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Ames Golden K’s Terry Wycoff, left, and Dick Wilson, right, present a check for $1,000 to Kristen Daily, assistant director of ACCESS and Lynn Koch Koch, volunteer coordinator of ACCESS.
JULY 24
BEER TASTING Try out fi ve delicious, refreshing beers from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 24, at London Underground, 212 Main St., in Ames. Take a guided tour of some fantastic beers, each with its own story. Seating is limited. Stop in and purchase a seat from a friendly bartender, or visit theundergroundames.com.
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AMERICAN LEGION BINGO American Legion Post 37 will offer bingo at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 24, at 225 Main St., in Ames. Event is open to the public. Play sheets of three, six or nine squares are available for $6, $12 and $18.
JULY 25
SUMMER SIDEWALK SALES Shop local. The Summer Sidewalk Sales is a semi-annual sale held by businesses in downtown Ames. This summer, the sale will be from Thursday, July 25, to Sunday, July 28. Not only will you find great deals, you’ll be supporting the local community by shopping local. Find discounts, promotions, sales and many other good deals in downtown Ames.
NATIONAL CAROUSEL DAY Celebrate National Carousel Day at Story City Antique Carousel. The celebration starts at noon on Thursday, July 25, and from noon to 5 p.m., enjoy two for $1 rides on the carousel, and from 5 to 8 p.m. purchase wristbands for unlimited rides. During the afternoon, there will be a scavenger hunt.
EVENING WALK Join Story City Conservation for an evening walk at Doolittle Prairie from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 25, at 14249 560th Ave., Story City. Dress appropriately for the walk, including sturdy walking shoes and long pants. For more information, visit www.storycountyconservation. org.
AMES MUNICIPAL BAND The Ames Municipal Band will perform at 8 p.m., with pre-show music at 7 p.m., on Thursday, July 25, in the Bandshell Park, 125 E. Fifth St. in Ames.
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GILBERT DAYS Gilbert Days 2019 will be on Friday, July 26, and Saturday, July 27, around Gilbert. Weekend events include a 5K, pancake breakfast, fireworks, car show, tractor show, and more. There will be food, music and infl atables all weekend. To view the weekend schedule, visit cityofgilbertiowa. org.
GEORGES NIANG AUTOGRAPH SIGNING Come meet one of your favorite Iowa State basketball players, Georges Niang, from 3 to 4 p.m. on Friday, July 26. Georges will be in the Iowa State University Bookstore at 2229 Lincoln Way in Ames to sign autographs and take photos. This is a free event, and you will receive an hour of free parking in the MU parking ramp with a purchase inside the store. For more events, see page 5
Golden K donates $1,000 to ACCESS Ames Golden K Kiwanis recently presented a check for $1,000 to support the Assault Care Center Extend-
ing Services and Support (ACCESS) in its efforts to serve those women, men and children in Boone,
Story, Marshall and Tama counties who may be victims of abusive circumstances.
Thompson wins initial Distinguished Iowa Citizen Scientist Award Jimmie D. Thompson, of Ames, received the initial Distinguished Iowa Citizen Scientist Award from the Iowa Academy of Science on April 26, 2019. Thompson was nominated by William R. Norris, professor of natural science, Western New Mexico University, with accompanying letters of support from Deborah Lewis, curator of the Ada Hayden Herbarium at Iowa State University, and Amy Yoakum, the Story County Conservation natural resource specialist. Since 1998, Jimmie has been the author or a co-author of six papers published in the Journal of the Iowa Academy of Science or Castanea: The Journal of the Southern Appalachian Botanical Society. Thompson conducted four-year plant inventories of Hamilton and Boone counties, Ledges State Park and the Richard W. Pohl Memorial State Preserve (Ames High School Prairie), and is currently assisting with a plant inventory of Story County. Thompson has received the Olav
Smedal Conservation Award, the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation’s Lawrence and Eula Hagie Award, the Conservation Leadership and Service as a Volunteer Award from The Nature Conservancy and the Supporter Award from Story County Conservation. Thompson also has recorded 234 American Indian sites in central Iowa.
