By ringing bells and offering good cheer, Mother Lode volunteers each Christmas season inspire holiday shoppers to contribute thousands of dollars, a few coins or bills at a time, to The Salvation Army through its annual kettle drive. The Salvation Army – an international organization providing services to those suffering from substance abuse and to
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“I was a happy-go-lucky girl.” Mickey Nichols is relaxing into the story of her 98 years. Orioles are visiting the feeder outside her living room, and she’s comfortable in an easy chair. Her memory is excellent, so there’s a lot to tell. It’s a surprise that the stories she chooses are not always happy and
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