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CALENDAR OF EVENTS NOV. 1 O.W.L.S. EVENT REGISTRATION Register for the optional luncheon to follow the O.W.L.S. program by 4 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 1. Register by calling (515) 232-2516, or at www. storycountyiowa.gov. The lunch will be a Thanksgiving menu. The program will be from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 6, at McFarland Park, and will feature “Remembering Iowa’s Buffalo Bill” by Roy Behrens.
FALL FUN IN COLO Colo Public Library and Colo Community Center, 309 Main St., will have a book, bake, and craft sale from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 1, and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2. The book sale will include puzzles, games, DVDs, VHS and magazines, all under $1. Everything is free from 2 to 4 p.m. on Nov. 2. There will also be a Colo-NESCO apparel swap for gently used Colo-NESCO apparel.
THE ADVENTURES OF RIKKI-TIKKI-TAVI The Story Theater Company will present “The Adventures of Rikki-TikkiTavi,” at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 1, at Ames City Auditorium, 520 Sixth St. From the world that brought “The Jungle Book,” this play features colorful characters and rich storytelling. A show will also be at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 8, and at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2, Sunday, Nov. 3, Saturday, Nov. 9, and Sunday, Nov. 10. For tickets and more information, visit storytheatercompany.org.
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Two Troop 140 Scouts earn Eagle Scout rank William Brumm and Peter Jaynes, of Troop 140, received the Boy Scouts of America’s highest award of Eagle Scout at an Eagle Scout Court of Honor on Oct. 12, 2019, at Ames Public Library. Peter completed all the requirements for the rank of Eagle in February 2019. For his Eagle service project, he directed the construction and placement of stands to clean boots and shoes to limit the spread of invasive species at the Jennett Heritage Area south of Nevada. He is a first-year student at Iowa State University in pre-architecture and a member of the ISU Varsity Football Marching Band. He is the son of Margaret and Dan Jaynes, of Ames William completed all the requirements for the rank of Eagle in August 2019. For his Eagle service project, he organized the planting of native flowering plants among native grasses between St. Thomas Aquinas Church and Memorial
Peter Jaynes, left, and William Brumm received the Eagle Scout award at a recent Eagle Scout Court of Honor. Both are members of of Troop 140. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Lutheran Church in Ames. He is a first-year student at Iowa State University majoring in materials engineering and a member of the ISU Varsity Football Marching Band. He is the son of Heather and Tom Brumm, of Ames. Both young men began their scouting careers in 2008 as Wolf Scouts in Cub Scout Pack 275 where they earned Arrow of Light.
They joined Troop 140 in 2012. During their years as Boy Scouts, Peter and William participated in numerous service activities, campouts, summer camps and High Adventure trips. They both served in multiple leadership roles within the troop, including Senior Patrol Leader. Since turning 18, William serves as an
assistant scoutmaster in Troop 140. Troop 140 has been operating continuously since 1986 and is chartered by Bethesda Lutheran Church. Since 1986, 89 boys from Troop 140 have achieved the rank of Eagle, more than 15 percent of troop members. Nationally, less than 6 perecnt of Boy Scouts earn the rank of Eagle.
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YARD WASTE DAYS Story County residents can dispose of yard waste at no charge during Fall No-Charge Yard Waste Days from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on select Saturdays in November. The scheduled Saturdays are Nov. 2, Nov. 9. Nov. 16, and Nov. 30 at 400 Freel Drive, in Ames. Drivers can enter the site from Dayton Avenue, then west on Southeast Fifth Street a nd north on Freel Drive.
Town and Country Kiwanis supports Raising Readers
SCANDINAVIAN COFFEE Celebrate the fall season with Bethesda Lutheran Church, 1517 Northwestern Ave. in Ames, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2. Enjoy baked goods, coffee and tea, cookies and a Swedish Meatball Luncheon.
FAMILY FLU CLINICS McFarland Clinic is hosting family flu clinics at the North Ames Family Medicine Office from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Nov. 2. The office is located at 3815 Stange Road, in Ames. Schedule an appointment online at McFarlandclinic.com/flu.
