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CALENDAR OF EVENTS JULY 20
RUMMAGE SALE: A rummage sale will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 20, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, July 21, and from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, July 22, at Collegiate Presbyterian Church, 159 N. Sheldon Ave. Everything will be half price on Saturday. Proceeds support the mission programs of the church.
JULY 20
LIFETREE CAFE: This Lifetree program, “What People Really Think of Christians … and Why,” features a fi lmed interview with Gabe Lyons, coauthor of unChristian. The program will be at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 13, at First Christian Church, 611 Clark Ave. Lifetree Cafe is a place where people gather for conversation about life and faith in a casual, comfortable setting.
JULY 20
WWI EXHIBIT: “The Great War — Slater and Story County in World War One” is an extensive exhibit with photos, letters and stories using the soldiers’ own words. The exhibit includes artifacts, equipment and uniforms. You can view it from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursdays, or by appointment, at Heritage Hall Museum, 318 First Ave., Slater. For an appointment, call (515) 480- 9789.
JULY 20
HUXLEY FARMERS’ MARKET The Huxley farmers’ market will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 20, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 102 Lynwood Ave.
July 20
AMES GOLDEN K KIWANIS: The Ames Golden K Kiwanis will meet 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 20, for a program at First United Methodist Church, 516 Kellogg Ave., in Ames. Bob Bourne will present “Railroad History of Iowa.” For more information about Ames Kiwanis Golden K, visit amesgoldenk.org. Visitors are welcome.
JULY 21
GILBERT DAYS: Gilbert Days kicks off at 6 p.m. on Friday, July 21, with a pulled pork dinner at the fi re station for $5. Other activies Friday evening will be the Kona Ice truck, DJ Dance until 11 p.m., infl atables and Zap Laser Tag and fireworks at dusk. Saturday events will begin at 8 a.m. with a 5K run, pancake breakfast and car and tractor show. Other events on Saturday include a quilt show, bike parade, carnival games, pie and ice cream, bingo, food trucks, music and a bags tournament.
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Iowa Able Foundation honors volunteer Schwendinger The Iowa Able Foundation is a state-wide nonprofi t that works with Iowan’s with disabilities and the aging community. As with most nonprofits, the foundation operates on a very tight budget and rely heavily on the generosity of others. One way individuals choose to give is through volunteering their time. In December 2015,
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the Iowa Able Foundation was paired with Diana Schwendinger through Central Iowa RSVP (Central Iowa Retired & Senior Volunteer Program RSVP). Since the matching, Diana has volunteered more than 450 hours with our organization. From answering phones, organizing and fi ling paperwork, creating top notch spread-
sheets, to binding workbooks, to exhibiting at local expos, Diana truly does it all. She’s a go-getter with a positive attitude, which makes a great addition to our team. Over the years, we’ve enjoyed getting to know her and her family, and are so thankful for all she has to offer and chooses to give to our foundation.
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Heartland Senior Services • 205 S. Walnut Ave., Ames • (515) 233-2906 Lunch Menus Thursday, July 20: Southwestern chicken, pearled barley, zucchini, pear fruit cup, sugar-free vanilla pudding. Friday, July 21: Key West cod (alternative: grilled chicken breast), whipped potatoes, corn, cucumber slices, chocolate chip cookie. Monday, July 24: Beef pot roast, baked sweet
potato, baby carrots, peaches, low-fat pound cake. Tuesday, July 25: Seasoned chicken breast, baked potato, corn, mandarin oranges cup, chocolate pudding. Wednesday, July 26: Seasoned pork loin, whipped potatoes, Brussels sprouts, cucumber slices, pineapple tidbits.
Thursday, July 27: Macaroni and cheese, fresh carrot sticks, green beans, tropical fruit cup. Friday, July 28: Beef stew, country sweet potato, yellow squash, mandarin oranges, peanut butter cookie. Monday, July 31: Roast beef, whipped potatoes, baby carrots, applesauce, fresh orange.
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JULY 21 FISH FRY: The Ames Moose Lodge’s monthly fish fry will be from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Friday, July 21. There is a choice of fish, shrimp or chicken strips with baked potato or french fries for $9. Moose members and qualified guests are invited. The Moose Lodge is located at 644 W. 190th St., Ames.
