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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Ames Golden K Kiwanis donates $600 to Northwood Preschool
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Ames Golden K Kiwanis recently donated $600 in support of Northwood Preschool’s outstanding education programs designed for 3- and 4-year-old children, plus 5-year-old early kindergarten students. Golden K’s donation will be used to purchase new books for their library and various literacy projects that serve Northwood’s 300 students. Pictured, from left, Golden K’s Herman Richtsmeier, Northwood Preschool Coordinator Nan Heer, and Golden K’s Jim Penney. For more information about Ames Golden K, visit www.amesgoldenk. org. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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.
BINGO NIGHT Enjoy a night of bingo at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 25, at Story City American Legion Post 59, 301 Washington St., in Story City.
GRANDMA MOJOS MOONSHINE REVIVAL Grandma Mojos Moonshine Revival, ISU’s improv comedy troupe, will perform from 9 to 11 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 25, at The M-Shop in Memorial Union, 2229 Lincoln Way, in Ames. You can come watch them every other Wednesday for only $1.
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AFTERNOON READING GROUP Join Nevada Public Library’s longest-running book club, Afternoon Reading Group, at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26. This month, discuss “Rubyfruit Jungle” by Rita Mae Brown. Stop by the front desk of the library to check out a copy.
$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. 26, at 301 Washington St., in Story City. The soup will be served until gone.
FUEL FEST Join FUEL (fka Young Professionals of Ames) for a family-friendly evening at Reiman Gardens from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26. The event will feature local food carts, beverages, and musical talent while enjoying all of the beauty the gardens have to offer. The cost is $5 per person (cash only). Kids up to 15 years old and FUEL members are free.
CUB SCOUT SIGNUP Learn about the benefits of Cub Scouts for the entire family and join on-site from 7 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26, at Central Elementary School, 910 10th St., in Nevada. For more information, contact The Mid-Iowa Council at (515) 266-2135.
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O.W.L.S. EVENT Register for lunch at the October O.W.L.S. event by Friday, Sept. 27 at storycountyconservation.org or call (515) 232-2516. O.W.L.S. (Older, Wiser, Livelier Seniors) will have its October event “Dad’s Stories of Working with Mules,” featuring Patricia Coffee, at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 1, at Story County Conservation Center, 56461 180th St. in Ames.
FUNDRAISER AND OPEN HOUSE The Story County Animal Shelter recently completed a remodel and is hosting an open house and fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 27, at 975 W. Lincoln Highway in Nevada. There will be snacks for you and your four-legged friends, prizes to win, silent auction items, drawings, games and a photo booth. Bring your vaccinated pet you adopted from Story County Animal Shelter. For more events, see page 3
MGMC Foundation receives $10,000 grant from Variety — the Children’s Charity Mary Greeley Medical Center has received a $10,000 grant from Variety — the Children’s Charity to fund the Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Prevention Sleep Sacks and Education Program. The Variety grant will be used by the Birthways Department to provide a complimentary newborn-size HALO Sleepsack blanket as a gift to parents of each of the more than 1,100 babies born at Mary Greeley each year. Additionally, educational resources are provided to both parents and medical staff to help educate them on safe sleeping practices for a newborn. Each year, more than 2,500 babies die in the U.S. from SIDS, and Mary Greeley Medical Center is focused on making sure parents and staff have the resources they need to prevent this terrible tragedy. Melissa McGarry, executive director of the Mary Greeley Foundation said, “Through Variety’s grant program, we are able to continue our focus on enhancing the education and prevention of SIDS with all of our newborns. The program helps to ensure we are sending parents home with the necessary tools to provide a safe environment for their child.”
Mary Greeley Medical Center has received a $10,000 grant from Variety — the Children’s Charity to fund the Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Prevention Sleep Sacks and Education Program. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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Heartland Senior Services 205 S. Walnut Ave., Ames (515) 233-2906 Lunch menus 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
Tuesday, Oct. 1: Beef pot roast, diced potatoes, baked beans, garden salad, peanut butter cookie. Wednesday, Oct. 2: Chicken with dijon sauce, cut sweet potato, green beans,
spinach lettuce salad, mandarin oranges. Thursday, Oct. 3: Hamburger on bun, tomato, lettuce, onion, mixed vegetable blend, cheesy potato casserole, mixed fruit cup. 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. 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 exer-
cise 12:30 p.m., Senior band practice Tuesday, Oct. 1 8:15 a.m., Tai Chi II 9 a.m., Tai Chi I 9:45 a.m., Songbirds 1 p.m., Canasta Wednesday, Oct. 2
9 a.m., Video exercise 12:30 p.m., Pumpkin craft 1 p.m., Rummikub 3 p.m., Life choices exercise class Thursday, Oct. 3 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
at the market place andfrom 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 14. If you are interested in helping with these or other shifts, call Arti at (515) 2928890. 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. Story County Medical Center in Nevada If you enjoy meeting new people, this is the opportunity for you. Volunteers are needed from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. for the gift shops at both the Story County Medical Center Senior Care and the Story County Medical Center. 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 to set up a time.
