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Pam Ayres
Critchett's Lowrey Organ Center
pamjerry@cfu.net
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44 Brookeridge Drive
Waterloo, IA 50701
Phone: 236-1899
Fax: 236-1171 |
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Critchett's Lowrey Organ Center: Critchett's is a third family generation business, since 1922; specializing in Lowrey Organs, Allen Classical Organs, acoustic and digital pianos. They have locations throughout Iowa and Nebraska.
Their Waterloo location is at 44 Brookeridge Drive, off Kimball and San Marnan Avenues, just North of Fareway and behind McDonalds. The store manager there is Pam Ayres. Pam began her musical career in 1975 and became Manager of Critchett's flagship store in Des Moines. She has taught adult organ and keyboard lessons since the late 70's.
In 1999, she opened Critchett's Lowrey Organ Center in Cedar Falls, and then brought the business to it's brand new location in Waterloo. Pam currently has 93 adult students, ranging from 47 yrs. to 96 yrs. in age; most being in their 70's to 80's. Classes meet for one hour each week in small groups. In addition, they have monthly concerts with professional artists, picnics, potlucks, recitals, a weekly Lowrey Organ Club and an All Organ Orchestra.
No previous musical experience is required and students are actually learning their first song the very first week. It's a great atmosphere and a great place for Senior students to learn to play as well as build friendships. You'll even meet the store mascot, Murphy. He's a 6 yr. old Shitzu-Yorki mix that watches over Pam and all her students. |
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Dr. L. Brent Cantrell
Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
brent@centralchristianwaterloo.org
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3475 Kimball Avenue
Main: 319-234-6231 Fax: 319-287-4406 |
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Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) was founded in Waterloo in 1897. Since that time it has been actively engaged mission and ministry in the Cedar Valley. Central was located at 4th Street and Locust until 1963. In 1963 it moved to the outskirts of Waterloo on an 8 acre plot. It has been at that location at 3475 Kimball Avenue since moving to that location in 1963. Central is engaged in ministry through many outreach and mission partnerships, including the Small World Preschool, located in the Education Wing of the church facilities, a vibrant Parish Nurse Ministry, Music Ministries, Habitat for Humanity, House of Hope, Love Cedar Valley, Partner in Education (Lou Henry Elementary School). Recent undertakings included a mission trip to help with reconstruction of Greensburg, KS – a community completely destroyed by a F5 tornado. Worship, Bible Study, Fellowship and Prayer are all integral to this vibrant community of faith.
Dr. L. Brent Cantrell is the Senior Pastor, beginning in 2006. His previous pastorates were in Oklahoma, Kentucky and Texas. He is the father of two children: Madison and Noah. He holds degrees from Drury University in Springfield, MO (Bachelor of Music Education), Texas Christian University’s Brite Divinity School in Fort Worth, Texas (Master of Divinity) and the Doctor of Ministry from Eden Theological Seminary in St. Louis, MO (D.Min. dissertation was in regard to Leadership and Leadership Development). Dr. Cantrell has been in parish ministry for nearly twenty years. Before entering the ministry he was a Band Director. |
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Dianne Gearhart
Dutton, Braun, Staack & Hellman, P.L.C.
GEARHARTD@wloolaw.com |
3151 Brockway Road
Waterloo, IA 50701
Phone: 234-4471
Fax: 234-8029 |
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Dianne is originally from Minnesota, lived in Hartford, Connecticut for six years, then moved to Waterloo in 1974. She has been employed part time at Dutton, Braun, Staack & Hellman Law Firm located at 3151 Brockway Road for sixteen years as a tax preparer. Recently she took on more responsibility at the firm in records management.
Through the years, she has been an active volunteer in several organizations some of which include The Junior League of Waterloo-Cedar Falls, Grout Museum, YWCA and served as president of The Waterloo-Cedar Falls Symphony Guild. She along with a representative from Sartori Hospital started The Festival of Trees in 1989 which continues to be a profitable fundraiser. She recently completed a six-year term as a commissioner for The Black Hawk County Civil Service Commission and looks forward to her involvement with the Kimball Ridge Association
Dianne has two grown sons, Sam who lives in Iowa City and Ben is located in Denver, Colorado. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with family and friends, cooking and traveling. |
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Jay Hanson
Moo Roo
(Hansen's Farm Fresh Dairy)
freshmilk@forbin.net |
3015 Kimball Avenue
Waterloo, IA 50702
Phone:319-234-3309
Fax:319-988-3814 |
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Jay Hansen was born and raised in Hudson. He and Jeanne, his wife of 36
years, and their four sons, Brent, Brad, Blair and Blake, operate the dairy
farm that has been in his family since 1861. Jay and Jeanne also have a
daughter, Lynn, who resides in Omaha. His seven grandchildren are the
seventh generation to grow up on the farm.
In 2004, the first gallon of milk was produced under the Hansen’s Farm Fresh
Dairy label. The family opened the Moo Roo dairy store at Kimball and
Ridgeway in June 2006. The name reflects the cows and the wallabies
(miniature kangaroos) that live on the farm.