JULY 24 BRIDGE PLAYING:
Calendar of Events Thursday, July 20 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 21 9 a.m. Video exercise 12:30 p.m. Friday afternoon cards 7 p.m. Country Jam Sunday, July 23 1:30 p.m. Duplicate bridge
Monday, July 24 9 a.m. Video exercise 9 a.m. iPad class Tuesday, July 25 8:15 a.m. Tai Chi II 9 a.m. Tai Chi I 9:45 a.m. Songbirds 12:30 p.m. Canasta 6:30 p.m. Duplicate bridge Wednesday, July 26 9 a.m. Video exercise 9 a.m. iPad class 1 p.m. Coloring book workshop Thursday, July 27 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 Friday, July 28 9 a.m. Video exercise 12:30 p.m. Friday afternoon cards 6:30 p.m. Trivia Night at City Church Saturday, July 29 1:30 p.m. Duplicate bridge 9 a.m. Video exercise 12:30 p.m. Movie — “League of Their Own”
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Ames Woman’s Club will meet to play bridge from 1 to 3 p.m. on Mondays through July and August at the Clubhouse, 106 S. Dakota Ave. The meetings are for fun, and visitors are welcome. For more information, call Dorothy at (515) 231-1893.
JULY 25
Tuesday, July 25, at Ames Public Library.
JULY 26 QUICK SUMMER MEALS CLASS: Learn how to make light, fresh and easy Italian meals using summer produce such as tomatoes, melons, greens and pasta. The dishes are elegant enough for guests yet simple and practical enough for every day. The class will be from 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, July 26, at Wheatsfield Co-op, 413 Northwestern Ave. Cost is $7 for non-members, $5 for members. Register at wheatsfield.coop/classes or by calling Wheatsfield at (515) 232-4094 and speaking with staff member in the marketing department.
JULY 27
WORLD WAR II HISTORY TALK:
JESTER PUPPETS AT ROLAND LIBRARY:
In March 1944, a B17 bomber crashed near Maxwell, lost while flying in a snow and wind storm and taking the lives of seven crew members. A mail carrier was the first to reach the scene on the Cleat Donahoo farm. The Donahoos witnessed the crash from their bedroom, seeing an explosion before the ship fell. Matt Donovan, Iowa DOT archeologist and historian, will share this story from 7 to 9 p.m. on
Roland Public Library welcomes back the Jester Puppets with a brand-new show. Iowa Jones and the Search for the Lost Mummy will be at 1 p.m. on Thursday July 27, in the library programming room. This is an entertaining and educational show suitable for all ages. Questions? Call the library at (515) 388-4086. This program was made possible by a grant through the United Way of Story County.
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Students from the Des Moines Area Community College-Hunziker Center in Ames completed 13 fleece blankets for children with cancer during a blanket-making service activity on July 8.
DMACC students make blankets for children with cancer Students from the Des Moines Area Community College-Hunziker Center in Ames completed 13 fleece blankets for children with cancer during a blanket-making service activity on July 8. The students came together to help DMACC liberal
arts student, Micaela Bretey, with her goal to make 60 blankets for children receiving cancer treatment at the Omaha Children’s Hospital and Medical Center by Aug. 1. Bretey, a 2016 Carroll High School graduate, began this project in support
of her 10-year-old brother, Carter, who is receiving treatment for lymphoblastic leukemia in Omaha, Neb. For more information on donating to Micaela’s cause, please contact Sean Taylor, DMACC-Boone/Hunziker Center, at astaylor@ dmacc.edu.
Nevada High School agriculture education students and FFA members are pictured with tires donated to the department this year for tractor projects. Front row, from left, Catelynn Adelmund, Logan Stufflebeam and Sam Abraham; back row, from left, Rylee Stevenson, Ross Uthe, Aidan Anderson, Ethan Wild and Tyler Hansen. Not pictured Kevin Cooper, Nevada High School agriculture instructor and FFA advisor. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Nevada FFA receives more than $8,000 in new tires Titan Tire Corporation of Des Moines has donated more than $8,000 in tires this year for Nevada FFA tractor and implement projects. “If you include the set of tires going on a project this year from 2016 delivery, it is actually over $10,600 in value,” said Kevin Cooper, Nevada High School agriculture education instructor and FFA advisor.
