Smiles, Mittens, The Keys To
Successful Kettle Campaign
!["Smile, be friendly and courteous. What you are doing is important." says Major Sharon Harford who prepped this year's bell ringing volunteers on the proper etiquette for manning the kettles. The kettles, a familiar sight (and sound) of the holiday season, is the largest fundraiser for the Salvation Army church every year, with this year's goal being $53,000, which will be used to help people throughout the year. The first kettles will appear on Nov. 12th around the area.(Ian Austin/AllOTSEGO.com)](https://www.allotsego.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/H35A6022-645x1024.jpg)
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