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-Short Attention Span Theater-
Gold bar dropped in Salvation Army kettle -- again
2007-12-20
Candice Williams The Detroit News
HOWELL -- The Salvation Army of Livingston County received a pleasant surprise when an anonymous donor dropped a gold bar in a Salvation Army Red Kettle Monday night. This is the third year in a row that someone has given a gold bar donation, Captain Derek Rose, administrator of the Salvation Army in Howell, said today. The one-ounce bar, which was wrapped in a $100 bill, is valued at about $650. "It's really great that someone believes in the Salvation Army so much," Rose said. "We appreciate every dollar. Sometimes people donate hundreds of dollars, but when someone donates a gold bar it draws attention to the cause and what we're trying to do."
Bless the person who did this, and may we never know his/her name.
The donation was made at the Wal-Mart on Grand River in Genoa Township. Rose said the organization has seen a 60 to 70 percent increase in request for help in its programs, such as food and rental assistance. "With the loss of jobs as well as the severe shape of the economy we're going to see an increase of need for assistance coming in," he said.
Posted by:Fred

#7  I believe in karma, and Salvation Army does more bang for the buck. I hit em every chance I have

(I may need the help)
Posted by: Frank G   2007-12-20 18:29  

#6  Bless the person who did this, and may we never know his/her name.

Gold bar was wrapped in a $100 bill. Obviously returning a portion of blessings already awarded by Providence, thereby placing themselves under the protection of the higher laws that govern matters like this.

Good heart. Wise head. Killer combination.


Methinks Providence has already smiled upon this individual.
Posted by: Ptah   2007-12-20 15:09  

#5  If I have spare change from any situation, such as when I went to see I Am Legend tuesday, and see a red kettle then I drop the change in. If every person in America had did this those unfortuneate this season would be feasting better than us during Christmas.
Posted by: Charles   2007-12-20 12:50  

#4  At a Wal-Mart. Considering Target's caving in to Minneapolis gay groups and banning the Salvation Army, this comes as no surprise.

Kind souls gather round and hear the story of the Virgin birth. Merry Christmas.
Posted by: Icerigger   2007-12-20 09:39  

#3  Even accurately reporting the price of gold is beyond the skills of this reporter. One ounce is currently $800.00 exactly.
Posted by: Grunter   2007-12-20 08:42  

#2  Sure beats 750,000 Zim dollars ...
Posted by: Mullah Lodabullah   2007-12-20 07:13  

#1  I drop the occasional large cent into the kettle.
Posted by: Thomas Woof   2007-12-20 07:07  

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