Jimmie D. Thompson, right, recently received the initial Distinguished Iowa Citizen Scientist Award from the Iowa Academy of Science. Deborah Lewis, curator of the Ada Hayden Herbarium at Iowa State University, right, wrote a letter of support for Thompson to win the award. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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MATURE LIVING Heartland Senior Services 205 S. Walnut Ave., Ames (515) 233-2906 Lunch Menus Wednesday, July 24: Beef pot roast, baked sweet potatoes, caulifl ower, 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. Lunch menus Thursday, Aug. 1: Sliced ham, cut sweet potatoes, corn, garden lettuce salad, pineapple fruit cup. Friday, Aug. 2: Spaghetti with meat sauce, green beans, sliced carrots, chocolate pudding, breadsticks. Monday, Aug. 5: Beef pot roast, baked sweet potatoes, peas, yogurt cup, pear fruit cup. Tuesday, Aug. 6: Baked salmon with glaze (alternate: seasoned chicken breast) cut red potatoes, corn, mandarin oranges, chocolate pudding.
Wednesday, Aug. 7: Pork tips with chutney, whipped potatoes, buttered cooked cabbage, garden lettuce salad, applesauce. Thursday, Aug. 8: Macaroni an cheese, sliced carrots, green beans, tropical fruit cup. Friday, Aug. 9: Sloppy Joe on bun, cut sweet potatoes, Bermuda vegetable medley, mandarin oranges, peanut butter cookie. Monday, Aug. 12: Sweet and sour chicken, long grain rice, broccoli cuts, mixed fruit cup. Tuesday, Aug. 13: Brat with bun, corn, seasoned zucchini, pasta salad, tropical fruit cup, frosted brownie. Wednesday, Aug. 14: Barbecue pork on
bun, potatoes O’Brien, sliced carrots, garden lettuce salad, mandarin oranges. Thursday, Aug. 15: Salisbury steak with gravy, whipped potatoes, California blend, pear fruit cup, raisins. Friday, Aug. 16: Key West roast cod (alternate: grilled chicken breast), whipped potatoes, stewed tomatoes, coleslaw, chocolate chip cookie. Monday, Aug. 19: Baked tilapia with orange glaze (alternate: seasoned chicken breast), whipped potatoes, lima beans, fresh carrot sticks, pear fruit cup. Tuesday, Aug. 20: Beef pot roast, diced potatoes, baked beans, garden salad, peanut butter cookie. Wednesday, Aug.
21: Chicken with dijon sauce, cut sweet potato, green beans, spinach lettuce salad, mandarin oranges. Thursday, Aug. 22: Hamburger on bun, tomato, lettuce, onion, mixed vegetable blend, cheesy potato casserole, mixed fruit cup. Friday, Aug. 23: Chicken and noodles, broccoli cuts, garden lettuce salad, cut banana, tapioca pudding. Monday, Aug. 26: Roast beef, whipped potatoes with gravy, sliced carrots, applesauce, fresh orange. Tuesday, Aug. 27: Taco meat with wheat tortilla, diced potatoes, refried beans, lettuce, tomato, cheese, cut banana. Wednesday, Aug.
