RED KETTLE CAMPAIGN LAGS

Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign organizers are optimistic about reaching this year's $100,000 goal but the numbers show both volunteer hours and amount raised are lagging behind last year's pace. Red Kettle Co-Chair Brian Lehmann told the Brainerd Dispatch that the drive needs your help or it can't help those who need it. Captain Brian Reed said as of Monday, volunteers had put in nearly 160 fewer hours than last year at this time and donations were running about $4,000 less. If you can ring a bell for an hour or two, call Debbie at the Salvation Army Office in Brainerd. Her number is 829-1120.