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ACTORS announces Season 65: A ground-breaking season ACTORS is excited to announce a season of five ground breaking shows for its 65th year. These shows each provide a unique challenge and are a lot of fun for the audience. Furthermore, they are all new to ACTORS. The season opens with “The Savannah Sipping Society.” This laugh-a-minute comedy is about four unique Southern women who form unusually strong friendships through their liquid refreshments and rollicking misadventures. Think of “Steel Magnolias” meets “Sex in the City” meets “Golden Girls.” As the title implies there is a whole lot of drinking going on as they renew their determination to live in the moment. “The Savannah Sipping Society” will be directed by V~ Dumas Wines. V~ directed the favorite, “Rumors,” and has been seen on ACTORS stage. Auditions are July 12 and 13. Four women will be cast in addition to a nonspeaking, female
role. “The Savannah Sipping Society” opens Sept. 10. Currently, nine performances are planned starting on Sept. 10. “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” was a hit on Broadway and is coming to ACTORS, opening Nov. 12. The number of performances will be adjusted to react to social distancing. “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” has charmed audiences across the country with its wit and humor. This Tony Award Winner captures middle school anxiety and puts it to song and dance. You will be tickled as adults play middle schoolers and audience members are invited to participate. Do you have what it takes to win the spelling bee? “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” will be directed by Bryan Willer with help from Chris Truckenmiller. Lynn McElrath will be producing. The cast includes four women and four men.
Auditions are planned for Sept. 13 and 14. ACTORS will brighten winter with a sex farce called “Don’t Dress for Dinner” by Marc Camoletti and Robin Hawdon. Audiences will be delighted at Bernard has a lover who is pretending to be Robert’s lover. Meanwhile, Robert is Jacqueline’s lover pretending to be Bernard’s lover’s lover so Bernard wouldn’t know Jacqueline has a lover. And Jacqueline wouldn’t know she was Bernard’s lover’s lover. Meanwhile, Robert is Jacqueline’s lover pretending … it gets complicated. “Don’t Dress for Dinner” opens Feb. 4 and is currently planned for six performances. The number of performances will be adjusted to react to social distancing. “Don’t Dress for Dinner” will be directed by Jed Hammen and Kat Norris. Auditions are currently planned for Nov. 15 and 16 at ACTORS. This year’s drama is “Twelve Angry Jurors”
by Reginald Rose and Sherman Sergel. ACTORS transforms itself into theater-in-theround in this classic courtroom thriller. Tempers flare as prejudices are revealed and the clock ticks as “Twelve Angry Jurors” powerfully explores what it means to live in a democracy. You will have a ringside seat as the jurors take a comprehensive look at themselves and begin to realize that facts can be distorted during this capital murder case. ACTORS is moving the fi rst four rows of chairs to extend the stage and surround the jury with the audience. “Twelve Angry Jurors” will be directed by Jim Loos and produced by Jane Kennedy Funk. Twelve Angry Jurors opens April 1. The number of performances will be determined by social distancing restrictions. The season ends with a sextacular musical of song and stripping: “The Full Monty.” Cheeky and infectious-
ly good natured, “The Full Monty” bares it big beating heart with a sly does of naughty in this musical comedy. Two former steel workers, who have been devastated by the economic downturn, gather their mates to form a version of the Chippendales. Chaos ensues as the less-than-athletic, troubled dancers attempt to rehearse and perform their special show. Six guys, with nothing left to lose, try losing their clothes for fun and profit in this r-rated musical. “The Full Monty” will be directed by Stan Rabe. Cynthia Marten is the music director, and Serica Maier is the choreographer. Auditions will be April 4 and 5. Auditions will include singing, movement, and reading from the script. Audience members will see many changes at ACTORS. During the hiatus caused by the quarantine, ACTORS has been taking on many projects that are usually difficult to fit in. The stage has been
lowered to make is safer to get on and off. The lower stage also provides set builders additional flexibility, including the planned theater-in-the-round. ACTORS is working on a new entry and board room for the building. The addition will serve as a lobby before shows and make ACTORS look like a theater. Additionally, parking will be expanded and put closer to the building. Season tickets are available at ACTORSinc.org. A season ticket Flex Pass is only $80 allows audience members to select seats for any of the ACTORS performances. Throughout the season, seating will be evaluated to ensure social distancing. While quarantine rules are place, audience members will be required to use face masks. The Ames Community Theater is an allvolunteer community theater. Everyone is encouraged to audition or volunteer for shows.
Evergreen Lane gets new railing installed The Nevada Community Historical Society’s property, Evergreen Lane, has a new safety feature for visitors. Chris Schell, owner of Schell Welding Inc., in Cambridge, installed a railing to the outside steps to the back porch. He also installed a grab bar to step into the kitchen. We are very grateful for the donation of his talents, materials, and labor, so we can secure the safety of our visitors at Evergreen Lane.