28: Sweet and sour chicken, long grain rice, corn, garden lettuce salad, peaches. Thursday, Aug. 29: Baked chicken thigh, California blend, diced beets, potato salad, applesauce. Friday, Aug. 30: Pork tips with chutney, country sweet potatoes, mixed vegetable blend, mandarin oranges, peanut butter 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 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 Calendar of events Thursday, Aug. 1 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, Aug. 2 9 a.m., Video exercise 1 p.m., Friday afternoon cards Saturday, Aug. 3 5:30 p.m., Cribbage Sunday, Aug. 4 1:30 p.m., Cribbage Monday, Aug. 5 9 a.m., Video exercise 12:30 p.m., Senior Band practice
Tuesday, Aug. 6 8:15 a.m., Tai Chi II 9 a.m., Tai Chi I 9:45 p.m., Songbirds 1 p.m., Canasta Wednesday, Aug. 7 9 a.m., Video exercise 1 p.m., Rummikub 12:30 p.m., Movie 2:30 p.m., Life Choices exercise class Thursday, Aug. 8 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, Aug. 9 9 a.m., Video exercise 1 p.m., Friday afternoon cards Sunday, Aug. 11 1:30 p.m., Duplicate bridge Monday, Aug. 12 9 a.m., Video exercise 12:30 p.m., Senior Band practice
Tuesday, Aug. 13 8:15 a.m., Tai Chi II 9 a.m., Tai Chi I 9:45 p.m., Songbirds 1 p.m., Canasta 5 p.m., Monthly dance at Moose Lodge Wednesday, Aug. 14 8 a.m., Iowa State Fair trip 9 a.m., Video exercise 1 p.m., Rummikub 12:30 p.m., Movie 2:30 p.m., Life Choices exercise class Thursday, Aug. 15 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, Aug. 16 9 a.m., Video exercise Sunday, Aug. 18 1:30 p.m., Duplicate bridge Monday, Aug. 19 9 a.m., Video exercise
12:30 p.m., Senior Band practice Tuesday, Aug. 20 8:15 a.m., Tai Chi II 9 a.m., Tai Chi I 9:45 p.m., Songbirds 1 p.m., Canasta Wednesday, Aug. 21 9 a.m., Video exercise 1 p.m., Bunco 1 p.m., Rummikub 2:30 p.m., Life Choices exercise class 7 p.m., Jazz Jam Thursday, Aug. 22 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, Aug. 23 9 a.m., Video exercise 1 p.m., Friday afternoon cards Sunday, Aug. 25 1:30 p.m., Duplicate bridge Monday, Aug. 26
9 a.m., Video exercise 12:30 p.m., Senior Band practice Tuesday, Aug. 27 8:15 a.m., Tai Chi II 9 a.m., Tai Chi I 9:45 p.m., Songbirds 1 p.m., Canasta Wednesday, Aug. 28 9 a.m., Video exercise 1 p.m., Coloring workshop 1 p.m., Rummikub 2:30 p.m., Life Choices exercise class Thursday, Aug. 29 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, Aug. 30 9 a.m., Video exercise 1 p.m., Friday afternoon cards
Central Iowa RSVP
Ames Police Chaplain The chaplain serves as a supportive resource for Police Department officers, staff, and their families at their request. This is primarily personal, emotional, or if requested, spiritual support, or referral connections to such resources. The chaplain may also help organize or present relevant, authorized training to the officers, staff and/or their families. In addition, the chaplain may be asked to assist victims or those affected directly by accidents, personal incidents such as fires, suicides or crime incidents. Please call Jessica at (515) 292-8890 Food at First RSVP assists with two
of the many shifts available each month. Eight volunteers are needed on Monday, Aug. 12, to help prepare food and Thursday, Aug. 22, to repackage food and staff stations at the market place. Timings for both days are 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. If you are interested in helping with these or other shifts, call Arti at (515) 292-8890 RSVP Volunteer Driver Transportation Program You can make a difference in the lives of Story County residents by becoming part of a pool of volunteers who provide occasional rides to those in need of transportation. Priority is given to seniors needing rides to medical appointments. This
service is provided entirely by volunteers who use their own vehicles. One to two more Nevada drivers are needed to help riders in that area. Please call (515) 292-8890 for more information. Nevada Medical Center If you enjoy meeting new people this is the opportunity for you. Volunteers are needed for the gift shop at Nevada Senior Care and Nevada Medical Center. Timings are 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Please call Arti at (515) 292-8890
City Hall Kiosk Volunteers Needing volunteers to staff reception desk for two to four hours a day. Preferably from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 1 to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Training will be provided on answering calls and directing visitors to correct departments. Volunteers need to be able to work independently in a reliable, courteous and patient manner. Call Arti at (515) 292-8890 YSS Administrative Volunteer Youth Shelter Services is looking for volunteer assistance with clerical projects, answering phones, sort-
ing/distributing mail, filing, copying, database entry, and more. Positions are designed to fit the department’s needs with the volunteer’s skills. Call RSVP for more information at (515) 292-8890 Habitat for Humanity Habitat is always looking for committed, consistent volunteers in our store and for construction. If you are in interested in helping people in Ames and central Iowa, please call (515) 292-8890. Salvation Army Food Pantry/Doing The Most Good Market Attendants Looking for volunteers to help with food
pantry and market pantry Monday through Thursday between 12:45 to 3:30 p.m. Volunteers will meet and greet families, direct them through the pantry and market, and assist with sorting, shelving, or restocking needs. Additionally, volunteers will have to pass a background check and be able to lift 20 pounds. A cheerful attitude and ability to respect the confidentiality of all those who visit the Salvation Army is a must. The Salvation Army encourages volunteers who can work on a consistent basis. Please call Arti at (515) 292-8890
For more information about RSVP, please visit www.rsvpvolunteer.org, like our Facebook page at Central Iowa RSVP, or call (515) 292-8890.