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Leo Timms, left, and Dan Franklin described to members of the Town and Country Kiwanis Club at a recent meeting about adopting Raising Readers in Story County as a “signature project.” Stan Carpenter, not shown, also assisted in advocating for the project. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
The Town and Country Kiwanis Club recently adopted Raising Readers in Story County as a “signature project.” Leo Timms and Dan Franklin described the project to club members at a recent meeting. Stan Carpenter also assisted in advocating for the project. The club has supported Raising Readers with children books for all ages. The club also will be supporting the efforts of Raising Readers to expand Little Free Libraries throughout Ames and all communities in the county. The members believe Raising Readers books in the hands of all children will help enable our children to be better informed citizensm improving their lives as they grow and work in his more complicated world. The Kiwanis International Members are “.. dedicated to improving the lives of children one community at a time…”.
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Heartland Senior Services 205 S. Walnut Ave., Ames (515) 233-2906 Lunch menus Wednesday, Oct. 30: Pork tips with chutney, sweet potatoes, buttered cooked cabbage, garden lettuce salad, tropical fruit cup. Thursday, Oct. 31: Goulash, cauliflower, green beans, applesauce, bar. Friday, Nov. 1: Sloppy Joe on bun, diced potatoes, Bermuda vegetable medley,
mandarin oranges, peanut butter cookie. Monday, Nov. 4: Key West roasted cod (alternate: grilled chicken breast), whipped potatoes, stewed tomatoes, coleslaw, chocolate chip cookie. Tuesday, Nov. 5: Macaroni and cheese, Cape Cod vegetables, garden lettuce salad with tomato, applesauce. Wednesday, Nov. 6:
Chicken with dijon sauce, cut sweet potato, green beans, spinach 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. 30 9 a.m., Video exercise 1 p.m., Rummikub 1 p.m., Special service project 3 p.m., Life choices exercise class Thursday, Oct. 31 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, Nov. 1 9 a.m., Video exercise 1 p.m., Friday afternoon cards Saturday, Nov. 2 5:30 p.m., Cribbage Sunday, Nov. 3 1:30 p.m., Duplicate bridge Monday, Nov. 4 9 a.m., Video exercise
12:30 p.m., Senior Band practice Tuesday, Nov. 5 8:15 a.m., Tai Chi II 9 a.m., Tai Chi I 9:45 a.m., Songbirds Wednesday, Nov. 6 9 a.m., Video exercise 1 p.m., Rummikub 3 p.m., Life choices exercise class
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Ames student in DMACC play, ‘Funny Little Thing Called Love’
Des Moines Area Community College Boone Campus students Gavin Mills, left, of Boone and Chase Wingate, of Ames, rehearse a scene for the upcoming production of the fall semester play, “Funny Little Thing Called Love.” Tickets costs $5 per person and may be purchased at the door. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Des Moines Area Community College Boone Campus students Tyler Nance, left, of Boone, and Chase Wingate, of Ames, rehearse a scene for the upcoming production of the fall semester play, “Funny Little Thing Called Love.” The comedy will be performed at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 1 and 2. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
DMACC fall semester foundation scholarships Des Moines Area Community College students from the Ames area have received scholarships from the DMACC Foundation. Recipients include: Paige Bathie, $400 Fred Bennett Scholarship, Nursing Associate Degree, Ames Larisa Baumann, $500 DMACC Foundation Scholarship, Liberal Arts, Ames Sara Bergin, $500 General - Boone Campus Scholarship, Unde-