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) 292-8890.
YSS Administrative Volunteer
Youth Shelter Services is looking for volunteer assistance with clerical projects, answering phones, sorting/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 want to make a difference please call RSVP at (515) 292-8890.
Salvation Army Food Pantry/ Doing The Most Good Market Attendants Looking for volunteers to help with food pantry and market pantry between 12:45 to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Volunteers will meet and greet families, direct them through the Pantry and Mar-
ket and assist with sorting, shelving or restocking needs. 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.
Food at First
RSVP assists with two of the many shifts available each month. Volunteers are needed from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26, to repackage food and staff stations
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AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY DINNER Nevada American Legion Auxiliary Unit 48 will host a dinner from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 27, at the American Legion Hall, 1331 Sixth St., in Nevada. The menu will be homemade beef or chicken noodle with mashed potatoes, sides, dessert and drinks. Proceeds support our veterans.
ARTISTS IN IOWA Celebrate the opening of the exhibition Artists in Iowa: The First Century, with a reception from 5 to 6 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 27 at the Brunnier Art Museum in the Scheman Building on Level 2, 1805 Center Drive, in Ames. Guest curator Lea Rosson De Long will discuss the expansive new exhibition, the significant themes, key artists and her research process. Refreshments will be served.
PLAY ON! The Ames Community Theater (ACTORS) production of “Play On!” will show on Friday, Sept. 27, at 7:30 p.m. at 120 Abraham Drive in Ames. Tickets are available at either Alpha Copies locations and online at actorsinc.org. The show will also be on Saturday, Sept. 28, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Sept. 29 at 2 p.m.
RUSSIAN RENAISSANCE PERFORMANCE The Ames Town & Gown Chamber Music Association will present its opening concert at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 27, at First United
Methodist Church, 516 Kellogg Ave., in Ames, featuring Russian Renaissance. An evening of “World Music with a Russian Soul” features four virtuosi performing music of many different genres on authentic folk instruments. Works of J.S. Bach, Tchaikovsky, Piazzolla, Gisonti, Fleck, Ellington, Reinhardt and others is included in the program. Tickets are available at www. amestownandgown.org.
‘A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM’ Judge Story’s Theatrical Troupe and the Story City Antique Carousel will present William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 27, Saturday, Sept. 28, and Saturday, Oct. 5, and at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 6. All performances will be at the Story City Carousel. Tickets are $10 each and available at the door only. Doors open half an hour before showtime.
SEPT. 28
NATIONAL ALPACA FARM DAYS Christian and Michelle Davies will open their farm and fiber mill to visitors to celebrate National Alpaca Farm days. The farm will be open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28, and Sunday, Sept. 29. Experience alpacas up-close and personal, feel alpaca fleece and the many products we make from it, meet alpacas, see how fiber is transformed in a fiber mill, and shop for
alpaca products. The farm is free and open to the public. C&M Acres Fiber Mill & Alpacas is located at 33707 663rd Ave., in Maxwell. For more information, visit www.cmacres.com or call (515) 387-8607.
CLIMATE ADVOCATE TRAINING The Citizen’s Climate Lobby will hold a Climate Advocate Training Workshop from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28, at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Ames, 1015 N. Hyland Ave. Learn how to create the political will for legislation that will wean our nation off the energy sources that are changing our climate.
SPAGHETTI DINNER FUNDRAISER Join Story City American Legion Post 59 and the Story City Antique Carousel for a spaghetti dinner from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept 28. The dinner will be at the Story City Senior Citizens Center, 503 Elm Ave. Free-will offering at the door, with all proceeds going to the Carousel Building Restoration Project.
