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WEDNESDAY NIGHT RIDE Come to the Wednesday Night Ride and plan on having fun, meeting fellow riders, enjoying delicious food and exploring new roads on our scenic routes. Riders will leave from Zylstra Harley-Davidson at 6:30 p.m. and ride to a different restaurant each week. You may have dinner with us or simply ride along and socialize.
OCTOBER 3
PRENATAL YOGA Ames Yoga Center is conduct a prenatal yoga class at 6:45 p.m. This class is designed to support the expectant mother and her changing body. Yoga during pregnancy is a great way to strengthen the body, relax the mind and relieve minor aches and pains. Increased exibility in the hips and pelvic area is encouraged through speciďŹ c postures and breathing techniques.
OCTOBER 4
STORY COUNTY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB The Story County Amateur Radio Club (SCARC) will host a meeting with Clint Miller, K0GR, who will provide a presentation on emergency communications. The meeting will be at 7:30 p.m. in North Conference Room A on the ďŹ rst oor of Mary Greeley Medical Center. Parking is available near the MGMC northeast entrance. The meeting is free and open to the public.
OCTOBER 4
EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT Come to Reiman Gardens at 10 a.m. for an Early Childhood Development program featuring stories and creative activities around a nature-based theme. Materials are intended for children ages two to seven years old, and all children must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required. Free admission.
OCTOBER 4
BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH Come to Reiman Gardens for a night out to celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The event will feature author Heidi Marble, who at age 34 was diagnosed with breast cancer. Her book, “Waiting on Wings,� is more than a story about surviving cancer. It is a story of the human spirit and a call to rise up from adversity. All attendees will receive a goodie bag that will include a free copy of Heidi’s book. Attendees will also enjoy delicious appetizers and have the opportunity to win some amazing door prizes. Tickets are just $10 and seating is limited, so grab your group of gals and make plans to attend today.
OCTOBER 5
RED FRIARS BALLROOM DANCE Members of Red Friars Dance Club have been sharing a love of ballroom dancing to a live band since 1933. Their 2018-19 dance season will headlined by the High Society Band. This will be the ďŹ rst of seven monthly dances held at the Ames Moose Lodge, 644 W. 190th St. Regular season For more events, see page 3
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s, and newly Board of Supervisor will feature a John Haila. 6:30-7:30 p.m. and elected Ames Mayor, King Day and readings Sawyer ElemenThe Martin Luther short video, poems The Mitchell and invites all accomplishsing “Martin Planning Committee on the civil rights tary students will to honor King. Vanessa other musical in Ames/Story County ments and life of Dr. Luther King� and birthday of Dr. serve as M.C. and celebrate the Baker-Latimer will Jan. 15. The will be Judge selections.to the Jan. 15 event, you King on Monday, The keynote speaker Prior celebration the MLK Day of for Belcher, Iowa’s first theme for this year’s volunteer Romonda can d Unity The i judge t rvice i
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A sweet corn supper will be hosted the Story City by American Legion Post 59 from 5 to 7 p.m. at in Story City. Come 301 Washington St. join us for all can eat sweet you corn, dog and cucumbe hamburger or hot r salad for $7.
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Have you heard about our Seafood show at Ames RoadFresh jumbo sea scallops, Thyme? We’ll have and colossal king shrimp, lobster tails crab legs. Swing by Fresh Thyme from noon to 3 p.m. at SE Fifth St. for great quality seafood 215 great prices. at
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Story County Extension 22, at the Story County council and staff were recognized for 100 years of Extension Youth Fair in Nevada. Leidal and Mary Front row, from left, in Story County on Wilkins; back row, Kalli Olson, Rich Sunday, July from left, JoAnn Michelle Adams, Wrage, Eugenia Kromminga, Megan Kristi Jedlicka, Katie Williams, Hartsook, Nicole Not Pictured: Leonard Krafka, Alice Moody, Doug Sampson Melissa McEnany, and Foley, Tim Couser and MaryAnn Gardner. Iowa State University President Wendy Wintersteen CONTRIBUTED PHOTO .