cided, Ames Emiley Bruce, $750 General - Boone Campus Scholarship, Nursing Associate Degree, Ames Julia Franco, $1,000 Hector Boiardi Endowment Scholarship, Culinary Arts, Ames Cassandra Geopfert, $500 Walter & Lucile Murken Memorial Endowment Scholarship, Nursing Associate Degree, Ames Karilynn Hernandez, $500 Walter & Lu-
cile Murken Memorial Endowment Scholarship, Nursing Associate Degree, Ames Addiosn Holderman, $500 Marguerite Kelley Endowment Scholarship, Liberal Arts, Ames Katherine Johnson, $275 Simon Estes Scholarship, Liberal Arts, Ames Dana Kline, $1,000 DMACC Pioneers Scholarship, Nursing Associate Degree, Ames Charis Maldonado, $500 Harold Cunning-
ham Memorial Endowment Scholarship, Nursing Associate Degree, Ames Scott Meager, $1,500 The Bennett Family Scholarship, Architectural Technologies, Ames Austin Rathje, $1,500 The Bennett Family Scholarship, Computer Languages, Ames Samantha Rohrssen, $500 Walter & Lucile Murken Memorial Endowment Scholarship,
Liberal Arts, Ames Sally Schrunk, $500 Walter & Lucile Murken Memorial Endowment Scholarship, Undecided, Ames Anna Stevens, $750 General - Boone Campus Scholarship, Liberal Arts, Ames Laura Swenson, $500 Walter & Lucile Murken Memorial Endowment Scholarship, Nursing Associate Degree, Ames Nyomi Terry, $500 Holst #2 Endowment
Scholarship, Liberal Arts, Ames Tori Thomas, $500 Richard D. Beckwith Endowment Scholarship, Liberal Arts, Ames William Tibben, $1,000 Troy Feldpouch Memorial Scholarship, Advanced Manufacturing, Ames Madison Kramer, $750 General - Boone Campus Scholarship, Nursing Associate Degree, Huxley Elicia Watson, $500 General - Ankeny Campus Scholarship, Nursing Associate Degree, Polk City
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The Golden K Singers, under the direction of Joe Traylor, performed at the Ames Golden K Kiwanis’ annual luncheon on Sept. 26 at Ames Golf and Country Club. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Iowa-Nebraska Kiwanis Governor Lenora Hanna, pictured with spouse, Milford, and Larry Vallery, left, and Division 11 Kiwanis Lieutenant Governor Randy Griffith, right, recognized Ames Golden K as a Distinguished Kiwanis Club. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Ames Golden K Kiwanis holds annual luncheon Ames Golden K Kiwanis held its annual luncheon on Sept. 26 at Ames Golf and Country Club. The luncheon began with all present joining in singing the national anthem and reciting the Pledge of
Allegiance, followed by a medley of songs by our always entertaining Golden K Singers under the direction of Joe Traylor. A ceremony to honor Golden K’s six deceased 2018-19 members was followed by
the introduction of 11 new members and their sponsors. John Arthur was presented the Golden K Kiwanian of The Year award by Golden K President Larry Vallery. Iowa-Nebraska Kiwanis Gov. Lenora
John Arthur was presented the Golden K Kiwanian of The Year award by Golden K President Larry Vallery. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Hanna recognized Ames Golden K as a Distinguished Kiwanis Club, and then presented “A Look Ahead,” remarks that were very meaningful, sincere and poignant. Other distinguished guests at the luncheon
were Joe Melcher, Trustee, IA-NE District 5 and Jody Melcher, Past Governor IA-NE District. The luncheon concluded with Division 11 Lt. Gov. Randy Griffith retiring and new Golden K officers
and directors and with remarks by outgoing President Larry Vallery. For more information about Ames Golden K, please visit www.amesgoldenk. org.
