Christmas Basket Fund climbs to $11,668
Staff Reports
The 75th annual Christmas Basket Fund grew to $11,668 on Tuesday with recent donations of $1,625.
The newest donations include:
In memory of Jack Riehl, $100, from Loretta and Jacqueline
In honor of my family and in memory of John M. Fox, $500, from Lucille A. Fox
In memory of deceased loved ones, $100, from Charles and Carol Bell
In memory of John, Jon and Joni Lynch, $100, from Donna
In loving memory of Donnie Lewis and Tammy (Lewis) Metz and other loved ones, $50, from the Lewis Family
Merry Christmas to our friends and neighbors of Jackson County, $50, from Alfred and Mildred Fenneberg
Christmas Basket Fund nears $9,500
Staff Reports
The 75th annual Christmas Basket Fund grew to $9,488 on Friday with recent donations of $470.
The newest donations include:
In memory of Richard Greenwood, $20, from Bridget and her parents
In loving memory of our parents, $100, from PJ and TJ
In memory of Scott Foster. Miss you every day, $50, Mom and Dad
In loving memory of Doyle and Razor Edwards, $25, from the family
In memory of parents and grandparents, $100, from Steve and Joann Lanam
$125, from Delta Theta Tau
Correction to previous donation: In memory of Patsy McKain and Jim Kiel, $100, from Dan and Judy Kiel McKain
Christmas Basket Fund tops $6,000
Staff Reports
The newest donations include:
In memory of Dan Colglazier, $50, from Alicia Colglazier
In memory of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1925 deceased post commanders Dan Boone and Russ Byrkett, $500, from the membership of VFW Post 1925, Merry Christmas
$100, anonymous
Donations may be mailed to or dropped off at American Legion Post 89, The Tribune or any JCB branch. Donors and their dedications are published daily in The Tribune.
Donations allow for $50 JayC Food Stores gift cards to be distributed to less-fortunate people in the area whose applications are approved.
Requests for assistance will be accepted through Dec. 15. In order to receive one of the gift cards, people must live in Jackson County and submit a letter stating their need for assistance. Requests should be mailed to American Legion Basket Fund, P.O. Box 566, Seymour, IN 47274.