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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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JULY 3 GARDENING & 3RS Youth completing third through sixth grades can learn about gardening, reducing, reusing and recycling from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3, in an event hosted by ISU Extension Outreach at 220 H Ave., in Nevada. Learn how to make a bee/butterfly watering station, bee houses, fairy gardens, and seed starter pots. The cost is $25.
INDEPENDENCE DAY FIREWORKS Fireworks at Reiman Gardens will be from 6 to 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3. Visitors may bring folding chairs and coolers with food and drinks. No fireworks or sparklers are allowed inside the Gardens. No pre-registration required, and regular admission rates apply.
AMERICAN LEGION BINGO American Legion Post 37 will offer bingo at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3, at 225 Main St. in Ames. Play sheets of three, six or nine squares are available for $6, $12 and $18.
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While enjoying the Bistro atmosphere at Green Hills, Marketing Coordinator Bailey Upton, left, and Green Hills residents Carol Deppe, Alice Thompson and Si Silence present the Senior Variety Show with a $1,000 Marquee Sponsorship check. Accepting the check is Senior Variety Show board member Kitty Fisher, right. Although all three Green Hills residents have performed on the senior variety show stage, Thompson has been in all of the performances since 1995, and at 95 years, is the oldest performer. The 25th-annual Senior Variety Show “Celebrating Silver, Creating Gold!” will be on Aug. 16 and 17 at Ames City Auditorium. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
ANNUAL WALK/RUN Friendship Ark Homes and Community Services will hold its 15th-annual 5K run/walk at Ada Hayden Park at 8 a.m. on Thursday, July 4, at Ada Hayden with a free kids run starting at 7:45 a.m. Register online at www.getmeregistered. com/fiveonthefourth or go to www. FriendshipArk.com for more information.
FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION Ames will celebrate the Fourth of July all day on Thursday, July 4, in downtown Ames. Events include the free community pancake breakfast from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the front entrance of City Hall, 515 Clark Ave. The Fourth of July parade on Main Street will begin at 11 a.m. Don your red, white and blue, and help us celebrate Independence Day at this family-friendly event.
JULY 5 AMERICANA BURGER DEMONSTRATION Come to Cooks Emporium from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Friday, July 5, for a demonstration in making americana burgers. Watch and learn, plus receive a tasting of what is being demonstrated. Registration is $25. Please register at www.cooksemporiumames.com/classes
JULY 6 LATIN DANCE NIGHT Plus39, 2640 Stange Road, will host a Latin dance night from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Saturday, July 6. There will be dance lessons, food and beats from DJ Fito. Come for dinner and stay for dancing. Admission is free.
JULY 7 OUTDOOR CONCERT Roosevelt Summer Sundays, an Ames tradition of free outdoor concerts, will feature Great Caesar’s Goat from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 7, at Roosevelt Park on Ninth Street and Roosevelt Avenue. In the case of rain, the concert will be at 130 S. Sheldon Ave. For information, contact Marty Helland at (515) 450-9600.
