Merry memories 2006 distribution photo reel
Volunteers gather for a group photo before the gift distribution. Five-year-old Ronnie Caldwell displays his gifts as Francis Wayland recalls Cecil Surratt and Connie Pannell before a blessing. Don Whitt plays piano while Alisha Brown dons a Santa cap and escorts gifts. Steve Hopta stacks gift bags for recipients as Bill Archer and Bill Gillespie sing with Larry Sparks on guitar. W D Hasty ushers guests into the hall and Santa greets children with hugs.
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Ronnie Caldwell
Francis Wayland
Cecil Surratt
Connie Pannell
Don Whitt
Alisha Brown
Steve Hopta
Bill Archer
Bill Gillespie
Larry Sparks
W.D. Hasty
Santa Claus
Community Christmas Tree program aids Bluefield families
Volunteers and donors packed gift bags in a successful year for the Community Christmas Tree drive in Bluefield. Anita Lewis and Sandra Burke described relief from bills and Christmas needs for their grandchildren and children. Musicians recalled Cecil Surratt, who served with them for decades, as community support continued. Other groups including Anna's Soldiers and the Bluefield Kiwanis contributed, bringing the grand total to 29,716.00.
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Anita Lewis
Bluefield
Sandra Burke
Cecil Surratt
Don Whitt
Anna’s Soldiers
French’s Army
Reasons
Bluefield Kiwanis
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