Whether it be a tractor or an implement project, the Nevada FFA chapter owned projects or student owned projects have been provided both traction tires and steering tires at no charge for their projects. “It is incredibly generous for Titan Tire Corporation to do this for our chapter owned projects and student-family
owned projects,” Cooper said. All projects must be approved through an application process that includes photo documentation, equipment serial numbers, and signed by students, parents and instructor. Titan Tire covers shipping cost and fees and generally delivers to Big 8 Tyre store in Nevada.
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St. Andrews youth group participates in Rooted Journey Youth and adult leaders from St. Andrew’s Lutheran
Church participated in Rooted Journey from June 11 to 17. For
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this trip, The SE Iowa synod teamed up with its partner Grand Canyon synod to create a life changing trip for more than 250 participants. Participants traveled to Las Vegas to work in homelessness, the Grand Canyon to explore care for creation, Phoenix to learn about human trafficking, and Tucson to experience immigration and refugees (and cactus). They heard stories from survivors, met people experiencing these justice issues, and worked on projects benefiting these groups. The St. Andrews
group met regularly leading up to the trip and had an amazing experience that called into question some of our deeply
held beliefs. The youth will be sharing all about their experience on a “Rooted Sunday” where they will lead
both the service and a discussion about the trip after the service. For more photos, see page 5.
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The Rotary Club of Ames has selected 10 area organizations to each receive $1,000. The first five recipients are, from left, Erica Axiotis, for Childserve, for pediatric outpatient therapy equipment; Michelle De La Riva, for Community and Family Resources, for recovery support for behavioral health treatment; Carrie Dunnwald, for Emergency Residence Project, for emergency shelter bathroom renovation; Patty Yoder, for Food at First, for a refrigerator; Laurie Yocum, for Heartland Senior Services, for a wheelchair accessible patio table and umbrella for the adult day care center; and 2016-17 Rotary club president Austin Woodin. The club’s members donated the funds as their commitment to the Rotary motto “service above self.” CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
The Rotary Club of Ames increased its total local projects to 10 organizations this year, with donations totaling $10,000. Five organizations, each receiving $1,000, are, from left, Matthew 25 House Inc., represented by Kevin Geis for house renovations; Mid-Iowa Community Action, represented by Gloria Symons for a computer for Story County Dental Clinic; NAMI, represented by Lisa Heddens for “Art as Meditation” six-week workshop; Raising Readers in Story County, represented by Kim Hanna for “Read to Succeed” program; and The Salvation Army ,represented by Cari McPartland for the Family Pantry. The club’s members donated the funds as their commitment to the Rotary motto “service above self.” The checks were presented by 2016-17 Club president Austin Woodin. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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PEOPLE Nathaniel Ginder, of Ames. graduated from University of California, Los Angeles with a Medical Degree in child and adolescent psychiatry. Connor Power and Jackson Wieland, both of Ames. were named to the honor list at Minnesota State University, Mankato. To be named to the honor list, honorees must have a 3.5-3.99 GPA. Anna Chamberlin, of Ames, has been named to dean’s list at Grinnell College. To be named to the dean’s list, honorees must have a 3.75 GPA.
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Roland-Story’s Brad Taylor named agriculture science teacher of the year Brad Taylor, of the Roland-Story Agriculture Department, was recognized by the Iowa Association of Agricultural Educators as the 2017 Iowa Agriculture Science Teacher of the Year at the IAAE Conference held June 26 to 28 at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny. The conference was attended by secondary and post secondary agricultural educators. This award program distinguishes teachers who emphasize science concepts, principles and applications in their curricula. The award recognizes leadership in agriscience, community, agriculture/agribusi-
ness and professional activities. Outstanding agrscience educators are innovators and catalysts for student success in agriscience education The conference was an opportunity for the state’s agricultural educators to interact with colleagues and participate in professional development activities centered on the attainment of career development skills for student successes. Workshops and educational seminars were offered to assist educators in delivering technical assessment skills to students. Taylor serves on the
administration committee and was also a presenter in one of the workshops. Speakers were Mike Gaul, of the ISU College of Agriculture and Life Sciences who spoke about the placement rates for ISU graduates; and Mark Core, chief marketing offi cer for the Vermeer Corporation who spoke about career readiness skills. The conference also included award presentations recognizing outstanding agricultural educators for the work they have done for Iowa agriculture students.