JULY 8 AMES WOMAN’S CLUB Ames Woman’s Club will play bridge from 1 to 3:30 p.m. on Monday, July 8, at 106 S. Dakota Ave., in Ames. This will be held every Monday in July and August. For more events, see page 4
Homewood Ladies Golf League holds ‘Teed Off Over Heart Disease’ fundraiser The Homewood Ladies Golf League held its annual charity fundraiser on June 20 at Homewood Golf Course. Funds raised will be donated to the American Heart Association in honor of Arlina Pearce, a league member who passed away last March following a long battle with heart-related challenges. Arlina always had a smile to share, loved to play golf, and was an avid traveler. She served one year on the golf committee, contributing new ideas for weekly league play and helping organize groups, prizes and games. The following golfers played in the event: Vicki Saienga, Sandy Aspengren, Mary Rasmussen, Carol Payne, Sal Posegate, Mary Lou Wheeler, Vicki Jahr, Barb Houk, Barb Leith, Nancy Marks, Glenice Varley, Marcia Holst, Mary Jo Lynch, Anna Hartwig, Jerilyn Klaver, Ruth Hill, Jan Tryon, Donna Elvik, Sarah Terrones, Candy Burger, Cherl Honkomp, Cynthia Johnson, Marilyn Clem, Lisa Lemons, Louise Larson, Mary Augustus, Connie Bates, Dorothy Yoerger, Joyce Vegge, Jennifer Groat, Cindy Keese, Carol Houge, Deb Brock, Janine Muckler, Jami
The Homewood Ladies Golf League held its annual charity fundraiser to raise money for the American Heart Association on June 20 at Homewood Golf Course in Ames. The funds raised will be donated in honor of Arlina Pearce, a league member who passed away last March following a long battle with heart-related challenges. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Mirka, Mary Mekemson, Deanne Brill and Linda Emmerson. Thanks to the following businesses for donating gifts for
prize drawings: Wagner Golf, Fareway Stores, Coe’s Florals and Gifts, Veenker Memorial Golf Course, Cold Stone Creamery,
O’Donnell Ace Hardware and Everts Flowers Home and Gifts. Platinum Chiropractic Clinic sponsored a tee box.
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Heartland Senior Services 205 S. Walnut Ave., Ames (515) 233-2906 Lunch Menus Wednesday, July 3: Barbecue pork on bun, diced potatoes, sliced carrots, coleslaw, mandarin orange, cake. Thursday, July 4: Heartland Senior Services closed for Fourth of July holiday. Friday, July 5: Salisbury steak with gravy, whipped potatoes, California blend, pear fruit cup, raisins. Monday, July 8: Baked tilapia with orange glaze (alternate: seasoned chicken breast), whipped potatoes, stewed tomatoes, fresh
carrot sticks, peach fruit cup. Tuesday, July 9: Beef pot roast, diced potatoes, baked beans, garden lettuce salad, peanut butter cookie. Wednesday, July 10: Chicken with dijon sauce, cut sweet potato, green beans, spinach lettuce salad, mandarin oranges. Thursday, July 11: Hamburger on bun, tomato, lettuce, onion, mixed vegetable blend, cheesy potato casserole, mixed fruit cup. Friday, July 12:
Chicken and noodles, broccoli cubs, garden lettuce salad, cut banana, tapioca pudding. Monday, July 15: Roast beef, whipped potatoes, sliced carrots, applesauce, fresh orange. Tuesday, July 16: Taco meat with wheat tortilla shell, diced potatoes, lima beans, lettuce, tomato, cheese, cut banana. Wednesday, July 17: Sweet and sour chicken, long grain rice, corn, garden lettuce salad, peaches. Thursday, July 18:
Baked chicken thigh, California blend, potato salad, applesauce. Friday, July 19: Pork tips with chutney, country sweet potatoes, mix vegetable blend, mandarin oranges, peanut butter cookie. Monday, July 22: Tatertot casserole, broccoli cuts, mixed fruit cup, sugar cookie. Tuesday, July 23: Seasoned tilapia (alternate: herbed chicken), wild rice, Cape Cod vegetables, garden lettuce salad, applesauce.
Wednesday, July 24: Beef pot roast, baked sweet potatoes, cauliflower, carrot sticks, raisins. Thursday, July 25: Southwestern chicken, au gratin potatoes, spinach, mandarin oranges, sugar-free vanilla pudding. Friday, July 26: Hamburger on bun, tomato, lettuce, onion, green beans, sliced carrots, tropical fruit cup. Monday, July 29: Cafe meatloaf, steamed potatoes, peas, yogurt cup, pear fruit cup. Tuesday, July 30: Pot
roast, mashed potatoes with gravy, diced beets, garden lettuce salad, fruit cocktail. Wednesday, July 31: Key West roast cod (alternate: grilled chicken), long grain rice, broccoli cuts, fresh orange, chocolate chip cookie. FRIENDLY LUNCH BUNCH: Enjoy a meal, shared in the company of others, served Monday through Friday at 205 S. Walnut Ave., in Ames. Please call (515) 233-2906 by 8:30 a.m. to make your reservation.
