Red Kettle campaign 2010 bell ringer awards

[January 20, 2011]  The Salvation Army recognizes all those who served as part of the annual Red Kettle campaign and expresses deepest appreciation to the following members of the community, both individuals and groups, who gave selflessly of their time and energy, standing kettles during the busy Christmas season, in humble dedication to their neighbors in need. These bell ringers deserve the gratitude of everyone in our local communities.

In February there will be an awards ceremony and special celebration honoring these dedicated volunteers.

Bell ringers of the year (team):

• Grand prize trophy -- Jerry and Karen Birdwell, $3,317.78

Masters division (individual):

1. Dr. Carroll Richards, $334.76

2. Judy Busby, $91.11

3. Sister Margaret McCormick, $58.59

Adult division (individual):

1. Steve Papesch, $1,930.60
   Champion trophy

2. Joe Funk, $844.26

Collegiate division (individual):

1. Michael Mikulski, $373.23
   Collegiate rookie of the year

2. Amy Kelley, $71.95

Family division (team):

1. Ryan Curry and family, $197.27

2. Paul Ayars and family, $183.53

3. Claire Horn and family, $153.83

4. Annette Gettleman and family, $98.72

Junior youth division, under 12 years (team):

1. Four Corner Clovers 4-H, $177.24

2. Wide Awake 4-H, $150.88

Senior youth division, under 18 years (team):

1. The Cell, $407.37

2. Young United Methodist Men, $246.08

3. Leah Mary Circle, $171.82

VIP, celebrity division (individual)

1. Bethany Rea, Miss Logan County, $225.44

2. Keith Snyder, Lincoln mayor, $209.16

3. Mary Kelley, Logan County Circuit Court clerk, $102.92

Corporate division (team):

1. Lincoln Kroger employees, $939.88

2. Frontier Mutual Insurance Inc., $185.96
   Corporate rookie of the year

Civic division (team):

1. Zonta International, $903.71

2. Lincoln Rotary, $531.06

3. Lincoln Kiwanis, $389.73

4. AmeriCorps/American Red Cross, $243.31
   Civic rookie of the year

5. Lincoln Lions Club, $138.15

Church division (team):

1. Open Arms Christian Fellowship, $1,001.16
   Church champion trophy

2. Trinity Episcopal Church, $449.15

3. First Baptist Church of Lincoln, $252.22

The following organizations have also contributed to the 2010 kettle campaign:

• Lincoln Woman's Club

• Lincoln Hill Free Methodist Church

• Jefferson Street Truthseekers class

• Abe Lincoln Appraisal Service

• Contractor's Ready Mix Inc.

• LeRoy Gurga, D.D.S.

• Abraham Shrine 100

• Immanuel Lutheran Church

As of Wednesday, the kettle campaign has reached 43.4 percent of the annual goal of $60,000.

Thanks to all who have given!

[Text from file received from Rebecca Van Nydeggen, Salvation Army director]