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Belinda Breit and Linda Hora with two kits and the “school.” CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Days for Girls at SLAP Dr. Jason Niegsch, of Dentistry At Somerset, presents Grace McCunn, 13, with a $500 donation to Blank Children’s Hospital in support of her “Amazing Grace Lemonade Race” 5K fundraising efforts for Blank Children’s Hospital. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Dentistry At Somerset donates $500 to Blank Children’s Hospital in support of the Amazing Grace Lemonade Race July 27 at Ada Hayden On July 2, Dr. Jason Niegsch, of Dentistry At Somerset, presented Grace McCunn, 13, with a $500 donation to Blank Children’s Hospital in support of her “Amazing Grace Lemonade Race” 5K fundraising efforts for Blank Children’s Hospital. The race is July 27 at Ada Hayden Heritage Park in Ames. This is Grace’s thirdannual race, and to
date, she has raised more than $50,000. This year’s donations will go specifically to the Developmental Center, Star Center and Foster Care Clinic at the hospital, which help kids with special needs, abused children and children in foster care. Niegsch was inspired to be a part of this because his son, Ben, has Down syndrome, and funds will
go to families facing some of the same challenges his own family did. New this year — a Kids’ Fun Run. Bring the whole family. Shorter kids’ races for ages 2 to 5 start at 7:30 a.m. The 5K race will start at 8 a.m. For more information and to register, visit www.runreg.com/ graces-lemonaderace3.
Days for Girls was the hands-on service project for the recent Presbyterian Synod of the Lakes and Plains held at the Gateway Conference Center in Ames. Those attending assembled a hygiene kit for girls, then put a
pink card, representing a girl, in school. A total of 166 kits were assembled at the Synod; these kits will go to Sierra Leone with the Rural Health Care Initiative. The Days for Girls Sewing Team prepared kit components for
the Synod. The Ames team meets at St. Cecilia Church (St. Louis Room) at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month and at 1 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of each month. Everyone is welcome to attend.
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Nancy Carroll, executive director of Heartland Senior Services discussed the proposed Ames Healthy Life Center at a recent meeting of the Ames Town and Country Kiwanis Club to members and guests. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
HSS’ Carroll discusses HLC with Town and Country Kiwanis Nancy Carroll, executive director of Heartland Senior Services discussed the proposed Ames Healthy Life Center at a recent meeting of the Ames Town and Country Kiwanis Club to members and guests. Carroll enthusiastically discussed the uniqueness of the center with the reasons for its creation. She described the participation of each Ccenter partner as well as the life well-
ness information needed by Story County citizens. The center will include warm water aquatics; a participation kitchen; facilities for active older adults; physical therapy services; a fun place for kids; indoor walking/running track; warm water wellness pool; and health information classes. The partners of the center are: City of Ames; Heartland Senior Services; Iowa State University; Mary Greeley Medical Cen-
ter; Story County; and Des Moines Area Community College. The center will provide internships for college level credit in a number of healthrelated fields providing health services to our Story County residents. The Ames estimated cost to Ames residents will be $44 per $100,000 taxable valuation. The bond referendum is set for Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019. All Ames voters are urged to vote.
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JULY 27
SUPERHERO AND MERMAID POOL PARTY Grab your capes and lucky fi ns at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 27, at Fawcett Family Aquatic Center in Nevada to meet your favorite superheroes from Iowa League of Heroes and splash around with mermaids. Tickets are $20 and include admission for one child and one adult, swim time, pictures with the mermaids and super heroes, and a delicious ice cream treat. Visit abcsportscamps. com/nevadaiowa/for tickets.
