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Fish Mitten Tree
Thank
you for your help!
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 Fourman’s
Variety Store in Arcanum 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 so
generously kicked off the project, meeting and visiting with youngsters
from Head Start while hanging the first mittens on the tree at Montage.
Many local churches, businesses, 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 warmly received 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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