The 2017 Union County Christmas Basket fundraiser campaign is almost over.
Donations totaling $12,891 have been received to date. This year’s fund goal is $16,500.
The Christmas baskets were delivered Saturday, Dec. 16, but donations are being accepted and are needed through the end of the year.
Last year, 168 baskets serving 658 people and nursing home baskets were distributed. Residents of care centers in Creston and Afton received fruit and Kleenex.
Baskets include meat, canned goods – donated through efforts of Boy Scouts and school and community projects – and certificates redeemable at local supermarkets for perishable foods.
The Christmas Basket Fund board is assisted in packing and distributing baskets by several local clubs: Kiwanis, Lions, Rotary, VFW and FFA.
Present board officers are: Ellen Gerharz, president; Bob Jungst, vice president; Steve Crittenden and Jenna Greene, treasurers; and Rose Henry, secretary. Additional board members are: Dean and Twila Brant, Todd Nielson, Rich Paulsen, Brad Baker, Chuck Spindler, Beth Kulow and Troy Peterson.
Contributions may be sent to: Christmas Basket Fund, P.O. Box
126, Creston, IA 50801; or dropped off at the Creston News Advertiser, 503 W. Adams St.
All contributions will be published in the Creston News Advertiser weekly progress report listed by name or “friend,” as desired.
Last week’s balance: $9,301
This week’s
donations:
In memory of Max Weeks family $50
Dale Juergens – in memory of Mom, Dad and two sisters $50
A friend $200
Brad and Ronda Waltz $100
Carroll and Evelyn Konecne $50
Jerry and Merry Nurnberg $50
In memory of Phil Swanson $100
In memory of Ed Roberts $50
Kenneth and Carol Sharp $100
A friend $20
Greater Regional Medical staff $400
In memory of loved ones $200
In memory of a friend $25
In memory of Glen and Edith Kneedler $50
Congregational United Church – Cromwell $100
In memory of Eldon Vandewater $30
Marilyn Provost $50
Women’s Christian Fellowship $25
Progressive Chautauqua Circle $65
David and Joyce Young $100
A gift from the CHS class of 1942 $25
Robert and Lou Snodgrass $100
In memory of Richard Buck $10
Crest Area for Life $100
Mr. and Mrs. Huewe $50
Union County Democrats $100
John and Lynne Schlaht $50
Alpha Sigma Master MA 1632 $20
A friend $50
Elzevir Reading Circle $50
Tim, Nancy and Eli Loudon $50
In memory of Virginia Luther Hilman $100
In loving memory of Chuck Erskine, Sonny Conley, parents: Rosemary and JR Waddell and dear friend Tete Bakerink $25
Dennis and Lois Nelson $100
In memory of Don, Karen Sue, Carrie and Rudy $100
In memory of Debbie Clear $100
In memory of Jerry Adams, D.W. and Vista Gordon and Mackenzie Ely $75
Judy Eklund $100
Anonymous $200
In memory of Richard Brotherton $30
Jim and Joyce Garrett $50
In memory of Shane and Larry Simmons $150
A friend $20
In memory of Beth Coen $50
Rodney and Rosalie Culbertson $50
Total donations this week: $3,570
Total to date: $12,891