bell ringing
Toole is first to receive traveling bell trophy
Mar 17, 2021
Following the significant increase in donations to the local Salvation Army collection efforts in December of last year, organizers decided to create a traveling trophy to recognize a local bell ringer for their efforts. The first recipient is David Toole (pictured at right above accepting the...
Bell ringing celebrates Veterans Day
Nov 14, 2018
Wayne Quist tolls the historic Lake City City Hall bell on the 100th anniversary of Veterans Day. The day’s origins date back to the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, when Germany and the Allied nations signed an armistice to end WWI. Wayne is a retired Air Force colonel. The...
Bell ringing celebrates MLK Day
Jan 17, 2018
Ken Coran rings the historic City Hall bell in commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Day on Jan. 15. Ken reminds us, in the words of MLK, that “Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that.” The ringing of the City Hall bell...
Letter: Bell ringers raised almost $1,800 in Lake City
Jan 12, 2017
To the editor:
Those involved with ringing the bell in Lake City for the Salvation Army wish to say thank you to everyone who supported this year’s local collection efforts. This season’s donations totaled $1,793.50.
While the amount collected represents a significant decrease, the reason was...
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