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Ames Ford Lincoln donates new 15-passenger van to Story County Boys & Girls Club
SEPT. 18
GENEALOGY PLUS Join Ames Public Library for Genealogy Plus, a monthly presentation on a variety of genealogy topics, from 10 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, Sept. 18, at Ames Public Library. Dennis Allen will discuss the state of cemeteries in Iowa in “Cemetery Summit.”
LIVING WITH SIGHT LOSS If you or someone you know has lost some or all vision, a Low Vision Support group will meet from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 18, at Northcrest Community’s Rose Room, 1901 Northcrest Circle in Ames. The group meets monthly on the third Wednesday. Tell and hear stories, and share ways of managing low vision lives. There may be a visiting speaker or special topic. All are welcome. Call (530) 321-1651 for more information. TACO NIGHT Story City American Legion Post 59 is having a taco night at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 18, at 301 Washington St. in Story City. Come and enjoy some tasty tacos. $1.50 for your choice of hard or soft shell tacos, and $2 for walking tacos. ‘CHURCH NIGHT’ SERIES KICKOFF Northminster Presbyterian Church, 1416 20th St. in Ames, will kick off its Wednesday “Church Night” series on Wednesday, Sept. 18. Dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m., followed by classes from 6 to 7 p.m. for elementary, middle and high school students and adults. Nursery care will be provided for preschool children. The weekly programs are open to everyone without charge, regardless of church background or membership. Contact Leigh Carson at (641) 691-5177 or leighellen. carson@gmail.com for more information or questions.
AMERICAN LEGION BINGO American Legion Post 37 will offer bingo at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 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.
APL AUTHOR EVENT: DAVE PRICE Dave Price will talk about his newest book, “Caucus Chaos Trump, How a reality TV star shocked politics and what that means for 2020” from 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 18, at Ames Public Library. Books will be available for purchase and signing.
SEPT. 19
PLANT WALK Join Lindsey Smith, Reiman Gardens’ Plant Collections Curator, for in-depth walking tours of the plants and flowers that make the Gardens so special from 11 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Sept. 19. Walk occurs rain or shine. Preregistration with prepayment is required two days in advance. The cost is $5 for members and ISU students, $12 for the public, and free for RG Tour Docents. Register at www.reimangardens. com. For more events, see page 6
Casey and Nick Johnson, of Ames Ford Lincoln, surprised Story County Boys & Girls Club CEO Erika Peterson and Ryan Amundson with the keys to a new 15-passenger Ford Transit van on Tuesday, Sept. 3, at the annual Ames Chamber Steak Fry event at the dealership. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Habitat for Humanity of Central Iowa dedicates 60th home Habitat for Humanity of Central Iowa celebrated a dedication with a deserving family at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 25. The dedication was held to honor the new home of Laura Weltha and family at 1228 Stafford Ave., in Ames. The Weltha’s new house was in partnership with the city of Ames. This home would not be possible without the dedication and donations of several local volunteers and businesses. Steve Holdredge served as construction manager for the Stafford remodel. Sandi Risdal, executive director of Habitat for Humanity of Central Iowa said, “Habitat for Humanity of Central Iowa has been richly blessed in 2019. “Our volunteers, generous donors, and the entire community have given of their time, talents and fi nancially to make the dream of owning a home a reality for our families.”
