December 30, 2015
Thank you
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 Judy Fourman and her 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 took
time from their busy schedule 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 with special
recognition to Abbottsville United Methodist Church and Oakland Church
of the Brethren, whose commitment to the project was essential to its
ultimate success. Additionally, due to a significant monetary
contribution this year, 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.
Sincerely,
Marilyn Delk, Fish volunteer
Greenville
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