Calumet Free Fridge

02/06/2025

02/06/2025

Winter can feel isolating and depressing, especially when people feel they cannot stay warm or comfortable. Access to winter wear can help alleviate some of these feelings of hopelessness and stress, providing both physical and emotional relief.

The Office Shop in Calumet believes that feeding the "SPIRIT" is just as important as feeding the body with complete and balanced meals!

The Office Shop offers HUNDREDS of Nice Quality Jackets, Sweatshirts, Blankets, Gloves and Boots for anyone who needs them!

The Office Shop is located at 25703 Scott Street in Calumet. People can use The Calumet Free Fridge, The Food Pantry and our Keep the Copper Country Safe and Warm Program....Monday through Friday 7:30 am until 4:30 pm!

The Office Shop also offers Children's Books plus Books for all ages at No Cost!

During the Cold Winter Months it is nice to have a puzzle or two to pass the time! The Office Shop has Dozens of Puzzles for our community to enjoy at No Charge!

The Office Shop believes Deeply in the Family unit! Families Eating Full meals together each evening, discussing and laughing over a warm meal is Paramount to the Health of a strong Family!

After Dinner maybe once a week a Family could have a Game night!

The Office Shop is asking the community to Donate as many Different Games that people can Borrow to enjoy many Happy Game Nights Together!

What started with 15 canned goods on a small table inside The Office Shop six years ago....Has grown into So MUCH MORE!!!

My HEART SWELLS with JOY and LOVE, when I share the stories with all of you on what a DIFFERENCE, we are making in So Many Lives!

Thank you!

Ron Rea

02/05/2025

When we go through pain and suffering, we need to keep our faith and trust in the lord and the people around us!

The last post was very painful to write and very painful and upsetting to many in our community!

I am Very HAPPY to share that Several People in our Community REFUSE to let the disgusting Acts of a FEW, TAKE AWAY THE hope that The Calumet Free Fridge and Food Pantry Programs offers to our community!

Just this morning a lady donated $500 in cash to Make Sure the Calumet Free Fridge and Food Pantry Programs survives and thrives!

A pair of Brand-New Sorel Boots that were purchased for $120 was donated and will bring in at least $100 to The Calumet Free Fridge and Food Pantry Programs!

Amy Cheney Schneiderhan
Ron,
I’m sorry this happened. Do you have room for more meat currently? My Salon crew would like to donate.

So many people in our community are reaching out to support The Calumet Free Fridge and Food Pantry Programs!

I have heard that the place involved in the last post is very concerned and is digging into what happened and How this could Happen in our Community?

It would not surprise me that Very Soon, More details will come out and people will be more aware of the Disgusting Selling of Donated MEAT to feed the HUNDREDS of People in need in our community!

I Truly appreciate the Communities Response to the last post! It is very important to continue to offer HOPE to those in need for Years to come!

Thank You!

Ron Rea

02/03/2025

There are ALWAYS moments in time that change the direction of events!

It has come to my attention that recently at a local bar, someone was selling the FREE MEAT that offered HOPE to over 600 Families...Each and Every month so they could buy some drinks!

When the person was asked where they got the meat, they said Ron Rea!

We live in a very Loving Community and to Take Away MEAT from families in need in our area and sell it for Drinks is totally UNACCEPTABLE!

I am asking everyone that reads this share it!

I am asking anyone that sees or hears another transaction taking place in a bar to call the Person OUT!

When these types of abuse happen to a Program that HELPS SO MANY, Some people in our community will stop reaching out to help those in need!

I have spent over $8600 in the last 6 years offering HOPE and giving people a Better and Happier Life!

I will not STAND for this SICK ABUSE of something is so Beautiful in our community!

I have a OBLIGATION to that AMAZING 8-Year-Old Boy who gave 86 cents to help feed others!

It would be a Real Shame if The Calumet Free Fridge and Food Pantry Programs Disappears from our community because of the lack of respect that a few have for the Programs!

This is SERIOUS and NEEDS to be SHARED and BROUGHT TO THE LIGHT!!!