Habitat for Humanity of Central Iowa celebrated a dedication of the new home of Laura Weltha and family at 1228 Stafford Ave., in Ames. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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Heartland Senior Services 205 S. Walnut Ave., Ames (515) 233-2906 Lunch menus Wednesday, Sept. 18: Pork tips with chutney, whipped potatoes, buttered cooked cabbage, garden lettuce salad, applesauce, birthday treat Thursday, Sept. 19: Macaroni and cheese, sliced carrots, green
beans, tropical fruit cup Friday, Sept. 20: Sloppy Joe on bun, cut sweet potato, Bermuda vegetable medley, mandarin oranges, peanut butter cookie Monday, Sept. 23: Sweet and sour chicken, long-grain rice,
broccoli cuts, mixed fruit cup Tuesday, Sept. 24: Goulash, peas, garden lettuce salad with tomato, applesauce Wednesday, Sept. 25: Key West roast cod (alternate: grilled chicken breast), whipped potatoes, stewed
tomatoes, coleslaw, chocolate chip cookie Thursday, Sept. 26: Salisbury steak with gravy, whipped potatoes, California blend, pear fruit cup, raisins Friday, Sept. 27: Barbecue pork on bun, potatoes o’brien, cauliflower with cheese
sauce, garden lettuce salad, mandarin oranges Monday, Sept. 30: Baked tilapia with orange glaze (alternate: seasoned chicken breast), whipped potatoes, lima beans, fresh carrot sticks
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, Sept. 18 9 a.m., Video exercise 1 p.m., Bunco 3 p.m., Life choices exercise class 7 p.m., Jazz Jam Thursday, Sept. 19 8:15 a.m., Tai Chi II 9 a.m., Tai Chi I 9:30 a.m. to noon,
healthcare 1 p.m., Bingo 6:30 p.m., Duplicate bridge Friday, Sept. 20 9 a.m., Video exercise 1 p.m., Friday afternoon cards 7 p.m., Country Jam Saturday, Sept. 21 5:30 p.m., Cribbage
Sunday, Sept. 22 1:30 p.m., Duplicate bridge Monday, Sept. 23 9 a.m., Video exercise 12:30 p.m., Senior band practice Tuesday, Sept. 24 8:15 a.m., Tai Chi II 9 a.m., Tai Chi I 9:45 a.m., Songbirds 1 p.m., Canasta
1 to 4:30 p.m., AARP safe driving Wednesday, Sept. 25 9 a.m., Video exercise 1 p.m., Coloring workshop 1 p.m., Rummikub 3 p.m., Life choices exercise class Thursday, Sept. 26 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, Sept. 27 9 a.m., Video exercise 1 p.m., Friday afternoon cards Sunday, Sept. 29
1:30 p.m., Duplicate bridge Monday, Sept. 30 9 a.m., Video exercise 12:30 p.m., Senior band practice
helping with these or other shifts, call Arti at (515) 292-8890.
for more information.
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
Volunteers are needed for the gift shops at both the Story County Medical Center Senior Care and the Story County Medical Center. Times are from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Please call Arti at (515) 292-8890.
Central Iowa RSVP City Hall Kiosk Volunteers
Needing volunteers to staff reception desk for two to four hours a day. Preferable times are from 8 a.m. to noon 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) 2928890.
YSS Administrative Volunteer
Youth Shelter Services is looking for volunteer assistance with clerical projects, answering phones, sorting/distributing mail, fi ling, copying, database entry, and more. Positions are designed to fi t 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 want to make a difference please call RSVP at (515) 292-8890.
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.
Salvation Army Food Pantry/ Doing The Most Good Market Attendants Food at First 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.
RSVP assists with two of the many shifts available each month. Volunteers are needed on Thursday, September 26, to repackage food and staff stations at the market place and on Monday, Oct. 14. Times are from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. If you are interested in
Story County Medical Center RSVP Volunteer in Nevada Driver TransIf you enjoy meeting new people this is the portation Proopportunity for you! gram
For more information about RSVP, please visit www.rsvpvolunteer.org, like our Facebook page at Central Iowa RSVP, or call (515) 292-8890 to set up a time.
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Jacob Van Brocklin tests his prototype windmill before making revisions. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Alex Berends, Dawson Chelsvig and Tyler Isebrand re-test their prototypes and are testing them for the amount of work they can do. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Roland-Story agriculture mechanics class learn how they can harness the wind Students in Brad Taylor’s agriculture mechanics and technology class at Roland-Story High School have been studying
the concept of the engineering processes the beginning of the school year. In their latest lesson, the students
learned the process of taking potential energy and converting it to kinetic energy using a simulation. They did this by
building a wind turbine out of common materials that did work. The students then compared how ef-
fi cient their machine is by calculating the power output. In upcoming lessons, the students will be using kits
purchased by the Roland-Story Foundation to enhance what they have previously studied.
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Stephanie Clark, Jack Winkler and Terry Procscholt, members of the Town and Country Kiwanis Club, prepare to remove trash from the club’s project on the North Grand entrance to Ames (U.S. Highway 69). Other club members who worked the project, but not pictured were Paul Brackelsberg, Randy Griffith and Dale Vander Schaaf. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Town and Country project Byg receives Toastmaster to clean up Highway 69 of the Year award
Alta Byg, center, has received the prestigious Toastmaster of the Year Award of the Town and College Toastmasters Club for her exceptional dedication and achievement as the club member for 2018-19. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Alta Byg has received the prestigious Toastmaster of the Year Award of the Town and College Toastmasters Club for her exceptional dedication and achievement as the club member for 2018-19. Alta Byg has been in the club since 1993 and she currently
Paul Brackelsberg, Town and Country Kiwanis Club member, shows the remains of a tire he removed from U.S. Highway 69 right of way while removing trash from the club’s U.S. 69 project. The members report removing very interesting assortment of objects discarded from vehicles on the highway. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
serves as the vice president of membership. She has already earned the Advanced Communicator Gold and Advanced Leadership Bronze in the traditional program, as well as level two of 2 Paths in the new educational program, Pathways. Town and College
TMC meets every Saturday at 7:45 a.m. in the Pine Room of the Memorial Union of Iowa State University. Toastmasters club is the best place to improve communication and leadership skills through public speaking. This club is open to everybody.