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL MEETING Amnesty International will meet from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 27, in the Dale Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library. We will discuss human rights issues and write letters on behalf of individuals whose human rights have been threatened or violated. The work is appropriate for high school age and older, but younger children are welcome in the meeting room. Bring a laptop or write letters by hand. Writing supplies, a printer, postage, and refreshments are provided. Contact (515) 290-5827 or msand@isunet.net for more information.
PRAIRIE WALK Join Thomas Rosburg at 7 p.m. on Saturday,
July 27, at the largest prairie remnant in Story County, Doolittle Prairie (14249 560th Ave. in Story City). See rare and common prairie flora that change each month and learn about the history and ecology of central Iowa prairies. Long pants, sturdy shoes, and bug spray are recommended. The walk is free, and no registration is required.
JULY 28
AMERICAN LEGION BINGO American Legion Post 37 will offer bingo at 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 28, at 225 Main St., in Ames. Event is open to the public. Play sheets of three, six or nine squares are available for $6, $12 and $18.
ROOSEVELT SUMMER SUNDAYS Roosevelt Summer Sundays, an Ames tradition of free outdoor concerts, will feature The Awful Purdies from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 28, at Roosevelt Park on Ninth Street and Roosevelt Avenue in Ames. In the case of rain, the concert will be at 130 S. Sheldon Ave.
JULY 29
AMERICAN LEGION MONDAY NIGHT DINNER American Legion in Story City will serve grilled hamburgers or hot dogs, sweet corn, fresh cucumber salad and tomatoes from 6
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to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, July 29, at 301 Washington St., Story City. Meals are $7 per plate.
JULY 30
WE DIG BUGS! Spend the day learning about bugs in the garden from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, July 30, at ISU Extension and Outreach, 220 H Ave, in Nevada. Build a compost, make a bee house, and more. This event is for those in kindergarten through third grade. Registration is $25, and the deadline to register is Thursday, July 25. Call (515) 382-6551 or email rheckert@iastate.edu for more information and registration.
OPEN PAINT NIGHT Join Two Sisters Paint Palette for a fun evening of painting from 6 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, July 30, at 305 Benton St. in Slater. Choose to paint barn boards, door hangers, canvas painting, and porch signs. Customize all your colors and choose from pattern options. Bring a friend, your favorite drink, a snack, and get ready to paint.
JULY 31
GOLF FORE KIDS Registration for United Way of Story County’s 20th-annual Golf Fore Kids event is due by Wednesday, July 31. The 18-hole, four person best shot tournament begins at 9:30 a.m. on Aug.
9, at Ames Golf and Country Club. Registration is $100 per golfer. Register online or learn more at www. uwstory.org.
GARDENING FAQ From vegetables to flowers, explore indepth answers to commonly asked garden questions with Aaron Steil on Wednesday, July 31, at the ISU Extension and Outreach 220 H Ave. in Nevada. The fi rst session will be at noon, and the second will be at 6:30 p.m. The sessions are free. Registration is strongly encouraged by Monday, July 29. Call (515) 382-6551 or email mvandb@ iastate.edu for more information.
AMERICAN LEGION BURGER NIGHT The American Legion Post 37 is hosting a $5 Burger Basket Night from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31, at 225 Main St. in Ames. Enjoy a great flame-broiled 1/3-pound burger and fries, and add cheese for just a little bit more. Stay and enjoy an evening of bingo after your meal.
AMERICAN LEGION BINGO American Legion Post 37 will offer bingo at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31, at 225 Main St., in Ames. Event is open to the public. Play sheets of three, six or nine squares are available for $6, $12 and $18.
