Letter to the Editor, Posted: 1/26/05
To the editor:
Anonymous Santa of Chisago County would like to recognize and thank the following for their generous contributions to the success of our annual ìChristmas with Dignityî project:
ï United Methodist Church of North Branch for hosting our distribution;
ï Dave Melby of North Branch for providing rent-free space to accept and sort donations;
ï Trinity Lutheran Church, Hearts Desire, Petersonís Home & Garden Store, Lampertís and Vande Kamp Auctioneering for sponsoring our annual Mary Beth Carlson Holiday Concert;
ï Chambers of North Branch and Chisago Lakes, Rotary and Lions;
ï Students, faculty and clubs in the North Branch and Chisago Lakes School Districts for making and collecting gifts and raising money;
ï The many church families throughout the area for collecting gifts.
ï 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.
Lastly, to each of you who donated a gift, money or your valuable time ñ A HUGE thank-you! For with those gestures of kindness our project was able to brighten the Christmas season for almost 940 children in 350 families throughout Chisago County and the Forest Lake area.
Some of the thank you comments from families receiving gifts:
ìThank you for this wonderful service ñ when there was no hope for a ëniceí Christmas for our 7-year-old, you found a way for us!"
ìGod Bless!! My most deepest thanks to those who have such wonderful hearts.î
ìThank you for your generous time and efforts to lift the burdens from my Christmas. Everyone that helps put this on is very special. Thank you and God bless.î
ìThe kindness of your hearts will be remembered long after Christmas. Thank you for being there for us!î
With great appreciation and pride for the generosity and compassion within our communities...THANK YOU!
LeeAnn Vande Kamp
Anonymous Santa Volunteer
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