Editor’s Note: With how rapidly everything is changing related to COVID-19, please visit the Ames Tribune website, www.amestrib.com, for more information as it becomes available. Follow the Ames Tribune on Facebook as well. Community calendar suspended: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended that no gatherings with 50 people or more take place to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus. Due to this, and the constantly-changing environment surrounding COVID-19 throughout the county and state, the Ames Tribune will suspend its community calendar until further notice. Thank you for your understanding.
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Ames Mayor John Haila visits Ames Golden K Kiwanis
Roland-Story agriculture education student Ellie Erickson, the daughter of Stacey and Kurt Erickson of Story City, recently constructed a garden shed as her agriculture shop class project during the COVID-19 break from school. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Roland-Story agriculture student builds garden shed Roland-Story agriculture education student Ellie Erickson, the daughter of Stacey and Kurt Erickson of Story City, recently constructed a garden shed as her agriculture shop class project during the COVID-19 break from school. According to Ellie, she decided to complete this project on building a garden shed because “our old one was falling apart and it was something that was fun to do during the quarantine. There were many new skills that Ellie learned as well as wood working skills
learned in the class that she was able to apply. “How to use certain power tools and learning how to properly measure” were just a few of the skills she relied on. “The most challenging part of the project was learning to shingle roof,”according to Erickson. Kurt Erickson, Ellie’s father, added, “She enjoys learning all kinds of new skills whether in the house with her mom or in the garage with me. Her ability to realize what she needed to learn was impressive to me.
“The fi rst step in learning is an acknowledgement of the need to learn. Ellie learned how to measure and adjust for squareness and how to lay out the proper steps in shingling were a couple examples.” According to Brad Taylor, Roland-Story agriculture teacher, “Through this experience, I hope Ellie realizes the potential she has to take on an unconventional project such as this was. She was able to apply skills we learned in class as well as developed new skills while constructing this shed.”
Ames Mayor John Haila was the guest speaker at the Thursday weekly meeting of Ames Golden K. The weekly meetings continue to be held virtually. Forty-seven Golden K members were in attendance, along with Al Wicks, of Iowa City Capital Kiwanis, and Don Bice, of Ames Town and Country Kiwanis. The COVID-10 pandemic shutdown has presented many challenges for the Ames community. Haila said the city’s primary goal has been to protect residents and city staff — especially departments that are critical resources for Ames and Story County. To date there have been no cases of COVID-19 reported for any Ames city staff members. Many public facilities are now open, and some such as the municipal library and animal shelter will be fully open by early July. Unfortunately, the aquatic center will not open this summer, and this decision was defi nitely not popular with some Ames residents and several City Council members. Other summer events that have been canceled include the July 4 community parade and breakfast, July 4 fi reworks and the majority of Iowa Games competitions. Students will return to ISU this fall. There is some concern there
Ames Mayor John Haila was the guest speaker at a recent Thursday weekly meeting of Ames Golden K Kiwanis. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
could be some issues with obtaining a full 2020 Census tabulation for Ames, as the majority of students were not present when the Census was taken. An undercount could negatively affect the federal funding Ames and Story County receives. A special Census may be necessary. Other items covered by Mayor Haila include: —Ames Farmers Market will now feature food trucks (with restrictions on access). —Food pantries are very low on supplies — hopefully citizens will step up to help replenish. —Mary Greeley Hospital continues with great capacity to handle COVID patients. —Ames 2040 Long Term Development Plan will be ready by the end of 2020. —Five Hybrid Ames Police cruisers will contribute to lessen-
ing our carbon footprint. —The South Grand extension is on schedule. —Miracle League Field/Park is nearing completion. —A new clubhouse will be constructed for Homewood Golf Course. —An indoor pool to replace the aging Municipal Pool is needed. —An alternative to the Healthy Life Center is necessary, especially for Ames/Story County seniors. —Jobs losses due to the Pandemic are 8.4 percent, a shock to the Ames economy where unemployment was 1.7 percent in February. —Hotel and Restaurant shutdowns have been drastic to the overall economy, but most are recovering, with very few going out of business. Ames Convention and Visitors Bureau, which is supported by hotel/ restaurant sales tax, has lost 80 percent of its revenue to date. —Ames City Council and all Departments continue to meet via ZOOM. Has worked well. Haila’s very thorough presentation and his astute answers to Golden K members questions, was appreciated very much by all in attendance. For more information about Ames Golden K Kiwanis, please visit www. amesgoldenk.org
Shane Wiese, of Des Moines, purchased the Nevada FFA’s Yamaha Wave Runner Deluxe jet ski for $4,600. The jet ski was donated to Nevada FFA by the Jerry and Colleen Gardner family. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Nevada FFA sells Yamaha Wave Runner Deluxe jet ski for $4,600 Nevada FFA sold its Yamaha Wave Runner jet ski for $4,600 to Shane Wiese, of Des Moines. Jerry and Colleen Gardner, and their son, Brian, donated
the jet ski in October 2019. A trailer for the jet ski was included. Nevada FFA purchased a new battery for the unit for $109, therefore providing a profi t of $4,491.
