Des Moines’ own Freedom for Youth Ministries has been nominated for the national “Hope Award for Effective Compassion.” The contest is based on web voting that ends 8/26.
FYM’s website is www.freedomforyouth.org . Mark Nelson is their Executive Director.
The link to vote is www.worldmag.com/compassion/compassion_2010.cfm . Then you select “The Hope Award Vote Now” button in the middle of the page. After voting, please continue to hold Freedom for Youth Ministries in your prayers.
One of the realities of having a loved one deployed in the Iowa National Guard is that the household chores still need to get done. Here’s how you can help – there’s an organization called ‘GreenCare for Troops’ – they pair up military families that need some yardwork done with volunteers that are willing to mow. And as the grass grows, that’s exactly what they’re looking for – volunteers.
To date, Project EverGreen has signed up thousands of military families and numerous green industry professionals and volunteers to assist in this effort. If you are interested in helping a family in your area, please take a moment to complete the online application.
“America’s Got Talent” is holding a private audition (NOT a cattle call) in Des Moines Sunday, August 22nd.
We are looking for: Acrobats, Dancers, Magicians, Singers (individuals and groups) and basically any type of unique talent! All ages too!
Please have your performers to contact me directly to set up an audition time.
Please send info ASAP to: Audra.AGTCasting@gmail.com
I need the following information for consideration:
* Name of Act and Contact name
* Video Link of performance (youtube or vimeo, etc)
* Contact number
* Interesting biographical info on act.
* Preferred audition time (between 9am & 6pm) *We will do our best to give you the time you have requested.
Mayor Ann Campbell asked Ames residents today to reach out to their neighbors who were affected by last week’s flood.
RSVP, the organization that led sandbagging and water distribution efforts, also will match volunteers to residents who need help with cleanup or repairs. Residents who are over age 65, disabled or have special circumstances will receive first priority.
Volunteers are needed, RSVP Director Kalen Petersen said, but “we will also be in need of supplies and equipment.”
RSVP is asking for donations of gloves, fans, pumps, dehumidifiers, shovels, buckets, mops, squeegees and disinfectants.
Anyone willing to donate time or materials should contact RSVP at (515) 239-5678.
On June 25, Kellogg issued a voluntary recall of select packages of Kellogg’s® Corn Pops®, Honey Smacks®, Froot Loops® and Apple Jacks® cereals.
They are recalling the following cereal products due to an off-taste and smell coming from the package liner.
Only products with the letters “KN” following the Better If Used Before Date are included in the recall.
Only packages in the white, paper-backed foil liner are affected by the off-taste and smell.
These packages are being recalled because we identified a substance in the package liner that can produce an uncharacteristic waxy-like off-taste and smell. The off-tastes and smells are caused by a slightly elevated level of a substance commonly present at very low levels in the waxy resins used to make packaging materials that are approved by the FDA. These resins are also commonly used to coat foods such as cheese, raw fruits and vegetables such as cucumbers. They did not find any substances that are not commonly used in packaging materials.
Kellogg’s says that they completed a thorough health-risk assessment with external experts in medicine, toxicology, public health, chemistry, and food safety. The experts agree that some consumers are particularly sensitive to these uncharacteristic off-tastes and smells and may have temporary symptoms, like nausea and diarrhea, which should subside shortly. These symptoms are a result of the off-taste and odor in the food; they are not caused by any harmful material in the food.
You should not eat the recalled product because it does not meet quality standards. If you have conerns about your health, you should consult their health care provider.
To get a refund for your cereal, call the Kellogg Consumer Response Center at 888-801-4163.
When you drop off a jar of peanut butter, Terri will give you a free donut!
Aisle 22 at the Ankeny Fareway – the place to be!