Story County Ex tension celebrates 100 years
The Story County Extension Council and staff, at the Story County Fair on July 22, celebrated the centennial celebration since ďŹ rst opening its
doors in 1918. Extension Council Chair Doug Sampson was presented with the 100-year plaque by Iowa State University President Wendy Winterste en.
The Extension Council and Staff would like to thank the community of Story County for their support and look forward to another 100 years the county’s needs. serving
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Community grant beneďŹ ts Food at First A $6,000 grant awarded by the Story county Community Foundation (SCCF) to Food at First replaced the failing bunker storage freezers with new energy efďŹ cient, upright storage freezers. The upright freezers make it more convenient to rotate stock efďŹ ciently in addition to saving energy that saves utility funds and produces less heat in the food pantry and kitchen. Food at First serves 27,000 meals during the year and 42,000 people utilize the food pantry each year. According to Patty Yoder, Food at First executive director, ‘The population we serve is varied. They include individuals
Laurie Henry, SCCF advisory board member, left, discusses the new energy efficient, upright storage freezers purchased by Food at First with the $6,000 SCCF community grant with Sherry Gehlsen, Patty Yoder, Frances Anderson, Karen Gerber, who are volunteers and staff at Food at First. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
and families from Ames and surrounding communities that may be homeless, disadvantaged, or just needing a little extra help for a short
time period in their lives.� SCCF awards community grants of up to $6,000 to nonprofit organizations or governmen-
tal organizations for projects to improve local communities. More information on SCCF grants is available at www.storycountyfoundation.org.
Burke Corporation donates to YSS and Nevada Community Cupboard Burke Corporation, in Nevada, a subsidiary of Hormel Foods Corporation, announced it has donated $5,000 to Nevada Community Cupboard and $5,000 to YSS to ďŹ ght hunger in the Ames and Nevada communities. “Our team is honored to join the Nevada Community Cupboard and YSS to help support hunger relief in our area,â€? said Chad Randick, president, Burke Corp. “I would like to thank our employees, whose dedication and hard work make it possible to help those in need. “On behalf of Burke and Hormel Foods, we are excited to help do our part in making a difference.â€? This is the eighth consecutive year Hormel Foods has given funds to its locations to share with nonprofits in their respective communities to ďŹ ght hunger. In 2017, Hormel Foods donated $300,000 to local hunger relief organizations in 30 U.S.
Burke Corporation, in Nevada has donated $5,000 to Nevada Community Cupboard and $5,000 to YSS to fight hunger in the Ames and Nevada communities. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
communities, bringing the program’s total contribution to local hunger relief efforts to more than $2 million
thus far. Through this program, as well as disaster relief efforts and other donations, Hor-
mel Foods contributed $5.4 million in cash and product donations to help address hunger in 2017.
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Heartland Senior Services • 205 S. Walnut Ave., Ames • (515) 233-2906 Lunch Menus Wednesday, Oct. 3: Beef pot roast, baked sweet potatoes, cauliflower, carrot sticks, raisins. Thursday, Oct. 4: Seasoned tilapia (alternate: herb chicken), wild rice, Oregon bean medley, garden lettuce salad, applesauce. Friday, Oct. 5: Goulash, green beans, carrot sticks, mandarin oranges. Monday, Oct. 8: Cafe meatloaf, baked potato, peas, yogurt cup, pear fruit cup. Tuesday, Oct. 9: Pot roast, whipped potatoes with gravy, sliced carrots, applesauce, fruit cocktail. Wednesday, Oct. 10: Key West roast cod (alternate: grilled chicken), long grain rice, broccoli cuts, fresh orange, chocolate chip cookie. Thursday, Oct. 11: Sliced ham, cut sweet potato, corn, garden lettuce salad, pineapple fruit cup. Friday, Oct. 12: Spaghetti with meat sauce, green beans, garden lettuce salad, sugar-free chocolate pudding, breadstick.