Calendar of events Wednesday, July 3 9 a.m., Video exercise 1 p.m., Rummikub Thursday, July 4 HSS closed for Fourth of July holiday Friday, July 5 9 a.m., Video exercise 12:30 p.m., Friday afternoon cards Sunday, July 7 1:30 p.m., Duplicate bridge Monday, July 8 9 a.m., Video exercise 12:30 p.m., Senior Band Tuesday, July 9 8:15 a.m., Tai Chi II 9:45 a.m., Songbirds 11:45 a.m., Fresh Conversations with Mary
Ellen 1 p.m., Trivia with Ethan 6 p.m., Dance at Moose Lodge 6:30 p.m., Duplicate Bridge Wednesday, July 10 9 a.m., Video exercise 1 p.m., Coloring workshop Thursday, July 11 1 p.m., Rummikub 8:15 a.m., Tai Chi II 9:30 a.m. to noon, Health care 1 p.m., Bingo 6:30 p.m., Duplicate bridge Friday, July 12 9 a.m., Video exercise 12:30 p.m., Friday afternoon cards
6:30 p.m., Trivia Night Saturday, July 13 5:30 p.m., Cribbage Sunday, July 14 1:30 p.m., Duplicate bridge Monday, July 15 9 a.m., Video exercise 12:30 p.m., Senior Band practice Tuesday, July 16 8:15 a.m., Tai Chi II 9 a.m., Tai Chi I 9:45 a.m., Songbirds 1 p.m., Trivia with Ethan 6:30 p.m., Duplicate Bridge Wednesday, July 17 9 a.m., Video exercise 1 p.m., Bunco 1 p.m., Rummikub 7 p.m., Jazz Jam
Thursday, July 18 1 p.m., Rummikub 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, July 19 9 a.m., Video exercise 12:30 p.m., Friday afternoon cards 7 p.m., Country Jam Sunday, July 21 1:30 p.m., Duplicate bridge Monday, July 22 9 a.m., Video exercise 12:30 p.m., Senior Band practice Tuesday, July 23 8:15 a.m., Tai Chi II
9 a.m., Tai Chi I 9:45 a.m., Songbirds 12:30 p.m., Canasta 1 p.m., Trivia with Ethan 6:30 p.m., Duplicate Bridge Wednesday, July 24 9 a.m., Video exercise 1 p.m., Coloring workshop 1 p.m., Rummikub Thursday, July 25 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, July 26 9 a.m., Video exercise 12:30 p.m., Friday
afternoon cards Sunday, July 28 1:30 p.m., Duplicate bridge Monday, July 29 9 a.m., Video exercise 12:30 p.m., Senior Band practice Tuesday, July 30 8:15 a.m., Tai Chi II 9 a.m., Tai Chi I 9:45 a.m., Songbirds 12:30 p.m., Canasta 1 p.m., Trivia with Ethan 6:30 p.m., Duplicate Bridge Wednesday, July 31 9 a.m., Video exercise 12:30 p.m., Movie — Stan and Ollie 1 p.m., Rummikub
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Nevada Middle School students, from left, Ariana Chappell, Nick Larson, and Rowan Steele, investigate a twin-engine plane in Hap’s Air Service hangar at the Ames Airport. The students observed inflatable front edges of the wings that can be inflated for breaking ice and also explored the cockpit instrumentation and controls. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Nevada Middle School students with a Cessna 172 plane used for intro-flights. From left, Nick Larson, Keegan Wegner, Rowan Steele, Frank Engstrom and Ariana Chappell. Standing in wing strut is Glenn Dodd, CFI of Hap’s Air Service. Not pictured: Kevin Cooper, Nevada High School agriculture education instructor and FFA advisor. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Nevada Ag Discovery students take flight Five Nevada Middle School students experienced intro-fl ights on Friday, June 14, with Hap’s Air Service at the Ames Airport. Students first performed a pre-fl ight inspection and basic operation of controls
with CFI Glenn Dodd, of Happ’s Air Service. Each student then sat in the co-pilot seat to get a “handson” experience of take-off, in-fl ight controls and coming in for a landing. The aviation lab was part of Nevada
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High School ag ed department “ag discovery” lessons, and career opportunities. “Currently, there is good demand for agricultural aerial applicators” said Kevin Cooper, Nevada High School agriculture education instructor
and FFA advisor. Plane rental and dual time instruction was paid for with a grant provided by Landus Cooperative. “Wow, what an experience!” said Rowan Steele, one of the students participating.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS continued from front “TOPS AND BOTTOMS” Preschoolers through third-graders are invited to join Rebecca from 4 to 5 p.m. at Roland Library to plant and maintain a garden based off of the children’s book “Tops and Bottoms” by Janet Stevens.