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The 49th-annual Octagon Art Festival is Sept. 22 The 49th-annual Octagon Art Festival is just around the corner. There will be plenty for art enthusiasts of all ages to experience from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 22, in downtown Ames. Approximately 95 juried artists from seven states will fi ll Main Street in downtown Ames with artistic creations. A wide variety of functional, wearable and decorative artwork will be available within any budget. Come experience the many wonders of art at the Octagon Art Festival and support artisans with your purchase of functional and beautiful art. The festival is the perfect place to get an early start on shopping for holiday gifts. For more information regarding the Octagon Art Festival including a festival map, live entertainment acts and list of participating artists, visit www. octagonarts.org. New for the 2019 Octagon Art Festival is the Chalk the Block contest organized by the Ames Commission on the Arts. The contest is open to the gen-
eral public to people of all ages. Chalk the Block will be located in the 400 block of Burnett Avenue, just north of Tom Evans Park in Downtown Ames, beginning at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 22. Judging will be at 2 p.m. The contest includes three categories: Youth (ages 12 and younger), Teen (ages 13 to 17), and Adult (ages 18 and older). Prizes will be awarded for first, second, and third place in each category. Chalk will be provided to the first 25 people to register; everyone else will need to provide their own chalk. Soft pastels or any non-permanent medium that will wash away with the rain are other options to use. Contestants will have a 4-foot by 4-foot square space in which to create their chalk
drawing. Register for the contest by emailing publicartcommission@cityofames.org with the participant’s name, age group, address, phone number, and email address. Space is limited, so register as soon as possible. Same day registration may be possible if space is available. A variety of free entertainment including live bands and performing arts will be presented throughout the day. Stop by the festival and enjoy entertainment from Orchesis I (contemporary dance), The Haunted Hallows (folk), Coffee Shop Romance (acoustic duo), Lawn Chair Fortress (alternative rock and funk), ISU Boomwacker Club, Miles Morgan (acoustic), Elizabeth Zimmerman (folk/rock), and World Port (world beat). Be ready for good music and highenergy at this year’s Octagon Art Festival! A wide selection of cuisine and food trucks will be at the festival, so bring your appetite. Children’s art activities will be available in front of
the Octagon Center for the Arts along the 400 block of Douglas Avenue for youngsters wanting to create their own works of art. Special thanks to the festival sponsors and community supporters who make this event possible: Ames Commission on the Arts; Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau Community Grant Program; 3M; Ames Tribune; Cross Wealth Management; Danfoss; Duck Worth Wearing; First National Bank; Haila Architecture, Structure and Planning; Iowa Public Radio; Main Street Cultural District; Mediacom; NextHome Journey and Wilson Toyota. The Octagon Art Festival is organized by the Octagon Center the Arts, a nonprofit community art orga-
nization located in downtown Ames. The Octagon encourages interaction and creative selfexpression by providing inclusive opportunities and spaces that bring people together through art. The Octagon has been a cornerstone of the cultural scene in Ames since 1966,
and serves more than 30,000 people annually through education classes and outreach programs, rotating exhibits, retail gallery shop and special events such as the annual Octagon Art Festival. For info on art classes and exhibits, visit www.octagonarts. org.
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$2 BOWL OF SOUP Story City American Legion Post 59 will serve soup for $2 a bowl starting at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19, at 301 Washington St., in Story City. The soup will be served until gone.
DISCOVER GIRL SCOUTS: ROLAND Learn about Girl Scouts, local troop options, and to sign up for the program in Roland at an event from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 8, at Roland Public Library. This comeand-go event is open to new girls in kindergarten through grade 12 and their parents/guardians. A Girl Scout staff member will be able to answer any questions parents may have.
BRUNNIER ART MUSEUM REOPENING GALA Be one of the fi rst to see the all-glass front entrance to the Brunnier Art Museum as well as viewing new exhibitions from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19, at 1805 Center Drive in Ames. There will be live music from ISU musicians, a short program and a dessert bar. This event is free and open to the public.
