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Show You can help 'Christmas family' Many generous gifts and some cash donations have been received by this newspaper for the "Christmas Family" selected as someone who deserves a helping hand from the community this season. "They now have a fully decorated Christmas tree, new Santa stockings, some food and cash and at least one gift for each of the children and parents. However, we certainly haven't received too much," says Publisher Brett Bezzant "Additional gifts and donations could be used, particularly for the children age 7 and over." Gifts and donations for the family will be accepted until the end of the day Tuesday, December 20. "Where appropriate, please indicate who the gift is for and we'll put in the name," notes Bezzant. The father of the family has been out of work for a year or more with no savings or benefits. The gender and approximate age of the children again are: girl, 12; girl, 11; girl, 9; boy, 8; boy, 7; girl, 5;; boy, 4; and girl, 3. Parents could suggest that their children of similar age give one special gift to their secret friend. For pledges of frozen items or gifts that need special delivery, or if you'd like a suggestion of another family to help this Christmas, call 756-7669. |