JULY 9 POTTY MOUTH POTTERY
Paint whatever words you want on a bowl, mug or plate at The Workspace, 2229 Lincoln Way, on Tuesday, July 9. Pottery will be fired and ready for pick up within a week. The cost is $4 for ISU students and $5 for the public, plus the cost of the bisque you select. Drop in between 4 to 8 p.m., but give yourself an hour to paint. This event is open to ages 21+ only – beer, wine and pop are available for purchase.
MUSEUMS AROUND THE WORLD Join Ames Public Library from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 9, for a library lecture series on museums around the world. Journey with globetrotters Allison Sheridan, University Museums’ staff, and Rae Reilly, University Museums docent, as they highlight top museums both regionally and around the world.
JULY 10 WATER ROCKS! For youth completing fifth and sixth grade, come to McFarland Park, 56461 180th St., from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Wednsday, July 10, for Water Rocks. Learn about biodiversity, watersheds, wetlands, soil and more through scientific investigation, music, art, and other interactive activities. Bring a sack lunch, and register soon. For questions or registration information, email xstory@iastate. edu or call (515) 382-6551. Registration is $20.
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Ames Town and Country Kiwanis is supporter of Hertko Hollow
GOOD NEIGHBOR BENEFIT CONCERT AT FIRST BAPTIST Sheltered Reality, a youth percussion group with a positive message, will be in concert at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10, at First Baptist Church of Ames. 200 Lynn Ave. Admission is free; any freewill offerings will support Good Neighbor Emergency Assistance. A concession stand with hot dogs, veggie dogs and more will open at 6:15 p.m. with all proceeds going to Good Neighbor. All are invited to enjoy the evening. Please bring lawn chairs or blankets. For more information, call (515) 292-9612 or visit www.fbcames.org.
Ames Town and Country Kiwanis Club Community Service Chair Marion Kresse, left, presents a $800 check to Dane Nealson from Hertko Hollow Diabetes Camp. For many years, the club has provided funds to support a local child attending one of the two weeklong sessions for children with diabetes. About 300 campers and 50 counselors participate in the two camp sessions at a cost of about $1,300 per camper. Nealson attended this camp as a child and now is a counselor and devoted spokesperson for the cause. Ames Town and Country members also popped popcorn at the camp, located at the YMCA near Boone, on Thursday, June 27, for the elementary-aged campers, and will do so again on Thursday, July 4, for the teenagers. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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PEOPLE Trees Forever honors Nevada woman with Outstanding Youth Project Award IOWA CITY — Trees Forever recognized Kendra Hamilton, of Nevada, with the Outstanding Youth Project Award during the Iowa City Annual Celebration and Award Dinner on June 13 at the Celebration Farm in Iowa City. Kendra, a teacher at Nevada’s Central Elementary School, helped partner her school with Prudenterra and Trees forever among others to introduce a Junior Forester Program that allowed more than 250 elementary students to get out into nature. This program gave these students the opportunity to learn about planting trees, removing invasive species, planting prairie plugs, etc. Developing this program allows for continues use with other classes for years to come. “Going above and beyond to get students out into nature is a testament of the hard work and dedication of this teacher who believes in learning through experiences,” Trees Forever Program Manager Jeff Jensen said. Every year, Trees Forever recognizes outstanding volunteers, environmental stewards, partners and advocates at Trees Forever’s Annual Cel-
ebration and Awards Dinner. “Every one of our volunteers and landowner has made a brighter, greener future for the next generation, but these awards recognize the most outstanding-those who truly exemplify the Trees Forever misKendra Hamilton
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sion,” Trees Forever CEO and Found President Shannon Ramsay said. As a nonprofit, Trees Forever engages an average of 7,000 volunteers every year and has more than 500 sites on farms and other lands to enhance water quality, pollinator and wildlife habitat.