Monday, Oct. 15: Beef pot roast, baked sweet potatoes, snap peas, peaches, pound cake. Tuesday, Oct. 16: Baked tilapia (alternate: seaoned chicken breast), baked potato, corn, mandarin oranges, chocolate pudding. Wednesday, Oct. 17: Seasoned pork loin, whipped potatoes, brussels sprouts, garden lettuce salad, pineapple tidbits. Thursday, Oct. 18: Macaroni and cheese, sliced carrots, green beans, tropical fruit cup. Friday, Oct. 19: Sloppy Joe on bun, cut sweet potatoes, Oregon bean medley, mandarin oranges, peanut butter cookie. Monday, Oct. 22: Sweet and sour chicken, long grain rice, corn, garden lettuce salad with tomato, applesauce. Tuesday: Oct. 23: Goulash, peas, sliced carrots, peach fruit cup. Wednesday, Oct. 24: Barbecue pork on bun, diced potatoes, sliced carrots, garden lettuce salad, mandarin oranges. Thursday, Oct.
25: Salisbury steak, whipped potatoes, California blend, pear fruit cup, raisins. Friday, Oct. 26: Key West roast cod (alternate: grilled chicken breast), whipped potatoes, stewed tomatoes, coleslaw, chocolate chip cookie. Monday, Oct. 29: Baked tilapia with dijon glaze (alternate: seasoned chicken breast), whipped potatoes, California blend, fresh carrot sticks, pear fruit cup. Tuesday, Oct. 30: Beef pot roas, diced potatoes, brussels sprouts, garden lettuce salad, peanut butter cookie. Wednesday, Oct. 31: Chicken with dijon sauce, cut sweet potatoes, green beans, garden lettuce salad, mandarin oranges. 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, Oct. 3 9 a.m., Video exercise 12:30 p.m., Movie — October Sky 1 p.m., Rummikub Thursday, Oct. 4 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, Oct. 5 9 a.m., Video exercise 12:30 p.m., Friday afternoon cards 7 p.m., Jazz Jam Saturday, Oct. 6 5:30 p.m., Cribbage Sunday, Oct. 7 1:30 p.m., Duplicate bridge Monday, Oct. 8 9 a.m., Video exercise 12:30 p.m., Senior band practice Tuesday, Oct. 9 8:15 a.m., Tai Chi II 9 a.m., Tai Chi I 9:45 a.m., Songbirds 6:30 p.m., Duplicate bridge 7 p.m., Dance Wednesday, Oct. 10 9 a.m., Video exercise 1 p.m., Coloring book workshop 1 p.m., Rummikub Thursday, Oct. 11 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, Oct. 12 9 a.m., Video exercise 12:30 p.m., Friday afternoon cards 1 to 5 p.m., AARP driver’s safety course Sunday, Oct. 14 1:30 p.m., Duplicate bridge Monday, Oct. 15 9 a.m., Video exercise 12:30 p.m., Senior band practice Tuesday, Oct. 16 8:15 a.m., Tai Chi II 9 a.m., Tai Chi I 9:45 a.m., Songbirds 6:30 p.m., Duplicate bridge Wednesday, Oct. 17 9 a.m., Video exercise 1 p.m., Bunco 1 p.m., Rummikub 7 p.m., Jazz Jam Thursday, Oct. 18 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, Oct. 19 9 a.m., Video exercise 12:30 p.m., Friday afternoon cards 6:30 p.m., Trivia Night 7 p.m., Country Jam Sunday, Oct. 21 1:30 p.m., Duplicate bridge Monday, Oct. 22 9 a.m., Video exercise 10 a.m., Flu clinic
12:30 p.m., Senior band practice Tuesday, Oct. 23 8:15 a.m., Tai Chi II 9 a.m., Tai Chi I 9:45 a.m., Songbirds 12:30 p.m., Canasta 6:30 p.m., Duplicate bridge Wednesday, Oct. 24 9 a.m., Video exercise 1 p.m., Coloring book workshop 1 p.m., Rummikub Thursday, Oct. 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, Oct. 26 9 a.m., Video exercise 12:30 p.m., Friday afternoon cards Sunday, Oct. 28 1:30 p.m., Duplicate bridge Monday, Oct. 29 9 a.m., Video exercise 12:30 p.m., Senior band practice Tuesday, Oct. 30 8:15 a.m., Tai Chi II 9 a.m., Tai Chi I 9:45 a.m., Songbirds 12:30 p.m., Canasta 6:30 p.m., Duplicate bridge Wednesday, Oct. 31 9 a.m., Video exercise 12:30 p.m., Movie — Beetlejuice 1 p.m., Rummikub
Central Iowa RSVP Polk County Supplemental Food Program Great opportunity to give back to your community. Volunteers are
needed who are willing and able to deliver a box of food to homebound senior citizens in Ames once a month. Volunteers must have current driver’s license, auto insurance, and
pass a criminal and adult/child abuse background checks. Mileage is reimbursed. Each box weighs approximately 35 to 40 pounds apiece. Paper sacks are also provided to split the order if it is easier to lift.
