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LOW VISION SUPPORT GROUP: Ames Low Vision Group will meet from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 20, in the Rose Room at Northcrest Community. This month we will share with and advise each other on problem solving and coping. Anyone who is losing or has lost their vision is welcome to join us. Call Pat at (530) 321-1651 for information.
JUNE 21
NECK PAIN AND HEADACHE SCREEN: Kinetic Edge Physical Therapy will offer a a free screen day for neck pain or headaches from noon to 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 21, at 4700 Mortensen Road, Suite 101. A medical profession will do the screening, and you can ask any questions you have about the pain you’re experiencing during a free 20-minute appointment. Spots are limited, so reserve your spot today. Call (866) 588-0230to schedule your screen.
JUNE 21
GOLF FUNDRAISER: The Homewood Ladies Gold League will host a four-person best shot fundraiser for the William R. Bliss Cancer Center at 8 a.m. on Thursday, June 21, at Homewood Golf Course Clubhouse with a $20 tax deductible donation. Mulligans will be sold for $2 each.
JUNE 21
DUCK RACE: The GCC’s annual Duck Race and Picnic in the Park will be at 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 21, in the South Park. Come on out and cheer on your duck and stick around for a picnic in the park with food, s’mores, games and more. Don’t forget to get your ducks. Duck race tickets are available at the GCC offi ce, GNB Bank, Great Western Bank, Security State Bank and NuCara Pharmacy.
Rheon Wolske, Doreen Berg and Jean Boot organize the sewing supplies for the Ames Days for Girls Sewing Team, which were moved to a different room at St. Cecilia Church. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Ames Days for Girls moves to a new home The Ames Days for Girls Sewing Team recently moved its supplies to a different room at St. Cecilia Church. The team will now meet at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month (change
in schedule; previously met on the second Tuesday and at 1 p.m. on the fourth Thursday in the St. Louis Room. The Ames team makes hygiene kits for girls in develop-
Ames Town and Country Kiwanis Club presents Legion of Honor
JUNE 22
“9 TO 5, THE MUSICAL” This weekend is your last chance to see “9 to 5: The Musical.” Showtimes ate 7:30 p.m. on June 22 and 23 and 2 p.m. on June 24, at ACTORS, 120 Abraham Drive. The 1980s fi lm 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.
JUNE 23
POLLINATOR FEST: Visit Reiman Gardens and celebrate National Pollinator Week. Visitors can watch make pollinator crafts, meet with Plant.Grow.Fly, learn to talk and eat like a honeybee, observe a honeybee hive, fi nd out about native bees, learn about For more events, see page 4
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ing countries and has made more than 2,500 kits. Everyone is welcome to attend the meetings. Sewing skills are not necessary. For more information, visit www.daysforgirls.org.
Suzuki Violinists of Ames, Studio of Pnina Luban, play end-of-the-year concert
Ames Town and Country Kiwanis Club presented Legion of Honor recognitions for long-time service to the Kiwanis community to, from left, Terry Proescholdt, 25 years; Marion Kresse, 30 years; and Paul Brackelsberg, 40 years. Their service to the Ames Community is greatly appreciated. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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The Suzuki Violinists of Ames, Studio of Pnina Luban, played an end-of-the-year concert on May 30, 2018. Fourth row, from right to left, Pnina Luban (director), Steven Huang, Shreya Srinath, An Chi Nguyen, Tiara Palar, Polly Bruna, Victoria Kyveryga, Elaina Borg and Leah Becker; Third row, from right, Hayes Larson, Ruby Johnson, Woojin Lee, Mai Anh Nguyen, Kenta Harrison, Brandon Qiao, Quinn Peterson, Abby Schrader, Naya Nakama and Chaeyun Kim; Second row, from right, Crystal Zhang, Chinmayi Erla, Laura Wang, Tanvee Tirthapura, Qimeng Li, Liza Mendelev, Launa Mitra, Simay Zhu, Tejas Tirthapura; first row, from right, Siray Zhu, Mengze Li, Jiwen Li, Adeline O’Neal, McKindry Plummer, Nicole Swanson, Jiewen Luo, John Gianello and Kalyn Schmidt. Not pictured: Ailie Goodman, Andrew Palar. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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MATURE LIVING Heartland Senior Services • 205 S. Walnut Ave., Ames • (515) 233-2906 Calendar of Events 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 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, (alterna-
tive: 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. FRIENDLY LUNCH BUNCH: Enjoy a meal, shared in the company of oth-
ers, 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.
ways 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.