Area students who graduated from Grinnell College are: AMES Benjamin Tuggle with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English; Andrew Baldrige with a Bachelor of Arts degree in physics; Daniel DeLay witth a Bachelor of Arts degree with honors in music and minored in East Asian studies; Michael Owusu with a Bachelor of Arts degree in computer science; Thomas Pitcher with a Bachelor of Arts degree in mathematics and economics and minored in statistics; Christopher Merchant with a Bachelor of Arts degree with honors in chemistry. SLATER Jacob Bernholtz with a Bachelor of Arts degree in biology and minored in neuroscience Area students named to the president’s and dean’s list at Simpson College are: AMES Sadie Timms* CAMBRIDGE Reagan Sesker* COLLINS Stephanie Twohey GILBERT Maura Saltzman HUXLEY Nathan Carlin, Anne Stolte
NEVADA Mara Rhodes STORY CITY Hannah Clark* To be named to the dean’s list, honorees must have a 3.7-3.99 GPA. To be named to the president’s list (marked with an asterisk), honorees must have a 4.0 GPA. Joshua Cotton, of Ames, was named to the dean’s list at Rochester Institute of Technology. To be named to the dean’s list, honorees must have a 3.4 GPA while taking 12 or more credits. Joshua Engelken, of Ames, was named to the dean’s list and Mark Horton, of Ames, was named to the president’s list at Benedictine College. To be named to the dean’s list, honorees must have a 3.5-3.99 GPA. To be named to the president’s list, honorees must have a 4.0 GPA. Emily Brekunitch, of Ames, graduated from Wartburg College with a Bachelor of Music Education degree in music education. Levi Fisher, of Ames, graduated from Wartburg Collge with a Bachelor of Arts degree in biology. Emma Peeler, of Ames, was named to the dean’s list at St. Ambrose University. To be named to the dean’s list, honorees must have a 3.5 GPA while taking 12 or more credits. Joao V. Stedile Zolin, of Ames, was named to the honor roll at Indian Hills Community College.
To be named to the honor roll, honorees must have a 3.5 GPA while taking 12 or more credits. Area students who were named to the dean’s list at University of Northern Iowa are: AMES Eric Baldrige, Julia Barrett, Anna Bourke, Jayd Brown, Michael Casey, Alexander Crum, Lauren Eller, Jacqueline Engelman, Emily Engle, Elizabeth Funk, Kevin Hanlin, Emily Haywood, Haley Kerns, Amanda Koenig, Emily Koenig, Grace Mills, Jessica Moats, Katherine Murray, Isaac Neppel, Camille Petrich, Kaylin Upah, Kyra VanDyk, Natalie Vernon GILBERT Jessica Bolar, Mackenzie St. Germain HUXLEY Nathan Borg, Rachel Bruns, Taylor Hilbrands, Daniel Oler, Allyn Oxley, Aidan Perry, Charcey Petersen, Emma Rosentrater, Kate Stephany Maxwell Kate Deakins, Tera Porter MCCALLSBURG Grant Tiarks NEVADA Dana Ackerman, Sadie Backoff, Colynn Black, Danielle Goodnight, Chad Jamison, Baylee Milam, Amber Ramthun, Raegan Saunders, Kelli Theilen, Bennett Thompson, Abigail Tupper SLATER Joseph Kruger, Bailey Moulden STORY CITY Ross Barclay, Mykel Carlson, Mariana Henrichs, Megan Wellik To be named to the honor roll, honorees must have a 3.5 GPA while taking 12 or more credits.