Thank you for your HELP!

Sincerely,

Ron Rea

01/28/2025

What We Do Now Echoes in Eternity......

An 8 year boy walks into The Office Shop in Calumet. He walks proudly up to the counter and lays down some change.

As we count the change together his huge smile catches my attention! I said we have 86 cents here.

He looks at me and says....Thank you for the Food Last Night!

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A young lady enters The Office Shop at 7:40 am one morning. With tears in her eyes she asks if we have any Baby Formula on the shelf in our food Pantry?

She goes on to explain that her 3 month old baby is hungry and she has no money or Baby Formula to give her!

I explained that just Two Days Earlier a person dropped off TWO LARGE CONTAINERS of Baby Formula!

As we hugged and shed some tears together...she said you saved my baby! I explained that our COMMUNITY is here for her and her Baby and that she is welcome to come back anytime!

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A elderly woman and her son enter The Office Shop one afternoon. The woman is very frail and is using a walker. She explains to me that she has not eaten any meat for weeks because her Cancer Medicine is so EXPENSIVE! The Calumet Free Fridge and Food Pantry Programs was able to provide meat for several weeks before she passed away!

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A woman enters The Office Shop in search of a 3/4 length Church Coat!! She explains she is Embarrassed by the coats she wears to church! I pulled dow a Beautiful 3/4 Burgundy coat and asked her to try it on.

The lady put it on and it was a Perfect Fit! I told her to look in the mirror and see how Beautiful she looked! When she came out of the bathroom Tears of JOY were streaming down her face! As she Floated out the door saying....I can not wait for my Friends to see me at Church this Sunday! She said God Bless you! I told her if was such a Gift to Help her and Please come back anytime!!!

Because of the Loving Kindness of so Many in our COMMUNITY these Three stories and the HUNDREDS MORE have offered HOPE to so many!!

The Calumet Free Fridge and Food Pantry Programs serves over 30 People in need Each and Everyday! Over 630 People Each and Every Month receive HOPE because of the Love and KIndness of so many in our COMMUNITY!

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The Calumet Free Fridge and Food Pantry Programs cost $2500 each month and GROWING as new people find their way here!

Food items and Personal Hygiene items can be dropped off at The Office Shop at 25703 Scott Street in Calumet, Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:30 am to 4:30 pm.

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Cash, checks and all major credit cards accepted.

Paypal donations can be made at [email protected].

Items that the community wants to donate and 100 PERCENT of the sale of those items can be dropped at The Office Shop during our normal business hours.

Larger items that wish to be donated like cars, boats, snowmobilies, atv's, household furniture and appliances....etc can be kept at a person's residence and a picture and description of the items will be posted on The Calumet Free Fridge page.

When a person purchases a larger Donated item, arrangements will be made between the seller and the person who donated the item to be picked up when it is convenient for both parties!

There is still much work to done to ensure The Calumet Free Fridge and Food Pantry Programs continues to offer HOPE to the HUNDREDS of people in need.....Each and Every Month!

Thank you for HELP in Making such a HUGE DIFFERENCE and offering HOPE......To So MANY!!!

Ron Rea

01/24/2025

The Envy Inspire 7200e is the more compact iteration with a flatbed scanner on top, while the more premium Envy Inspire 7900e, the model we received for review and the one that’s launching first, comes with an automatic document feeder (ADF) with duplexing capabilities.

The range starts at $179, though if you have more robust copying or scanning needs, we’d recommend you spend an extra $70 to upgrade to the $249 Envy Inspire 7900e.

The Envy Inspire wasn’t built for speed. Unlike office printers, home users aren’t queuing up around the printer to retrieve their documents. Still, the Envy Inspire is a robust printer capable of delivering speeds up to 15 pages per minute (ppm) in color and black-and-white, with the first page ready in as fast as 18 seconds.

Print resolution is up to 1200 x 1200 dots per inch( dpi) for monochrome pages and 4800 x 1200 dpi for color prints and photos. Print speeds here were just shy of the 24ppm output on the HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e, which is one of the best printers on our list this year. Compared to the slightly older HP OfficeJet Pro 8025’s 10ppm color speed, the Envy Inspire’s speed was no slouch.