Jay is a graduate of Iowa State University and taught vocational agriculture
in Charles City Schools. He was a 4-H leader, organized the Iowa Racquetball
Association and is past president of the Iowa Holstein Association. In his
free time he enjoys playing racquetball and playing with his grand kids. |
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Merriam Lake
Covenant Medical Center
Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare
merriam.lake@wfhc.org |
Wellness Services
2101 Kimball Avenue
Phone: 272-2284
Fax: 272-2923 |
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Merriam is the Health Promotion Facilitator for Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare Wellness Services and has been involved in fitness instruction and personal training education for several years. Her duties with Wellness Services include corporate wellness, instructing CPR in the community, and managing the personal trainers and fitness instructors. She also has a background in Respiratory Therapy and was employed in this capacity at Covenant Medical Center for 19 years and still fills in there as needed.
Originally from Algona, IA, Merriam has lived in the Cedar Valley for the past 20 years. She is married to Scott and has a 17 year-old daughter, Jordin, who is very active at West High in athletics, drama, and student senate. She is also a team captain for the American Heart Association Cedar Valley Heartwalk and committee member with the West High Athletic Foundation Fundraiser.
In her spare time Merriam enjoys spending time with her family, gardening, and staying active. |
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Chris Olds
Cedar Valley Hospice
colds@cvhospice.org |
2101 Kimball Suite 401
P.O. Box 2880
Phone: 272-2002
Fax: 272-2071 |
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Chris Olds is the Community Outreach Representative for Cedar Valley Hospice. Cedar Valley Hospice is a non profit home health agency specializing in end of life care. Cedar Valley Hospice has been providing physical, emotional, social and spiritual support for terminally ill patients and their families for 30 years.
Originally from Ottumwa, Iowa, Chris is a graduate of the University of Iowa. She is currently a member of: Early Risers Kiwanis Club; Partners In Education committee for Lou Henry School; Leave A Legacy; Marketing and Development committee for the Center for the Arts; and PEO chapter IX. She is a sustaining member and past president of the Junior League of Waterloo/Cedar Falls. Chris is an active member of St. Edward Church and has been involved in many areas of parish life including that of music minister through her work as a vocalist and chairing many committees at both the church and school.
Chris is married to Doug Olds and is the mother to three children – Emily, Lauren and Robby Nelson. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, music, travel, golf, reading and scrap-booking. |
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Velda Phillips
Friendship Village
vphillips@fvrc.com
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600 Park Lane
Waterloo, IA 50702
Phone: 291-8437
Fax: 291-8324 |
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Velda Phillips is Administrator of Friendship Village, located at 600 Park Lane, Waterloo, IA. Velda has been employed by the Village since graduating from UNI in 1971 and has served in various administrative positions. Friendship Village is home to approximately 450 retired persons, and is served by 185 wonderful employees. On the campus near Covenant hospital, there are 270 independent living units of varying sizes, 49 assisted living (known as Lakeview Lodge), and a 67-bed Medicare certified nursing facility. In addition, the Village has management responsibility for Rosewood Estate located on Hammond Ave. New projects in the works include: building a new nursing facility with 33 private rooms adjacent to Lakeview Lodge, remodeling the current Health Center, and building a new 3-story pre-to early retirement center at Guernsey Park.
Besides, keeping busy at Friendship Village and its related projects, Velda lives on an acreage with her husband, Ron, two horses, a dog and three cats. Ron and Velda enjoy spending time with their three children and four grandsons. When there quiet time, Velda likes to read, work in her flower gardens, and spend time with friends.
Velda has been active in several community organizations during the last several years, including the Waterloo Kiwanis Club, Kimball Ridge Assocation, YWCA, and Metro Community Concert Association, to name a few. She is also active in the Iowa Association of Homes and Services for the Aging.
As administrator of Friendship Village, I feel strongly that community volunteerism is very important. I have enjoyed being a part of the Kimball Ridge Association since its early formative meetings and appreciate the value that the Association has brought to the neighboring businesses and professionals. The networking experience is valuable but also the advocacy in promoting the development of this busy and important part of our City. We have had considerable support from the City of Waterloo over the years as well.
Friendship Village has been a leader in innovative lifestyle options for seniors for almost 40 years. We continue that tradition with the new developments targeted toward the next generation of retirees. We are proud to be a well-respected institution in the Cedar Valley. |
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Lisa Wall
Hogan-Hansen
lwall@hoganhansen.com |
3128 Brockway Rd, PO Box 240
Waterloo, IA 50701
Phone: 233-5225
Fax: 233-3188 |
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Lisa Wall is Director of Human Resources and Employee Benefits and also serves on the board of directors for Hogan - Hansen, P.C. Lisa has been with the company since 2002 and has been in the retirement plan business since 1992. Hogan - Hansen, P.C. is a full service certified public accounting and consulting firm founded in northeast Iowa in 1924. Since that date, the firm has grown from a small staff to the multi-office organization of highly trained professionals who serve you today with a wide array of client services in all areas of business and personal financial affairs. Hogan - Hansen, P.C. currently has offices in Waterloo, Cedar Falls, Cedar Rapids, and Mason City.
Lisa is originally from Osage, IA and attended UNI where she graduated with a degree in Finance. She currently lives in Waterloo with her husband, Mark, and children, Mitchell, Emma, and Thomas. In her spare time, Lisa volunteers for various programs at St Edward's Catholic Church and St. Edward's School. Lisa enjoys running, golfing and spending time with her family.
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