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Jim Boule, left, the setup chief for the Salvation Army toy distribution, and Don Kreager of the Ottawa County Sheriffs Department, will soon distribute the 26 bicycles donated to the Salvation Army this year by Bill Marshal and his family and friends. (Photo by D’Arcy Patrick Egan)
BY D’ARCY PATRICK EGAN
The Salvation Army has enjoyed a surprisingly successful holiday season against all odds this year, and Director Maureen Saponari knows why it happened. In addition to her hard work and the gift-giving traditions she has created, hundreds of volunteers have made it happen.
“We’re coming down the home stretch right now, and I have to admit this year has been overwhelming because of the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Saponari. “For instance, we had to spread out the gift-giving over four days this week, instead of just one day, to meet social distancing mandates.”