The first $150 buys a Great Home Printer!

Stop in The Office Shop at 25703 Scott Street in Calumet to pick it up!

The Office Shop is open Monday through Friday 7:30 am until 4:30 pm.

100 PERCENT of the sale of EVERY ITEM DONATED to support the Calumet Free Fridge and Food Pantry Programs offers HOPE.....to HUNDREDS of people......Each and Every Week!

Thank you for support!

Ron Rea

01/24/2025

Beautifully Done by Ellen Torola!

This will not last at $250

Stop in The Office Shop at 25703 Scott Street in Calumet to pick this up!

The Office Shop is open Monday through Friday 7:30 am until 4:30 pm.

All Proceeds from EVERY ITEM DONATED goes to The Calumet Free Fridge and Food Pantry Programs!

Thank you for your donations and supporting the programs that offer HOPE.....to HUNDREDS of People.....Each and Every WEEK!

Ron Rea

01/24/2025

This high-quality Baby Stroller and Car Seat Combo offers convenience, safety, and comfort for both parents and babies.

The stroller is lightweight, easy to fold, and perfect for everyday outings. The car seat meets all current safety standards, providing a secure and comfortable ride for your little one. Ideal for new parents or anyone in need of a reliable travel system.

Features:

Adjustable reclining seat and canopy for the stroller

Easy-to-use 5-point harness for the car seat

Compatible with most vehicles (check brand/model for compatibility)

Smooth, easy maneuverability with lockable wheels

Stroller storage basket for diapers, toys, or shopping

Car seat base included for easy installation

Suitable for infants from 4-35 lbs (for the car seat)

$175

Stop in The Office Shop at 25703 Scott Street in Calumet to pick it up!

The Office Shop is open Monday through Friday 7:30 am until 4:30 pm.

100 PERCENT of the sale of EVERY ITEM DONATED to support the Calumet Free Fridge and Food Pantry Programs offers HOPE.....to HUNDREDS of people......Each and Every Week!

Thank you for support!

Ron Rea

01/24/2025

Don’t miss this chance to own a fantastic ride-on toy that will provide hours of entertainment for your little one!

Kids Electric Quad Power Wheel - Green & Black

Item Description.....Fun and stylish kids' electric quad power wheel in an eye-catching green and black color scheme.

This ride-on toy is designed for young adventurers who love the thrill of cruising around in style.

Its rugged design and bold graphics make it a perfect gift for children aged 3 to 7.

Features:

Durable plastic construction for outdoor use.

Bright green and black color with sporty decals.

Wide, sturdy tires for stability and easy handling.

Comfortable seat

Easy-to-use handlebar steering.

Rechargeable Battery and charger!

$100

Stop by The Office Shop at 25703 Scott Street in Calumet and pick it up!

The Office Shop is open Monday through Friday 7:30 am until 4:30 pm for your convivence!

100 PERCENT of Every item that is Donated and Sold to support The Calumet Free Fridge and Food Pantry Programs offers HOPE to HUNDREDS of people in need.....Each and Every WEEK!

Thank you!

Ron Rea

01/22/2025

Serving 630 people in need...Each and Every Month is a Huge Challange!

Our community has dug in for over 2000 days and counting!!!
We started very small and grew every week!

As you can see by the pictures The Calumet Free Fridge has FOUR LARGE Freezers that are empty of meat at this time!

The Calumet Free Fridge also has TWO REFRIGERATORS that are empty at this time!

The ability to offer families Compete Meals during the Hard Winter Months takes a Collective Effort from our Community!

One Man has Donated over 15,000 pounds of Meat since November!!!

Please share this post in Hopes of our COMMUNITY COMING TOGETHER to restock the FREEZERS and REFRIGERATORS located at The Office Shop in Calumet!

Food donations, Cash donations, all major credit card donations can be made at The Office Shop at 25703 Scott Street in Calumet.

Donations can also be made Via Paypal and Venmo.

