Santa’s Helper update

The Santa’s Helper Fund has now reached 27% of its $50,000 goal for 2006.

If you haven’t already made a contribution, please consider joining those who have given to date, including the following people whose gifts recently arrived. All money received will enable the Salvation Army to bring comfort to many children and families in need this Christmas.

Anonymous, No town given $2

Dave and Verna Eaton, in memory of Erin Dunham, Andy Eaton and Sherry Spofford,

Sunset $50

Clayton and Charlene Webb, in memory of Braley and Annie Webb, and George and Laura Getchell, Island Falls $25

Anonymous, Holden $50

Emma and Owen, Hermon $10

Earl Spinney Sr., in memory of Martina Spinney, Old Town $25

Anonymous, in memory of Mike,

No town given $50

Whitcomb-Baker VFW Auxiliary 4633, Hampden $50

Today’s total $262

Total to date $13,628

Donations may be sent to Santa’s Helper Fund, P.O. Box 1329, Bangor, ME 04402-1329. Donors’ names and dollar amounts will be published in the Santa’s Helper column daily. Donors who prefer to remain anonymous will be listed as such, followed by their donation amounts. Thank you in advance for your generosity.