PLAY ON! The Ames Community Theater (ACTORS) production of “Play On!” opens on Thursday, Sept. 19, at 7:30 p.m. at 120 Abraham Drive, in Ames. Complimentary opening night hors d’oeuvres will be provided starting at 6:45 p.m. Tickets are available at either Alpha Copies locations and online at actorsinc.org. The show will also be on Friday, Sept 20, Saturday, Sept. 21, Friday, Sept. 27, and Saturday, Sept. 28, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Sept. 29 at 2 p.m.
29. Downtown restaurants and bars will have special prices, entrees, and drink specials. Check www. amesdowntown.org to see what delicious deals will be available.
FISH FRY American Legion Post 37 is hosting a fi sh fry from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 20, at 225 Main St., in Ames. Enjoy a fried fish dinner basket with fries, coleslaw and hush puppies for just $8. Chicken plank meals will also be available.
PLAY ON! The Ames Community Theater (ACTORS) production of “Play On!” will show at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 20, at 120 Abraham Drive, in Ames. The show will also be at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21, Friday, Sept. 27, and Saturday, Sept. 28, at 7:30 p.m., and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 29.
SEPT. 21
CENTRAL IOWA SEWING GUILD Central Iowa Sewing Guild will have an Inspiration and Education event from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 21, at Trinity Methodist Church, 102 Lynwood Drive, in Huxley. Members will show their Iowa State Fair Fiber and Threads entries and share skills and information learned at the national American Sewing Guild Conference in Boston. A selection of fusible tapes helpful in hemming knits and other uses will be for sale to elevate your hemming and construction techniques. This meeting will also include a free table of sewing-related items.
SEW N SEW
DINE DOWNTOWN
Sew N Sew is an opensewing workshop from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21, at Quilting Connection, 238 Main St., in Ames. Bring a project or two and Kelly will be available to help if you need it, or relax and sew with some new friends. Bring a sack lunch or step out to grab a bite. Advance signup required at iaquilts. com. The cost is $20.
Enjoy all there is to eat and drink in downtown Ames from Friday, Sept. 20, through Sunday, Sept.
Ames History Museum will participate in Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day
CHRIS GARCIA Chris Garcia is a comedian, writer, and podcaster from Los Angeles. He will perform from 9 to 11 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19, at The M-Shop, 2229 Lincoln Way in Ames. Doors open at 8:30 p.m., and the event is free.
SEPT. 20
MUSEUM DAY
from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21, at Ames History Museum, 416 Douglas Ave. Museum Day is an annual celebration hosted by Smithsonian Magazine. Participating museums and cultural institutions across the country provide free entry to anyone presenting a Museum Day ticket.
HAPPY HOUR HARVEST Collect prairie seed at Story County’s hidden gem, Doolittle Prairie, from 3 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21, at 14249 560th Ave., in Story City. Long pants and sturdy shoes are recommended. Please bring a full water bottle. After collecting seed, gather at Alluvial Brewing Company to relax, mingle, and enjoy discounted pints. Registration is required two days in advance at storycountyiowa.gov
OKTOBERFEST Come out and join Ballard Golf and Country Club, 30608 U.S. Highway 69 in Huxley, at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21, for its fi rst Oktoberfest. End the golf season on a high note with live music, fun games, and good food and beer. Music performances will be at 7 p.m.
PLAY ON! The Ames Community Theater (ACTORS) production of “Play On!” will show at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21, at 120 Abraham Drive, in Ames. Tickets are available at either Alpha Copies locations and online at actorsinc.org. The show will also be at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 27, and Saturday, Sept. 28, and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 29.
SEPT. 22
OCTAGON ART FESTIVAL Celebrate the 49th-annual Octagon Arts Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 22, in downtown Ames. Visual arts, children’s art areas and performing arts form the foundation of the Octagon Art Festival. The festival is held outdoors on pavement, rain or shine, in downtown Ames. This is a free event.
PRESERVING YOUR HERB HARVEST Learn and taste a multitude of ways you can
preserve a hard-earned harvest of herbs with a hands on workshop from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 22, at Half-Thyme Company, 25591 19th St. S, in Nevada. Tickets can be purchased at www.halfthymecompany.com.
