Parent Student Mock Election awarded the Iowa Youth Straw Poll its National Association of State Boards of Education Award for Outstanding Leadership in Voter Education.
Altrusa International of Ames recently inducted officers and a new member . From left, Mary Consamus, director; Deanna Sargent, president elect; Collen Hamilton, director; Penny Pepper, president; Susan Bartsch, past president; Mary Augustus, treasurer; Mary Ellen Metzger and Melanie Cornwell (not shown) co-secretary. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Ames Education Foundation awards Finn-Milleman mini-grant awards The Ames Education Foundation awarded several MiniGrants to help classrooms throughout the district this year. In addition, the Ames Education Foundation awarded four teachers the FinnMilleman mini-grants as part of the Finn-Milleman endowment. Members from Ames High School Student Council decide these financial gifts. Annie Arbuckle, executive director of Ames Education Foundation, works with Student Council per the parameters of the original gift endowment. The Finn-Milleman mini-grant awards are in memory of Katie Finn and John Mil-
leman, former AHS students. These memorial awards are a tribute to Katie Finn and John Milleman, as well as an honorary tribute to the Finn and Milleman families. Arbuckle said she spends part of a day with students discussing fi nances, and how the business process works to award a financial gift. More important than just explaining the fi nances to students, Arbuckle said, “It is important to convey to Student Council who Katie Finn and John Milleman were,” Arbuckle said. “The former students, and their families are truly what is important.”
She instructs the students to be cautious and thoughtful about the finance gifts you award. Think about if this gift would have an impact on education. Teachers who received Finn-Milleman Mini-Grant Awards were Chelsea Claude, and Lori Olson of Northwood; Jen Brekke of Fellows Elementary, Anne Marie Kern of Meeker Elementary, and Jenny Parsons of Ames Middle School. Arbuckle said, “The students did a terrifi c job. They never cease to amaze me with their creativity in how they make great decisions, regarding applications they need to review.”
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Members of Altrusa also initiated a new member, Michael Lokken.
From left, are Ingrid Place, speaker Laurann Gilbertson, Helen Olson, and Sharon Owenson. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Gilbertson speaks at Sons of Norway in May Sons of Norway Kong Sverre Lodge held its May Event in Story City with the program “In Trunks, Hands, and Hearts: What Norwegian Immigrants Brought to the United States” by Laurann Gilbertson, chief curator at Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum in Decorah.
Laurann spoke about the trunks which Norwegian immigrants brought with them from their homeland that held the belongings they chose to bring to start their new lives in America. Between 1825 and 1980, nearly one million Norwegians left for new lives in America.
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.
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Grant Berends and Tristan Balmer analyze the results of their experiment. CONTRIBUTED
Team members Sarah Phelan, Lindsey Larson and Perla Garcia work with their lab.
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Roland-Story horticulture students study transpiration
Horticulture students at Roland-Story recently participated in a lab experiment to learn about the topic of transpiration. Transpiration is the process by which
Madison Dahlhauser, of Slater, graduated with a Master of Business Admin degree in organizational devel emphasis from Upper Iowa University. Lance Schmitt, of Ames, graduated with a Master of Business Admin degree in organizational devel emphasis from Upper Iowa University. Shelby E. Petersen, of Huxley ,was named to the dean’s list at Morningside College. To be named to the
dean’s list, honorees must have a 3.67 GPA while taking 12 or more credits. Janeen Busch, of Ames, graduated with a Master of Science in nursing (family nurse practitioner) from Graceland University. Mikayla Jones, of Huxley, was named to chancellors list at the University of Minnesota-Crookston. To be named to the chancellors list, honorees must have a 4.0 GPA.
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moisture is carried through plants from roots to small pores on the underside of leaves, where it changes to vapor and is released to the atmosphere. According to Brad
Taylor, Roland-Story horticulture instructor, “The lab was designed for the students to gain an understanding on how much water plant leaves will release on any given day.”
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