Smithsonian Travel Exhibit “Hometown Team — How Sports Shape America!” travel exhibit from Smithsonian
institute is coming to Ames. We need volunteers to give guided tours for this exhibit and complementing local exhibits. Docent training will be provided.
Pen Pal If you enjoy writing letters once-a-month
to a fi fth-grader in Gilbert school, this is the opportunity for you. This program helps students improve their writing skills and build respect and a better understanding of an older generation. This is one of the most fun and rewarding experiences for both students and volunteers.
Food Pantry Assistant
Flexible schedule available to sort, shelve and distribute food to
the clients in need.
Bill Payer Volunteers are needed to help with the bill payer program in Story County. Some of the duties are writing weekly stipend checks, review receipts, maintain accurate records, prepare deposits, excellent communication skills, etc. Training will be provided.
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dances are from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. on Fridays, with dinner at 6 p.m. available by reservation for an additional fee. All who are interested in joining the Red Friars for an evening of dancing or simply have questions, please contact Louis Banitt at doc@ crosspaths.net (515) 232-1122 or Paul Readhead at paulreadhead@gmail.com (515) 2325407.
OCTOBER 6
BONSAI EXHIBIT Come to Reiman Gardens from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 7, for the annual bonsai exhibit in conjunction with the Iowa Bonsai Association. Bonsai, an ancient Asian art form that weds horticulture and art, is a rapidly growing and popular passion in the west.
OCTOBER 6
CARS & COFFEE Ames Ford will host its final Ames Ford Performance: Cars & Coffee at 8 a.m. To show support for Breast Cancer Awareness and the American Cancer Society, Ames Ford will donate $20 for every car that attends. They will also be providing free pink T-shirts for all the drivers.
OCTOBER 6
CRAFTS & DRAUGHTS Crafts & Draughts in Campustown will feature crafting projects led by volunteers from The Workspace at 1 p.m. Crafts are designed to be fun and easy for everyone. There will also be live music, food from Campustown vendors and of course, local craft brews. Bring your family and friends to enjoy a laid-back afternoon in Campustown.
Please bring your own mat and join for craft brews, kombuchas or coffee, which is included with the $15 fee.
OCTOBER 8
CLOGGERS AND BAND DANCE The Onion Creek Cloggers and Band are hosting a community barn dance in the CollegiateWesley Annex, 130 S. Sheldon Ave. in Ames. Potluck at 6 p.m. and the dance will be from 7 to 10 p.m. All ages are welcome. The dances (contras, circles, squares) are taught and called. We might throw in a waltz and a schottische, too. The band is open allowing anyone can play with them off mic. For more information call Von & Mary at (515) 290-5827 or Nancy and Merlin at (515) 232-3319.
OCTOBER 8
WORLD WAR II PRESENTATION The October Sons of Norway Kong Sverre Lodge’s event will be at the Community Center, 503 Elm Ave., in Story City. The program will be “World War ll Heavy Water Plant Sabotage in Norway” presented by Arnhild Hillesland. Arnhild will speak about Norway’s contribution to World War II. Social time is 6 p.m. with a catered dinner at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $7 for members and $12 for guests. Sons of Norway events and dinners are open to all interested in learning more about Scandinavian heritage and culture and guests are always welcome. For reservations, phone Shirley (515) 7334482 or Ingrid (515) 292-7513 by Thursday, Oct. 4.
FUTURE READY IOWA SUMMIT
Country artist Brett Young is coming to the Hansen Ag Center to close out CALS Week. As one of country music’s fastest rising stars, Young is known for numerous hit singles including “In Case You Didn’t Know,” “Sleep Without You,” and “Like I Loved You.” Tickets are $25 with student ID and $35 for the general public.
Future Ready Iowa regional summits will bring together key stakeholders in education, business, economic development and community to create local strategies that ensure all Iowans are future ready. The event will be at 9 a.m. at Ames Public Library.
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The Central Presbyterian Church in Nevada, 923 Fifth St., will host a fall salad luncheon at 11 a.m. Cost is $10. Please use the East door entrance.
SHELDAHL CHURCH ANNIVERSARY Sheldahl United Methodist Church is celebrating its 150th anniversary. The day will begin with morning worship at 11 a.m. with special guest Rev. Carol Kress, district duperintendent of the north control district of iowa. A noon meal will be served by the United Methodist women following worship. A program in the sanctuary at 2 p.m. will highlight former pastors, memories and special music will be featured.
OCTOBER 7 BEER YOGA
Come to Alluvial Brewing Company for an hour yoga classat 11 a.m. The event is cash only.
Nevada FFA recipient of Charles Spaid memorial funds The family of the late Charles Spaid donated $2,450 to Nevada FFA on Wednesday, Sept. 12. Family members presenting the memorial included Charlie’s wife, Vicki, son, Matthew, and daughters McKinley and Makayla. The family was greeted by Nevada FFA president Connor Hines, and vice-presi-
dent Jay Calentine, and Nevada FFA advisor Kevin Cooper. Spaid passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 5. He was an active FFA member in high school and graduated from Nevada High School in 1981. All of the Spaid children are in ag education classes and members of the Nevada FFA.
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The Nevada FFA recently received $2,450 in funds from the Charlie Spaid memorial. Spaid, an active FFA member in high school who graduated from Nevada High School, passed away on Sept. 5. Front row, from left, McKinley Spaid, Matthew Spaid and Makayla Spaid; back row, from left, Jay Calentine and Connor Hines. Not pictured: Vicki Spaid and Nevada FFA advisor Kevin Cooper. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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OCTOBER 10 ARTFUL YOGA
Come to a yoga artful experience by going beyond the physical and inviting an artistic perspective to your awareness. Please arrive at Christian Petersen Art Museum, 603 Morrill Road, a few minutes early for a brief discussion of the current exhibition with a yoga twist. The practice will begin at 5:30 p.m. No yoga experience is necessary. Please bring your own mat. The event is free, but online registration required at www.museums. iastate.edu.
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The Gilbert FFA Chapter maintains and harvests its community garden. Pictured are Kevel Peters, Abigal Smith, Olivia Whitham, Ellie Bulman, Emma Bulman, Nessa Johnson, Christian Cory, Evan Neubauer, Cole Schrader and Trent Weigel. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Gilbert FFA Chapter maintaining, harvesting community garden The Gilbert FFA Chapter is continuing to harvest and maintain our community garden. The Landscaping and Turf Manage-
ment class harvested the produce and learned to use the garden tiller. The produce that will be donated to Food at First in Ames.
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Bethesda Lutheran Church’s Oasis Middle School youth group learns about One Heart mission A fun and education time had by all at the One Heart Equestrian Therapy horse ranch just north of Ames. Bethesda Lutheran Church’s Oasis Middle School youth group learned about the One
Heart mission and got a tour of their wonderful facilities. We spent the remainder of the time assisting with horse equipment cleaning. A great service learning activity.
To learn more about Heart Equestrian Therapy, visit the website at https:// onehearthorses.org or about Bethesda Lutheran Church, visit http://bethesdaames. org.
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PEOPLE Nevada FFA assists with ‘Modern Ag Experience’ On Wednesday, Aug. 29, 13 Nevada FFA members volunteered and collaborated with Couser & Greenfield Farms to showcase a 220-acre farm that is implementing practices that demonstrate environmental protection, and innovative soil health and water quality. The 10-year program is corporate sponsored, and includes the following collaborators — Iowa Soybean Association, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, Story County Roadside vegetation and Pheasants Forever. The event included informational sessions on mycorrhiza, biochar, improving application of fertilizer and proactive steps to reduce field loss of plant nutrients. Dignitaries in attendance included Mike Naig, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture; Julie Kenney Iowa Under secretary of agriculture; Rep. Louie Zumbach, Ames Mayor John Haila, Ames councilwomen Gloria Betcher, and Ames City Councilman Tim Gartin. Also in attendance were all Story County supervisors, and several members of Bayer Crop Science management. The focus of this farm land will be to inform urban citizens of how technology and innovation is utilized in crop and animal agriculture. Everyone in attendance enjoyed smoked brisket and sides prepared by Frank Rydl, who is the Couser Cattle Company corporate chef.
Tim Couser, Couser-Greenfield Farms owner-operator, explains how soil mycorrhiza and biochar can provide increased crop nutrients therefore reducing the need for fertilizers. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Nevada FFA members and state FFA officers who volunteered for the Couser-Greenfi eld Modern Ag Experience were, front row, from left, Joseph Schmitz, Addison Anderson, and Aiden Williamson; standing, from left, Aidan Anderson, Noah Nusbaum, Kaitlin Wegner, Caelan Sullivan-Pecha, Wyatt Lewis, Joey Engelman, Ellie Moser, Chandler Jahner SC Iowa FFA VP, Ella Toot, Jake Halas NE Iowa VP and Alexis Berte NC Iowa FFA VP. Not pictured: Kevin Cooper, Nevada FFA advisor.CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Ames Mayor John Haila, and City Council members Tim Gartin and Gloria Betcher share a ride with Nevada FFA members back to the parking area after attending the Couser-Greenfield Modern Ag Experience event. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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Toastmasters install officers
TGIF Toastmasters recently installed officers for the 2018-19 year. From left, Grant Olsen, Kris Tyler, Katie Schlake, Chris Cornelius, Jennifer Hicks and Kathleen Lyons. Not pictured: Sarah Kolb. TGIF Toastmasters meets from 12:15 to 1 p.m. on Fridays at Landus Cooperative, 2321 North Loop Drive, Ames. Guests are always welcome. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Larry Trede, Ames Golden K Kiwanis secretary, unveils a new Club Honors Banner during Golden K’s Aug. 30 meeting. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Golden K unveils new Club Honors Banner
Attendees pictured, Front row, from left, Milt Allison, Dick Peterson, Linda Peterson and Craig Fulton; middle row, from left, Ron Skrdla, Larry Trede, Tom Peter, Keith Peterson and Lonnie Mannes; and back row, from left, Bob Sperry, Larry Vallery, Don Muff, Jim Cornette, Keith Folkmann, John Arthur and Pete Peterson. Not pictured: Gerri Bugg. For more information about Ames Golden K, visit www.amesgoldenk.org CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Larry Trede, Ames Golden K Kiwanis secretary, is shown unveiling a new Club Honors Banner during Golden K’s Aug. 30 meeting. The banner was designed and created by Larry and his spouse, Bonnie. The Honors Banner com-
memorates all that is unique to the Ames Golden K organization — its members (people), programs (Paper collection, Listeners, Teen Maze, Inter Clubs, Miracle League Play Ball, Pancake Days), and public image (Golden
K website, community projects). A blank spot was left on the banner to signify Golden K’s continuing “Path to Excellence.” For more information about Ames Golden K, please visit www.amesgoldenk.org
Golden K, Town and Country listen to Haila discuss mayor’s job On Saturday Sept. 15, 17 Ames Golden K Kiwanis members attended the Ames Town and Country
Kiwanis meeting held at Ames Green Hills Community. Ames Mayor John Haila was the featured speaker
and shared his “musings” regarding his initial eight months on the job.
Dr. Jason Niegsch, left, and Haylie Butler, right, of Dentistry At Somerset, presented a check in the amount of $500 to the Run for the Roses fundraising event. Receiving the donation is Eileen Muff, center, AOPI Chapter consultant and longtime patient at Dentistry At Somerset. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Dentistry At Somerset donates to Run for the Roses Oct. 7 In August, Dr. Jason Niegsch and Haylie Butler, of Dentistry At Somerset, presented a check in the amount of $500 to the “Run for the Roses” fundraising event. The donation recipient, Eileen Muff, is an AOPI Chapter consultant and longtime
patient at Dentistry At Somerset. “Run for the Roses” offers a 5K Run/Walk, 10K Road Race and a Kids Fun Run. The 32nd- annual “Run for the Roses” fundraiser will be on Sunday, Oct. 7 at Ames Middle School with an omelet breakfast for par-
ticipants following the race. All proceeds will be donated to the Arthritis Research Foundation. Come join the fun and support a great cause. Register online at www.GetMeRegistered. com/RunfortheRoses.
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Members of the Nevada High School FFA Meats Evaluation team are, from left, Dominick Garcia, Samuel Steele and Noah Nusbaum. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Nevada High School meats team members invested many hours in the evening and before school studying meat cuts, grading, formulations and pricing scenarios. From left, Sam Steele, Dominick Garcia and Noah Nusbaum. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Nevada FFA team participates in State FFA Meat Evaluation CDE A team of Nevada FFA members placed 15th to earn a bronze award at the Iowa FFA State Meats Evaluation Career Development Event on Saturday, Aug. 25, at the ISU Meat Research Facility in Ames. Students evaluated and placed five carcasses of beef, swine and lamb, determined yield and quality grade
on five beef carcasses, identified and placed both primal and retail cuts. In addition, participants took a written exam comprised of industry application of mathematical calculations, including formulations and pricing using quality and yield grade parameters. Team members included Noah Nus-
baum, Dominick Garcia and Sam Steele. “Really proud that these students chose to prepare and participate in this contest, they came in many evenings, mornings and some weekends to study,” said Kevin Cooper, Nevada High School agriculture education instructor and FFA advisor.
Nevada High School FFA meats team members reflect on their evaluation of retail meat cuts at contest held at the ISU meat science facility. From left, Sam Steele, Dominick Garcia and Noah Nusbaum. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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Sterle participates in Clay County Fair Roland-Story FFA member Jackson Sterle participated in the Clay County Fair where he showed swine. He was named Grand Champion with one of his Poland China Gilt, placed second in Intermediate showmanship and was named the Junior Champion with his other Poland China gilt.
Roland-Story FFA member Jackson Sterle displays his ribbons from the Clay County Fair in Spencer. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Roland-Story FFA members Gabe Slifka, Nathan Johnson and David Grimes evaluate chicken patties for defects. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Roland-Story agriculture students study
competition The Roland-Story agriculture I students have been immersed this school in the CASE (Curriculum for Agriculture Science Education) which is a segment of the STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) program in Iowa. In the course of their studies, the students have most recently been learning about opportunities that exist within the industry of Agriculture and participated in an activity called “Game Time.”
The purpose of the activity was to give the students more insight into the various careers that exist by becoming involved in different simulated contests. All six contests were designed to teach the students about teamwork/collaboration, problem solving, decision making and using appropriate communication methods. Areas included ag mechanics, agronomy, dairy products, livestock evaluation and food sciences of aromas and chicken patties.
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Gilbert FFA in cookoff at Story County Fair During the Story County Fair, members of the Gilbert FFA Chapter participated in a pork cook-off
Members of the Gilbert FFA Chapter participated in a pork cook-off sponsored by the Story County Pork Producers during the Story County Fair. From left, Andrew Babcock, Anna Babcock, Tanner Henningsen, Sidney Hansen and Jordan Rydl. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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sponsored by the Story County Pork Producers. The two teams prepared a pork loin and a side dish. This
would not have been possible without the donation of the meat from the Pork Producers.
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