Foster Grandparent volunteers honored and recognized for years of service
Foster Grandparents volunteers and staff gather for a group photo during the program's appreciation day, Tuesday in Charles City. Press photo by Bob Steenson
Charles City Foster Grandparents program Director Sarah Merrifield starts off the recognition part of the program's appreciation day events Tuesday at St. John Lutheran Church. Press photo by Bob Steenson
Jean Boley, Charles City Foster Grandparents program assistant, takes a photo of Charles City Mayor Dean Andrews. Charles City sponsors the Foster Grandparents program.
Evelyn Schmidt, center, along with representatives of St. John Christian Preschool, where she serves, is recognized as being the current longest-serving Foster Grandparent at 29 years. Press photo by Bob Steenson
Recipients of five-year service pins at the Charles City Foster Grandparents Appreciation Day are, from left, Rose Leichtman, Martha Hoevet and Debra Tonn. Press photo by Bob Steenson
Recipients of 10-year service pins at the Charles City Foster Grandparents Appreciation Day Tuesday are, from left, Alice Embretson, Betty High and Barb Brown. Press photo by Bob Steenson
Recipient of a 15-year service pin at the Charles City Foster Grandparents Appreciation Day Tuesday is Pat Sinnwell. Foster Grandparents staff members Jean Boley and Colleen Ortmeyer were also recognized for 15 years of service. Press photo by Bob Steenson
Toni Pieper, accompanied by first grade teacher Jeremy Wilson, representing Washington Elementary School where she serves, is recognized as the Grandparent of the Year at the Charles City Foster Grandparent Appreciation Day Tuesday. Announcing the award was Charles City City Administrator Steve Diers, left. Press photo by Bob Steenson
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