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Show November 15 02.qxd 12/7/2021 2:58 PM Page 3 THE OGDEN VALLEY NEWS Volume VII Issue III November 15, 2002 Letters to the Editor Opportunity Presented to Spread Holiday Cheer to Soldiers I don’t believe I have ever made any requests prior to this. However, this was forwarded to me from fellow pilot Bill Degn. This e-mail is from his son Chris Degn and wife Kristi. He is a chaplain in the army. I guess I was very touched, knowing the work and sentiment going into their efforts. I would never have sent this unless I knew exactly who was asking for the donations and where they were going. Thanks. Barbara Hanson, Eden Following is a list of single soldiers in Afghanistan we are hoping to get sponsorship so they can have a gift during the holidays. We are very grateful for their service and wish to make their Christmas away from home as cheery as possible! The list was created by the soldiers per a request from Chaplain Chris Degn with the stipulation that their “wishes” stay under $20. Rank, Name, Gender M/F, Wish List 1LT Ileana Acevedo, F, Victoria Secret Lotion & Sprays SFC Donna Beachum, F, Ellen Tracy Cologne PFC Derrick Bowers, M, Playstation 2 SPC Louie Buckles, M, DVD - Comedies SPC Justin Carlson, M, Stationary, Action Movies SPC William Dickerson, M, PS2 Memory Card PV2 Bradley Endres, M, Playstation 2 Game PFC Samantha Gaddis, F, Pearberry Set @ Bath & Body Works SPC Eric Giese, M, CD Player Mini Speakers CPT Darren Grove, M, DVD - Comedies PV2 Joshua Hanusa, M, Stuffed Animals - Victoria Secret Lotion MSG Arthur Hawkes, M, Teddy Bear, R&B Slow Music CD SGT Dirk Hennigan, M, Electronic Game - Simon Says PFC Adam Holbrook, M, Biblical Things SPC Scott Hooper, M, VCR Tape - Comedies CPT William Hunt, M, Teddy Bear, Joke Book SPC Brian Kurta, M, Sky Goggles SPC Teresa Kyte, F, Hello Kitty Things PFC Ryan McKercher, M, Old War Things SPC Petra Mike, F, Victoria Secret Floral Body Spray, Wet Ones Wipes SPC Benjamin Moody, M, Arabic Dictionary, Rock CDs SSG Laketta Morrell, F, Victoria Secret Pear Lotion & Spray PFC Bridgeth Ortiz, F, Body Splash & Teddy Bear SPC Anthony Raynor, M, R&B CDs SPC Evaristo Rodriguez, M, VCR Tape - Action Movies CPT Michelle Rogerson, F, Teddy Bear, Victoria Secret Lotion & Sprays SGT Charles Schreckengost, M, Fleece Blanket PFC Jason Sedita, M, DVD - We Were Soldiers SFC John Seelhorst, M, Kenny Chesney Country CD SPC Lelund Shaw, M, Binoculars SPC Matt Taylor, M, DVDs SGT George Vanham, M, Earnhardt Jr. Stuff PFC William Walburn, M, VCR - Scary Movies PFC Daniel Waltrick, M, DVD - Dude, Where’s My Car? SGT Vanessa White, F, Victoria Secret Perfume Heavenly, Palmer’s Cocoa Butter PFC Natasha Williams, F, Victoria Secret Dream Angels Spray PFC Joel Wright, M, CD Case, DVDs, PS2 Games If you or your family would like to sponsor a soldier, here are the details. A special letter or card to include with the package would be awesome—send it along. 1. If you would like to sponsor a soldier, contact me and I’ll cross off the soldier’s name, knowing you will take care of it. Any package weighing over 3 lbs. will automatically be sent at the priority rate by the postal service. Under 3 lbs. please request 1st class shipping as the 4th class slow boat to China method may not reach Afghanistan by December 25. Fed Ex and UPS will not deliver to the APO address. If you are including any candy, you may want to avoid chocolate or “gooey” stuff as it may melt and leak onto the contents of the package. Better to eat it yourself. Packages should be mailed no later than November 20 to: holidays, you can do so—TERRIFIC! If you are able to help out—FANTASTIC. If not, we love you and appreciate your thoughts and prayers on behalf of our soldiers. If you have any questions, or to tell me which soldier you will sponsor, please contact me at 910-497-3346. You can also reach Chaplain Chris Degn at christopher.degn@us.army.mil - Thanks, everyone! - Kristi Degn, North Carolina - Old Fire House Says Thank You to All Who Made It Happen Thank you so much Stewart and Sherry for donating drywall, and all your hard work! Kirk Christensen, another awesome dry waller. He lives here in the Valley and donated all of his labor! Richie Kester of RLK Electric located in Eden. He spent countless hours working, and did a wonderful job! Greg Gooch – framer/handyman (This guy’s craftsmanship is outstanding!) Aero Rooter Plumbing –did and awesome job! Western Concrete Cutting – thanks Other people we want to thank:: The remodeling was done with outstanding craftsmanship. Some of the companies involved in our project were: - Marie Cook, thanks for donating the beautiful piano. - Connie Peddicord, thanks for the beautiful office benches. - Jim Leither; thanks for donating the computers - Lisa & Scott McGonegal; thanks for the book donation - Roger Terry, Valley Market; thanks for the lemonade stand - Ray and Karen Young; thanks for donating toys - Larhonda Blakely, Childcare Resource and Referral; thanks for all you do - Alpine Pizza; thank you for donating the delicious pizza for our open house - Zions Bank; thanks for donating train rides for the open house, driven by a clown no less For my wonderful employees; thanks for all your help and the awesome job you do! And last, but not least, a big thank you to all the wonderful support we have from our parents and the community. Small businesses stay in business with the support from the community! Thanks for sharing your children with us. We are truly honored to be a part of their lives. - Advantage Drywall & Acoustics, Stewart Norris owner. His crew did an exceptionally great job. These guys re the best! Chris and Becky Daugaard , Old Fire House Childcare Eden We are extremely excited to be in our new center. We have a lot more space, enabling us to provide more services and outstanding care. Our open house was a huge success. I want to publicly thank so many people for their generosity and kindness. First, to all the parents who helped us move to, and set up our new place. John & Melissa Lewis – Lewis Homes Randy & Josette Whetton Chris & Jeannie Wendell Stan & Chris Haggerty Kara Moody Don & Kelly Ramsey Connie Peddicord Elena Nick Ray & Karen Young Sherry Norris Kirk & Karen Christensen Mike Serio Soldier’s Name (please do NOT include rank) LTF 264 APO AE 09354 -Parents Night Out- 2. If you are not sure you want to sponsor a soldier, but would like to send a card or letter to a single soldier wishing them happy December 6, 2002 Just Listed ! ! The Old Fire House Childcare and preschool will be offering childcare for anyone 2 to 12 years from 6:30 to 10:00 p.m. We will be having a pizza party, art project, games, and Christmas movies. This is a great opportunity for parents to go out and enjoy a good time or do some Christmas shopping. Cost: $12 per child. Please sign up by December 2, 2002 as space will fill up fast! Call 745-5600 Ken Turner 940-9000 4252 N. Sego Lily Mountain Green $649,000 Morgan Valley and Ogden Valley’s finest. 6,000 sq. ft. finished. 5 BD, 4.5 BA Heated 13-car garage on 2.3 acres at the end of a cul-de-sac. Contact Ken for Virtual Tour. MLS#319034 Please visit my website@: www.kenturner.org Lowell Marriott Harrop Michael Sansone Page 3 |