The Christmas season is filled with stories of benevolence — but to be honest, we just cannot get enough of them. They reinforce the “reason for the season” and provide some warmth for the soul against the chill of the weather and the finally thawing economy.
Earlier this week, the Democrat’s Bob Satnan wrote about an effort by Dale Malone, the owner of Daisy Dukes & Cowboy Boots, to raise enough money to purchase 100 bicycles for the Community Santa campaign, which provides Christmas gifts for families in need. Malone started with a simple Facebook post last Monday, and a pledge to buy the first 10 bikes at $30 each. The response so far has been outstanding.
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