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H er name was Tinker. She was an overweight, 14-year-old, mis-marked Boston terrier. Admittedly, she wasn’t much to look at, but she was a good dog in every sense. I realize that nearly every

10-year-old boy says his dog is a good dog, but mine truly was. My mom taught her well, and Tinker worshipped the ground she walked on — liter-

ally. She followed Mom’s every footstep all day, every day. More than once, Mom tripped over Tinker in the yard with a basket full of clean laundry that was about to be hung on the clothesline. Those were not good moments for Tinker. But most were. Tinker set the bar for me in determining what good dogs should be, and I cried my eyes out the day she died. Fast-forward 30-plus years. Running my own business, I thought it would be nice to bring a small dog to work. That didn’t work out so well. This dog, a miniature pinscher named Roxy, followed me like Tinker did my mother. After tripping over her a handful of times,

I decided that Roxy was best suited to be at home. Before she died, we found another min pin, and I gave him a try at work, too. Max proved to be neurotic. One of his most annoying habits was his continual howling over the sound of a ringing telephone. This was not a good thing in a business. Max now comfortably howls at telemarketers who call our home during the day. Our third min pin, Colby, is a good dog. At 4 years old, he loves to play and to inspect everything. But when he accompanies me at work, I shut my office door and he relaxes in his dog bed next to my desk. It’s not an everyday thing, and he joins me in the office more often after regular business hours, but he is a good work dog all the same. I just don’t have the courage to let him roam the office, as he would scoot out the front door with ease. As much as I like this dog, he is more interested in exploring new territory than he is in following in my footsteps. In this month’s cover story, we share examples of people who have made their canine — and other furry or scaly companions — part of their family. Thanks for reading.

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W oof-woof! Meow, purr. Chirp chirp.Ah, the sounds of the animal king-

dom. For veterinary technician Sarah Kolb, these are the sounds she hears every day in the office at the Iowa State Veterinary Medical Center. But

when she gets home from a day at work to be with her husband and two children, the sounds don’t go away. Woof-woof! Meow, purr. Chirp chirp. No, she isn’t going crazy for having spent too much time at the office. Those sounds aren’t just in her head — they’re just the rest of the family

welcoming her home. Sarah admits that she’s part of a family that just keeps growing. As a matter of fact, they might well be the next real-ity TV craze. With four-legged and flying family members included, there are a total of 17 that call this Ames abode home. “Taking care of animals has always been my

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passion,” says the mother of two children and 13 lovable pets. But passion can’t begin to describe the bond her family shares with her colorful assortment of animal chil-dren. To Sarah and her husband, Brandon, their animal roommates are much more than pets — they’re family. “They’re really my extra babies,” says Sarah. Speaking of babies, the Kolbs just welcomed a cheerful baby bundle by the name of Christian not too long ago. This handsome fellow is anything but shy and is full of giggles as Sadie the dog sniffs his face and nuzzles his legs. The winner of the “most play-ful” superlative in the extended Kolb family is baby bulldog Ruger. Ruger and Sadie alike are both eager for attention, fun and adventure as they circle around the room, work-ing to include the whole family in their journeys. The next superlative could be “most musical,” with the gold going

to gray-tailed cockatiel, Mason, and her red-tailed partner in crime, Bradi, a parrot. This airborne duo enjoys spending their time wolf whistling or perching on 10-year-old Brianna’s shoulders. Just like her mom, Brianna has a soft spot for animals and spends much of her

time with them. She even went the extra mile to hand-feed her feath-ery siblings with a syringe when they were rescued. A cat and several pet rabbits left behind by their original own-ers round out the colorful family. It’s clear that whether they have

two legs, four legs or even feath-ers, everyone at this Hilltop Road residence is part of one big, inviting family that loves and cares for one another… even if that makes for quite the crowd. “It’s almost like we’ll magically have a new pet every few weeks, and I won’t even know it,” jokes Brandon. Sarah takes responsibility for his claim but had a good reason behind every furry or feathery fam-ily member. “He’s right. In my defense, all but one of these guys is a res-cue animal,” says Sarah. From her years of experience on the job, she couldn’t help but see the large amount of pets given up to shel-ters. “I think people should always look into getting rescued animals. They’re almost always well trained and usually very friendly. We’re happy to be their forever home.” Woof-woof! Meow, purr. Chirp chirp. And while they can’t say it in as many words, it’s clear the dogs,