Paypal address is [email protected]

Venmo is RonRea

The Office Shop is open Monday through Friday 7:30 am through 4:30 pm.

The Calumet Free Fridge established an idea that ALMOST ANY ITEM can be donated and 100 PERCENT of every sale of EVERY DONATED ITEM goes to offer HOPE to HUNDREDS of People in need...Each and Every Month!

I believe The Calumet Free Fridge and Food Pantry Programs are WORTH FIGHTING FOR!

Thank you for your help!

Ron Rea

01/10/2025

How do we as a Loving COMMUNITY feed the 600 PLUS people in need and GROWING each and every month?

The cost per month to run the programs is $2500 and GROWING!

The cost per year to run the programs is $30,000 a year and GROWING!

The post before this one, listed several People and Community Businesses that have given so MUCH and CONTINUE to do so!

The Calumet Free Fridge page was created as a Vessel to feed the hundreds of people in need in our community for YEARS to come!

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Let's say that our loving community donates 500 items and 100 PERCENT of the proceeds allows The Calumet Free Fridge and Food Pantry Programs to continue to offer the HOPE for HUNDREDS of people...Each and Every Month!

The 500 items sell for an average of $60 a piece!

The total for those 500 items brings us to the operating cost of $30,000.

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I know that our community can reach the 1000 items in donations! When 1000 items are donated and sell for an average of $40,000,

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The Calumet Free Fridge and Food Pantry Programs can EXPAND the items to offer HOPE to so many!

The Calumet Free Fridge will Expand when POSSIBLE, to include SEVERAL PERSONAL HYGIENE items.

The Calumet Free Fridge will EXPAND when POSSIBLE, to include Baby Formula, Baby Food and other Baby items as needed!

The Calumet Free Fridge will EXPAND when POSSIBLE, to include for the animal friends in our families! Cat Food, Dog Food and play toys and Kitty Litter will be on hand!

The Calumet Free Fridge when POSSIBLE, will include healthy choices for People in NEED!

The Calumet Free Fridge when POSSIBLE, will include Glutten Free Healthy Foods!

Before a May Day in 1954, Scientists....The EXPERTS.....Knew it was Physically IMPOSSIBLE to run a mile in under 4 MINUTES!

Roger Bannister in May 1954 BROKE the 4 Minute Mile! 18 MONTHS later 21 OTHER RUNNERS broke the 4 MINUTE MILE!

As of JUNE 2022, the "four minute barrier" has been broken by 1,755 atheletes!

What is YOUR FOUR MINUTE MILE?

Thank you for your help in offering HOPE to HUNDREDS of people in our community feed their Families and REACH THEIR 4 MINUTE MILE!!!!

Ron Rea

01/07/2025

Happy New Year!

You decide what you want.....

You decide what you are willing to GIVE?

Then you BEGIN!!!

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Here is what our Special Community has been willing to GIVE for Several Years to offer HOPE, LOVE and COMPASSION to HUNDREDS of people in need.....Each and Every Month!!!

Thank you Louie's Fresh Market in Lake Linden for making the $30,000 needed each year to run The Calumet Free Fridge and Food Pantry Programs......For STRETCHING those DOLLARS into $46,000 each YEAR!!!

Thank you Festival Foods in Houghton for donating NINE PALLETS...over $100,000 in food and Medicine, to several Food Pantries in our area and allowing us to be a part of that!!!

Thank you Eric from Toni's Country Kitchen in Laurium for Donating over ONE THOUSAND PASTIES over the years! You have brought tears of JOY to so MANY!!!

Thank you Jen's Kitchen in Calumet for Donating Hundreds of Pasties, Bowls of soup and Delicious Desert Items over the years! Such a Blessing of LOVE and HOPE to so many!!

Thank you Jim's Pizza in Calumet for your YEARS of support to The Calumet Free Fridge and Food Pantry Programs. Jim's Pizza has Donated Thousands of Dollars to the Calumet Free Fridge and Food Pantry programs through the years!

