Homeless ex convict bell ringer starts over with Salvation Army
Morgantown resident Robert Leadbeater, 62, a homeless ex felon, rings eight hours daily six days a week at the Salvation Army kettle. He credits God and the Salvation Army for lifting him from years of trouble and says he’ll use the experience to help others while awaiting Social Security and a possible Unity Manor move. He volunteers rather than accepting pay and has been named United Way volunteer of the month for December.
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Salvation Army
God
Leadbeater
Morgantown
Pennsylvania State Penitentiary
Bartlett House
Unity Manor
the Kettle
Dale Bannon
Bannon
Monongalia County
Diane Kisinger
United Way
Christmas Hazards for Pets You Should Avoid
Pets face many holiday risks from trees and gifts to the stove and festive foods. Flying embers can burn fur and paws near the fire, tree trimmings and tinsel may injure or be swallowed, and chocolate alcohol or fatty foods can poison or upset pets. Cats and dogs react to guests with stress and noise, risking escapes and accidents during a large dinner party.
Safe Christmas pet care and shelter gift options
The Mercer County Humane Society offers tips to keep pets safe during the holidays. Advice covers room setup, candle safety, cord covers, and anchoring the tree. The shelter notes gift certificates and in person pet adoptions, open Tuesday through Saturday with Christmas Eve early close.
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Mercer County Humane Society Animal Shelter
Mercer Ma County Humane Society
Ann Shelter
73 year old skater hits 25000 miles at Charleston rink
Jim Thomas 73, a semi retired construction worker, skated 25 000 miles in six years at Derrick's Roll Arena Charleston. Wearing a referee shirt and using an odometer with his skates he drew 40 friends aged 30 to 60 to celebrate. He skates up to 60 miles a day and keeps a paper log.
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Charleston
Jim Thomas
Thomas
Derrick’s Roll
D.J
Sissonville
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