FALL BARBECUE FUNDRAISER Join the Story County Democrats for their annual fall barbecue fundraiser from 5 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 22, at 825 15th St. in Nevada. Confi rmed speakers are Gov. Steve Bullock, Admiral Joe Sestak and Admiral Mike Franken. Tickets are $35, available at the door or in advance by mailing payment to the Story County Democrats. Tickets can also be purchased at secure.actblue.com. Tickets purchased in advance will be picked up at the door.
AMERICAN LEGION BINGO American Legion Post 37 will offer bingo at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 22, 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.
FLORAL ARRANGING WORKSHOP Discover the elements of creating your own cut flower arrangement at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 22, at Half-Thyme Company, 25591 19th St. S in Nevada. Choose from a variety of local grown flowers and learn how to arrange them in this relaxed and fun workshop. Tickets can be purchased at www.halfthymecompany.com.
SEPT. 23
HOME AND COMMUNITY MEETING The Home and Community department will meet on Monday, Sept. 23, with a potluck at 12:30 p.m. and a program at 1:30 p.m. The meeting is at the clubhouse at 106 S. Dakota Ave., in Ames. The program will feature a presentation about Mountain Search and Rescue from speaker Sara Samms. For more information, call (515) 292-4259.
$6 BASKET SPECIAL Story City American Legion Post 59 will have its $6 meal basket special at
5 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 23, at 301 Washington St., in Story City. Come in for the weekly special served with french fries. 4-H enrollment information session Learn about 4-H at 6 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 23, at the Story County Extension offi ce, 220 H Ave., in Nevada. Learn about the program and get help with the enrollment process.
SEPT. 24
BARTLETT BOOK CLUB A monthly book club will be from 2 to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 24, at Bertha Bartlett Public Library in Story City. This group meets the fourth Tuesday of each month. The book club is a place to challenge your reading tastes and discuss your thoughts freely, and is open to the public. Please let the library know if you are interested in joining to get a copy of the month’s book.
DIY FLOWER BOUQUET Create a farm fresh flower bouquet from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 24, at Wheatsfi eld Co-op in Ames. Beth, of Elizabella Flower Farm, will share design ideas she employs in her flower arranging style, and give tips to make the simplest florals. Bring a vase or tall ball-style jar to take your flowers home in. The cost is $25 for members, and $30 for the public.
SEPT. 25
FAMILY FLU CLINICS McFarland Clinic is hosting Family Flu Clinics at the North Ames Family Medicine Office from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 5. The office is located at 3815 Stange Road, in Ames. Schedule an appointment online at McFarlandclinic.com/flu. Wednesday flu clinics will also be offered from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 2, Oct. 9, Oct. 16, Oct. 23, Oct. 30, Nov. 6 and Nov. 13.
AMERICAN LEGION BINGO American Legion Post 37 will offer bingo at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 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.
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Molly Ethridge collage. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
BOX, BOOK & BOARD on display at Design on Main The Exhibit: BOX, BOOK & BOARD, will be on display from Oct. 2 to Oct. 25 at Design on Main Gallery, 203 Main St., in Ames. Open viewing hours are from 2 to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays and extended to 7 p.m. on Thursdays. This exhibit is a group show by four artists from Ames, Iowa: Deb Anders-Bond, Molly Ethridge, Eduardo Garcia and Kathy Svec. These artists have been exploring avenues of expression that include and sometimes combine hand bookbinding, papermaking, digital and paper collage (2D), assemblage (3D), and the use of selected text that creates a storytelling element. The exhibition will “compare and contrast” the four approaches to these materials and techniques. For each artist, precision and detail is a key element, as is exacting craftsmanship. The works presented for display will include both wall-hung and in-the-round pieces on pedestals. Three workshops will be offered at the College of Design’s Design on Main Gallery in conjunction with the exhibition. The workshops will be free to participants, though advanced registration
Kathy Svec assemblage. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Eduardo Garcia books. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Deb Anders-Bond collage. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
is required due to class size limits. To register, email designonmain@ iastate.edu. PASTE PAPER – Saturday, Oct. 5 from 2 to 5 p.m. by Eduardo Garcia Make your own decorative papers for all sorts of uses. Participants will learn how to make, color and apply the paste, prepare the paper, make patterns with selected tools and finish the decorated paper. The class will then see examples of ways to use the fin-
ished papers in a variety of suggested book bindings. Supplies will be provided. Limited to eight students. Duration is three hours. QUICK SMALL BOOKS – Saturday, Oct. 12 from 2 to 5 p.m. By Kathy Svec Class members will learn three quick techniques for making small books: Star Book (three variations), Pamphlet Fold Book (two variations) and Accordion Book (two variations). Students should be able to take home several finished books, complete with covers. Supplies will be provided. Limited to eight students. Duration is three hours. SOULCOLLAGE – Saturday, Oct. 19, from 1 to 5 p.m. By Deb Anders Bond SoulCollage is an intuitive process where participants select images from tables displaying hundreds of pictures. During the class, students create 5x8 inch collages on boards and learn to interpret the personal meaning or message from the art they created. Bring your own pair of sharp scissors. All materials will be provided. Limited to eight students. Duration is four hours. A reception for the exhibit will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 3. The public is welcome.