COMMUNITY DANCE The Central Iowa Barn Dance Association invites you to dance at the Collegiate-Wesley Annex, 130 S. Sheldon Ave., in Ames, from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28. Everyone is welcome. Lonna Nachtigal will introduce the figures and teach each dance before the music begins. Dance to live music by The Barn Owl Band. Admission is $7 and $5 for students.Free park-
ing is available north of the Annex. For more information, contact Lonna Nachtigal onioncreekfarm@gmail.com or (515) 292-0117
SEPT. 29
VEENKER’S HEAVEN & HELL FOUR-PLAYER BEST SHOT Veenker Memorial Golf Course invites you to participate in the 25th-annual four-player best shot on Sunday, Sept. 29. A shotgun start will be at 10 a.m. Lunch will be provided as you make the turn. The entry fee is $55 per person, which includes green fees, carts, prize money, and lunch. Register at veenkergolf.com
GLOW PARTY Join the 2019 Glow Party from 4 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 29, at the Story City Antique Carousel. Enjoy unlimited rides, popcorn, lemonade and a glow item. The cost is $5 per person, and $15 per family.
TASTE FOR EDUCATION The eighth-annual TASTE for Education event will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 29, at the Gateway Hotel and Conference Center in Ames. The evening includes a silent auction, music and cuisine. All proceeds will go to preschool through 12thgrade educational programs. Tickets can be purchased at Chocolaterie Stam in Ames and the main office in Ames High School, or at www. ameseducationfoundation.org.
AMERICAN LEGION
BINGO American Legion Post 37 will offer bingo at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 29, 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.
SEPT. 30
DANNY STEIBER: BARN QUILT GUY Danny Steiber will present at Nevada Public Library from 2 to 3 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 30. Learn about the history of barn quilts and the Underground Railroad through Iowa in the 1800s. $6 BASKET SPECIAL Story City American Legion Post 59 will have its $6 meal basket special at 5 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 30, at 301 Washington St., in Story City. Come in for the weekly special served with french fries.
OCT. 1
O.W.L.S. EVENT O.W.L.S. (Older, Wiser, Livelier Seniors) will have its October event, “Dad’s Stories of Working with Mules,” featuring Patricia Coffee, at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 1, at Story County Conservation Center, 56461 180th St., in Ames. This event is designed for “boomers” or older, but anyone may attend.
IT STARTS WITH US Take a break from your day and join members of the ISU community as they lead informal gallery discussions about various themes and works of art in the exhibition It Starts with Us: Civility and the 21st
Land Grant Mission. Jonathan Sturm will speak from noon to 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 1, at Reiman Gallery at 603 Morrill Road, in Ames. There is no food permitted in the gallery, but you are encouraged to enjoy your lunch in the Anderson Sculpture Garden after the presentation.
OCT. 2
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, Oct. 2. The office is located at 3815 Stange Road, in Ames. Schedule an appointment online at McFarlandclinic.com/ flu. Wednesday flu clinics also will be offered from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 9, Oct. 16, Oct. 23, Oct. 30, Nov. 6, and Nov. 13.
TACO NIGHT Story City American Legion Post 59 is having a taco night at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 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.
AMERICAN LEGION BINGO American Legion Post 37 will offer bingo at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 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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Blake Lebeck, second from left, was a member of the Roland-Story team that won the 2019 Iowa State Fair Agricultural Demonstrations contest for public speaking. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Noon Kiwanis members and their guests packed 100 backpacks with school supplies at a recent club meeting. The backpacks are filled with supplies purchased by the Noon Kiwanis backpack committee using funds raised throughout the year by the Noon Kiwanis club. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Kiwanis members, guests pack 100 backpacks Noon Kiwanis members and their guests packed 100 backpacks with school supplies at a recent club meeting. T he backpacks are filled with supplies purchased by
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the Noon Kiwanis backpack committee using funds raised throughout the year by the Noon Kiwanis club. Several organizations this year requested backpacks. The backpacks will go
to Ames Community School District—45 , Access—25, Emergency Residence Project (ERP)—15 and Beloit—15. The backpack project is one of many ways Noon Kiwanis supports the Ames community. Other community groups that benefit from Noon Kiwanis efforts include YSS, Raising Readers, Ames Miracle Playground and Field, Early Childhood Boost, Ames Children’s Choirs, and Early Childhood Boost Scholarships.
Roland-Story ag student/ FFA member of the month Roland-Story agriculture student and FFA member, Blake Lebeck has been selected the September Agriculture/FFA Student of the Month. Blake is the son of Robert Lebeck and Stacey Allen. Blake is a senior this year at Roland-Story. According to Brad Taylor, agriculture education instructor and FFA advisor, “Blake is an excellent student and a respected leader in our organization. He possesses much common sense and is a student that is lookup to and respected.” Blake has participated in many events and activities this past
Blake Lebeck has been selected the September Agriculture/FFA Student of the Month at Roland-Story High School. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
year including: participating in the state fair agriculture demonstrations division, volunteers to work on various community service projects and participates in chapter meetings and activities. Blake is currently serving his FFA chapter as vice-president. He is also involved
in cross-country and track. Taylor says, “Blake is an excellent representative of his chapter, school, community and family. He demonstrates honesty, integrity, appropriate work ethic and dedication at all times. His actions speak highly of his character.”
