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Fish Mitten Tree warms hands and hearts
The generous spirit of the community continues to thrive
Despite concerns surrounding restrictions necessitated by the current
health crisis, 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. The generous spirit of the people of our
community continues to thrive; this hearty demonstration of giving is
very much appreciated.
Special gratitude is extended to Aaron and Michele Cox and their staff
at Montage Cafe in Greenville and Dawn Arnett and crew at Arcanum's
Fourman’s Variety Store who watched over the trees in their places of
business, as well as to Holly Hill and others at the Brethren's
Retirement Community who looked after the Mitten Tree at that facility,
and kudos to the staff at Greenville Public Library, who joyously
collected mittens and gloves (as well as scarves and hats) that will
help protect dozens of youngsters from winter’s chill throughout the
season ahead. Also, thanks to the Darke County Commissioners who took
time from their busy schedule to kick off the project, donating 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 this generous involvement. A shout-out
goes to those industrious knitters and crocheters whose efforts created
truly special one-of-a-kind items to be treasured by the lucky
recipients, as well as to St. John’s Lutheran Church which expedited a
generous gift from Thrivent. Also, special recognition should be given
to the employees of King’s Command Foods in Versailles, whose
commitment to the project was essential to its ultimate success.
Additionally, due to a significant monetary contribution from a
generous Darke County native who now resides out-of-state but remains
involved with helping others in her home community, each Head Start
student received a copy of a winter- or holiday-themed book to take
home 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
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