Salvation Army kicks off 49th annual Tree of Lights
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The Jersey County Service Extension Unit of The Salvation Army kicked off their 49th annual Tree of Lights Campaign on the lawn of Jersey State Bank Friday, Nov. 11.
Board chair Richard Lott introduced the service unit board members including Donna Flynn (she is celebrating forty-five years of service to the unit), Rick Ealey, Judy Mozier, Mike and Mary Ferrari, Steve Goetten, Kathy Hoyt, Julie Goheen, Tammy Schaaf, Jack Stork, and Roger Lott.
Melanie Wieland and Jim Fell will be this year’s Tree of Lights chairpersons. They will be in charge of placing and collecting the kettles and will be Good Will Ambassadors for the Service Unit during the campaign.
The goal for this year is $40,000.00.
Bell ringing started Friday, Nov. 11, and will continue each Friday and Saturday until Friday, Dec. 23 at WalMart, Sinclair Foods, and Jerseyville Farm and Home Supply. Groups as well as individuals are needed to fill these slots. Those interested can call Richard Lott at 498-3166 or 946-2702 to schedule a time. Those who would like to be on the individual call list to fill in as needed, may also call Lott.
Members of the Janice Arnold and the Ralph Lott families were the Honorary Star lighters in recognition of both of their years of service to The Salvation Army Service Unit and to the Jersey Community (see list attached for individuals).
The Salvation Army in Jersey County has a three-fold mission. One, is helping individuals meet emergency financial needs two, is helping clients with monthly food orders, and three is hygiene packages (these include paper goods and cleaning supplies).
A big thank you to the community and citizens for helping the local Service Extension Unit of The Salvation Army, ”Do the most good.”
Donations may be mailed to PO Box 232, Jerseyville, IL. 62052, or dropped off at Jersey State Bank.
For questions about the program, contact Lott.
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The Jersey County Service Extension Unit of The Salvation Army kicked off their 49th annual Tree of Lights Campaign on the lawn of Jersey State Bank Friday, Nov. 11. Pictured, in no particular order, are the Individuals honoring Janice Arnold and Ralph Lott. Honoring Arnold: Lily Wilson, Annie Hansen, Danny Wilson, Martie Hansen, Cindy Hamblen, Kim Roberts, Maddy Hansen, Kate Arnold, Eldon Fritz, Ashley Arnold, Hunter Arnold, Andrea Fritz, Brian Arnold, Charlotte Fritz, Harrison Fritz, Jennifer Stumpe. Individuals honoring Lott: Roger Lott, Beverly Lott, Dewayne Lott, Richard Lott, Rodney Ridenbark.
