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.

New donors:

In loving memory of my parents, Robert and Cecelia Reich. Christmas was a very special time for them. Heidi Anderson: $25.

Daniel and Linda Auge: $100.

Merry Christmas. John Bartel: $100.

In loving memory of Alfred Bartel. Margaret and John Bartel: $250.

In loving memory of my husband, James Benedict; my parents, Aver and Dossie Grimes; and my brother, John Grimes. May God bless you for your good work. Minnie Lou Benedict: $100.

In memory of F. Lenora Perry, our dear parents and siblings. Thomas and Shirley Bertolino: $100.

In memory of Billy and Audrey Clower. Billy Clower Dance Studio: $100.

In memory of my wonderful sister, Phyllis Hall, who passed away in August of 2007. She was the best sister anyone could ever have been blessed with. Ron and Louetta Busick: $50.

Anonymous: $200.

In memory of my husband, Ralph, and mother, Mary. Bless the Salvation Army. Ruth Crawford: $100.

Friends of John (Scotty) McLachlan, in his memory: $100.

In memory of Ike Salazar and Larry Navarra. God Bless. Bob Frutos: $100.

Vinson and Karen Gilliam: $350.

In memory of a very special man, David Still Jones; and his parents, Helen and Frank, and Aunt Reicle. Peggy Jones Frykholm: $50.

In memory of all our dear family gone from among us but in our heart and memory, Hubert Harry Hathway (dearest dad and beloved grandfather), Amy Kathleen Hathway (lovely mother and grandmother), Hildred Dorothy Hathway (the best sister-in-law, beloved aunt), Robert Delver (Bob) Hathway (dear brother and uncle), Robert Delver (Bobby) Hathway (dear nephew and cousin), and Hubert R. Trier (best of the best, brother-in-law and uncle), Watsonville, Calif.; and Floyd E. Ward, Santa Paula (cherished dad, precious grandfather), we miss your love and guidance in our lives. Edward and Deloyce Hathway, Mark, Matt, Ryan, Cameron Hathway, Sharon Kathleen and Tom Trine, and Courtney: $125.

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 952: $200.

In loving memory of my parents, Floyd and Billie Omstead, and to continue their tradition of supporting the Salvation Army. Nancy L. Hrock: $50.

A. Nonny Mouse: $100.

In loving memory of our son, Don, and other family members! Ann and Jerry Jarvis: $25.

Eugene and Patty Law: $100.

In loving memory of my dear father, Kenneth M. Williams. Marla McClendon: $50.

In loving memory of our beloved son, Craig McReynolds. We all miss you very much. Austin and Eileen McReynolds and family: $50.

Anonymous: $100.

In loving memory of our son, Patrick Muldoon Sr., and our grandson, Patrick Muldoon Jr. Helen and Bob Muldoon: $50.

In memory of Virginia and Cecil Brown, Gene Paschke and Mary Crockett. Franziska and Jerry Jeffreys: $200.

In loving memory of our grandson, Anthony Rosales. Not a day goes by without you on our mind and heart. We love you. Granpa Lefty and Granma Nellie: $20.

In loving memory of Clark and Grace Gathercole. Carol and Alan Olson: $50.

In memory of my beloved husband, Ted Ovrid. This was his favorite charity and I remember them every year in his honor. Claire Ovrid: $100.

In memory of my husband, "Tom" Richey; his mother and brother; my parents, Annie and Robert Erskine; sister, Janet Romano; and her daughter, Toni Patterson. Connie Erskine Richey: $25.

For all your good work. Robert and Norma Tillotson: $50.

In loving memory of my parents, Zoe and Elmer Seubert. Jack Seubert: $100.

In honor of Chuck Thomas, who does a great job of keeping Ventura history alive. Ron Rose: $50.

In loving memory of our dads, Clint Paxton and Bob Vreeland, and the Mannings, Cryders, Vreelands, Hansens and Vidovichs. Tamara and Fred Paxton: $100.

Ethel M. Yim: $20.

In memory of Grandma Pat and Grandpa Gibson: $100.

In loving memory of departed Kam and Gilbert family members, and numerous friends, gone but not forgotten. George and Barbara Kam: $150.

Today's total: $3,540.

Previous total: $44,706.83.

Total to date: $48,246.83.

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.