Nevada FFA plans to upgrade the chapter’s laptop computer and invest the remainder in educational and leadership development for the FFA members.
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UNIVERSITY OF IOWA SPRING 2020 GRADUATES
Ames Town & Gown Chamber Music Association receives funds from CARES Act The Ames Town & Gown Chamber Music Association is pleased to be one of 173 recipients of grants distributed to cultural and humanities nonprofits statewide by the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs in response to COVID-19’s impact on cultural institutions. The Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs announced today that it has awarded more than $1.1 million in 173 grants statewide. This includes $923,372 for emergency relief and another $178,000 in humanities grants to help Iowa cultural organizations rebound from the financial impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. Among the recipients are art, history and children’s museums; arboretums and botanical gardens; aquariums and science centers; performing arts presenters and venues, vocal music groups and theaters; historical societies and historic homes; fi lm and media organizations; and arts and cultural heritage festivals. Funding for the emergency relief grants was made possible by the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs distributed CARES Act funds through its partnerships with the National Endowment for the Arts, National Endowment for the Humanities and Arts Midwest.
The grants are intended to support ongoing cultural projects, preserve jobs and keep the doors open at thousands of cultural organizations that boost the economy and creative life of communities. “This is good news for Iowa’s arts, cultural and humanities organizations, which have been deeply affected by the pandemic,” Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs Director Chris Kramer said. “We’re so grateful for the unanimous support of Iowa’s congressional delegation for these funds, which help keep Iowans employed and communities vibrant.” A recent survey conducted by Americans for the Arts showed that more than 340 Iowa arts and cultural organizations collectively lost at least $16.3 million since the coronavirus outbreak began. A study by the Iowa Economic Development Authority and University of Northern Iowa, revealed that arts, entertainment and recreation were among the hardest hit segments of the nonprofit industry in Iowa. “Here in Iowa in a typical year, the creative sector accounts for more than 42,000 jobs,” Kramer said. “These CARES Act grants will help one of our state’s largest industries rebound in the weeks and months ahead.” A list of grant recipients is available online
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Avanthi Ajjarapu of Ames: Doctor of Medicine; Major: Medicine Molly Bagnall of Ames: Bachelor of Arts; Major: Cinema Stephanie Baldwin of Ames: Doctor of Medicine; Major: Medicine Brent Bappe of Colo: Bachelor of Liberal Studies; Major: Bachelor of Liberal Studies Caroline Baum of Ames: Bachelor of Arts; Major: International Relations Jessica Benzing of Roland: Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Major: Nursing-RN Eli Bratsch-Prince of Ames: Bachelor of Arts; Major: Political Science Maddie Bro of Ames: Master of Arts; Major: Strategic Communication Emily Brock of Huxley: Bachelor of Science; Major: Therapeutic Recreation Michael Burke of Ames: Bachelor of Science; Major: Sport and Recreation Management Mackenzie Busch of Story City: Master of Arts; Major: Speech Pathology and Audiology Emily Buss of Ames: Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Major: Nursing-RN Delaney Cheek of Nevada: Doctor of Pharmacy; Major: Pharmacy Sophia Courneya of Ames: Doctor of Nursing Practice; Major: Nursing Elisabeth Culek of Ames: Bachelor of Science; Major: Radiation Sciences Andrea Daley of Ames: Bachelor of Arts; Major: Social Work Brandon DeGroot of Nevada: Master of Social Work; Major: Social Work Jami Eastman of Nevada: Bachelor of Arts; Major: Communi-
cation Studies Epiphany Emmangelic of Ames: Master of Social Work; Major: Social Work Paula Everson of Huxley: Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Major: Nursing-RN Emily Frisk of Ames: Bachelor of Arts; Major: Elementary Education Matthew Fulton of Ames: Bachelor of Arts; Major: Cinema Tobias Garcia Vega of Ames: Bachelor of Arts; Major: Philosophy Andrea Gorjanc of Ames: Master of Business Administration; Major: Professional MBA Program Hannah Greenlee of Ames: Bachelor of Arts; Major: Health and Human Physiology Ethan Hahn of Ames: Bachelor of Business Administration; Major: Accounting Ashley Hala of Ames: Bachelor of Arts; Major: Geoscience Brett Hanson of Ames: Doctor of Medicine; Major: Medicine Joanna Held of Ames: Bachelor of Science; Major: Mathematics Margit Herrmann of Ames: Bachelor of Arts; Major: Health and Human Physiology Amaris Hornbuckle of Nevada: Bachelor of Science; Major: Therapeutic Recreation Brooke Kelley of Nevada: Bachelor of Business Administration; Major: Accounting Olivia Leslie of Ames: Bachelor of Arts; Major: Theatre Arts Emily Loynachan of Huxley: Master of Social Work; Major: Social Work Elizabeth Mann of Ames: Doctor of Medicine; Major: Medicine Sarah Marnin of Ames: Master of Public