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Belitsos to chair the Iowa Tobacco Use Prevention and Control Commission
Story County resident George Belitsos was recently appointed to chair the Iowa Tobacco Use Prevention and Control Commission. The nine-member commission is appointed by Iowa’s governor and confirmed by the Iowa Senate. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
The Story City Friends Endowment recently awarded $645 to Bethany Life The Story City Friends Endowment recently awarded $645 to Bethany Life to be used by its Physical Therapy Department. The award will be used to purchase and trial a revolutionary new walker that aids users in walking upright with a more normal gait pattern. UpWalkers can be used for all aspects of daily living and rehabilitation. This award, a part of the endowment’s
Dale Henrichs, Story City Friends Endowment board member, hands a check for $645 to Dr. Erin HoverstenMajewski of Bethany Life. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
annual contribution back to the community, is one of four
given out in 2019. The endowment is funded by donations of local residents and continues to build each year, making an annual contribution back to the community.
Story County resident George Belitsos was recently appointed to chair the Iowa Tobacco Use Prevention and Control Commission. The nine-member commission is appointed by Iowa’s governor and confi rmed by the Iowa Senate.
Belitsos has a long history of anti-tobacco advocacy. He founded the Story County Tobacco Task Force, which worked for the unanimous adoption by the Ames City Council of Iowa’s first restaurant smoking ban. This eventually
helped lead to the Iowa Legislature passing the Smoke Free Air Act which eliminated smoking in all public places. Belitsos hopes to see Iowa add electronic smoking devices and vaping to the Smoke Free Air Act.
Give Your Smile Program Blue Sky Orthodontics recently finished its fourth-annual Give Your Smile Program. The program encourages children and teens to spend extra time volunteering during the summer to help improve their communities. Over the past four years, the response has been fantastic with participants volunteering in wide variety of meaningful volunteer opportunities including helping at the library, spending time tutoring children, building shelters and much more. Blue Sky Orthodontics offers a gift card
Dr. Jordan Poss, from Blue Sky Orthodontics, presents Abbie H. with the grand prize TV for participating in the Give Your Smile Volunteer Program. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
to every participant that volunteers at least one hour and also holds a drawing for big prizes at the end of each summer. In the four years, more than 400 children have donated 4,400 hours of volunteer service. This year, Claudia M. won the drawing for an iPad and Abbie
H. won a TV. A special shout-out to Abbie for then donating the TV to her church youth group. Blue Sky Orthodontics has given away more than $7,000 in gift cards and prizes to help support their efforts and looks forward to many more years of running the program.
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Town and Country Kiwanis donate $1,000 to Aktion Club
Ames Golden K Kiwanis recently donated $1,000 to the Ames Cyclone Country Kiwanis AKTION Club to support the many programs that directly benefit itsmembership and the Ames community. From left, Golden K member Howard Mcphail, AKTION Club’s Lisa Thorgerson, Ames Noon Kiwanis and AKTION Club Lead Sponsor Ed Gillott, and Golden K’s Dale Brentnall. For more information about Ames Golden K, please visit www.amesgoldenk.org. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
White coat ceremony IOWA CITY — The University of Iowa’s Carver College of Medicine held its 25thannual White Coat Ceremony in August for first-year students beginning their medical
education at the UI. The event welcomed the Carver College of Medicine Class of 2023, and represented the first time the 152 future physicians recited the Oath of Hippocrates. Aparna Ajjarapu, of Ames; Madeline Beauchene, of Nevada; Tomas Lence, of Ames.
