♦ JAYNE FEATHERS encouraged us to take advantage of special sales on hats and mittens for Christmas backpacks. She also said there had been a serious decline in the number of volunteers. Packers are needed on Thursdays and Distributors on Fridays. Please play your part!

♦ The Annual Lafayette Rotary Club Bell Ringing Day for Salvation Army will be on Saturday, December 12, from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. at nine locations across town. In order to be successful, we need 72 folks to fill two-hour slots throughout the day. Several of you have already signed up. For others who may be interested, contact BRYAN METZGER @ 765/426.1611 to reserve a time slot. You can bring a spouse, child, friend, etc. to help out. Following the December 17 meeting, we have 34 vacancies, including 1 from 10a.m. to 2p.m.; 8 from 12-2 p.m.; 10 from 2-4 p.m. and 15 from 4-6 p.m. THANK YOU for your service!