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Nevada FFA students pose with the Nitro NX 750 boat donated to the Nevada FFA program by the Gardner family of Ames. From left, Brian Gardner, Macey Backoff, Eva Kellen, Jerry Gardner, Wyatt Lewis in back, Lillian Goos and Chloe Peterson. Not pictured: Colleen Gardner and Nevada FFA advisor Kevin Cooper. CONTRIBUTED
Ames family donates boat, Jet Ski to Nevada FFA Jerry and Colleen Gardner, and their son, Brian, of Ames, donated a Nitro NX 750 boat, including the 90 horsepower Mercury outboard engine, and new trailer to the Nevada FFA on Thursday, Oct. 3. In addition, the Gardner family donated a Yamaha WaveRunner Model VX 110 jet ski & trailer to Nevada FFA. Colleen Gardner contacted Kevin Cooper, Nevada High School agriculture education teacher and FFA advisor on Friday, Sept. 27 and said her family enjoys following the multitude of activities of the Nevada FFA. On Saturday, Sept. 28, Cooper traveled to the Gardner residence to see the boat and jet ski, and visit with Jerry & Brian Gardner. “Well, if the students can fix up tractors, they can prob-
Daren Mueller, left, was the winner of Dentistry At Somerset’s September Patient Appreciation Contest. Daren, with Dr. Jason Niegsch, of Dentistry At Somerset, won a tailgate grill, but most importantly, $200 to his favorite charity. Daren selected the Ames Police Foundation’s Shop With A Cop charity event. On Oct. 3, Dentistry At Somerset made a $200 donation to Shop With A Cop in honor of Daren. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Nevada FFA students sit on the Yamaha Wave Runner jet ski donated to the Nevada FFA by the Gardner family of Ames. From left, Wyatt Lewis, Macey Backoff, Eva Kellen, Chloe Peterson and Lillian Goos. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
ably get the boat and jet ski tuned up and fully operational,” Colleen Gardner said. The Gardners would like to see the Nevada FFA sell the watercraft and use the money to continue and expand student education and leadership activities. On Thursday, Oct. 3, a small entourage of Nevada FFA members visited the Gardner residence and thanked them for the donation.
Later that day, both watercraft were delivered to Nevada High School. It did not take long for several ag mechanics students to start investigating the boat and jet ski. “New batteries in the boat were installed and it started right up” Cooper said. “This donation is very significant since the current value of the boat and jet ski may surpass $15,000.”
Dentistry At Somerset donates $200 to 2019 Shop With A Cop Daren Mueller was the winner of Dentistry At Somerset’s September Patient Appreciation Contest. Daren won a tailgate grill, but most importantly, $200 to his favorite charity. Daren selected the Ames Police Foundation’s Shop With A Cop charity event. On Oct. 3, Dentistry At Somerset made a $200 donation to Shop With A Cop in honor of Daren. Since its beginning in 1994,
Shop With A Cop has made holidays brighter for thousands of disadvantaged children in the Ames area. Last year’s program was a big success. Officers from the Ames Police Department and local partner agencies hosted youth from throughout Story County. In early December, officers and their special young guests will head off to Target via CyRide for a morning of shopping, eating, gift
wrapping and fun. Consider joining the Ames Police Foundation in this endeavor with a tax-deductible donation. To donate by mail, go to www. cityofames.org/government/departmentsdivisions-i-z/police/ community-programscrime-prevention/ shop-with-a-cop, complete the form and mail. To donate with a credit card online go to www.facebook. com/amespolicefoundation/.
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Sgt. Roger and Carol Shannon of the 3rd Iowa Light Artillery War Dept let Scouts experience firing a cannon. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Some of the cyclers took a break and toured the Madrid Historical Museum. Thanks to Tim Gartin and Ames Velo cycling team for leading the ride. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
100 years of Madrid Boy Scouts marked at Mitigwa
Scout cyclists and hikers crowd onto the west High Trestle Bridge overlook to enjoy a spectacular view. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
The Prairie Winds District of the Boy Scouts of America held their fall camporee Sept. 2022 at the Mitigwa Scout Reservation. Around 200 Scouts, leaders, volunteers and staff attended the event which marked the beginning of the 100th year of Scouting in Madrid with Troop 150. Many “Madrid centric” outdoor events and history overviews permeated the weekend. Scouts chose from five “high adventure” activities during morning and afternoon sessions on Saturday. Those sessions included a morning bike ride on the High Trestle Trail, geology/fossil talk, and tour of the Madrid Historical Museum; an afternoon canoe trip down the Des Moines river from Luther to Madrid; two hikes along the Des Moines River valley with a geology/fossil talk
Jeff Fisher and his team made some great memories at the Mitigwa amphitheater. Some Madrid residents reported being able to see the show Friday night. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Dale Herzberg of the ORFs supervises the blacksmith shop in the 1880’s village. CONTRIB UTED PHOTO
and Madrid Historical Museum tours; a climbing package at Camp Mitigwa, which featured the new zip lines over the lake; and a shooting sports package with tomahawks, rifles and shotguns. In addition, activities midway events ran throughout the day. Some of the activities were crosscut saws, BX bikes, GAGA ball, frisbee golf, Civil War and Dragoon reenactments, and a late 1880s style “WeCanDoIt” village. The Friday night campfire featured Scout skits, Keith Kudej of the Madrid Historical Society overviewing local area history and Jeff Fisher and his team lighting off a firework display on the dam across from the amphitheater. Saturday campfire featured Donald Gee, who performed at the World Scout Jamboree and wrote original
Scout-themed music, and Lt. Col. (ret) Richard Baldwin, USAF as keynote speaker. Rich is Madrid Troop 150’s Eagle Scout No. 4. He had an exemplary military career including being award 3 Distinguished Flying Crosses. He went on to become an internationally recognized expert in engineering and construction safety. He presented a well-received message on Scouting Values and Impacts. By the end of the weekend, everyone was a bit tired and damp, but everyone had a great time. There will be more activities throughout the year as the 100th celebration continues including articles for the paper, Scout events, and a likely Madrid Scouting alumni reunion lunch on Sat of next Labor Day weekend.
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Nevada FFA members pictured with John Deere tractor and sold to John and Julie Stephens for $3,500. From left, Wyatt Lewis, Julie Stephens, on tractor seat, Karissa Mayle, and John Stephens. Not pictured: Grace Francis and Nevada FFA advisor Kevin Cooper. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Nevada FFA sells John Deere tractor
Story County Sun Call (515) 2333299 to advertise John Deere model 50 tractor on trailer in fall 2017 at Nevada High School. The tractor was not running and needed several repairs. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Nevada FFA Chapter sold a John Deere model 50 tractor to John and Julie Stephens on Thursday, Sept. 26, for $3,500. The tractor was donated to Nevada FFA in September 2017. The tractor belonged to Julie’s father, Paul Potter, in Columbus, Ind. Johanna Stephens and her boyfriend hauled the tractor from Indiana to Nevada using John Pitt’s trailer. Nevada High School students and FFA members replaced rear rims, replaced the intake and exhaust manifold, rebuilt the seat and battery box,and& inner tubes were replaced as well. Cost of inputs for the FFA chapter was $924, leaving a profit of $2,576. Students whoworked on the tractor included Luke Merfeld, Emilio Saldana, Karissa Mayle, Wyatt Lewis, Grace Francis and Ryne Isleb.
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STEAK DINNER
$6, $12 and $18.
The American Legion will offer a steak dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2, at 225 Main St., in Ames. Dinner is open to the public. Enjoy a strip steak dinner or a sirloin steak dinner with a potato, salad bar, soup and dinner roll. Add shrimp and make it a combo for just a little more. Fried shrimp and ham steak dinners are also available.
DANIEL HSU PERFORMANCE Ames Town & Gown will present a concert featuring Daniel Hsu at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2, at Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall at Iowa State University. Music of the Romantic Era will be featured at the program. Tickets are available at www.amestownandgown.org.
NOV. 3 CURATOR TALK Join University Museums Associate Curator Adrienne Gennett as she discusses the exhibition and recent acquisitions to the ceramics collection from 2 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 3. The talk will be at the Ann Brunnier Decorative Arts Gallery in the Brunnier Art Museum in Level 2 of the Scheman Building, 1805 Center Drive, in Ames.