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An emptier nestSome could argue that parents’ joy upon first holding a newborn child in their arms is equal to the feeling of finally getting them out of the house. After watching two children grow, learn and branch out into the real world, the Edwards plead the fifth. “Don’t get us wrong, we cer-tainly love the boys, but it’s great to know they are out there making big moves for themselves,” says recent empty nester Linda. “They might say we enjoy it too much, but Dale and I would be lying if we didn’t at first feel quite lonely.” Dale and Linda have called their Ames address home since their sons had reached high school, and both admit it was a little hard to adjust when they went away to col-lege and moved out. “You spend 18 years teach-ing your child how to go out on their own and survive, but no one teaches you how to feel when they actually do it,” says Dale. “But that’s why they gave us this pretty lady,” says Dale, rubbing his hands through the soft mane of the Edwards’ newest “child.” “We named her ‘Beauty.’ You can certainly see why,” Linda laughs. “She is quite the high maintenance little girl we never had.” The recently retired couple was happy to change up their rou-tine to welcome the newest mem-ber of the Edwards family. “She took to us instantly, and the best part about it was she didn’t keep us up all night crying for three months like our first two ‘kids,’ ” says Dale. Both of the Edwards’ adult sons now live out of state. Tim is work-ing on an undergraduate degree in Minnesota, while his older broth-er, Jeff, works as an engineer in Milwaukee. The two visit Ames when they can but are happy that they could find a way to keep their parents company in their absence. “Mom and Dad always used to talk about wanting a dog. When I was getting ready to move to col-lege, Jeff and I sort of surprised them at my graduation party. Now

Beauty is really just part of the fam-ily,” Tim says. Just weeks before the Edwards’ youngest son walked across the stage at his high school graduation two years ago, Tim’s friend was looking for someone to adopt their dog after some financial hardships. “It was really just fate,” says Tim. A normal day for the Edwards consists of an early morning walk to get the day started. You can tell Beauty loves the outdoors almost as much as she loves her new for-ever family. The social dog enjoys the couple’s company as they make breakfast, solve crossword puzzles and tend to their garden. The Edwards spend a lot of their spare time volunteering with children ser-vices. Like always, Beauty is right there with them, bringing smiles and joy to the kids and families they see on a daily basis. Now, as for best child . . . “Well, obviously it’s still me. I

always had the best grades,” joked Tim. “Yes, but Beauty never crashed Dad’s car or ran a pizza cutter through the garbage disposal,” points out Linda. Dale interjects as the family teases one another. “In my books, if you are all potty-trained, you’re the best kids a parent could have. We’ll leave it at that,” he says.

Only getting betterWhen the Garrettys found out they were expecting their first child, they were surprised, excited, scared and overjoyed all at once. “I think my initial reaction was complete surprise. I was honestly even a little scared,” says Iowa State grad Anne Garretty. Fortunately, Anne and her husband of three months already had some practice when it came to taking an impor-tant shared responsibility. Their test run? “Fur child” dog Maxwell.

“When we found out, you know, I told Anne that she has nothing to worry about. You can watch her with Max and just know that she’s going to be the best mother a kid could ask for,” says father-to-be Nic. Anne says that one of her fond-est memories growing up was the family dog. She remembers growing up with a German shepherd mix her father had bought her mother before she was born. “His name was Maxwell, too,” she says. After the initial surprise of a positive pregnancy test, it was excitement that set in for the young couple. “Baby clothes, baby show-ers, planning, names,” Anne listed everything that was rushing through her mind. Anne has a lot of big plans in the months ahead along with a lot of uncertainty. But she can rest assured, knowing that her child will have the chance to find a lifelong friend in the friendly and protective Maxwell. “I grew up on a farm, and my family had a lot of dogs growing up, but there’s something special about our big guy. He’s very calm, smart and protective. I’m not sure he’s ever left Anne’s side since we picked him up,” says Nic. “Maybe that means we can cut costs on a babysitter,” he jokes. All jokes aside, the couple couldn’t be more ecstatic for their future. The two are closing in on the purchase of their very first home, with dreams of white pick-et fences, laughing children and Maxwell playing with them in the yard. “I know not everyone thinks this is true, but my mom told me that when she was pregnant with me, our family dog just knew. He went the extra mile to take care to protect her. Part of me thinks Maxwell knows, too, and I think he’ll be just as excited when the baby arrives.” Nic isn’t an animal whisperer, but he admits that his positive out-look on the future comes from his love for his wife, his unborn baby, and his favorite dog. “We already have the best little family a guy could ask for, and it’s only going to get better.”

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Nic and Anne Garretty say they can’t wait for their unborn baby to meet four-legged big brother Maxwell. Photo submitted.


