Christmas basket fund — $20,415.50 donated so far
LAKE COUNTY ? A collaborative effort between Lake County Publishing, the Lakeport Rotary Club, Bruno”s Shop Smart, Umpqua banks, Westamerica banks, Lake Family Resource Center and Lake County Community Action Agency provides Christmas baskets to those in need during the holidays in Lake County.
Donations received as of press time include:
? Susan and Gabriel Andrade ? In loving memory of Allen Slattery from his daughter ? $100.
? In memory of Sam Rifkind, Felix Szymanski and MaryEllen Asing for Beautiful music ? $100.
? In memory of Gael and Marian Kauffman from the Reid Dorn Family ? $100.
? Evelyn Salvador n memory of my husband Bob and my dear friend Marie ? $100.
? Holly Palmer ? In loving memory of my mother Jan Longo ? $50.
? Anonymous ? $50.
? Anonymous ? $25.
Correction from 12-18-Carolyn Hansen-Gotelli- In memory of Robert Theen – $50.
The Christmas Basket Program is in its 24th year. A total of 1,200 baskets will be distributed ? 600 to the south shore and 600 to the north shore.
Anyone wishing to contribute to the Christmas basket program may bring or mail contributions in to any branch of Umpqua and Westamerica banks.
Checks should be written out to Lake County Christmas Fund.
Your donation and holiday message will be noted in both the Lake County Record-Bee and the Clear Lake Observer?American.
You may make a donation in honor of a loved one while bringing the holidays to someone who might not otherwise have one.
The money collected this year will support next year”s Christmas Basket Fund.
It takes approximately $30,000 to supply 1,200 Lake County residents with a basket.
Please continue to care for your neighbors who are less fortunate during the holiday season.
It is especially essential during the economic crisis.