BINGO NIGHT American Legion Post 37, 225 Main St. in Ames, will offer bingo at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 3. Event is open to the public. Play sheets of three, six or nine squares are available for
NOV. 4 $6 BASKET SPECIAL Story City American Legion Post 59 will have its $6 meal basket special at 5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 4, at 301 Washington St., in Story City. Come in for the weekly special served with french fries.
NOV. 5 HOME GARDENING SERIES Reiman Gardens will host a home gardening series from 11 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, Nov. 5. As winter approaches, many gardeners begin preparations for the cold season to give their garden the best start in spring. Learn more about the tasks that should be on your list for the autumn. These tips and advice will get your garden ready for a cold Midwestern winter. Registration and payment is encouraged by Sunday, Nov. 3, at www.reimangardens.com. The cost is $16 for members, $13.60 for ISU students and $20 for the public.
CRAFTING FOR A CAUSE Join Wings of Refuge for a holiday sign workshop from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, at North Cyde Kitchen and Kegs, 823 Wheeler St., in Ames. All profits will be donated to Wings of Refuge, a local organization that provides
opportunities to victims of sex trafficking. All materials will be provided to walk away with one wood sign of your choice. There will also be drinks and food specials provided by North Cyde. The workshop is $25. Register at eventbrite.com.
NOV. 6 O.W.L.S. EVENT O.W.L.S. (Older, Wiser, Livelier Souls) will host “Remembering Iowa’s Buffalo Bill” from 11 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, Nov. 6, at McFarland Park. Roy Behrens, of the University of Northern Iowa, will give this overview of Buffalo Bill’s life, both tragic and heroic. O.W.L.S. programs are designed for “boomers” or older, but anyone can attend. The optional luncheon will follow the program.
BINGO NIGHT Enjoy a night of bingo at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 6, at Story City American Legion Post 59, 301 Washington St., in Story City.
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Talking about being in the FFA FFA members from Gilbert go to expand the knowledge of the eighth-graders at the middle school about what it is like to be in FFA and what experiences they have had being a part of the high school agriculture program. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Nevada FFA makes a visit to Golden K Kiwanis
Nevada High School’s award-winning agriculture education teacher and FFA advisor Kevin Cooper, the 2019 Iowa Conservation Teacher Of The Year and 2017 Iowa Outstanding Ag Education Teacher, teamed with several of his top students to give a presentation to Ames Golden K on the activities and projects conducted by Nevada FFA. The scope of the education and the hands-on involvement of Cooper, Nevada High School and its supporters are providing to their students is truly amazing. From left, Kevin Cooper, Nevada High School FFA presenters, and Ames Golden K Vice President and Program Coordinator Tom Baas. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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Gilbert High School agriculture students help the middle school exploratory class make homemade ice cream. This project happens during the dairy unit to explore what products come from dairy cattle. Pictured are two high school members, Cole Schrader and Austin Clewell. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
The Town and Country Kiwanis Club recently installed its 2019-20 officers and new board members. Shown are: Lynn Pottorff, past president, center front; and from left to right: Gerri Bugg, past president and new board member; Randy Griffith, installing officer, back; Dan Franklin, president; Don Beitz, secretary; Dean Howarth, president elect; and Aaron Jones, new board member. Not pictured: Leo Timns, new board member. CONTRIB UTED PHOTO
Town and Country Kiwanis Club officers installed The Town and Country Kiwanis Club recently installed its 2019-20 officers and new board members. They are Lynn Pottorff, past president; Gerri Bugg, past president and new board member; Randy Griffith, installing officer, back; Dan Franklin, president; Don Beitz, secretary; Dean Howarth, president elect;
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Gilbert ag students make ice cream with middle schoolers
and Aaron Jones, new board member; and Leo Timns, new board member. President Dan Franklin reminded the club members of their public works; the specific works to improve the lives of children; the excellence of service to our community; and
the personal fun in performing that work. He also reviewed all the secretaries notes and found the club’s early concern of securing new members to assist in its service to the community. A concern that remains with us.
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