The Star's annual Bellringer drive will run through Christmas, with the newspaper publishing daily, except Mondays, a list of new contributions. Although the newspaper acknowledges all contributions, donors can remain anonymous if desired. All money raised will be given to the Salvation Army to serve needy local people.

Woman is carrying on tradition started by mom

During the holidays, Ventura resident Judy Farrar continues an annual tradition first started by her mother, June.

For almost 20 years, Judy has donated to The Star's annual Bellringer drive.

"My mother passed away in 1989 and she has always been a supporter of this event ever since it started," said Judy. "I just carry on the tradition in her memory and also donate in memory of anyone who has touched me in my life and has passed on."

Judy donated $50 this year in memory of her uncle, Gerald Farrar, who died over the summer; a good friend, Richard Burns; and a neighbor, Pete Bapiste.

The Star's annual Bellringer drive will run through Christmas, with the newspaper publishing lists of readers' contributions. All money raised will be given to the Salvation Army to serve needy local people.

For a list of new donors and where to send contributions, see B8.

New donors:

Anonymous: $37.97.

In memory of Roxanne and Toni. Anonymous: $100.

In loving memory of my special angel, Wayne Pulley. Still missing you. XOXO. Love, Judy: $50.

In loving memory of father O.D. Hill and brother David. Gloria Criss: $100.

In loving memory of our Mom, Sadie Lamson. She loved the holidays and we miss her very much. Gil and Gail de Ande: $50.

In memory of all the members of the Farrar family who have since passed away. This also includes my Uncle Gerald, who passed this year, and my good friend Richard Burns. I also want to include my good neighbor Pete Bapiste, who was a great supporter of the Salvation Army. Judy Farrar: $50.

In memory of my loved ones. Anonymous: $50.

Ventura County Information Technology Services Department: $201.86.

In loving memory of Carolyn Wier, longtime work furlough employee. Work Furlough: $50.

In loving memory of my daughter, Sharon Ross. Verna F. Kleffel: $25.

In loving memory of our parents, Paul and La Rose Linman and Leonard and Mary Renfro. Miles and Lenora Linman: $50.

In memory of parents Ross and Winnie McWaters. They were helped by the Salvation Army when they came to Ventura in the early '40s from Texas. Dwayne and Sue McWaters: $100.

In memory of Mary, Al and Allen. $100.

Anonymous: $50.

In memory of Emery Sharp. Ruby Sharp: $25.

In memory of Jeffrey Alan Levy, son of Phyllis Redd. Bernice: $25.

In loving memory of Helen and Henry Dirkes. $1,000.

With great appreciation for the good charitable work performed by the Salvation Army. Connie and Jerry Brown: $100.

In memory of my husband, Ervin Roberson; my brother, Aldo Fattarelli; and my parents, Pete and Felicina Fattarelli. Agnes Roberson: $200.

In memory of a great teacher and friend who passed away this year, Dorothy McMurray. Frank Girls Club: $160.

Today's total: $2,524.83.

Previous total: $39,907.

Total to date: $42,431.83.

Send donations to:

Bellringer

The Star

P.O. Box 6006

Camarillo, CA 93011

This address should be used by readers of all editions of The Star. Please make check out to Bellringer.