tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86962232638467744162011-07-08T12:49:11.349-05:00A project of the Indianola Tourism Committee in Indianola, IowaKJ Kesternoreply@blogger.comBlogger31100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8696223263846774416.post-9757058003618257622009-06-24T16:12:00.003-05:002009-06-24T16:16:00.439-05:00"I will indeed wear it frequently. It's great to block the sun." <span style="font-style: italic;">~Aaron</span><br /><br />"I want one for my wife. She's got the shirt and she needs the hat to go with it." <span style="font-style: italic;"> ~John</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8696223263846774416-975705800361825762?l=clarencepickardpithhelmet.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>KJ Kesternoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8696223263846774416.post-48032133230746747942009-05-28T06:37:00.004-05:002009-05-28T06:45:22.788-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_9VwzwnsELhY/Sh54AxcEClI/AAAAAAAAAAs/sT04EeObfB8/s1600-h/n743766284_1995346_4628.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 156px; height: 159px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_9VwzwnsELhY/Sh54AxcEClI/AAAAAAAAAAs/sT04EeObfB8/s320/n743766284_1995346_4628.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340838162774362706" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Lydia Fusco, </span><span>18,</span> drew the caricature of Mr. Pickard. She is a 2009 graduate of Indianola High School who plans to attend the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, majoring in Illustration. Her parents are Christopher and Eileen Fusco of Indianola.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8696223263846774416-4803213323074674794?l=clarencepickardpithhelmet.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>KJ Kesternoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8696223263846774416.post-19359652332844002432009-05-26T06:34:00.005-05:002009-06-24T16:11:56.735-05:00This hat is the official souvenir keepsake of the Indianola Tourism Committee for the <a href="http://www.ragbrai.com/">RAGBRAI </a> overnight<a href="http://www.indianolaragbrai.com/"> stay in Indianola on Tuesday, July 21</a>.<br /><br />It is a tribute to <a href="http://ragbrai.com/index.php/2009/05/04/remembering-clarence-pickard/">Clarence Pickard</a>, an 83-year old Indianola resident who rode the first RAGBRAI (Register's Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa) on a women's bicycle. His gear included long pants, long sleeved shirts, woolen long underwear and a pith helmet to shield him from the heat. Clarence rode every mile of the ride, sometimes finishing in the dark.<br /><br />Our keepsake pith helmet is of the straw variety, and comes with a complimentary button commemorating Clarence. The button features a caricature of Clarence drawn by local artist, Lydia Fusco.<br /><br />Area attractions and local businesses are also joining in the fun and ordering buttons that you can collect on your party hat. We're even giving a $100 cash prize to the first person to return to the sales booth on July 21 prior to 8 p.m. with a complete set of buttons on their hat!<br /><br />Hats can be purchased prior to July 21 by calling the Indianola Chamber of Commerce at (515) 961-6269. Hats can also be purchased at both branches of Community State Bank, McCoy True Value Hardware and Indianola Parks &amp; Recreation. Cost for the pith helmet with commemorative button is $10. Shipping and handling extra.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8696223263846774416-1935965233284400243?l=clarencepickardpithhelmet.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>KJ Kesternoreply@blogger.com0