A: Recently an old family friend of ours ended up in the hospital with a life-threatening condition. After checking for a possible stroke and cancer, it was finally determined that he was suffering with an infection on his brain due to bacteria believed to have started with a cracked tooth. It was extremely fortunate that doctors were able to treat him, surgically remove some of this infection, and then place him on high doses of anti-biotic to reduce swelling of his brain and save his life. Dentists today know that there is a body-heart-mouth connection. Research shows there is an association between gum disease, bacteria in the mouth and serious health conditions, including heart disease, diabetes and even infection of the brain. Gum disease is an infection of the tissues that support the teeth. You can do simple things to maintain good oral health, therefore maintaining a healthier heart and body. Brush and floss your teeth, eat a balanced diet and visit your dentist regularly for oral examinations and cleanings. Don’t keep this information to yourself. My friend’s brother told him and his family after he recovered, “Dr. Amie always tells me that I need to keep up those regular six-month visits. We need to knock that bacteria down and avoid gum disease to keep the whole body healthy.” Now that you are more aware, let your loved ones know you care — share.

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A: Scoliosis is defined as “any lateral deviation of the spine from the mid-sagittal plane.” Children and adolescents with scoliosis who present to chiropractors usually fall into three categories.

Structural vs. nonstructural scoliosis A structural scoliosis is defined as a spinal curvature that does not correct during recumbent, lateral flexion radiographs. A nonstructural scoliosis can be reduced when lying down and will correct with recumbent lateral flexion. Congenital scoliosisCongenital scoliosis develops secondary to a bony anomaly of the sacrum, vertebrae or ribs. In some cases, the abnormality will require corrective surgery. In many children, a heel lift or shoe buildup can provide sufficient structural support and help to maintain a balanced spine.

Idiopathic scoliosis Idiopathic scoliosis can be progressive, worsening significantly during peri-ods of rapid growth. In the more severe cases, bracing, or possibly surgery, may be necessary to prevent substantial deformity. After skeletal maturity, most curvatures progress only slowly, if at all. Successful treatment is dependent upon differentiating the underlying cause of the spinal curvature. In most children, the spine is not symptomatic; the spinal curvature is first noticed either by a parent or during a screening examination, usually at school. The importance of a good evaluation and early treatment is to prevent progression and worsening of the curvature.

Information provided by Dr. Amie Rockow-Nelson, Ames Center for Cosmetic and Family Dentistry, 415 S. Duff, Suite D, Ames, 515-956-3700.

Q: What is scoliosis?

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I n 50 years, Ascension Lutheran Church has seen many changes. The church took great efforts

in relocating from Seventh and Kellog to its current house of worship at 2400 Bloomington Road. Changes in technology have opened the possibilities of music from hymns and organs to contemporary bands with guitar, drum and keyboard. Starting off with 90 members, the congrega-tion has now grown to more than 250. Although there have been significant changes, Pastor Roger Twito says the message and needs of the church have stayed the same. “People feel they need to have purpose, hope, to know they’re loved, and they want the opportu-nity to serve the Lord,” he says. The message Pastor Twito stands by is that “we are great sin-ners, but we have an even greater Savior in Jesus Christ.” “The message doesn’t change, but the way we send it does,” he says. “The format of worship now allows us to include contemporary music and worship bands. The electronic age has made commu-nication throughout the congrega-tion instantaneous.” Ascension Lutheran invites the community to celebrate its 50th anniversary on Saturday, Aug. 29. The festivities begin at 1 p.m. at the church with inflatables

and activities for kids during the afternoon followed by a barbecue dinner at 5 p.m. A concert will wrap up the evening at 8 p.m. Chad Steenhoek, chairperson for the event, says the event is a way to meet people within the church and to welcome nonmem-bers in learning about Ascension Lutheran. “It’s important to celebrate what we’ve done and the fact that we’ve been in our community and our presence has been felt worldwide for 50 years. We’re growing,” Steenhoek says. Ascension Lutheran has a commitment to make a differ-ence locally and around the world with its service. It participates in Butterfly Freedom, an initia-tive that provides low-cost hous-ing for women transitioning from prison to life in the community. The church supports missionaries worldwide, including organizations in Haiti, Turkey and Spain, through its service with the non-profit Overflow Thrift Store in Ames. “What makes this church exceptional is the congregation’s commitment to Christ and their love for one another,” Pastor Twito says. “That is what makes me excited to be a part of this church.” For more information on the 50th anniversary festivities, call the Ascension Lutheran Church office at 232-3815.

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Members of Ascension Lutheran Church help with a vacation Bible school program at Unity Lutheran School on their trip to east St. Louis.

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M y husband had visited the Des Moines skywalk loca-tion of Fighting Burrito,

but I had yet to experience the burrito tastiness, so we decided to try the Ames location for lunch over the weekend. I was ready for the ultimate custom burrito, and I was not disappointed. The burrito menu is simple enough, but not skimpy. You pick and choose what ingredients you want to make your own burrito. Start with a tortilla and build from there: you can choose rice, beans, grilled veggies, meat and various other additions like cheese, gua-camole, queso, sour cream, sev-eral salsas, cilantro, lime, lettuce, jalapeno, green onion, lettuce and more. Creating your own burrito — or bare burrito, nachos or salad — is $6.95. For those who are a bit more indecisive when it comes to bur-rito perfection, the restaurant also offers some of its favorite combinations. The most popular option, the Jack Trice, features a local tomato tortilla, white and wild rice, black beans, homemade queso, ancho chicken, chipotle sour cream, spicy corn salsa and romaine lettuce for $6.80. You can also add chips, a dipper and a soda to any meal for $3.25. We were both in the mood to see if we could achieve burrito

greatness, so we decided to build our own. I chose the flour tortilla filled with white rice, black beans, beef, grilled veggies, Monterey jack cheese, medium salsa, lime and lettuce. I succeeded. We also tried the chips and guacamole. I find that restaurant guacamole is pretty hit or miss, but this one was a classic, no frills type. Tasty.

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Thursday July 2

The Mothering Circle, new mothers and your babies, birth to age 1, 10 a.m. Ames Public Library

Baby Time, Activities for babies, 6 p.m., Ames Public Library

Fantastic Super Heroes!, 6:30 p.m., Ames Public Library

Ames Municipal Band, free. 8-9 p.m., Durham Bandshell

Baseball: 9th vs. Marshalltown, 11:30 a.m. @ Ames

Ames Choral Society Independence Day Concert, pre-concert show begins at 7 p.m., Bandshell Park

Dan Wardell, 10:30 a.m., Bandshell Park

Friday July 3

Ames on the Halfshell, Admission-$4, beverages $1-$3. 5-8 p.m., Durham Bandshell

Young Heroes, 10:30-11:30- a.m., Ames Public Library

Lunch League, adults $3.60. Kids under 18 eat free! 11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church

Bookends at the Bandshell, free, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Durham Bandshell

Independence Day Fireworks, free. Fireworks will be launched near the Iowa State Center Ames, Iowa, 9 p.m.

Live Music At Snus Hill, Code Blue, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Saturday July 4

Yoga in the Park, free class appropriate for all skill levels. 10-11 a.m., Bandshell Park

Main Street Farmers Market, 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., 300 - 400 Block of Main Street

North Grand Farmers Market,

8 a.m. - noon, North Grand Mall 5! On the 4th! Run/Walk,

Registration begins at 6:30 a.m., Kids Run at 7:45 a.m., 5K Run at 8:00 a.m. Proceeds support Friendship Ark Homes. Register at www.GetMeRegistered.com/FiveOnTheFourth, Ada Hayden Park

Independence Day Fourth of July Pancake Breakfast,

free, 8:30-10:30 a.m., front entrance of City Hall, 515 Clark Ave.

4th Of July Parade, 11 a.m., Main Street Cultural District

Family Activity: Discovery Stations, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Reiman Gardens

Sunday July 5

Bookends at the Bandshell, free, 6-8 p.m., Durham Bandshell

Roosevelt Summer Sundays, Jason Danielson Jazz Quartet, 7 p.m., Roosevelt Park

Live Music At Snus Hill, Hot Tamale & The Red Hots, 2-5 p.m.

Teen Writers’ Workshop, author David Zimmerman, for 6th-12th graders. 2-4 p.m., Ames Public Library

Monday July 6

Conversations in English, Come and join other native and non-native English speakers to practice conversational English in a comfortable, relaxed setting, 11 a.m.-noon, Ames Public Library

Lunch League, adults $3.60. Kids under 18 eat free. 11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church

Puppets And Stories In The Park, Reid Miller will be the puppeteer, story teller, dance caller, and folk singer, 7 p.m., Bandshell Park

Young Heroes, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ames Public Library

School-age Heroes, 12:45-1:45

p.m., Ames Public Library Softball: 9/JV/V vs. Fort Dodge,

1/6 p.m. @ Ames Baseball: Varsity vs. Fort Dodge,

5 p.m. @ Ames

Tuesday July 7

Baby Time, 1:30 p.m. Ames Public Library

Heroes in Our Community, 10-11 a.m. and 12:30-1:30 p.m., Ames Public Library

Tuesday Movie, 6:30-9 p.m., Ames Public Library

Kid’s Story Time, for children ages 2 to 7 years old. All children must be accompanied by an adult. 10 a.m., Reiman Gardens

Wednesday July 8

Baby Time, 11:05 a.m., Ames Public Library

Computer Basics, 2-3:30 p.m., Ames Public Library

North Grand Farmers’ Market, 3-6 p.m., North Grand Mall

Lunch League, adults $3.60. Kids under 18 eat free! 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church

Baseball: 9/10th vs. Urbandale, 11:30 a.m./5 p.m. @ Ames

Thursday July 9



Ames Municipal Band, Free, 8 p.m., Durham Bandshell

Firefly County Nights, Gloriana is the headlining act for 2015. 4 p.m., Main Street Cultural District

Friday July 10



Bookends at the Bandshell, Free, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Durham Bandshell

Naturalist’s Lunchbox Program, noon - 1 p.m., McFarland Park

Live Music At Snus Hill, Planet Passenger, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Movie Night in Campustown, “How To Train Your Dragon 2” at dusk. Before the movie starts, join us for free family activities and live music from Jacey. 7-10 p.m., St. Thomas Aquinas Parking Deck between Lynn Ave. and Ash Ave.

Movie: “Dolphin Tale 2,” 1-3 p.m., Ames Public Library

Baseball: 9th vs. Mason City, 11 a.m. @ Ames

Saturday July 11

Yoga in the Park, Free class appropriate for all skill levels. 10-11 a.m., Bandshell Park

Main Street Farmers’ Market, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 300 - 400 Block of Main Street

North Grand Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, North Grand Mall

Summer Iowa Games, Iowa State University Gyms and Ames Area Venues

Sunday July 12

Bookends at the Bandshell, Free, 6-8 p.m., Durham Bandshell

Summer Iowa Games, Iowa State University Gyms and Ames Area Venues

Roosevelt Summer Sundays, Fat Sky, Contemporary Jazz/Funk,

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Friday July 17




Red Hot July Book Sale, Ames Public Library

Live Music At Snus Hill, The El Dorados. 6:30-9:30 p.m.,

Movie: “Annie,” 1-3 p.m., Ames Public Library

Saturday July 18


Main Street Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 300 - 400 Block of Main Street

North Grand Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, North Grand Mall

Red Hot July Book Sale, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Ames Public Library

Sunday July 19

Bookends at the Bandshell, Free, 6-8 p.m., Durham Bandshell

Red Hot July Book Sale, select books will be half price on Sunday. 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Ames Public Library

Roosevelt Summer Sundays, James Biehn, Blues/Rock/Americana, 7 p.m., Roosevelt Park

Live Music At Snus Hill, Get Off My Lawn, 2-5 p.m.,

Live At The Crib, Craig Swallwell, 3-6 p.m., Prairie Moon Winery

Monday July 20Conversations in English,

Come and join other native and non-native English speakers to practice conversational English in a comfortable, relaxed setting, 11 a.m.-noon, Ames Public Library



School-age Heroes, 12:45-1:45 p.m., Ames Public Library

Puppets And Stories In The Park, Reid Miller will be the puppeteer, story teller, dance caller, and folk singer! 7 p.m., Bandshell Park

Tuesday July 21Baby Time, 1:30 p.m. Ames Public

Library Heroes in Our Community,

10-11 a.m. and 12:30-1:30 p.m., Ames Public Library


City Council Meeting, 6 p.m., City Hall

Central Iowa Bicycle-Pedestrian Roundtable, noon-1 p.m., Des Moines Area MPO Office

Kid’s Story Time, for children ages 2 to 7 years old. All children must be accompanied by an adult. 10 a.m., Reiman Gardens

Gathering Of Artists, 6-8 p.m., ISU Memorial Union Workspace

Wednesday July 22



North Grand Farmers’ Market, 3-6 p.m., North Grand Mall


Thursday July 23



Ames Municipal Band, Free, 8 p.m., Durham Bandshell

Friday July 24




Kids’ Co’Motion 2015, 7:30 p.m., Ames City Auditorium

Annual Duck Race, Swinging Bridge, South Park, Story City

Live Music At Snus Hill, Old School, 6:30-9:30 p.m.,

Movie: “Big Hero 6,” 1-3 p.m., Ames Public Library

Saturday July 25


Main Street Farmers’ Market, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 300 - 400 Block of Main Street

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7 p.m., Roosevelt Park Live Music At Snus Hill, Johnny &

the Rectifiers, 2-5 p.m. Garden Art Fair, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.,

Reiman Gardens

Monday July 13

Conversations in English, Come and join other native and non-native English speakers to practice conversational English in a comfortable, relaxed setting, 11 a.m.-noon, Ames Public Library



School-age Heroes, 12:45-1:45 p.m., Ames Public Library

Puppets And Stories In The Park, Reid Miller will be the puppeteer, story teller, dance caller, and folk singer! 7 p.m., Bandshell Park

Baseball: Varsity vs. Johnston, 5 p.m. @ Ames

Tuesday July 14

Baby Time, 1:30 p.m. Ames Public Library

Heroes in Our Community, 10-11 a.m. and 12:30-1:30 p.m., Ames Public Library


City Council, 6 p.m., City Hall Transportation Policy Committee

Meeting, 6 p.m.

Wednesday July 15

Planning and Zoning Commission, 7 p.m., City Hall



North Grand Farmers Market, 3-6 p.m., North Grand Mall


Thursday July 16

The Mothering Circle, New mothers and your babies, birth to age 1, 10 a.m. Ames Public Library



Ames Municipal Band, Free,

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C elebrate heroes of all kinds this summer with Ames Public Library. Our fan-

tastic lineup of events continues through July, with movies, music, special presentations and more.

