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• Salvation Army Red Kettle fundraiser set for $100,000

Nathaniel Miller, Reporter
Odessa American

ODESSA, TEXAS - Despite the cold, blustery day, the warmth from Craig Abernethy’s smile greeted people Tuesday morning. As a paid bell ringer for the Salvation Army, Abernethy stood outside of the Hobby Lobby at 4642 E. University Blvd. Abernethy says hello to those walking in through the store’s door, even if they do not put any money in the red kettle next to him ...

... The annual Red Kettle fundraiser, the organization’s largest fundraiser, started Tuesday, and will run in locations throughout Odessa until Dec. 24. The fundraiser runs at the same time as the Salvation Army’s Empty Stocking fundraiser ...

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