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Jody Soma explains the stages of growth and development in the corn plant. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Club members measure their sunflower plants. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Happy-Go-Luckies kick off new year The Franklin HappyGo-Luckies 4-H Club held its kick-off meeting for the new 4-H year on Sept. 8, 2019, at Gilbert Lutheran Church. There were 36 members (4-H and Clover Kids) present. We had two new families join us. Our meeting began with the results of our
2019 Corn & Sunflower Growing Contest. RESULTS 1st place corn was Travis Goff at 115 inches. 2nd place corn was Copper Arkovich at 60 inches. 3rd place corn was Kate Melody at 47 inches. Clover Kids corn: 1st place was Aus-
tin Arkovich at 51.5 inches. 1st place sunflower was Travis Goff at 144 inches. 2nd place sunflower was Cooper Arkovich at 68 inches. Clover Kids sunflower: 1st place was Austin Arkovich at 67 inches. Club committees were formed for 2019-
Matt Melody accepts historian from Leif Haug and Ava Henningsen. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Brock Balik and Brody Soma accept their responsibilities as activities officers. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Officers for the 2019-20 4-H year are, front row, from left, Brody Soma and Brock Balik (activities officers); back row, from left, Claire Greiner (treasurer), Travis Goff (secretary), Matt Melody (historian), Ben Farwell (photographer), Ben Melody (vice president), and Kate Melody (photographer). CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
20: Service Projects: Vice President Ben Melody (chair), Ben Farwell, Erik Soenksen, Travis Goff and Kate Melody. Fundraising & Donations: Treasurer Claire Greiner (chair), Julia Bents, Corbin Bents and Reese Henderson. Marketing & Communications: Reporter
Mason Tice (chair), Matt Melody, Tina Babcock, Kate Melody, Ben Farwell and Cooper Arkovich. Banner Club Representative: Erik Soenksen During the leader’s minutes, Delann Soenksen reminded the club that 4-H enrollment is now open and members are
encouraged to enroll soon. Additionally, she reminded us that Project Record Books and Awards are due in the county office by Sept. 15. Our 2019-20 Club Officers were transitioned in at the end of this meeting. The next meeting of the Franklin HappyGo-Luckies will be at 4 p.m. on Oct. 13, at Gilbert Lutheran Church.
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Here is just some of the great fabric, quilting, and crafting supplies you find at the Block Builders Garage Sale, 3011 Harrison Road, Ames, this Friday and Saturday. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Block Builders hosting a fabric, quilting and crafting supplies garage sale Block Builders, a division of ISU Women’s Club, is hosting a fabric, quilting and crafting supplies garage sale on Friday, Sept. 27, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 28, 8 a.m. to noon, located at 3010 Harrison Road. All proceeds from the sale go the ISU Women’s Scholarship Fund. For more informa-
tion call (515) 3371713. All interested persons are invited to shop at this sale. Block Builders members seek to share and expand their knowledge of quilting. New quilters connect with experienced quilters through encouragement, exploration, and appreciation of
this art form. According to their website, Iowa State University Women’s Club is a social and service organization providing opportunities for friendship, personal growth and enrichment. Membership is open to any woman who supports the vision and mission of the club. The vision of Iowa
State University Women’s Club is to create unity through friendship, to promote a sense of belonging with each other and within the community and to have an impact on our society. Its mission is to welcome and involve women of various interests, ages, and experiences; to provide opportunities for individual growth and enrichment; and to support scholarship and community service as well as to grow and develop as an organization.