Reading Road TripOne of our favorite heroes, IPTV Kids Clubhouse’s Dan Wardell, will once again visit Ames on his annual Reading Road Trip. Bring your family to see his energetic and exciting show Thursday July 2 at 9:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. at Bandshell Park!

Bookends at the BandshellSpeaking of Bandshell Park, the Bookends at the Bandshell concert series will kick into high gear with a free concert every Friday from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Bring a lunch and enjoy the tunes. We’ll wrap up with evening concerts Sunday, July 26 and Friday, July 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Free moviesEscape to the big screen with free movies at the library. We’ll have free family matinees featuring heroes old and new Fridays, July 10-24 at 1 p.m. We’ll also have some new blockbusters and old favorites Tuesdays, July 7 to 28 at 6:30 p.m.

Quidditch tournamentFor teens who would like to get a little more immersive, there will be an indoor Quidditch tournament for sixth-12th graders Wednesday, July 15 at 12:45 p.m. Our version will be a little bit more grounded than Harry Potter’s favorite game, but it will be spectacular nonethe-less.

Fire Station StorytimesFamilies will have the chance to

meet some real local heroes at our Fire Station Storytimes. Stop by First Station No. 1 on Burnett Avenue Friday, July 24 at 2 p.m. or Fire Station No. 2 on Welch Avenue Monday, July 27 at 2 p.m. for stories and songs with real firefighters!

Bookmobile partyOn Sunday, July 26, join us in cel-ebrating a vehicle way cooler than the Batmobile: the Bookmobile. We’ll be partying from 2-4 p.m. with a presentation at 3 p.m. about the history of Bookmobiles in Ames. We’ll also reveal the new Bookmobile’s name. (If you think you know what it should be called, enter the Bookmobile Naming Contest on our website or at the library or Bookmobile.)

Villains and heros ballIf you’re worried about the super villains feeling left out of the fun, never fear. Superheroes and vil-lains are invited to an all-ages ball Wednesday, July 29 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Costumes are encouraged, whether it be tights and capes or robes and wands. Mingle, social-ize and dance with your favorite heroes and villains. Amazing photo opportunities are guaranteed. If none of these events has you ready to leap tall buildings to get to the library, there are still many other events that might fit your style. Check our full calendar online at www.amespubliclibrary.org. Stay super!

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Parties, movies and more scheduled in July

Super Summer continues at library

By Jillian Ocken, community relations specialist

Staying safe during summertime’s heat

T he popular Gershwin tune “Summertime” says the living is easy when temperatures rise. But summer’s heat can pose a special threat to people older than 55. Here are a few tips on how to

safely enjoy the season. Drink water or juice and limit caffeine and alco-hol, which can lead to dehydration. You’ll be glad later if you avoid too much sun on your head. Also choose light, loose-fitting clothes. Remember to apply sun block before going out, even if it’s cloudy. If you like to walk outdoors, do it in the morning or later evening when temperatures have dropped and the sun is not directly overhead. If you feel dizzy, nauseated, have a headache, your heart is beating fast or you just don’t feel right, get to a cool spot, drink water and, most importantly, let someone know you are overheated. Even better is to enjoy summer fun in a safe and air-conditioned environment. Many senior living communities offer a range of activities and events indoors, such as a pool, fitness center, classes, concerts, mov-ies, dining and more — all ingredients of great summer fun without the sunburn.

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A t any age, health care is a priority. When you retire, however, you will

probably focus more on health care than ever before. Staying healthy is your goal, and this can mean more visits to the doctor for preventive tests and routine checkups. There’s also a chance that your health will decline as you grow older, increasing your need for costly prescription drugs or medical treatments. That’s why having health insurance is extremely important.

If you are 65 or older when you retire, your worries may less-en when it comes to paying for health care — you are most likely eligible for certain health benefits from Medicare, a federal health insurance program, upon your 65th birthday. But if you retire before age 65, you’ll need some way to pay for your health care until Medicare kicks in. Generous employers may offer extensive health insurance coverage to their retiring employees, but this is the exception rather than the rule.

If your employer doesn’t extend health benefits to you, you may need to buy a private health insurance policy (which will be costly) or extend your employ-er-sponsored coverage through COBRA.

But remember, Medicare won’t pay for long-term care if you ever need it. You’ll need to pay for that out of pocket or rely on benefits from long-term care insurance (LTCI) or, if your assets and/or income are low enough to allow you to qualify, Medicaid.

As mentioned, most Americans automatically become

entitled to Medicare when they turn 65. In fact, if you’re already receiving Social Security benefits, you won’t even have to apply — you’ll be automatically enrolled in Medicare. However, you will have to decide whether you need only Part A coverage (which is premium-free for most retirees) or if you want to also purchase Part B coverage. Part A, com-monly referred to as the hospital insurance portion of Medicare, can help pay for your home health care, hospice care and inpatient hospital care. Part B helps cover other medical care such as physi-cian care, laboratory tests and physical therapy. You may also choose to enroll in a managed care plan or private fee-for-ser-vice plan under Medicare Part C (Medicare Advantage) if you want to pay fewer out-of-pocket health-care costs. If you don’t already have adequate prescrip-tion drug coverage, you should also consider joining a Medicare prescription drug plan offered in your area by a private company or insurer that has been approved by Medicare. Unfortunately, Medicare won’t cover all of your health care expenses. For some types of care, you’ll have to satisfy a deductible and make co-payments.

Information provided by Duane Faas, Kirt Till and David Sparrey, Heartland Associates - Ames, Thrivent Financial, 315 Sixth St., Suite 100, Ames, 292-7077.

Choosing a plan that will meet your requirements

Health insurance in retirementBy Duane Faas, Kirt Till and David Sparrey

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Courtney Bieze and Sarah Buss at the Chamber Business at Breakfast on May 28.

Ashley Howe, Katy Sartwell and Melanie Carpenter at the Chamber Business at Breakfast on May 28.

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HEALTH Q&A

A: Did you know the average American consumes only 1 to 2 grams of soy protein daily? That represents about 2 percent of total protein intake. Hopefully, you will be encouraged to increase your intake of soy protein because there are so many reasons to.

According to recent research, soy protein may reduce the risk of developing coronary heart disease, osteoporosis and some forms of cancers. The reason why? Isoflavones, a class of phytoestrogens that are plant-derived compounds with estrogenic activity. Soybeans and soy products are the richest sources of isoflavones in the human diet. Soy foods are also a good source of high-quality protein, contain omega-6 and omega-3 essential fatty acids and are lower in saturated fat. Try replacing meat with a serving of soy protein a few times each week. It could improve your health and help make dinner more fun, too Examples of soy include soybeans, edamame, tempeh, soy protein, and soy nuts.

This information is not intended as medical advice. Please consult a medical professional for individual advice.

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RECIPE

H appy summer, everyone! My husband and I are now in the chicken “business.” We have 25 laying hens (although we have a few “laying slackers”). We consume quite a few eggs and try

to share with our kids when we can. Chickens are interesting creatures. Two of our grandchildren came to stay at Grandma and Grandpa’s a couple of weeks ago. They love to bake with me and usually ask for pancakes for breakfast. This time our 5-year-old granddaughter had definite ideas about the breakfast menu on Sunday morning. She decided that banana muffins were in order, and her 3-year-old brother agreed. I was on the hunt for a banana muffin recipe that would be on the healthy side and worthy to serve these precious grandbabies. I found a perfect recipe that uses plain Greek yogurt, oatmeal, bananas, our farm-fresh eggs and blueberries. They have very little refined sugar, which is some-thing I liked about this recipe as well. (You could replace the brown sugar with honey if you wish.) They loved them. I sent the remainder of the 12 muffins home with them, and I think there were only four or five in the care package that was sent home.

Banana oat Greek yogurt muffinsIngredients1 cup plain Greek yogurt2 ripe bananas2 eggs2 cups rolled oats1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 cup brown sugarblueberries

Directions1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees and pre-pare muffin pan by spraying with cooking spray or lining with cupcake liners. (You

may want to spray cupcake liners with spray so they don’t stick to the liners). 2. Put all ingredients except blueberries into a blender or food processor and process on high until oats are broken down and it becomes a smooth and creamy batter. 3. Pour batter into prepared muffin tins. Push 5 or 6 blueberries into each filled muffin cavity and bake for 15-20 minutes until tops are set and a toothpick comes out clean. Let muffins set 5-10 minutes before removing and placing on a cool-ing rack. Makes 12. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container or baggie.

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I mprovisation is a skill central to acting. When a line is forgotten, a different one can be used to get

the same meaning across. When a Super Summer acting class can’t find a teacher, two high school students are recruited. And when they can’t find a play that fits their vision for the class, they write one. Andie Newell, a recent Ames High graduate, and Mattie Kupfer, a senior, were recruited to the program by Linda Telleen-Martens, the district director for gifted edu-cation. From there, the next step was for the pair to write their own play for the students in their class to perform. “We wrote it because we looked at scripts online and all of them were either too long or they didn’t have what we were looking for,” Newell says. “I wrote the first draft, then Mattie and I went through and edited to fit the num-ber of kids in each class.” “It was really nice to be able to tailor it, because we didn’t know going in how much a lot of the kids would be able to handle,” Kupfer adds. During the two-week course, Kupfer says they focused more on learning the technical aspects of acting than the production itself. “We focused more, actually, on building skills and playing group

games that got them working together and listening and stuff than we did on the show.” For the show itself, auditions were held in a manner appropri-ate for the age of the students. The younger class had an informal process that involved reading as a group, while the older group per-formed a monologue for the rest of the class. The students learned about everything that goes into a play, making much of their own set and many costumes by hand. Newell and Kupfer agreed that the students worked well with each other and took direction well, making the experience enjoy-able for each participant, including themselves. More than anything directly related to acting, the teachers enjoyed seeing the students devel-op the most. “(My favorite part was) see-ing kids you didn’t really expect to blossom on stage, just abso-lutely kill it on stage, and really come alive and get into character,” Newell says. Kupfer and Newell learned as well, having to juggle learning as they went with putting together a set, costumes, script, and more. “We were the whole produc-tion team,” Kupfer says.

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Teens teach and write their own play

By Jamie Steyer

Acting classMattie Kupfer, left, and Andie Newell taught an improvisational acting class for children this summer.

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Garage shelters memories from years past

By Chris Kelley

T here are a lot of things the Harrises have in their garage from over the years. For the

longest time, the garage housed the family’s two pet dogs. Years after that, it served as a makeshift gym for some active high school kids, and now it is a place to keep the memories of the years past… and maybe a couple new hobbies. From old bikes to new bikes, Mike Harris has always had a pas-sion for the wind in his hair. His hobbies are still on display in the family garage, and with them an array of memories. “Wow, I can hardly believe that thing still exists,” Harris says as he brings out a vintage Radio Flyer. It’s much different now than how he remembered it. The paint has faded, the joints are worn, but Harris’ memory is as sharp as a freshly oiled tricycle. “It’s amazing what the years can do to things,” he says. “I can remember my siblings and I messing around on that.” Harris admits that his kids didn’t much care for his childhood toys, but they certainly love to come back and try to get a ride on his newest addition to the bike collection. “It was my newest bike that got

the kids’ attention,” he says. “Now my sons are bending over back-wards to get a chance with it.” They’ll have to wait a few years before they get their shot at riding his Honda CB400f. The wheels enthusiast says he likes to dedicate a few afternoons a week tending to his crimson beauty. Now that the weather is right, it’s the perfect time to take her for a cruise. “It’s nice to know she’s safe in the garage, but I can’t help but to enjoy taking her out for a nice drive,” he says as he polished her exterior. Even though the new Honda doesn’t hold as many memo-ries, there is a special story behind the CB400f. The Story Street beauty origi-nally came from Mike’s brother, Tod. Tod passed away from cancer last year, but he wanted to pass along a special gift to his brother. That gift, of course, was the Honda motorcycle. “It may not be as old as my Radio Flyer, or have as many stories behind it, but the one it does have is extra important,” says Harris. It’s a story that comes to life every time he takes the bike out of the garage.

Some old, some new

Mike Harris works on his Honda CB400f, a gift from his brother who passed away last year. Inset: Harris also has the Radio Flyer bicycle from his childhood. Photos by Chris Kelley.

WHAT’S IN YOUR GARAGE?


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Dennis Sailsbury and Betty Sailsbury Frank Amos and Rosalie Amos

Justin Robinson and Tim Gartin Darold Primmer and Eileen Primmer Pat Hulsey and Tracy Asmus

Tim Maurer and Ashley Maurer Kathy Ferneau and Ron Ferneau Emily Passini and Eric Leise

Lori Hubbard and Gene Hubbard Jr. Jan Keese, Falyn Prohaska and Sutton Prohaska Bill Enquist and Phyliss Enquist

City Council Night at the Bandshell was held at Bandshell Park on June 18, featuring Simon Estes. The event is part of the Ames municipal band’s summer concert series.

City Council Night at the Bandshell


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Pat Brown State Farm Insurance Agency celebrated its 30th year of business with a Chamber ribbon cutting on June 5.

Julie Brooks at the Downtown Art Walk on June 5.

Peggy Carr, Jacki Meimann and Andrea Anselman at the Downtown Art Walk on June 5.

Henry Kaufmann at the Downtown Art Walk on June 5.

Scott Keese, Afton Prohaska and Brynn Prohaska at Bandshell Park on June 18.

Azalea Allen and Eleanor Allen at the Downtown Art Walk on June 5.

Ryan Uthe at the Downtown Art Walk on June 5.

Brenda Brouwer and Sharon Youngquist at Bandshell Park on June 18.

Debbie Gray at the Downtown Art Walk on June 5. Molly McGrath and Ryan LaRue at the Chamber Business at Breakfast on May 28.

Maddison Alloway and Doug Ledet at Bandshell Park on June 18.

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