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Fish
Mitten Tree
Marilyn Delk, Fish volunteer
Dear friends,
Thanks to the generous spirit of the people of our community, the Fish
Mitten Tree has once again provided mittens and gloves to warm the
hands and hearts of children enrolled in Darke County Head Start
programs. This hearty demonstration of the true spirit of Christmas
which lingers long beyond December 25th is very much appreciated.
Special gratitude is extended to Aaron and Michele Cox and their staff
at Montage Cafe in Greenville and the dependable crew at Arcanum's Ben
Franklin Store who watched over the trees in their places of business,
as well as to Holly Hill, Janet Ashworth, and others at the Brethren's
Retirement Community who looked after the Mitten Tree at that facility.
Also, thanks to the Darke County Commissioners who enlisted the aid of
their able staff to kick off the project, meeting and visiting with
youngsters from Head Start while hanging the first mittens on the tree
at Montage.
Many local churches, clubs, and organizations donated mittens, gloves,
and more to the Mitten Tree; sincere thanks goes to these groups and
the individuals who coordinated their involvement. Additionally, due to
a significant monetary contribution from a Darke County native who now
lives out-of-state, each Head Start student received a book of their
own for Christmas.
This successful project could not have been possible without the
publicity provided by our local news outlets The Daily Advocate, The
Early Bird, DarkeJournal.com, and County News Online; their assistance
is greatly appreciated.
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