AUCTION
Saturday, September 21, 2019 - 10:00 A.M. Location: Haman Auction Lot, Stratford, IA Tractors-Machinery-Wagons: JD 530 w/loader; JD 7000 planter; JD sickle mower; JD disc; JD stalk chopper; JD manure spreader; Power Fab Ltd. 750 kg. pull behind backhoe; 1987 Caterpillar 65 Powershift w/wide tax, 6800 hrs; Minneapolis Moline 950; JD 3pt plow; IH manure spreader; 2 barge box wagons; Dakon wagons; augers; cultipactor; J&M wagons; Parker wagon/ JD gear; 3 pt disc; 2 bm plow; 3 pt fc; 3 pt chisel plow; 2 Parker #250 wagons; folding Westfi eld seed tender auger; JD manure loader; IH 3 pt row crop fc; 710 IH 5 bm plow; 2000 gal double wall fuel tank w/pump/meter; much more! Vehicles-Go Cart-MotorcycleTrailers: 2014 7X12 H&H trailer; 5X10 Finishline trailer; 2009 Chevy Duramax pickup 270,000 mi, B&W ball; 1996 Chevy 4X4 Suburban 191,000 mi; truck box & livestock trailers; 2 person Go Cart; 1986 Honda XRT 50 cycle; Tools: Honda 3500 gen; CM wrenches; CM sockets; CM tool boxes; CM drill press; CM band saw; CM sanders; Lincoln welder; plasma cutter; laser level; trash pump; torch; 175,000 BTU diesel heater; cement mixer; cut off saw; sheet rock tools; chop saw; battery charger; power washer; Porter Cable heat gun; Roto Zip; Dremel; Bostitch nailer; Echo chain saw; Milwaukee drill; router; clamps; hand tools of all types; C clamps; pry bars; vises; rolling stands; woodworking tools; work benches; shelving; levels; step ladders; Rediline elec generator; stainless steel truck tool box & more! Gates-Collectibles-Misc: cattle panels; many gates, some for round pens; wood levels; old windows; doors; cupalos; wood boxes; feeders; old lantern; old pulleys; old scales; barn rope; old hay rake; scoop bucket; 2 horse drawn road graders; sleigh; JD tractor weights; running boards; turbines; Boat-FishingSnowmobile: fl at bottom boat w/25 hp Mercury motor; Minn Kota trolling motor; fi shing poles/ equipment; life jackets; 500 Fan Skidoo; Snowblower-Mower-Yard Sweep: JD 60” diesel mower; JD 522 snow blower; JD front mount snow blower; yard sweep; thatcher; Terms & Conditions: Cash or check with photo ID. Photo ID is required to obtain a bidding number. Not responsible for accidents or theft. No removal of items until settled for. Announcements made the day of sale take precedence over printed material. Auctioneer’s Notes: A variety of tools are from the late Steve Nugent, and some from Gary Henricks. Partial listing, items arriving daily! Please check our website for updates & photos!
Haman Auction Service - Stratford, IA Chase--515-230-0078 or Margo--515-230-2179 Email: jmhaman@globalccs.net Website: www.hamanauction.net
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2019 Ames Area Studio Tour The 2019 Ames Artists’ Studio Tour will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12, and from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 13. During this free, self-guided tour, patrons may choose to visit any number of the 14 participating artists and discover the original art – paintings, glass, jewelry, ceramics, and so much more – created in their studios and workspaces. Participating artists will demonstrate their craft, share techniques, and discuss what inspires their work. Visitors are welcome to ask questions and purchase artwork. Visit the artists in any order you please. Find a full map of participating artists here: www.amesart. org/ames-artists-studiotour.html. The Ames Area Studio Tour is headquartered at Morning Bell Coffee Roasters (111 Main St., Ames). Throughout the weekend, Morning Bell staff and Arts Council volunteers will be ready to answer your questions and lend a helping hand. While there, enjoy some fresh roasted coffee, espresso, nitro cold brew, or other specialty items. Want a sneak peek? During the Studio Tour, visit the gallery at the Creative Artists’ Studios of Ames (CASA), 130 S. Sheldon Ave.,
to see the works of many of the artists represented this year, all in one place. Artists participating in this year’s tour include: DOWNTOWN STUDIOS Alexander Recording Kompany (A.R.K.) (622 Douglas Ave.) The Alexander Recording Kompany is a full service recording studio in Ames that’s dedicated to providing the highest quality, professional recording, mixing, and mastering to musicians and businesses. Owner and engineer Dennis Haislip, and other members of the A.R.K. team, will be offering tours of the studio and sampling studio recordings throughout the Studio Tour. Kyle Renell (208 Fifth St.) Kyle’s body of work is multi-faceted and concentrated in the following subject areas: interconnectedness of human beings; the human condition; and social issues, such as child abuse and human trafficking. The goal of her art is to educate the viewer without forcing an opinion upon others, but rather
