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OpinionMany thanks from Anon SantaTo the editor: Anonymous Santa of Chisago County would like to recognize and thank the following for their generous contribution to the success of our annual ìChristmas with Dignityî project: ñ United Methodist Church of North Branch for hosting our distribution; ñ Dave Melby of North Branch for providing rent-free space for a month to accept and sort donations; - Trinity Lutheran Church, Hearts Desire, Petersons Home & Garden Store, Lamperts and North Star Access of North Branch for sponsoring our annual Mary Beth Carlson Holiday Concert; ñ Chambers of North Branch and Chisago Lakes, Rotary & Lions; ñ Students, faculty and clubs in the North Branch and Chisago Lakes School Districts for making & collecting gifts and raising money; ñ The many church families throughout the area for collecting gifts. ñ The business throughout the county that provided space for applications: Nelsons in North Branch, Lindstrom Foods, Brinks in Chisago City, Russellís Barbershop & Montzka Legal Services in Wyoming, Sunrise Market in Stacy ñ Post Review, Star, Chisago Press and Forest Lake Times for their continued coverage of our activities. In addition, the local banks and businesses throughout Chisago County and the Forest Lake area that provided counter space for our coin tubes and accepted toys on our behalf, most especially Wal-Mart of Forest Lake. With great appreciation and pride for the generosity and compassion within our communities Ö thank you. LeeAnn Vande Kamp ©ECM Post Review |