Programs may include Plant Pals, Kids’ Story Time, Water Days and Homeschool Days. Other opportunities may be available throughout the season. Volunteers should be comfortable talking to and in front of groups and should be able to communicate 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.
for volunteers. RSVP assists with two shifts each month. Next month for RSVP, eight volunteers are needed to help Monday, July 9, to prepare the day’s meal. Prep crew must be available from 3:30 to 6 p.m. Eight volunteers are also needed for Thursday, July 26, 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 Meals on Wheels of Story County Volunteers are needed for Meals on Wheels to help deliver meals to Ames residents, using their own vehicle. Meal pick-up time is 10:45 a.m. Typical routes include fi ve to 10 stops that are arranged as much as possible by geographic location. First volunteers stop at Mary Greeley Medical Center to pick up the meals in carriers and route information, deliver the meals, and then return carriers to Heartland Senior Services. Volunteers may also choose to deliver meals to surrounding communities. Volunteers also serve as a safety check for clients and report any concerns to Heartland Senior Services staff for follow-up. To get involved, call Arti at (515) 292-8890.
Habitat for Humanity of Central Iowa With its newly expanded facility,
Habitat for Humanity needs a few more volunteers to help out. Office volunteers are needed in the afternoon to assist with admin duties, answering the phone and mailings. Additionally, a few more volunteers are needed in the bigger store to provide customer service, deliveries and pickups of donated items, prepping donated items to sell, etc. Store hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Fridays; and closed on Sundays and Mondays. If you are able to help out, please call Arti at (515) 292-8890.
Ames Public Library Program Hosts Come help the library staff and youth volunteers during the free lunch program which runs Monday to Friday, June through August. Volunteers will help roughly from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., anywhere from one day a week to five days a week. Partici-
pation 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) 292-8890.
Suncrest Hospice At Suncrest, volunteers are essential 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 al-
Summer Enrichment 2018 This summer, get involved with preventing food insecurity and the academic “summer slide.” Early kindergarten to eighth-grade students participate in enrichment activities and feeding programs free of charge, and we need volunteers 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 Ames (11:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.), Nevada (8:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.), and Collins (8:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.). Volunteers are also needed to help with the checkin process in Collins and Nevada. For more information, call Arti at (515) 292-8890.
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.
RSVP Volunteer Driver 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.
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. FAF has several shifts throughout the month
Story County Blast Back to School Fair The fourth-annual Story County Blast Back to School Fair on Aug. 10 is just around the corner, and volunteers can play a great role. From registration and greeting, entertainment activities, setup, cleanup and distribution, the fair has a variety of volunteer needs. The Blast Back to School Fair relieves the burden of backto-school expenses for local families of kindergarten to 12thgrade students in a festive and engaging environment that fosters community relationships. To get involved, call Arti at (515) 292-8890. For more information about RSVP, please visit our website,www. rsvpvolunteer.org, like our Facebook page, Central Iowa RSVP, or call (515) 292-8890 to set up a time to meet with us.
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Gilbert High School class creates documentaries Throughout April and May, students in Mr. Hackbarth’s Honors English 9 classes at Gilbert High School created documentaries that encouraged them to shed light on the “unheard voices” of the school and surrounding community. The project was inspired by a unit on Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, in which Atticus Finch famously states “You never really under-
stand a person until you consider things from his point of view (…) until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.” In order to help demonstrate the meaning of Atticus’ words, students selected local groups to interview that are often out of the spotlight and then had to work together in small teams to figure out how to best raise awareness about their
chosen topics through short documentaries. In total, 12 documentary fi lms were created on subjects including special education teachers, school custodians and secretaries, students in preschool and the extended learning program (ELP) at Gilbert, offi cers at the Story County Sheriff’s Department, and several other topics. Students presented their documentaries
at a public showcase event at Gilbert High School on May 15 to an enthusiastic crowd of parents, school staff members, and
other community members. The assignment is an example of projectbased learning, which challenges students
to work on a complex, real-world issue for an extended period of time before ultimately presenting their work to a public audience.