The Roland-Story FFA Chapter recently had members compete in the State FFA Food Science CDE (Career Development Events) on the campus of Iowa State University in Ames. FFA members involved included Blake Lebeck, Reagan Schmitz, Caden
The four members of the 10th-place State FFA Food Science team were Caden Sporleder, Reagan Schmitz, Blake Lebeck and Brendan Taylor. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Sporleder and Brendan Taylor. The team finished 10th in the state with Reagan Schmitz placing fourth overall in the state. In the various practicum’s, Reagan finished as the overall top individual placing first in aroma ID, difference testing, food safety and customer inquiry.
The contest consisted of seven different phases, including a general knowledge test, product development and presentation, identifying aromas, food safety and sanitation, response to a customer inquiries, math usage in the food industry and triangle tests.
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The four members of the Roland-Story FFA Chapter team that placed 14th at the State FFA Ag Mechanics CDE were Levi Origer, Zane Haglund, Nathan Faga and Jackson Sterle. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Roland-Story FFA competes in state ag mechanics contest Four members of the Roland-Story FFA Chapter competed in the State FFA Agriculture Mechanics CDE (Career Development Events) on Iowa State Univer-
sity’s 450 Farm. FFA members involved included Zane Haglund, Nathan Faga, Levi Origer and Jackson Sterle. The team finished 14th in the state.
The contest consisted of five different phases, including arc welding, land management, plumbing, small gas engines and electrical wiring.
From left, Chief Chuck Cychosz, Ames Police Department; Commander Geoff Huff, Ames Police Foundation; Bob Anderson, Ames Morning Rotary; Eric Snyder, Ames Police Department; Sergeant Christopher Brandes, Nevada Police Department; and Chief Matt Sporleder, Story City Police Department. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Ames Morning Rotary Club helps cops help kids When local law enforcement officers accepted a check from this year’s annual Kids Run for Kids event, it brought the total donated in five years to more than $30,000. This marks the fifth year of the partnership be-
tween the Ames Morning Rotary Club and law enforcement. Officers from Ames, Story City and Nevada shared details of how funds are used. Ames Police officer Eric Snyder described efforts in Ames: “When we started, we focused on interactions and relationship-building with teens. We’re now able to reach down to younger kids to create those interactions early on.” One example of a local outreach event is the annual Shop with a Cop program.
Race proceeds also will support local programs for early childhood literacy and international programs for polio vaccines and clubfoot correction. “We couldn’t do this without our sponsors,” said Bob Anderson, a race organizer. “First and foremost, this is a fundraiser, and we greatly appreciate each and every sponsor.” This year’s run, held April 27 at Brookside Park in Ames, enjoyed 67 sponsors and raised more than $15,000. More than 200 runners were registered.
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Amy Jardon, left, of Cedar Falls, and Melinda Thach, of Ames, attended Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Advocacy Day in Washington, D.C. The sisters are motivated by the memory of their mother. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Pancreatic cancer advocates from Iowa met with U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley on June 25, in Washington, D.C. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Ames woman attends Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Advocacy Day in Washington Melinda Thach, of Ames, was one of 14 Iowans who attended the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Advocacy Day in Washington, D.C., June 24-25.