making them stop and think about the issues and to develop their own opinions and conclusions. An abstract artist, she uses a variety of media, including acrylic paint, graphite, pastel, and colored pencil. Melissa Stenstrom (Melissa Stenstrom Jewelry, 507 Main St., Suite 1) Melissa makes jewelry using silver, gold, gemstones, and pearls. She works with a range of techniques such as anticlastic raising, forging, fabricating, casting, and engraving. Always up to a new challenge and looking for new skills to master, Melissa is constantly studying and looking for her next jewelry adventure. Additionally, she will have artwork from local artists in her space that include paper cuts, ornaments, small paintings and prints, and ceramics. This studio is not handicap accessible. Barbara Walton (312 Main St.) Barbara began experimenting with encaustic painting in 2002. An ancient technique which predates oil painting, the traditional medium is pigmented molten beeswax transferred with a brush. Barbara’s work attempts to express what she has experienced, not literally but poetically, with subjects that exist within the ambiguity of space and circumstance. This studio is not handicap accessible. CAMPUSTOWN STUDIOS
ISU College of Design (ISU, 715 Bissell Road, Lower Level) The College of Design will feature open studios in ceramics, printmaking, textiles, woods, metals, photography, digital media, and painting. During the Studio Tour, students will be available to talk to the public about what they are learning. Creative Artists’ Studio of Ames (CASA) (130 S. Sheldon Ave., Suite 108) CASA is a group of artists that works in clay, fiber, encaustics, metal, paper, ink and watercolors. Nearing its 20th anniversary, CASA seeks to provide space for artists to work, to learn, and to share their expertise with the public. Greg Lamont (Northwood Clay Studio, CASA, 130 S. Sheldon Ave., Suite 101) Greg’s work references the Korean and Japanese folk pottery traditions and their influence on pottery making in the last half-century. His pottery is intended to be incorporated into daily life, and it is his hope that his work invokes the same sense of excitement and pleasure that he has enjoyed while making it. EAST AMES STUDIOS Bill Rickard (Prairie Rivers Woodworking, 328 S. Hazel Ave.) Bill is a woodworker who will be showing his work, including furniture, assembled art, and greenwood carvings, as well as providing demonstrations of
traditional greenwood carving of spoons and bowls, using hand tools including axes, adzes, knives, and other carving implements. WEST AMES STUDIOS Erin Carpenter (2901 Arbor St.) Erin Carpenter is a potter working in cone 6 porcelain. Her pieces are influenced by organic textures, art-deco/ nouveau patterns, and Gothic architecture. One line of work includes semi-functional, pierced fruit bowls and vases - these are usable, but extremely delicate and many hours are invested in each piece. The other line is similarly influenced, but has layers of surface decoration, notably mishima (underglaze inlay), water etching, and gold luster. This studio is not handicap accessible. Art Ciccotti (Ciccotti Art Glass, 2306 258th St.) Art Ciccotti is a mostly self-taught glassblower who has spent years learning the techniques and skills born of this ancient craft. By making visual reference to things found in the natural world – flowers, weather, and animals – he attempts to reflect the natural beauty to which everyone can connect. This studio is not handicap accessible. Chris Martin (Chris Martin Furniture, 1512 Florida Ave.) Chris produces limited production and one of a kind furniture pieces in multiple materials. Collaboration with traditional artisans, particularly in Ghana and India, has become his passion. Daniel Marks (2307 Timberland Road) Dan
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draws the inspiration for his paintings from the beauty of everyday life. He uses acrylic paint on canvas, exaggerated colors, and altered forms to create animation and energy. Buildings are a prevalent subject matter for Dan. They are a portrait of our urban and suburban landscapes, with personalities, humor, mystery and stories to tell. This studio is not handicap accessible. NORTH AMES STUDIOS Sara Merritt (1812 Ferndale Ave.) Sara works in mixed media everything from drawing and painting to collage and fiber arts. She will be creating artwork on paper, canvas, and silk through demonstration each day. She also will perform bits of dance choreography and providing mini belly dance lessons to interested visitors. STORY CITY Naomi Friend (16117 550th Ave., Story City) Naomi makes art about the land and life based on farming, or “agrarian” art. She is most interested in the intersection of wild, urban, and rural environments, and the work of humans as caretakers of creation. Her pieces are one-of-a-kind exposures using Cyanotype, combining the photo process with drawn illustrations of farm animals, cultivated, and native species. This studio is not handicap accessible. The Ames Artists’ Studio Tour is made possible in part through funding from the city of Ames Commission on Arts (COTA).
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