Thank you Karl Niemala for Donating TWO LARGE COMMERCIAL FREEZERS and over 15,000 Pounds of meat in the last 4 Months! Miracles happen every night at the Family Dinner Table! Thank you Karl for allowing them to Happen for HUNDRREDS of Families!!!

Thank you Sue and Tom Fouts for Donating TWO LARGE FREEZERS and HUNDREDS of Pasties through the years! Amazing Couple who have given so much to our Community for DECADES!!!

Thank you the singing group....Noteworthy! Your Concert in June this year raised $1700 for the Calumet Free Fridge and Food Pantry Programs!

Thank you Goodwill in Houghton. Your round-up program for the months of April, May and June in 2024 raise $1077.00 for The Calumet Free Fridge and Food Pantry Programs!

Thank you Keewanaw Co-Op for your round-up program. Your round program for the months of July, August and September 2024, not only raised $2800 for The Calumet Free Fridge and Food Pantry Programs but another $2800 went towards the Western Upper Peninsula Food Pantry Programs! AMAZING!!!!

Thank you Dan from Byler's Eggs in Pelkie! Dan continues to DONATE 45 DOZEN EGGS each time in has delivered EGGS the past several Months! Dan is a Special Man who Deeply cares for our COMMUNITY!

Thank you Rye and Wess from the Noggin in Hubbel. The Noggin has donated $1500 and over 5000 items from a very successful Food Drive! The Noggin has also expressed their desire to donate another $1500 in the near future and continue to find ways to support The Calumet Free Fridge and Food Pantry Programs.

Thank you Pats Foods, Dollar General and Family Dollar for doing what you can to continue to support our Local Calumet Free Fridge and Food Pantry Programs!

Thank you to all the Local Farmers that GIVE So MUCH every Saturday after the Farmers Market in Calumet that provides so much Fresh Produce to so Many!

Thank you Calumet Township for helping secure Grants that have allowed Frozen Farms in Calumet to Provide HUNDREDS of Their AMAZING MEAT to The Calumet Free Fridge and Food Pantry Programs! Our Community is DOING TRULY AMAZING THINGS!!!!

As you can see.....It takes a lot of people to continue to make The Calumet Free Fridge and Food Pantry Programs to offer the HOPE, LOVE and COMPASSION to so MANY.....Each and EVERYDAY!!!

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Please continue to look around your house, attic, basement, garage and storage facility area for any items that can be sold to raise the $2500 needed...EACH and EVERY MONTH for the Calumet Free Fridge and Food Pantry Programs!

Food items are ALWAYS APPRECIATED and can be dropped off at The Office Shop in Calumet at 25703 Scott Street.......Monday through Friday......7:30 am until 4:30 pm!

Cash, Check, Gifth Cards to local stores, and all major credit card donations are also Welcomed and Deeply Appreciated!

Paypal and Venmo Donations can also be made to support The Calumet Free Fridge and Food Pantry Programs!

Our COMMUNITY has come a VERY LONG WAY in offering HOPE, LOVE and COMPASSION for HUNDREDS of people in need... Each and Every Month!

There is still MUCH to be DONE and we REALLY need your continued Support, Love and Compassion to keep The Calumet Free Fridge and Food Pantry Programs going strong and serving our COMMUNITY for YEARS TO COME!!

Miracles are happening everyday in our COMMUNITY and it is ONLY POSSIBLE through the CONTINUED SUPPORT by so MANY to HELP SO MANY!!!

Thank you!

Ron Rea

12/27/2024

Stunning FOUR piece locally made Jewelry!

Adjustable Ring, Bracelet, Necklace and Earrings!

The first $80 takes all FOUR PIECES!

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Our Community continues to Donate Several Items that offers HOPE to Hundreds of people in our community.....Each and Every Month!

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Thank you!

Ron Rea

12/26/2024

Thank you Eric!

Eric from Toni's Country Kitchen in Laurium donated 19 loaves of bread this morning!!

Our Community continues to offer HOPE to Hundreds of people....Each and Every Month!

Happy New Year!

Ron Rea

12/20/2024

Please share this with everyone in our community!

