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Page 12WS Wednesday, August 16. 2000 The Des Moines Register Volunteers COMMUNITY NEWS Hosts help keep campers happy Now Enrolling r.j Ta Traditions Children Centers Open, spacious center with security systems. Pitrlinnl with wooL-lv trim rtAxieA fiplrl trine Griffey Griffey have the staff to work on weekends," he said. Before they began volunteering at Walnut Woods, the Griffeys used to camp often at the park. The atmosphere was different than it is today, Tom said.

"It was a party place. There would be times I wouldn't go to bed until 4 o'clock in the morning," he said. The Griffeys stopped camping at the park because of the T. Griffev M. -j Quality child care at competitive rates.

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The Griffeys said this is no longer the case, but said they do allow campers who have come long distances to check in late. "It's going back into more of a family place, much more pleasant," Tom said. "It's just making sure they follow the rules," Marvel said. The couple began their ties with the park several years ago when Tom would help the ranger by keeping an eye on things or help large groups check in. Eventually, the arrangement became more of David and Judy Kline.

Spring Graduates The following area residents received degrees during spring commencement: Southern Illinois University, Carbondale: Asela Wijeratne, Urbandale, and Jason Weite, West Des Moines. Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville: Christopher Hubbard, master of science, Pleasant Hill. Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids: Michele Ferguson, Al-toona; Sheila Niemeyer, Heather Anderson, Dennis Crowe, Kathryn Hedges and Scott Young, all of Ankeny; Kara Hagge, Maranda Miller and Kim-berly Mockus, all of Des Moines; Jennifer Erickson, Steven Shawhan and Andy Zediker, all of Urbandale; Annie Jordison, Waukee; Mark Gienapp and Scott Greiner, both of West Des Moines; and Joshua Dewes, Windsor Heights. Upper Iowa University, Fayette: Aedria Cullen (cum laude), Adel; Jenny Caven, Doreen Herrick (cum laude), Matthew Jenkins, Stacey Kim-berlin (summa cum laude), Scott Mein (summa cum laude) and Keith Schrauth (cum laude), all of Ankeny; Jennifer Baruth (summa cum laude), Luann Beckel (summa cum laude), Diana Childs, Mustafa Faizullabhoy, Rodney Freese (cum laude), Larry Gruver (cum laude), Leslie Hartschen, John Herman, Deidre Kiehne (cum laude), Michael Marchant, Debra Meyer (cum laude), Shari Rusher, Rebecca Stoll (magna cum laude), Shannon Viers (summa cum laude) and Kem-berley Woods, all of Des Moines; Julie Clark (cum laude) and William Finne-gan, both of Grimes; Chad Terry (cum laude), Norwalk; Barbara Wetzel, Pleasant Hill; Sherry Cauwels, Michael Crane (magna cum laude), Jacqueline Meunier (cum laude), Melissa Rice (cum laude), Michelle Rice (magna tersr r- i L0UNGE I Mama LaconaS 1 Italian Restaurant 2743 86th St. Urbandale 270-0022 (New Location) Banquet-Party Rooms ap to 120 people DELIVERY 251-7900 Buffet Lunch $5.95 Tues-Frl Sunday Kirby, 15, of Des Moines and Desarae Veit, 14, of Dexter have been selected as finalists in the Miss Iowa American Coed Pageant.

Kirby Is the daughter of Sheri and John Kirby; Veit is the daughter of Tamara and Gregory Veit. Travel Award Rick Fleener of An-keny has qualified for the Farm Bureau Financial Services top incentive travel award. Agents and managers qualify for the award based on production and are invited to participate in the Ail-American trip to Sydney, Australia, in November. Morris Scholarship The following area residents were awarded scholarships by the Morris Scholarship Fund Harvey Beasley Clive; Ha Ngoc Dao, Phuong Dao, Inta Eppright, Amy Gomez, Jobie Hill, Mandi Hill, Cynthia-Jo Kikita Clark, Sarah Mitchell, Joseph Peterson, Raime Robinson and Charles Stewart all of Des Moines; and Ambre Moton, Ankeny. The Morris Scholarship Fund is a nonprofit organization that provides financial and other assistance to minority students with a desire to pursue post-secondary and graduate education.