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Van Wall Equipment donated a heavy-duty Dodge four-wheel drive truck with service body to Nevada FFA. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Van Wall Equipment donates service truck to Nevada ag education, FFA chapter Rick Hawbaker, Nevada Van Wall Equipment store manager, donated a heavy duty Dodge truck to the Nevada ag ed department and FFA chapter. The truck is equipped with a service body which includes multiple tool boxes and storage areas, and features
extra lighting, and safety beacon. The truck has all new tires and features front wheel drive for off-road conditions or in heavy snow environment. “The generous donations from Van Wall has made a huge difference in our ag program and FFA chapter,” said
Kevin Cooper, Nevada High School agriculture education instructor and FFA advisor. Van Wall has donated several machines over the past four years including a Deere 4x6 Gator, an electric truckall, three-point blades, and most importantly, a John Deere 480 allterrain forklift. “I don’t how we (FFA, ag mech lab and welding lab and school district) could get along without the forklift; it is used almost daily,” Cooper said. It is planned to restore the forklift for the 2018 Iowa State Fair FFA ag mechanics competition.
Rick Hawbaker, Nevada Van Wall Equipment store manager, signs over title of heavy duty service truck to Nevada FFA chapter. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Ames Noon Kiwanis Club provides hope, opportunity The Ames Noon Kiwanis Club awarded Youth and Shelter Services Inc. $1,780 for programs serving at-
risk and low-income children. The Youth Recovery House received $400 for wellness support, the Story County Stork’s Nest received $430 in support of programming to develop strong, stable families, Rosedale
Emergency Youth Shelter received $500 for wellness support and the Roland-Story Kids Club received $450 for continued youth enrichment afterschool activities. These donations by the Ames Noon Kiwanis Club will impact the lives of more than 400 youth and families.
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PEOPLE Area students who graduated from University of Northern Iowa are: AMES Julia Barrett with Bachelor of Arts degree in communications/public relations; Peter Benson with Master of Social Work degree in social work; Gerald Davis with Bachelor of Arts degree in marketing: sales management; Emily Engle with Bachelor of Arts degree in Earth science; Andrew Heppeard with Bachelor of Arts degree in English and the study of religion; Tabitha Wu with Master of Arts in Education degree in elementary education CAMBRIDGE Celeste Mortvedt with Master of Arts in Education degree in early childhood education COLO Katelyn Tyler with Bachelor of Arts degree in elementary education and middle level education
NEVADA Zachary Anderson with Bachelor of Arts degree in leisure, youth & human services; Colynn Black with Bachelor of Science degee in manufacturing engineering technology: manufacturing design; Amber Ramthun with Bachelor of Arts degree in communication disorders; Kortney Saunders with Master of Accounting degree in accounting. Sonia Kalmogo, of Ames, was named to the dean’s list at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. To be named to the dean’s list, honorees must have a 3.4 or higher GPA in a single semester.
ACT! SING! DANCE! is an introductory music theater class for all students ages 8 to 18 that will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on July 31 to Aug. 3. This music theater class gives students the opportunity to stretch their singing and dancing muscles at the same time. While building fundamental approaches to voice and movement, students will also focus on games and exercises that help establish acting skills. For more information, please call (515) 290-1422 or email info@ ameschildrenschoirs.org. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Charlotte Mann, of Ames, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in mathematics/statistics, Summa Cum Laude, from Carleton College.
GILBERT Johanna Holck Bachelor of Arts degree in elementary education and middle level education with high honors
Erin M. Sellberg and Christopher M. Stoker, both of Ames, and Samantha F. Garcia-Bracho, of Nevada, were named to the dean’s list a Loras College. To be named to the dean’s list, honorees must have a 3.5 GPA while taking 12 or more credits.
MAXWELL Heather Applegate with Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology; Kate Deakins with Bachelor of Arts degree in elementary education
Jesse Peterson, of Ames, was named to the dean’s list at University of Wisconsin-Platteville. To be named to the dean’s list, honorees must have a 3.75 GPA.
Ames Noon Kiwanis recently presented a $600 check to the Purple Panthers softball team. The Panthers are part of the Ames Girls’ Softball Association. In response, the team presented Kiwanis with a recognition plaque and team photo to recognize past Kiwanis support for the team. The Panthers and their coaches highlighted the purposes and experiences of the team and how softball can help youth learn life skills. The grant will be used to help reduce program costs for players and team activities. From left, Noon Kiwanis president Bill Bossenberger, Cassie Kopaska, Brianna Kopaska, coaches Ryan Smalley and Jeff Kopaska, Sydney Smalley, Alex Kopaska and Olivia Smalley. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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