Bicycles, household items can create memorable Christmas

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Can you remember how a bicycle lit up your world when Santa left it under your tree? Joanie and Matt, both 11, and their 9-year-old siblings, Aaron and Alan, would all have the best Christmas with new bicycles! The children would also have a wonderful Christmas if a Game-Boy, X Box, computers, CD players or learning books were found under the tree. An artist, Alan would love an art set.

Christmas for the Elderly

Ms. B, has a small monthly income from social security and a small shoe factory pension. Food stamps also help ease the burden. Ms. B uses a cane due to poor ambulation and suffers from edema and hypertension. She also suffered a stroke. Her Christmas wishes are simply dish towels, any color full sheets, blankets; dusters in a medium. House slippers in a size 10 1/2 - 11 would also be appreciated. Gift certificates to Wal-Mart or Thriftway Pharmacy would also be appreciated.

Donations can be dropped off at the Southeast Missourian offices. Monetary donations can be mailed to P.O. Box 4, Cape Girardeau, Mo. 63702-0004.