Christmas Happiness: Big day is getting closer

Published 12:00 am Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Christmas is less than two weeks away. The Christmas Happiness fund has $44,181 to go to reach last year’s total of $75,927.12 ó and the need is greater this year.
Won’t you help?Please bring Christmas Happiness contributions to the Salisbury Post, 131 W. Innes St., between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays, or mail them to the Salisbury Post, P.O. Box 4639, Salisbury, N.C. 28145-4639.
Make checks payable to the Christmas Happiness Fund and indicate how you wish your donation listed.
Balance Forward $28,760.25Anonymous $250
In memory of Wayne Rickard, by Bob and Ida Arey $50
In memory of Ben B. Wagoner and W. Ralph Peeler, by Irene Peeler $50
In honor of our grandchildren: Abby, Ally, Ethan, Ellie and Lucas, by Buddy and Ann $50
In loving memory of my brothers: Johnny and Jerry Bailey, by Judye $10
For the world’s greatest grandsons: Jerry, James, Johne and Charlie, by MawMaw and PawPaw $10
In loving memory of Jean Menius, Annie Harrison and Dot Shoaf Leonard, by Wachovia Retired Women $50
In loving memory of Lloyd D. “Bud” Slough, by Sarah Slough $30
In honor of The Staff of Salisbury Pediatric Associates, by Mark, Jeannie and Ian Lins $200
In memory of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Roy Turner, Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Barnes Sr., James Dewey Barnes Jr., by Larry and Suzanne Turner $40
In memory of J.L. and Doris Basinger $100
In honor of our children and grandchildren, by Brent and Ruby Watson $50
In memory of my husband Leslie Lee and in honor of my family, friends, the Bible Book Store and Mall Walkers, by Doris Lee $25
In memory of Daddy and in honor of Mother, Jerry and Doris, by Becky $50
In honor of my great nephews and nieces: Dylan, Auten and Kristen Powlas and Addie and Molly Smith, by Aunt Gladys $100
In memory of Tony Stokes, by Georgette and Conan Thompson $100
In honor of Beth, Doug, Jill and Ray, by Denny and Carol White $300
In honor of Pastor Dan and Beth Gobble, by Providence United Methodist Women $100
In honor of Corbin and Evan $100
In memory of Jerry and Seth Nancy, by Meredith Nance $50
In memory of Papa and Grandma Helms, Papa Sedberry and Mimi, by Vicki and Charles Butler $50
In honor of J.P. and Sally Helms, by Vicki and Charles Butler $50
In honor of grandchildren in Australia: Tayla and Zacchary, by R & J Propst $25
In memory of Becky and Poppa, Myrtice and Dimp, by Hazel $25
In loving memory of Andrew J. Gardner, We love and miss you, by Mom, Dad, Adam and Lisa $25
In honor of the excellent customer service team at McKenzie Sports Products $100
In honor of our children and grandchildren: Eric, Kristin, Tyler, Chandler and Brayden, by Terry and Sheila Mulkey $100
In honor of Daryl and Phillip, for all they do for our community, by Pennie and Dick $100
In memory of Mrs. Jean Williams $100
In memory of George Brown and in honor of Naomi Brown, by great grandkids $45
In honor of Greta Cannon $100
In loving memory of our best friend, Levi Drake Bisbee, Jr, by Patricia, Kaylen and Hill $200
Salisbury Alumnae Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. $150
In loving memory of my dear father, Mr. John C. Lyerly, with much love, Katherine Lyerly $25
In loving memory of my dear mother, Mrs. John C. Lyerly, with much love, Katherine Lyerly $25
In loving memory of my dear sister, Sister Lucille Lyerly, with much love, Katherine Lyerly $25
In loving memory of my dear brother, Rev. Dr. J. Wilford Lyerly, with much love, Katherine Lyerly $25
In loving memory of my dear brother, Mr. James (Jim) Lyerly, with much love, Katherine Lyerly $25
In loving memory of my dear sister-in-law, Mrs. James C. (Willene) Lyerly, with much love Katherine Lyerly $25
In honor of Group #1WELCA of Christiana Lutheran Church who is so faithful and dedicated and mean so much to me, they are an important part of my life. It is a joy being their leader, by Katherine Lyerly $25
In honor of the Children and Youth Department of the Sunday School at Christiana Lutheran Church. These boys and girls mean so much to me and working with them over forty years, are a very important part of my life. It is a joy being their co-superintendent, by Katherine Lyerly $25
Today’s total $2,985.00
Grand total $31,745.25