At the heart of our community is a place that many turn to when times are tough — the food pantry. Shelves lined with canned goods, grains, and fresh produce welcome those in need, offering comfort and hope. But there’s something special about the section we all look forward to: the meat. A precious resource that helps sustain us, nourish our families, and provide warmth to our tables.

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As our community grows, so does the need for food. The pantry works tirelessly to provide, but we’re not immune to the reality that some resources are limited. Meat — often the most sought-after item — can be quickly depleted if everyone takes more than they need. And while one extra pound of meat may not seem like much, the consequences can ripple through the pantry and affect the next person who may have no other option.

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Not long ago, a young family came into the pantry. They’d been struggling to make ends meet, and today, they hoped to find meat to feed their growing children. But when they arrived, the meat shelves were bare. ‘We need it for the kids,’ they said. Fortunately, a neighbor who had already taken what they needed noticed the situation and went to the shelves to return some of their own portion, allowing the family to take enough for their meal. The pantry was small, but their generosity made it big enough for everyone.

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When we take only what we need, we ensure that the pantry’s resources last longer and reach more people. It’s not just about feeding ourselves — it’s about creating a future where everyone has enough. Each thoughtful choice we make helps maintain the pantry’s stock and ensures that those in need today can still turn to it tomorrow.

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Let’s remember that every item we take has the power to make someone else’s day a little easier. The pantry is here for all of us, and if we each take just what we need, it will last for years to come — feeding not only our bodies but our community’s spirit.
Thank you for your continued Donations to the Calumet Free Fridge and Food Pantry Programs.

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Food items, Personal Hygiene items, Baby Formula and Pet Food can be dropped off at The Office Shop Monday through Friday 7:30 am through 4:30 pm.

Cash, check and credit card donations are always welcome to continue to offer HOPE to the HUNDREDS of people in need...Each and Every Month!

The Calumet Free Fridge also accepts donations through Paypal and Venmo.

Paypal address for donations is [email protected]

Venmo donations can be made by donating to Ron Rea on Venmo.
Ron@Ron-Rea

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If our community remembers the story of the Goose that laid the Golden Egg and plans for the FUTURE.....HUNDREDS of people in need of HOPE and COMPASSION will receive that for YEARS TO COME!!

Merry Christmas!

Ron Rea

12/18/2024

Large Pink Geodes: These can range from $200 to $1,000+ or more for exceptionally large and beautiful specimens, especially if they contain high-quality, vibrant crystals like pink amethyst or rose quartz.

If the geode is extremely large and has a particularly beautiful or rare crystal formation, the price can exceed these ranges, especially if it is purchased as a collector's piece, decoration, or for use in fine jewelry or art.

This Beautiful Pink Geode is a True TREASURE!

The piece measures....

3 1/2 inches wide

1 3/4 inches Tall

2 inches Deep

Weighs 8.2 ounces

The first $600 buys this AMAZING Pink Geode.

100 Percent of the proceeds feeds Hundreds of people....Each and Every Month!!

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Our COMMUNITY continues to Donate Several Unique Items That support The Calumet Free Fridge and Food Pantry Programs!

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HUNDREDS of people....Each and Every Month have HOPE, thanks to the loving Compassion of so many in our Community!

Please look around your House, Basement, Attic and storage unit to Donate as many items as you can to continue the love for months and years to come!

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Merry Christmas!

Ron Rea

12/18/2024

Things are really "HEATING UP" at The Calumet Free Fridge and Food Pantry Programs!

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Just arrived.....THREE Electric Heaters for those Cold Winter Days!!
Your CHOICE of any of the THREE HEATERS.....$80 each!

Keep those donations coming....Very Long and Cold Months ahead for many in our COMMUNITY!!!

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Thank you!

Ron Rea

12/17/2024

Forget that Ugly Christmas Sweater.....

OWN the room with this BEAUTY!!!

Suit is about 6 feet tall!

Wrap your entire Body with this One Of A Kind.....I am the King Masterpiece!

First $150 becomes the Talk of the Party!!!

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Merry Christmas!

Ron Rea