Thursday, November 27, 2014
N/Warren Town and County News
Page Nine
Care Package for Iowa Troops
In the month of November we celebrate Thanksgiving and Veterans Day. With
this is mind, students at Apple Tree Adventures sent a care package to our deployed
Iowa National Guard troops to thank them for their service to our nation.
We know that after a full day at school our students enjoy spending time reading,
playing games, doing word puzzles, listening to music and having a snack. It is our
thought that our troops might enjoy these things as well.
In addition to cards created by the students, we shipped two boxes of paperback
books, word puzzles, card games, ink pens, batteries, snacks and personal care items.
We are certain this small gesture will bring a smile to their faces, fill their hearts
with pride and confirm they are indeed appreciated for the noble sacrifices they
make for our nation.
HOLIDAY FOOD BOXES
Norwalk residents and Red Cross Volunteers Jane and Jim Braswell, Pat and Bob
Burch, Dennis Keller, Bill Kees and Jerry Brehmer joined with Scott Havens of ScotCs
Foods to fill holiday food boxes for military families at Camp Dodge through the
Warrior and Family Readiness Group.
Havens graciously partnered with the Service to Armed Forces group to help pro-
vide holiday meals to military families who might not otherwise be able to have a
special meal. After the food was picked up at Scott's,boxes for 25 families were filled
at Red Cross headquarters in Des Moines and then delivered to Iowa National Guard
Headquarters at Camp Dodge for distribution.
Another 25 boxes will be filled and distributed for Christmas. The American Red
Cross has been closely aligned with the military since the Civil War and is providing
service to military personnel all over the world.
Local volunteers are most active at Camp Dodge and the VA Hospital.
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Staff photos by Lori Ford.
Winterfest December 6
Saturday, Dec. 6, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m Freedom for Youth Ministries, a Christian
non-profit serving youth ages 5-22, will be hosting a WinterFest featuring handcrafted
artwork made by local youth at its Des Moines campus location at 2301 Hickman
Road.
WinterFest is an event for the entire family. While enjoying presentations from
their high school videography class, guests will be able to purchase food and
handcrafted items, such as specialty woodwork, Christmas ornaments, blankets, quilt
work and much more. Holiday Freedom Blend Coffee flavors will be available for
sample and purchase. Guests will receive a campus tour and fellowship opportuni-
ties with youth and volunteers. To learn about serving, visit www.freedom
foryouth.org/serve.
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