This organization provides activities and groups for every member who wants to expand her intellectual and social horizons. There is no limit to the number of interest groups a woman can join. These groups meet regularly for programs, and activities covering their shared and person interests. The Student Award Fund is the club’s proudest achievement. As an endowment entirely funded by
members’ giving through tax-deductible annual contributions, gifts, or planned giving, the fund is used to recognize and honor outstanding Iowa State University women students with annual monetary awards. A long tradition of community service continues with interest groups lending a hand to community agencies with gifts and/or as volunteers. More information is available at this web site. https://www. isuwc.org/
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PEOPLE Northminster Presbyterian Church awards scholarship to Hop
Dan Franklin, program chairman and president-elect of the Town and Country Kiwanis Club, right, introduces Nick Deuter, den leader, left, and Scott Nelson, center, both of Cub Pack 196, to the club. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Charlie Hurburgh, of Northminster Presbyterian Church, presents a scholarship to Schuyler Hop. Hop will be a sophomore at the University of Northern Iowa. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Northminster presents check to Raising Readers
Northminster Presbyterian Church presents a $500 check to Lisa Reeves, executive director of Raising Readers, for its summer Harrison Barnes reading program. This will help many children in this at-risk program. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Scouts visit Town and Country Kiwanis Scott Nelson, Cub master for Pack 196 recently visited the Town and Country Kiwanis Club, describing and showing the service and fun/learning activities of the members in their Pack. He was assisted by Nick Deuter, a den leader in the Pack. Their programs are generally family related and include both boys and girls ages of five to 10, and generally from kindergarten to fifth grade. Service activities include: Serving and Cleaning at Food at First; Flag Raising; Tree Plantings; Blankets for Linus Project; Bell Ringing for Salvation Army; Trash Pickup on Stash the Trash Day; and Packing Backpacks for Back-to-School Blast. Fun/Learning activi-
ties include: Overnight Family Camping; Fishing and Kayaking at Ada Hayden Park; Viewing ISU Solar Car; Shooting Saturdays at Camp Mitigwa; Pinewood Derby; Scout Days at Iowa Cubs; and Popcorn Sales for fundraising.
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Ames Noon Kiwanis scholarship winners
Ames High School 2019 graduate Caylee Fuqua has been awarded a $1000 scholarship. Caylee, daughter of Michelle and Greg Fuqua, plans to study fine art/design at University of Iowa. Caylee participated in the AHS Uganda Service Learning Project, volunteered at Food At First community meal program, participated in the Reggie’s Sleepout program, Octagon Art Festival, National Art Honors Society, and served as youth group co-leader for Ames UUFA. Caylee was awarded the Grant Wood Legacy Prize, and participated in Ames High soccer, cross-country, and orchestra. From left, Kiwanian Larry Zwagerman, Michelle Fuqua (Kaylee’s mother), Kaylee, and Kiwanian Tim Tryon. Tryon said Noon Kiwanis scholarships are awarded based on community service during high school, academics, work experience, financial need, and future plans. Kiwanis scholarships are available to graduating seniors at Ames High School and Gilbert High School. CONTRIBUTED
Ames High School 2019 graduate Abigail Robinder has been named winner of a $1000 scholarship. Abigail is the daughter of Wendy and Keith Robinder. She will be attending Colorado State University, will study art education, and wants to pursue teaching as a career. Abigail was a member of the Ames High Kiwanis Key Club, Emergency Residence Project co-chair, participated in youth service trips, and helped build a school in Uganda. She credits Kiwanis Key Club in helping her focus on ways to serve her school and community. From left, Noon Kiwanis scholarship committee member Tim Tryon, Keith Robinder (Abigail’s father), scholarship winner Kaylee Robinder, Marilyn Robinder (grandmother), and Wendy Robinder (Abigail’s mother). CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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Ames High graduate Sandhu Karandeep has been awarded a $1000 scholarship from Ames Noon Kiwanis. Sandhu plans to major in computer engineering at Iowa State University. He was a member of the National Honor Society, participated in track, and earned all-district honors in football. Sandhu also served as a fourth grade mentor, and was a volunteer for Iowa Games in 2017-2018, and helped with organization of Iowa Debate Competition. From left, Kiwanian George Belitsos, winner Sandhu Karandeep, and Kiwanian Herman Quirmbach. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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Nevada High School ag mechanics students hold up the steel plates they have welded on to develop proficiency, front row, from left, Keegan Jones and Dan Sorem; back row, from left, Marcus Nelson, William Carsrud, AJ Butz, Wyatt Lewis, William Nady, Benton Shill, Erica Sporrer, William Owen, Luke Brakke, Adam Pratt and Marshal Sheldahl. Not pictured: Aiden Sellberg, Luke Schmitz, Jacob Stufflebeam, Kennedy Steffes, Ulrich Wolfe, Caden Jones and Kevin Cooper agriculture education instructor and FFA advisor. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Nevada ag mechanics students learn welding Twenty-four Nevada High School agriculture mechanics students have been learning to weld with Miller MIG welders.
The students start out with safety, operation of equipment, and then successful welding of beads. Then basic weld
performances include butt weld, lap, and t-welds. Quality includes correct voltage settings, wire speed, and
uniformity of the weld. Several students will also be bringing in equipment for repair welding such as cattle chutes and trailers.
Kevin Cooper, Nevada High School agriculture education instructor and FFA advisor, holds up some of his welding. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Nevada High School ag mechanics students welding in one of the 16 welding booths. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Nevada High School agriculture mechanics student Dan Sorem proudly displays his weld quality. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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