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insect stings, develop an appreciation for paper wasps, learn about butterfl y rearing, discover pollinator friendly plants, and much more. It’ll run from 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, June 23. It is included with Reiman Gardens admission: $9 general admission; $8 for seniors; $4.50 for youth ages 2-12, free for youth under 2; ISU students and members.
JUNE 23
IOWA ABLE RUN: The fifth-annual Iowa Able run will be from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, June 23, at Ada Hayden Park. There will be a 2.5K, 5K 10K, and a 400-meter Kids’ Fun Run. The Iowa Able Foundation is a statewide nonprofit that helps people with disabilities and the aging achieve and maintain independence. All proceeds will benefit the Iowa Able Foundation. For more, visit www.iowaable.org,
JUNE 23
TOWN AND COUNTRY KIWANIS: The Ames Town and Country Kiwanis Club will meet at 7 a.m. on Saturday, June 23, at Green Hills Retirement Center, 2200 Hamilton Drive. After a short club meeting, the program will feature Elana Andrews and Eileen Murray, past co-presidents of the Ames High School Teens Against Human Traffi cking. They will discuss AHS involvement in this movement. All are welcome.
JUNE 23
PEO TASTING BEE: PEO Chapter PB will host a tasting bee with 20 recipes to sample including appetizers, salads/sides, main dishes, and desserts from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 23, at the Story City Community Center, 503 Elm St. Each attendee will receive
recipe cards for all dishes. Cost is $10 per person. Tickets are available at the Carriage House Museum, 619 Grand Ave., from any PEO Chapter PB member, or at the door.
JUNE 23
BARN DANCE: The Central Iowa Barn Dance Association invites you to dance from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 23, at the CollegiateWesley Annex, 130 S. Sheldon Ave. Everyone is welcome. Roger Alexander will teach the figures and call the dances. We will dance to live music by Billy Kearney and friends. Admission is $7, students $5. Free parking north of the Annex. For more information, visit http:// cibd.org or contact Dan Treadway 515-291-0857 or treadway@netins.net.
JUNE 23
VENUE CHANGE: The Saturday morning New Hope Al-Anon group is moving. The first meeting in the new location, Trinity Christian Reformed Church, 3626 Ontario St., will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 23. For more information, call 956-3186.
JUNE 23
SOUTH PARK STORYTIME: Cross the swinging bridge to enter a land of enchantment during the inaugural summer of Saturday South Park Storytime at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 23, at Story City South Park. There will be an hour of stories for kids of all ages at the South Park. Bring a blanket or chairs for comfort. Will be held rain or shine, moving inside the shelter during inclement weather.
JUNE 24
PIE, ICE CREAM SOCIAL: The Story City Antique Carousel will have a pie and ice cream social from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 24. Join in for pie, ice cream, conversation, carousel rides and a Carousel Trivia game.
JUNE 26
MANHATTAN PROJECT LECTURE: Teresa Wilhelm Waldof, author of “The Boy from Pumptown: The Story of the Scientist Who Solved the Manhattan Project’s Uranium Problem,” will give a presentation about Harley Wilhelm, a chemist at Iowa State University, who was recruited to work on the Manhattan Project. It will be from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, June 26, in the Ames Public Library auditorium.
