The Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign was very successful—and people had a lot of fun taking time to ring the bell, like Cathi Williams and her grandchildren. (L-R) Oscar Mielke, Cathi Williams, “Santa,” Grete Youngdahl and Reuben Youngdahl, with bell. The amount collected was slightly down, said Donna Gestel, one of the Red Kettle Campaign Committee members. Gestel said the total to date was $8,463.17. Last year the total was over $9,000, but Gestel said sometimes additional money comes in the days following the campaign. “We are fairly close to last year, which is good,” said Gestel.
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