Collegiate Scholar Cameron Schaffer, Des Moines, has accepted membership in the National Society of Collegiate Scholars and will be honored this fall at Iowa State University. Leadership Award Shauna Kline of Des Moines has been awarded the Honor Scholarship, Leadership Award and Recognition Award at Murray (Ky.) State University. Kline is the daughter Veit By MICHAEL COREY REGISTER STAFF WRITER West Des Moines, la. For 11 years, Tom and Marvel Griffey of Norwalk have put up with campers who have loud parties or wake them up at 2 am to ask for help. But minor annoyances like these wont stop the Griffeys.

The two volunteer as weekend campground hosts at Walnut Woods State Park. "We love camping, and some of the friendliest people in the world are campers," Tom said. As hosts, the Griffeys assist weekend campers. They also pick up utter, mow grass and feed birds. Tim Gedler, park manager, said the Griffeys are a big help in keeping the park running.

"Staffing is pretty short in the parks division right now. We don't DeMolay Honors George Robinson of Des Moines was given the Legion of Honor award during ceremonies held at the Iowa Order of DeMolay annual conclave held at Wartburg College in Waverly. This distinction is conferred on Masons who have performed unusual and meritorious service on behalf of DeMolay. Erik Brincks of Carlisle received the Most Valuable Player Award and was elected second vice president of the Iowa Court of Chevaliers. The Order of DeMolay is an organization of young men sponsored by various affiliated bodies of the Masonic lodges of Iowa.

Naval Promotion Jon Way of Moore, formerly of West Des Moines, has been promoted to chief petty officer in the Navy. Way, a 1983 graduate of Valley High School, is the son of George and Marcia Williams of West Des Moines. Writing Program Joseph Jolesch, West Des Moines, participated in a summer writing program for high school students at Carleton College, Northfield, Minn. Jolesch is a senior at Dowling High School. American Coed Pageant Hannah DRAKE MAJORS FOR PART-TIME STUDENTS Accounting Finance General Business Information Systems Management Marketing College of Business and Public Administration (271-3142) Advertising School of Journalism and Mass Communication (271-28382747) Elementary Education Secondary Education School of Education (271-3726) History Sociology Individualized Major College of Ms and Sciences (271-3939) formal and the Griffeys now watch the park every weekend.

Gedler said the Griffeys' reliability is what makes them so valuable. "They're almost like actual employees here at the park," he said. The Griffeys used to be at the park seven days a week during the summer, but Tom's health problems have limited the time the couple can contribute. "IVe been thinking about stopping," Tom said. "But when it comes down to it, IU keep doing it." The Griffeys said Gedler has had a positive effect on the park.

"He's a good man. If it wasn't for that it wouldn't be hard to quit," Tom said. Reporter Michael Corey can be reached at (515)284-8351 or coreymnewt.dmreg.com cum laude) and Sue Vander Linden (cum laude), all of Urbandale; Ann Barron, David Bowen (cum laude), Amy Deace, Diane Pedersen (magna cum laude), Chad Pietzsch, Catherine Prince (cum laude), Denise Robinson and Shelly Sharp (summa cum laude), all of West De Moines; and Charles Coppola Windsor Heights. Deans' Lists The following area residents were named to deans' lists for the spring semester: Northwestern University, Evanston, Carla Holtz, Des Moines. Boston University, Boston, Melody Rodari, Des Moines.

Beloit (Wis.) College: Jessica Hayes, Sydney Royal, both of West Des Moines. University of Wisconsin, Madison: Akshay Pradhan, Des Moines. Western Maryland College, Westminster: Celia Stroope, Des Moines. Leadership Conference Ashley Reed, Des Moines, attended the 2000 Iowa STARBASE Leadership Conference at Camp Dodge, Johnston. One hundred students from across Iowa were chosen to participate in the conference.

Reed is a student at Oak Park Elementary School, 3928 Sixth Ave. Teaching Excellence The following Des Moines-area teachers completed the Excellence in Teaching Institute at Drake University: Maribeth Newman, Hoover High School; Thea Handel, Hubbell Elementary School; Jerry Bell, Lovejoy Elementary School; Barbara Van Roekel, Meredith Middle School; Patricia Christiansen and Therese Ri-ordan, Park Avenue Elementary School; Kelly Neiber, Johnston High School. APPLAUSE recognizes people with noteworthy awards, scholarships or other accomplishments. Mail information to Around Town Applause, The Des Moines Register, P.O. Box 957, Des Moines, la.

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