The group learned about the newest research projects on Monday, June 24. The next day, they met with both of Iowa’s senators, Chuck
Grassley and Joni Ernst, and met with either a member of staffer in the office of each Iowa representative. In all, 650 people
from all 50 states attended Advocacy Day, to share their stories of why funding for pancreatic cancer research is important to them.
Pancreatic cancer is third-highest cause of cancer-related death, and is expected to become the second-leading cause by 2020. Pancreatic cancer has
a five-year survival rate of 9 percent. Iowans are encouraging funding for research to help improve outcomes for people who are diagnosed.
Ames Town and Country Kiwanis Club members serve at Food at First Several members of the Ames Town and Country Kiwanis Club recently helped serve at Food at First. From right, Don Beitz, Jack Winkler, Bob Jolly, Aaron Jones and Mike Fowler. Food at First is a free food program operated at the First Christian Church, 611 Clark Ave., in Ames. It provides a free meal every day and operates a free market three times a week. For more information, please call (515) 232-5766.
From left, Golden K member Ron Skrdla, Story County Raising Readers Executive Director Lisa Reeves, Story County Reads Data Specialist Autumn Long, Family Literacy Coordinator/Educator Randie Camp, and Golden K member Larry Trede. For more information about Ames Golden K, please visit www.amesgoldenk.org. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Ames Golden K Kiwanis recently presented a check for $800 to Story County Raising Readers Ames Golden K Kiwanis recently presented a check for $800 to Story County Raising Readers in support of its Ames and Story County
Readers Programs for children. Raising Readers recently formed a partnership with Youth Standing Strong (YSS) to conduct reading
workshops and also initiated the Harrison Barnes Reading Program.
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Habitat construction volunteer Weldon Abarr takes final measurements to finish the Dream Playhouse. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Habitat volunteers Deanna Jordan, right, and Char Hulsebus , left, add the finishing touches of beautiful color to the Dream Playhouse, sure to please any child. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Habitat to raffle ‘Dream Playhouse’ on July 27 Attention, grandparents and parents of small children. Habitat for Humanity of Central Iowa is putting the finishing touches on a newly-built playhouse to be raffled off to raise funds for a local Habitat project. A team of construction volunteers built the house from scratch, and decorat-
ing volunteers are applying the final coats of paint on the playhouse that any child would consider a “dream.” Sandi Risdal, executive director of Habitat, said, “We are so grateful for our volunteers who use their skills and expertise to make something like this happen. “We can hardly wait
to present it to the raffle winner.” The playhouse is sponsored by Realtor Kyle Van Winkle, of Ames, whose donation helped purchase materials needed for the playhouse. “Kyle’s generosity really makes this raffle possible,” Risdal said. “Ultimately, the proceeds from the raffle
will help support a remodeling project we are working on for a mom and her two high school age daughters here in Ames. The playhouse is going to make many people very happy.” The Dream Playhouse will be unveiled in the Fourth of July parade in Ames. After July 4, the playhouse
will be on display at the following locations for the month of July: Wells Fargo on Main on Saturdays during Farmers Market hours; on Wednesdays, the parking lot of Hy-Vee east; and on remaining days, the parking lot of Habitat at 3504 Grand Ave. Raffle tickets will also be available for
purchase at these locations. Tickets are $10 each or five for $45. The drawing for the Dream Playhouse will be on Saturday, July 27. For more information about the Dream Playhouse Raffle, visit the Habitat Facebook page (Habitat for Humanity of Central Iowa).
Golden K donates to preschool Town and Country members give Boys and Girls Club fresh coat of paint
Ames Community Preschool Executive Director Elizabeth Miner, center, accepts a check for $600 from Golden K members Leo Runge, left, and Don Muff. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Ames Town and Country Kiwanis members, from left, Bob Jolly, Dale Vander Schaaf, Jack Winkler and Leo Timms, lay down their brushes after giving a fresh coat of paint to the Boys and Girls Club gymnasium in Ames. Ames Town and Country Kiwanis members have been involved in many painting and building projects for nonprofit organizations in Story County for the past 50 years. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO