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Community Speakers Bureau
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“Grab Bag” topics “Chasing Barns” by Bill Stone & Eleanor Ward – What started as an innocent Sunday afternoon drive has become a “collector’s passion,” as Fran and Bill have seen and photographed more than 160 “round” barns (those without any right angles) in Iowa – as well as hundreds of others with unique architecture, histories, and places in the hearts of barn-lovers. The Stones, Marshall County representatives of the Iowa Barn Foundation, talk about Iowans’ barn affections, show slides, and display miniature barns they’ve constructed based on their favorite photos. Funeral Planning/Cremation Basics by Mark Bethel & Phil Huntley – These funeral home professionals will discuss funeral pre-arrangements, cremation, and the value of funeral services in today's society. They are willing to tailor their presentation to your group's needs and/or interests. Lost Mail? You Can Solve the Mystery! by Don Lamb – Can you help the U.S. Post Office get mail to its destination? Of course! Learn the best way to address mail from an expert who has handled thousands of pieces of mail a day. Make Your Bath Into a Spa By Lew Miller – Lew’s indomitable style will help you make “the best seat in the house” even more appealing with news about the latest materials, colors and amenities for the bath. Bathroom design and remodeling isn’t a dull topic with Lew! Name That Speech! by Roger Nowadzky – Roger (an attorney, lobbyist, professor, consultant) has been a guest speaker for seminars, conferences, and universities in North America, Europe and Asia. His topics range from governmental processes (including the legislative process, local government, and international relations) to humorous attorney anecdotal stories. Among topics he’d be glad to present to your group or service club: state/local government operations, lobbying, international relations and cultural understanding, the Iowa Sister State and Marshalltown Sister City relations and projects, disaster response to the Flood of 1993, and more. Panther Basketball by Troy Muilenburg – Troy will discuss the Ellsworth Community College Panther basketball schedule (past and present), team personnel, current recruiting status, and much more. He also provides an overview of the ICCAC men’s basketball conference. Slovakia and Hungary in my Blood by Honoria Balogh – Being fully immersed in the “culture” of a small Iowa community college is a radical change from her former life in Eastern Europe. Interested in politics, geography, traditions or cultural nuances of (Czecho-)Slovakia or Hungary? Honoria, a self-described “foreigner in Small Town USA,” shares her experiences and observations with a sense of genuine respect for her homeland and her adopted home. The Amish: Plain But Not So Simple by Charlie Cochran – Learn some of the facts and fallacies surrounding the Amish people and how modern technology is influencing the Amish way of life. World War II in the South Pacific On Board the USS Honolulu CL48 by Don Paustian – Follow the life of a decorated light cruiser from her launching through the attack on Pearl Harbor and the battles to regain control of several South Pacific islands, to her being sold for scrap after the war ended. Don’s father served onboard the Honolulu, and Don has assembled 2000 pages of historical data, 500 photos, and shells and projectiles of every size and type ever fired from the ship. He’ll tailor his program to your timeframe.
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