Twins ask Party Goers to Bring Food Instead of Presents

Ava and Emma Cinealis, 7 years old, requested their party guests bring food for the hungry in lieu of presents for their birthday.

"Because," said Ava, "it doesn't seem fair to the poor when they don't have food but we always have food to eat."

Both Ava and Emma go to the Sheboygan Pigeon River school and had their party at the YMCA. 16 people came and brought non perishable food.

"I did bring the idea to do this to the girls and both of them agreed it was a great idea. I expected there to be a bit of grumbling but they were excited by this," said the girl's mom, Tracy Cinealis.

When asked if they missed their presents they both agreed they did not.

CAPTAIN VISITS AREA SCHOOLS – SALUTING STUDENT’S GIVING SPIRIT

Sheboygan, WI - Captain Food Fight was seen throughout Sheboygan, Kohler and Plymouth this week shaking hands and saluting the elementary students. The students are collecting pennies to donate to The Salvation Army and the Sheboygan & Plymouth Area United Way.

“We encourage the students to save pennies, but if they put silver coins in another class’s penny jar, that counts against. It’s called sabotage and even the kindergarten kids know what that means,” said Kohler Elementary School Principal Susan Jaberg. “They all know the purpose of the penny war. It’s nice to win but more important to help others.”

The school that raises the most money will receive an ice cream party and a traveling trophy.

“By collecting pennies these students and teachers are showing us how much they care about other people. We hope this penny war can be something annual,” said Development Director Heidi Cain. “We want all the participants to know how grateful we are for their support.”

The penny war will go through Friday, January 23rd and money can be dropped off any time after that to the Taylor Drive or Sheboygan Falls M & I Bank locations.

The pennies will help support programs that the United Way funds such as family counseling, Meals on Wheels, and budget & credit counseling through the Family Service Association family. The Salvation Army social services include a homeless shelter, free health clinic, housing and utility assistance, a day care program, a food pantry, and many other community programs.

“Even the smallest gift can make a difference,” said Sheboygan & Plymouth Area United Way Marketing Coordinator Nancy Jusky. “Our lofty goal is to collect one million pennies which equals $10,000.”

Photo Above: Kohler Elementary School Principal Susan Jaberg took time to pose with the Captain.

Free Asthma Classes Offered

Free Asthma Classes to Begin January 8th

Sheboygan, Wis., - The Salvation Army Red Shield Free Clinic is sponsoring free asthma classes to the public. Whether you are recently diagnosed or have been managing your asthma for awhile, this is an opportunity to learn, ask questions, and to network and share experiences with people in your community who have asthma.

This is the second class in a series by Nationally Certified Asthma Educator Jan Wierschke, RN. It focuses on winter and seasonal asthma triggers and how to manage your health if you get the flu or a cold.

Wierschke holds a Masters of Science in Nursing and is the Director of Health Management at Sheboygan’s Prairie States Enterprises. She is waiving her teaching fee and offering the classes free to the public. “There are different ways to give to your community and this is my way of giving back.”

“Asthma, although a chronic disease, is treatable and manageable,” says Wierschke. “The key is educating yourself on what you can do to manage your asthma.”

According to the American Lung Association more than 22 million people in America have asthma. Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease where an attack results in the inflammation of airways and constriction inside the lung tissue making the person who is having an asthma attack wheeze, cough, and suffer shortness of breath.

The first class starts Thursday, January 8th from 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm at The Salvation Army building in the lower level, 710 Pennsylvania, Sheboygan. For further information visit The Salvation Army’s online Website www.sasheboygan.com or call 458.3723, Ext. 32.