[Charles Henrickson]

after I return from ringing the Salvation Army bell from noon-1 pm in front of our grocery. Did it last Friday in front of Wal-Mart. . . . Tuesday night, our Golden K club participated in the annual CAN (Children's Action Network) Needy Children's Christmas program. We volunteer to take children to Wal-Mart to buy essentials such as clothing.

But . . . but . . . I thought you were an EEEVIL, cold-hearted, uncaring CONSERVATIVE who wants to STARVE CHILDREN!! And I thought GOVERNMENT was the only way to help out needy people!

[bcsco]

!!WEATHER REPORT!!

Just returned from my EEEVIL hour ringing the Salvation Army bell. Not bad outside at all. Close to 30⁰ (a heat wave!) and we had perhaps 7-8" of snow. The roads, though still somewhat snow covered are drivable.

I arrived about 11:50 and only had the post with the Salvation Army sign on it. Our program chair didn't arrive until 12:10 with the bucket, bell and apron. By then I'd already collected $7. People are sure trusting...

Actually, I was as comfortable as I've ever been doing this. No big deal.