PEOPLE Story County Community Foundation 2019 major grant deadline reminder The grant application deadline for the Story County Community Foundation’s Major Grant is at 5 p.m. on July 31. Qualified applicants who are interested in applying for a major grant must submit a letter of intent. Applications for the major grant are by invitation only. Grants may be awarded in the following areas: arts and culture, community affairs and development, education, environmental education and protection, health, historical preservation, human services and youth programs. A completed letter of intent must be submitted electronically by 5
p.m. on July 31 to be considered for review. The application information is online at www.storycountyfoundation.org. Grants are awarded in November. Eligible applicants must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization; a governmental body (school, city, county) or a charitable project with a qualified fi scal sponsor. For more specific questions on eligibility please contact Sunni Kamp, executive director at (515) 232-9200. For more information, contact the Story County Community Foundation at (515) 232-9200 or visit www.storycounty foundation.org.
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Roland-Story FFA Advisor Brad Taylor and members of the Roland-Story FFA organization served as Grand Marshalls for this year’s Scandinavian Days parade. Members riding included Sam Skaar, Courtney Wuebker, Brendan Taylor, Dawson Chelsvig, Blake Lebeck, Caden Sporleder and Zane Haglund (who drove the tractor). CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Roland-Story FFA takes part in Scandinavian Days parade For the 36th consecutive year, Roland-Story FFA Chapter members participated in the annual Scandinavian Days parade while riding an entry pulled by FFA
member Zane Haglund. Roland-Story FFA Advisor Brad Taylor and members of the Roland-Story FFA organization served as this year’s parade Grand Marshalls.
Members riding included Sam Skaar, Courtney Wuebker, Brendan Taylor, Dawson Chelsvig, Blake Lebeck, Caden Sporleder and Zane Haglund (who drove the tractor).
Golden K members at the paper trailer location are, from Left, Terry Wycoff, Dennis Senne, Tom Peter, Lonnie Mannes and Norm Scott. Golden K looks forward to continuing to faithfully serve all who contribute their paper to the paper trailer, but because of past problems involving processing the paper mixed with corrugated cardboard, the recycling company (and therefore Golden K) can no longer accept corrugated cardboard. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Golden K paper recycling The recycling company in Mason City that buys the Ames Golden K Kiwanis paper collections (to make insulation products) becomes backlogged from time to time, especially due to lengthy inclement weather such as what occurred last winter. This can cause a shortage of empty trailers available for our collections. Although Golden K has no control over the delivery of an empty trailer to our Ames location (the CENEX Station, East Lincoln Way), we are trying to improve our
communications with all users , so that they do not travel to our site unnecessarily when the trailer is closed up. As a remedy, we will send an email to all users that provide us with their emails each time a trailer is opened or closed. Please send an email to Golden K member Bob Sperry at rsperry58@gmail.com with your request to be added to our list. Because of past problems involving processing the paper mixed with corrugated cardboard, the recycling company (and
therefore we) can no longer accept corrugated cardboard. The Golden K paper recycling effort began in the Fall 2012 as a means to raise funds to donate to nonprofit organizations in the Ames area that serve children. In the nearly seven years of paper collection, 61 truckloads (1.5 million pounds, 783 tons) has been supplied to the recycling company, raising $27,010.59. We are looking forward to continuing to faithfully serve all who contribute their paper to the Golden K paper trailer.
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Local children try out the Dream Playhouse after its unveiling in Ames’ Fourth of July parade.
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Habitat for Humanity’s Dream Playhouse raffle set for July 27 There is plenty of summer left for some lucky child to enjoy a “Dream Playhouse,” being raffled off at noon on Saturday, July 27 , at the Wells Fargo Bank parking lot on Main Street in Ames. Built and decorated by a team of Habitat for Humanity of Central Iowa volunteers, the playhouse ticket sales will help support a current Habitat building project for a local family. Tickets are $10 each or 5 for $45 and will be available for purchase up until the
drawing. Ticket holders do not need to be present at the drawing to win. The Dream Playhouse will be on display at the following locations for the final
days of July: Saturday at Wells Fargo on Main
during Farmers Market hours; Wednesday in the parking lot of Hy-Vee east; and on remaining days of the week, in the parking lot at the Habitat offi ces and store at 3504 Grand Ave., Ames. Raffle tickets will be available to purchase at these locations. Community members are invited to help make a child’s dream come true and support the work of Habi-
tat for Humanity all at the same time. For more information about the Dream Playhouse Raffle, visit
the Habitat Facebook page (Habitat for Humanity of Central Iowa); or call (515) 232-8815.
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