Bell Ringer Brightens Shoppers' Holidays with Song
Singing his way through every shift, Salvation Army worker lifts spirits and prompts giving.
For four years running, shoppers at Pick 'n Save on State Street have been treated to an extra helping of holiday cheer. Salvation Army bell ringer Arvie Vaulx Jr. keeps music in the air by caroling his way through every shift, every day. No matter how cold or windy the weather, Vaulx warms his pipes non-stop for eight hours while minding his donation kettle and accompanying himself on twin, tinkling handbells. While not everyone stops to listen, Vaulx has built up a fan base and friendships over four Christmas seasons – and he believes his singing does help with donations. "Sometimes people get all the way to the parking lot, out to their cars, and then they come back," he said. "They say, 'The singing brought me back.' "One fellow I've …
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Sarah Worthman
2:34 pm on Friday, December 23, 2011
Jim, this is just stellar. I want to meet this guy now!!!! more ›