Health; Major: MPH Program Rachelle McCabe of Story City: Doctor of Nursing Practice; Major: Nursing Brandon McCoy of Story City: Bachelor of Business Administration; Major: Business Analytics and Information Systems Madison Merfeld of Ames: Bachelor of Science; Major: Biology George Mikovec of Ames: Bachelor of Arts; Major: Cinema Kylie Morken of Ames: Bachelor of Arts; Major: Health and Human Physiology Forrest Musgrove of Ames: Bachelor of Science; Major: Computer Science Ashlyn Neppl of Ames: Bachelor of Arts; Major: Psychology Alexander Palensky of Ames: Bachelor of Business Administration; Major: Accounting Serena Qamhieh of Ames: Bachelor of Arts; Major: Philosophy Abby Rewoldt of Huxley: Doctor of Medicine; Major: Medicine Charles Rietz of Huxley: Bachelor of Arts; Major: Journalism and Mass Communication Lauren Rush of Ames: Bachelor of Arts; Major: Social Work Katherine Sailer of Ames: Bachelor of Fine Arts; Major: Art Cassidy Schacher of Ames: Bachelor of Science; Major: Neuroscience Maggie Schnurr of
Roland: Bachelor of Arts; Major: English Emma Sillman of Ames: Bachelor of Arts; Major: Economics Ashley Sitzman of Ames: Bachelor of Science; Major: Public Health Francesca Spencer of Ames: Bachelor of Arts; Major: Italian Toni Spencer of Maxwell: Bachelor of Arts; Major: Psychology Katie Straw of Ames: Master of Arts; Major: Rehabilitation and Counselor Education Benjamin Sulzberger of Ames: Bachelor of Arts; Major: Cinema Julie Tarbill of Gilbert: Doctor of Nursing Practice; Major: Nursing Megan Thompson of Huxley: Bachelor of Arts; Major: Journalism and Mass Communication Bailey Turner of Ames: Bachelor of Science; Major: Sport and Recreation Management Catherine VanDraska of Ames: Master of Social Work; Major: Social Work Anja Vujinic of Ames: Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Major: Nursing-RN Caroline Wagner of Nevada: Bachelor of Arts; Major: Social Work Alec Withers of Ames: Bachelor of Arts; Major: Computer Science Katharine Woodruff of Ames: Master of Science; Major: Industrial Engineering
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Town and Country Kiwanis honor AMS’s McCasland
Ten Roland-Story agriculture students were awarded their Iowa FFA Degree at the recent 2020 State FFA Virtual Convention. Front row, from left, Blake Lebeck, Caden Sporleder, Sam Skaar, Reagan Schmitz and Maddy Stevenson; back row, from left, Zane Haglund, Dawson Chelsvig, Levi Origer, Nathan Faga and Jackson Sterle. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Lori McCasland, faculty advisor for the Ames Middle School Builders Club, right, was recently honored by Mary Ann Lundy on behalf of the Town and Country Kiwanis Club. Lundy described McCasland as an effective and dedicated Builders Club advisor. As faculty advisor, she encourages her club members to participate in many interesting service and leadership experiences. COVID-19 has presently curtailed Builders Club activites, all to be resumed in September. The Town and Country Kiwanis Club sponsors this Builders Club to Kiwanis International. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Ten Roland-Story FFA members receive Iowa Degree Roland-Story agriculture students and FFA members Dawson Chelsvig, Nathan Faga, Zane Haglund, Blake Lebeck, Levi Origer, Reagan Schmitz, Sam Skaar, Caden Sporleder, Jackson Sterle and Maddy Stevenson were awarded their Iowa FFA Degree at the 2020 State FFA Virtual Convention. The Iowa Degree is the highest honor and recognition that any FFA member may
receive from their individual states and represents that an agriculture education student has participated in leadership activities above the local chapter level, has served in a leadership position within their local chapters and has been involved in an active SAE (supervised agricultural experience) project. This year, the Iowa FFA Association awarded nearly 700
members out of the 16,600 state membership with this recognition. According to Brad Taylor, agriculture education instructor and FFA advisor at Roland-Story, “This is a great honor for these students as it represents a lot of hard work and accomplishments that they have been involved in over their three years in agriculture dducation and FFA.”
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