Dear Editor:

The hustle and bustle of the Christmas holidays have passed but not my gratitude to all those who made the "Secret Santa" program successful again this year.

The generosity of your time and money shows that our community has a great big heart for the less fortunate children of the county.

Thank you to all the businesses that aided with this endeavor through contributions, gift donations or the participation of your employees as "Secret Santas."

Thanks, also, to those who helped "behind the scenes" to handle the logistics of this project as well.

A big note of appreciation goes to the Department of Social Services office. Our local office processed the applications for the needy children and provided our Secret Santas with the wish lists of these children.

To each of you that helped those in need, may you keep the example of Christmas spirit and may it bless you throughout the new year!

Sincerely,

Rhonda McElveen
treasurer
Barnwell County
Rotary Club