91-Year-Old Ringing Salvation Army Bell Again
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Updated: 2:23 PM Nov 21, 2009
91-Year-Old Ringing Salvation Army Bell Again
A 93-year-old man is ringing the bell at a Salvation Army kettle for the 41st year.
Posted: 10:26 AM Nov 21, 2009
Reporter: Associated Press
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A 91-year-old man is ringing the bell at a Salvation Army kettle for the 41st year.

Frank Young is volunteering for kettle duty at a grocery store in Longmont on Saturday.

He's been a bell ringer since 1968. The Salvation Army plans a ceremony Saturday to honor his service.

Copyright 2009 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

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Posted by: Anonymous on Nov 24, 2009 at 12:42 AM

What the heck is jim talking about? He don't make no sense! I think he has sour grapes. The Salvation Army helps those in need. I will continue to support them with my dollars and spare change.
Posted by: jim Location: colorado springs on Nov 22, 2009 at 10:35 AM

yes , i agree to that BUT and but..the local s.a here should not term the wrd ahould not be shall we say discrimative to other people like this young chap here?? he is a singer.. they should let him hlp these people in NEED not being turned dwn there. i bet if you listen to his songs there. you would change your mind !i didnt hear from this guy at all?? no wonder that the s.a always BROKE.. there..is that is the ways the other salavtion army wrks . its a shame that this man haad to be turned dwn there and he cantwrk for the little girls and boys in colorado springa and elpaso county go check it out yourselves see what i mean ..
Posted by: SH Location: COS on Nov 21, 2009 at 09:08 PM

Ditto. Well said.
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