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Casie Vance, executive director for Ames Historical Society, left, receives Altrusa’s check from Deanna Sargent. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Lisa Heddens, executive director for NAMI Central Iowa, left, accepted funds from Altrusa’s Deanna Sargent. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Altrusa Style Show raises $4,500 for local nonprofit agencies Altrusa’s seventhannual Steppin’ Out Style Show raised $4,500 to benefit three local nonprofit agencies. Ames Historical Society, ChildServe and NAMI each received a check for their specific project. Ames Historical Society received $2,000. The Society sponsors Hoggatt School, a oneroom schoolhouse museum located on the Meeker School grounds. Built in 1861-62 and restored in 1980, The Society provides programming each summer on Sunday afternoons and to school groups. This summer’s schedule includes programs each Sunday afternoon from June 10 to Aug. 12. Funds will be used for the purchase of pop-up tents, tent weights, and camp
chairs; programming supplies including the purchase of ice cream and lemonade, cream for butter making, and other items used for programs; and expanded marketing of summer programs. ChildServe of Ames received a grant of $2,000 to help launch a Concussion Awareness, Prevention and Rehabilitation program to serve Story County children and young adults. ChildServe plans to add a concussion program to its array of services in Ames. The program would have three primary objectives: Raise awareness about sports and recreation-related concussions by sharing information with schools, youth sports programs, family practice clinics and hospital emergency departments;
Offer concussion prevention (pre-season testing) to student athletes in the Ames area and surrounding communities; Provide concussion rehabilitation services to children and young adults who have suffered a sports, recreation or accidentrelated concussion. The grant will be used to help purchase the FITLIGHT Vision Trainer system, a unique wireless reaction light training system designed for use in physical and occupational rehabilitation for concussion patients and other brain injuries. Since 1995, ChildServe has been providing outpatient therapy,
Mark Gambaiana, vice president of development for ChildServe, accepts Altrusa’s check from Deanna Sargent. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
respite, day habilitation, day health and childcare services to Story County children and families. NAMI received $500 from Altrusa which will be used in the Wellness Center open daily to peers seeking sup-
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port. Some of the uses will be supplies for art, creative writing, nutrition and other activities. Altrusa’s support
allows us to continue to provide supplies at no cost to peers who live on very limited finances.
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Nevada FFA members were presented with $6,030 of leadership development scholarships to attend the National FFA Washington, D.C. Leadership Conference in June. From left, Nevada FFA vice-president Logan Stufflebeam, Aidan Sellberg, Madison Davis, Madison Fitz, Kaitlin Wegner, Lucas Rogers, Avery Mather and Nevada FFA president Luke Fevold. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Nevada FFA seniors receiving $5,000 in scholarships were, from left, vice-president elect Jay Calentine, Chance Steffes $900, Hunter Anderson, $1,100, Grace Francis, $800, Logan Stufflebeam, $1,100, Luke Fevold, $1,100 and Connor Hines, Nevada FFA president elect. Not pictured: Kevin Cooper, Nevada FFA advisor. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Nevada FFA Chapter presents $11,030 in scholarships The Nevada FFA Chapter presented $11,030 in scholarships to students at awards night and at
graduation ceremony. Six underclassmen were presented with $1,030 each to help cover the cost for the
National FFA Washington DC Leadership Conference in June. The FFA Washington DC Leadership Con-
ference or WLC is a premiere leadership development conference that is held at the nation’s Capitol and includes numerous educational sessions, and visits to all of the national
monuments and historical features and a complete tour of the Smithsonian Museums including natural history, aerospace, and art/sculpture. At graduation ceremony, five FFA members
received $5,000 in scholarships provided by Nevada FFA. The scholarships were presented by chapter president elect Connor Hines, and VP elect Jay Calentine.
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Nevada FFA students Averie Dobson and Rylee Stevenson, front, recently spoke to the Nevada Sigma Beta Phi sorority. Sorority members were seated, Mary Jo Kellog; standing, from left, Liz Hertz, Pat Petersen, Donna Borton, Cheryl Martin, Chris Lloyd, Jane Punke, Jenny Helland, Shelley Holtman, Laurie Tufford, Judy Rhodes, Judy Chance, Doxie Weber, Marilyn Nelson, Karen Twedt, Shelley Ludeman and Judy Farthing. Not pictured, Barb McDaniel. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Nevada FFA provides program for Beta Sigma Phi sorority The Nevada sorority of Beta Sigma Phi held a meeting at Nevada Public Library on Thursday, April 19. Nevada FFA members Averie Dobson and Rylee Stevenson presented the FFA Chapter’s Program
of Activities to the group. As the slide show progressed, many of the attendees had questions and wanted to know more about the various activities. The students re-
sponded, and if additional articulation was needed, Kevin Cooper, Nevada FFA advisor, was in attendance also. “It is always good for the students to make presentations to adults,” Cooper said.
Ames Golden K Kiwanis donates to ACCESS
Ames Golden K Kiwanis presented a check for $1,500 in support of the Assault Care Center Enhancing Safety and Support (ACCESS). on May 31. ACCESS serves five Central Iowa counties. They provide programs designed to meet the needs of survivors of domestic abuse, sexual abuse, stalking, harassment, dating violence, trafficking, homicide and violent crimes. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO