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Come try out your comedy skills at Mother’s Pub, 2900 West St., in Ames, for the comedy show Parents Permission Required . Sign up is at 6:30 p.m. and the show will start at 7 p.m. Comedians will get five minutes to set. do a
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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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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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CALENDAR OF EVENTS OCTOBER 17 CHICKEN AND NOODLE DINNER A chicken and noodle dinner will be from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Mackey Methodist Church Bazaar, 130th Street and V Avenue. Tickets are $9.50 for acults and $3.50 for hildren ages 2-6. Children under 2 years of age have free admission. An auction will be at 7:30 p.m. OCTOBER 17 REIMAN GARDENS HISTORY WALK Hear about the history of Reiman Gardens’ partnership with ďŹ ve faculty and 77 students from ISU Architecture leading up to the creation and installation of this beautiful interactive installation. Join different staff members each month for an interactive, behind the scenes look at Reiman Gardens starting at 11 a.m. Free for members and volunteers, $10 for the general public (includes admission). OCTOBER 17 LOW VISION GROUP If someone you know has lost some or all of their vision, the Low Vision Group is available to help. The group meets from 2 to 3:30 p.m at Northcrest Community Rose Room, 1901 Northcrest Circle. This month, member Don Wirth will lead a discussion focused on ways we have adapted to our visual loss. For more information, call Pat at (530) 321-1651. No dues. Companions welcome. OCTOBER 18 FALL CHEESE BOARD DEMO Come to Cooks’ Emporium at 10 a.m. to make a fall-cheese board. Lauren is back with her fall rendition of how to assembly a party-worthy cheese board. See the options you have using in-season items. $10 per person. OCTOBER 18 IOWA ARBORETUM PUMPKIN CARVING The Iowa Arboretum will host a free pumpkin carving from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dinner and pumpkins will be provided. OCTOBER 19 TRUNK OR TREAT Ver Helst Chiropractic will host its ďŹ rst annual Trunk or Treat and Family GrillOut at 5:30 p.m. Come out for fun with the kids and also enjoy games, contests and food. OCTOBER 19 BARBECUE AND BEER The next installment of Barbecue & Beer Event Series, a collaboration between Alluvial Brewing, Cornbred Barbecue and great central Iowa musicians, will feature Lyndsay Audra Nissen. Alluvial doors open at 4 p.m., Cornbred window opens at 5:30 p.m. and music stars at 6 p.m. OCTOBER 20 “SLEEPY HOLLOWâ€? Ames Parks and Recreation Department will present performances of “Sleepy Hollowâ€? at Ames City Auditorium at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The show will be performed by professional actors from GreatWorks Theatre Company of Chicago. Adult tickets are $10, and children ages 10 and under are $8. Tickets may be purchased in person at the city of Ames Community Center or with a credit card by calling (515) 239-5350. There is a service fee for online tickets. They are available at https://app.tikly.co/events/2915. For more events, see page 4
Ames Foundation board member Jeff Iles and volunteers plant a tree for the Ames Community Tree Program during the spring planting this year. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
An Ames Foundation board member landscaping one of the “Ames� signs that was installed to help beautify our entryways. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Ames Foundation landscaping projects spruce up entryways As part of ongoing initiatives over the years to welcome visitors to Ames and beautify our entryways, The Ames Foundation arranged for the construction of a large sign at the southwest corner of the Interstate 35 and 13th Street intersection. It is constructed of limestone columns, with stainless steel letters, and is lighted at night. It sits on a landscaped area just north of the Danfoss facility. Just recently, two additional signs were constructed on the east and west ends of Highway 30. The emerald ash borer (EAB) insect has been found in Story County and the damage it will soon inict upon Ames’ very large ash tree population is signiďŹ cant. Over the next ďŹ ve years, approximately 5,000 ash trees in public spaces scattered throughout the city must be removed and replaced. Ash trees are common in Ames and can be found in practically every neighborhood. Their loss, coupled with costs associated with replacing them,
presents a huge challenge for our entire community — and this is a challenge The Ames Foundation and the city of Ames have joined forces to address. In the spring of 2015, The Ames Foundation entered a multi-year partnership
with the city of Ames to fund and plant trees to replace the ash that will be lost to the EAB. The Foundation’s primary role is to raise funds needed to help defray the cost of new trees and to organize interested citizens who will help plant and maintain these trees in
our community parks, green spaces, and rights-of-way. The ultimate goal is to secure private funding and volunteer support to plant an additional 200 to 250 trees per year above what the city is undertaking as part of its EAB response plan.
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PAGE 2 • STORY COUNTY SUN • WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2018 The Story County Sun is published weekly on Wednesdays by GateHouse Media, at 317 Fifth St., Ames, IA, 50010. (515) 233-3299 Mary Beth Scott, sales manager, (515) 663-6951, MScott@amestrib.com. Ali Eernisse, RE Weekly, (515) 663-6956, AEernisse@amestrib.com. Megan Wolff, content coordinator, (515) 663-6920, news@midiowasun.com. Publisher: Scott Anderson
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Heartland Senior Services • 205 S. Walnut Ave., Ames • (515) 233-2906 Lunch Menus 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. 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 exer-
cise 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 exer-
cise 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
Wheels to help deliver meals to Ames residents, using their own vehicle. Meal pick-up time is 10:45 a.m. Typical routes include five to 10 stops that are arranged as much as possible by geographic location. First volunteers stop at Mary Greeley Medical Center to pick up the meals in carriers and route information, deliver the meals, and then return carriers to Heartland Senior
Services. Volunteers may also choose to deliver meals to surrounding communities. Volunteers also serve as a safety check for clients and report any concerns to Heartland Senior Services staff for follow-up.
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.
Ames. We need volunteers to give guided tours for this exhibit and complementing local exhibits. Docent training will be provided.
Smithsonian Travel Exhibit
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,
“Hometown Team — How Sports Shape America!” travel exhibit from Smithsonian institute is coming to
Bill Payer
prepare deposits, excellent communication skills, etc. Training will be provided.
Meals on Wheels of Story County Volunteers are needed for Meals on
Information For more information about RSVP, please visit www.rsvpvolunteer.org, like our Facebook page — Central Iowa RSVP, or call (515) 292-8890.
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Kime named Cyclone Aide Vanessa Kime, of Ames, a elementary education major at Iowa State University, has been named a Cyclone Aide representing the
Roland-Story meteorology students Degun Hobbs, Lucas Risdal, Justin Moore and Kole Knutson use their LabQuest interface devices and temperature probes to discover the influence of conduction on temperature changes. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Roland-Story students use the scientifi c method to study meteorology Students in RolandStory’s meteorology classes have been learning about the aspects of what causes our day-to-day weather as well as climatic
changes over time. In their most recent lesson, the students have been learning how to apply the concept of the scientific method in their lab
experiments in which they are testing how radiation, conduction and convection as heat transfer methods infl uence our day to day weather.
Join The Waterford Assisted Living and United Healthcare to
PAINT A PUMPKIN Join us on Thursday, October 25th, 2018 at 6:30 PM to celebrate Halloween by painting your own pumpkin! We ask that each participant provide a freewill donation to help raise funds in the fight to end Alzheimers and for Breast Cancer Research! We will be having Halloween inspired treats for all to enjoy! We look forward to seeing you and having a fun night painting!
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College of Human Sciences for the 2018-19 academic year. Cyclone Aides are student leaders who help new stu-
dents transition to ISU through campus visits, new student orientation, Destination Iowa State programming and more.
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OCTOBER 20 HOLIDAY CRAFT AND BAKE SALE A holiday craft and bake sale will be from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Calvary UMC. Coffee and rolls will be available at 8 a.m. and lunch is served at 11 a.m. Grandma’s Attic has many gently used items for sale. Admission is free. OCTOBER 20 AUTHOR DEREK ANDERSON READING Come see ISU alum and Ames native Derek Anderson at the Iowa State University Bookstore at 10:30 a.m. He’ll be reading his new book along with showing illustrations. Derek also will be at Ames Public Library at 2 p.m. OCTOBER 20 IOWA ARBORETUM HALLOWEEN The Iowa Arboretum will host its Ar-“Boo”-Ween from 1 to 3 p.m. with hayrides, a maze, games and
candy. This is a free event. OCTOBER 20 IOWA ARBORETUM HALLOWEEN The Iowa Arboretum will host its Ar-“Boo”-Scare from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The free event will have a night walk in the woods, a hayride, candy and snacks. OCTOBER 21 ONE HEART EQUESTRIAN OPEN HOUSE One Heart Equestrian Therapy will host an open house at 2 p.m. in its new home at 2710 W. 190th St., in Ames. Driving and riding horses will be in the arena to meet including clients who currently ride with the One Heart Program. Meet the horses, eat some baked goods and learn more about equestrian therapy. OCTOBER 21 ISU HOMECOMING PARADE The annual Iowa State Homecoming Parade will
be at 2 p.m. on Main Street in Ames. Cyclones everywhere, including Ames community members and fans and friends of all ages, are encouraged to gather in Ames on the Sunday of Homecoming week to celebrate. OCTOBER 21 UNARMED STAGE COMBAT Come to Reliable Street and learn and practice safe techniques in Unarmed stage combat. Outdoor physical theatre training - please dress accordingly. Pay what you can, all ages and skill levels welcome. Class starts at 1 p.m. OCTOBER 22 AMES WOMAN’S CLUB MEETING The Ames Woman’s Club home and community department will meet at 12:30 p.m. at Mary Greeley Medical Center cafeteria for lunch. The program
will be “How Robotic Surgery Works” with Dr. Swanson as the speaker. For more information call (515) 292-4259. OCTOBER 23 ANIMAL WELFARE TOWN HALL Join the Iowa State Director for the Humane Society of the United States and local animal advocates for a community town hall at at 5:30 p.m. at Ames Public Librar. Learn how to be a part of the change here in Iowa. This is your chance to learn how to effectively advocate for the animals in our state and “Turn Your Compassion Into Action.” OCTOBER 24 THREE PILLARS ART WORKSHOP Come to an intro to Three Pillars Arts Delsarte at 5:45 p.m. at the Memorial Union Workspace. Three Pillars Arts is a study of human behavior, commu-
nication and body language based on the three pillars of human expression, the intellectual, the emotional and the vital impulses. This workshop will provide a deeper understanding of how each of us presents ourselves to those around us and valuable information that will allow us to make specific choices to ensure we have the best possible interactions and exchanges. $10 to attend. OCTOBER 24 HALLOWEEN UNIVERSITY TOUR Join University Museums at noon as we explore art that startles, surprises, and tricks. You may just come away with some treats as well. Meet inside the south entrance of the Molecular Biology Building (facing Pammel Drive).
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Fire Department awarded $1,000 by endowment
Jeff Elver, second from left, and Mary Lynn Elver, second from right, are new members of the Ames Breakfast Lions Club. They are pictured with their sponsors, David Williams and Sylva Williams, during an induction ceremony at a recent meeting of the club. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Elvers join Ames Breakfast Lions Club The Story City Friends Endowment recently awarded $1,000 to the Story City/Lafayette Township Fire Department for needed equipment. The department, an all-volunteer department with 25 firefighters, covers 98 square miles and protects a population of 5,787 residents. This check, is a part of the Endowment’s annual contribution back to the community and is one of five awards given out in 2018. Begun in 2014, the endowment is a permanent fund that will continue to make a difference in the community forever supported through contributions from area residents. From left, Dwayne Fiihr, SCFE president, Lysle McDonald, fire chief, Karen Hermanson, SCFE treasurer, and Chris Engelhardt, firefighter. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Jeff Elver and Mary Lynn Elver are new members of the Ames Breakfast Lions Club. Lions, the world’s largest service organization with membership of more than 1.3 million in more than
200 countries, are men and women who join together to meet
humanitarian needs in their community, state, nation and world.
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Gilbert Animal Science class receives tour of warehouse with Justin Crocheck. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Gilbert animal science students learn about veterinary directives as requirements for safe feeding. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Gilbert animal science class tours feed mill at KEY Cooperative Gilbert animal science tour explains daily operations of the feed mill at KEY.
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KEY Cooperative, of Gilbert, hosted the animal science class from the Gilbert ag ed program to tour its feed processing facilities and warehouse. Mr. Justin Crocheck, nutritionist,
and Mr. Kevin Sweet, mill operator, shared information on regulations, qualifications and veterinary directives. Students in the class viewed equipment and were able to ask questions regarding protocols and
employment opportunities. The animal science class is a concurrently offered course with Des Moines Area Community College affording students college credit for their studies, labs and activities.
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Ames High Key Club and DECA volunteers read to elementary students in Story County on United Way Day of Caring
Ames High Key Club volunteers assist with the United Way Day of Caring. Volunteers from Key Club paired with Ames High School DECA members to read to students at elementary schools in Slater, Story City, Gilbert and Ballard. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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Flick presented scholarship by Northminster Presbyterian
McKenzie Flick recently was presented a Northminster Presbyterian Church, Ames, scholarship by scholarship committee member Wendy Wintersteen. This presentation completed the church’s 2018 scholarship recognition. Eight scholarships were presented to youth who were either in undergraduate or graduate studies. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Roland-Story agriculture mechanics students Steven Berends and Jesse Rechkemmer test their wind turbine. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
R-S ag mechanics students build wind turbines Roland-Story students in Brad Taylor’s agriculture mechanics classes 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 com-
pared how efficient 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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The Roland-Story FFA program includes 118 students. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Roland-Story agriculture department hosts Farm Safety Camp Jackson Sterle and Dawson Chelsvig had all students participate in a “grain pull” activity to show how difficult it is to remove people trapped by flowing grain. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Daniel Conis was one of the students who brought in his dirt bike and explained safety gear and procedures for riding. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Several members brought in pets and explained care and handling. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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The Roland-Story agriculture Ddepartment/ FFA chapter, in cooperation with Van Walls and Brent Larson, of Story City, recently hosted its 41st-annual agriculture farm safety camp for all third-graders at the elementary school. The camp was designed to give the thirdgrade students further insights in being safe when visiting a farm. According to Brad Taylor, Roland-Story agriculture instructor, “The topics that the high school students picked out and prepared for are very relevant and should serve as a reminder to any student who visits a farm about being safe.” “We had 48 high school students working with the 71 thirdgraders and each did an excellent job of using communication skills to get their points across on how to be safe.” Chairing this year’s
William Nady explained about appropriate care when around grain wagons and dangers of flowing grains. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
The Roland-Story agriculture Ddepartment/ FFA chapter, in cooperation with Van Walls and Brent Larson, of Story City, recently hosted its 41st-annual
The Roland-Story agriculture Ddepartment/ FFA chapter, in cooperation with Van Walls and Brent Larson, of Story City, recently hosted its 41st-annual agriculture farm safety camp for all third-graders at the elementary school. The camp was designed to give the thirdgrade students further
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From left, Lynne Melssen, Bethany Life donor relations coordinator, and Betsy Warburton, Bethany Life CEO, accept a check for $9,000 from the Bethany Life Volunteer Advisory Board – Edith Cole, Tonya Meyer, Maripat Higgins, Wanda Holm and Al Holm. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Volunteers give $9,000 donation to Bethany Life
Roland-Story agricultural mechanics students Levi Origer and Zach Twedt assemble their turbine hub with blades. The students aim to design more efficient blades to work in conjunction with their wind turbines. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
R-S ag mechanics students use Bernoulli’s Principle to build windmills Students in Brad Taylor’s agriculture mechanics classes at Roland-Story High School have been studying the concept of the engineering processes this semester. In their latest lesson, the students are using KidWind Kits, which were purchased through a donation by the Roland-Story
Foundation. The kits allow the students to gain a more thorough understanding of the sciences as it relates to modern-day design principles in the agriculture industry. For this specific lesson, the students in both sections of the class are using the Kid Wind kits to design
more efficient blades to work in conjunction with their wind turbines. The students’ two main objectives in this lesson were to observe and demonstrate the relationship between airfl ow and air pressure and to construct a windmill using Bernoulli’s Principle as a basis for design.
On Oct. 4, 2018, Bethany Life received a gift of $9,000 from its Volunteer Advisory Board. Betsy Warburton, Bethany Life CEO accepted the gift, saying “This gift is being used to purchase and install state-of-the-art audio visual equipment in the Warburton Family Room here at The Households of Bethany. “Our residents will enjoy the big screen and surround sound speakers and gather together to watch new releases, holiday
favorites and sporting events. We are blessed to have such an amazing group of volunteers supporting our mission.” Every year, the Volunteer Advisory Board gives a gift to Bethany Life that is utilized to make a positive impact on the lives of the residents. Lynne Melssen, donor relations Ccoordinator for the Bethany Life Foundation said, “The Bethany Life volunteers raise money through the sale of craft items that they create themselves, such as quilts
and embroidered dish towels and by holding special events such as bake sales during the year. Their dedication and hard work is truly appreciated.” The work of installing the home theater equipment is expected to begin soon and Bethany Life volunteers will be able to enjoy a demonstration of their gift at the annual Volunteer Appreciation Brunch being held in November. To learn more about Bethany Life, please visit www. bethanylife.org