Ames to Host Bikes for Kids Community Celebration.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)--Oct. 12, 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) is proud to host a celebration for the Connecticut non-profit organization A non-profit organization (abbreviated "NPO", also "non-profit" or "not-for-profit") is a legally constituted organization whose primary objective is to support or to actively engage in activities of public or private interest without any commercial or monetary profit purposes. , Bikes For Kids. Ames will host a ceremony at the Company's Corporate Office in Rocky Hill on Friday, October 15th at 5:00 p.m. to present the bikes to 20 children in the 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. area. Bikes For Kids is a non-profit organization based in Old Lyme Old Lyme (līm), residential and resort town (1990 pop. 6,535), New London co., SE Conn., on Long Island Sound, at the mouth of the Connecticut River; settled c.1655, inc. 1855. , CT. The bikes are being awarded to the winners of the Good Citizen contest which recognizes local young people making an effort to help out in the community. During the organization's 10 year history, an estimated 2,000 bikes have been awarded. "Bikes For Kids provides such a wonderful opportunity for kids in Connecticut," said Joseph R. Ettore, Ames' President and Chief Executive Officer. "Ames is proud to be involved with this worthy organization. It is our mission to give back to the Connecticut community and this is one of many steps in that endeavor." With over 455 stores, including the recently acquired Hills stores and certain former Caldor sites, 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. Please visit our website at www.AmesStores.com for more information.
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Please Attend
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Bikes For Kids Ceremony
Friday, October 15, 1999
5:00 p.m.
Ames Department Stores, Inc. - Corporate Office
2418 Main Street
Rocky Hill, CT 06067
FROM NEW HAVEN:
- I-91 North
- Exit 23 (West Street - Rocky Hill)
- Turn right at the end of exit ramp onto West Street
- Follow about 2 miles to its intersection with Route 99 (Main
Street)
- Turn left at that intersection onto Main Street
- Go about 1 mile; Corporate Office (large beige building) is
on the right
- Visitor Parking is located near the Main Entrance
FROM HARTFORD:
- I-91 South
- Exit 24 (Rocky Hill - Wethersfield)
- Bear right at the end of the exit ramp onto the Silas Deane
Highway (Main Street)
- Go about 2 miles. The Corporate Office is on the left
- Visitor Parking is located near the Main Entrance
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