Ames Tribune A ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the opening of Beth Cheville House at 1417 Douglas Ave. in Ames on Friday. The group home is named after Beth Cheville who, along with her husband Norman and three other families, founded Mainstream Living in 1975. Instead of placing their daughter Carol in a state institution, the Chevilles wanted to create community living options for people with intellectual disabilities. “We are thrilled to honor Beth Cheville’s decades of advocacy," Mainstream Living President and CEO Bill Vaughn said in a news release. "Her dedication to ensuring people with disabilities live fulfilling and integrated lives in community settings is an inspiration to all of us."