Ames Sponsors "Gift Wrap Party" for CT Children's Medical Center.ROCKY HILL Rocky Hill, town (1990 pop. 16,554), Hartford co., central Conn., a suburb of Hartford, on the Connecticut River; settled c.1650, inc. 1843. Chemical coatings and synthetic textiles are made there. Rocky Hill was an important river port from 1700 to 1820. , Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 7, 1999-- Ames Department Stores This is a list of department stores. In the case of department store groups the location of the flagship store is given. This list does not include large specialist stores, which sometimes resemble department stores. , Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :AMES) has donated over 1000 toys to support the December 9 Gift Wrap Party to benefit patients at Connecticut Children's Medical Center. The toys, once wrapped and labeled, will be delivered to the medical center for youngsters undergoing treatment. The gift-wrapping event will take place on Thursday, December, 9 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Center Court of the Hartford Civic Center Current arenas in the American Hockey League Eastern Conference Western Conference Arena at Harbor Yard | Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena | Cumberland County Civic Center | DCU Center | Dunkin' Donuts Center | Mall. Hundreds of toys will be wrapped by holiday shoppers and volunteers, including Hartford Deputy Mayor Frances Sanchez, WFSB news anchor Dennis House, and radio host Neil Hedley of WWYZ, Country 92. "Every year our friends at Ames hold this wonderful event for our children and we are grateful for their outstanding support," said Larry M. Gold, President and Chief Executive Officer of Connecticut Children's Medical Center. "I'm looking forward to the wrapping party that will go a long way toward brightening the holidays for our patients." Joseph R. Ettore, Ames' President and Chief Executive Officer, said, "All of us at Ames are very excited to sponsor this wonderful event again this year. I invite everyone in Greater Hartford Greater Hartford is a region located in the state of Connecticut, centered around the state's capital of Hartford. Hartford's role as a focal point for the American insurance industry is known nationally. The vibrant music and arts scene defines the region's culture. to join us in spreading holiday cheer to the children who are spending their holidays at Connecticut Children's Medical Center." With 455 stores located in 19 states and the District of Columbia District of Columbia, federal district (2000 pop. 572,059, a 5.7% decrease in population since the 1990 census), 69 sq mi (179 sq km), on the east bank of the Potomac River, coextensive with the city of Washington, D.C. (the capital of the United States). , Ames is the nation's largest regional, full-line discount retailer with annual sales of almost $4 billion. Ames offers a broad range of merchandise categories including family apparel, housewares house·wares pl.n. Cooking utensils, dishes, and other small articles used in a household, especially in the kitchen. , domestics, electronics, ready-to-assemble and patio furniture, jewelry, craft and pet supplies, health and beauty care items, stationery, sporting goods, toys, seasonal products and more. For fax copies of Ames' most recent news releases, dial 1-800-758-5804 Ext. 036787, or visit the company's website at http://www.AmesStores.com. To find the location of the Ames store nearest you, dial 1-800-SHOP-AMES. |
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