Online Angels Newsletter

**Together there is NOTHING this wonderful group can't do!!!!!!!**
**DREAMS DO COME TRUE.........ASK AN ONLINE ANGEL!!!!!!!!!!!**

Board of Directors

Mary Reinhart, Founder/President

Royce Reinhart, Vice President

Marilyn Matthias, Treasurer

Georgine Reinhart, Secretary

Diane Regula, Fundraiser

Gloria Canfield, Fundraiser Helper

Jan Oswald, Community Organizer

Terri Adams, Public Relations Manager

Cyndi Peters, Newsletter Volunteer

Cheyanne Flynn, Newsletter Volunteer

Where to send items

Please note that all donations for our boxes, flannel & fleece, serger & emb, thread ship to

me.

Online Angels

Mary Reinhart

36 Pine Drive

Pottsville, PA 17901

fabric, sewing thread, emb. thread, serger thread, batting, stabilizer, binding ship to:

Karen Batt

address in the data base

Circles of Hope

Mary Burns is making them into squares

or Pat Kirschbaum is putting them into ghans

addresses in the database.

Auction items go to:

Diane Regula

addresses in database

Thank you for your kindness!

Blessings,

Mary

We are collecting the following items for our winter project:

blankets
sweaters
hats
gloves/mittens
scarves
warm clothing
ear muffs

We need these in sizes from infant to adult for shelters, and the
Reservations.

These can be crochet, knit or bought. They need heavy, warm items for
winter. The heavier the better!

If you can help with ONE item it will be a blessing to many!

thank you for helping us help others!!

God bless!

Royce & Mary

Vol of the month is:Lisa Wilson Congrats, Lisa!!!

A BIG thank you to everyone that sent in baby items for August!!!

1^st place---Jan Oswald [206 items]

2^nd place---Fran Mrowczynski [151 items]

3^rd place---Chriswife [68 items]

Congrats Ladies!!!!!!!!!!

Our random drawing winner is…….Maria Galantino

Our winner for the most squares is………Allene Strassle

for August Team A with 3,995 items

· Ticket Winner Linda Garland with 7,477 tickets

· Power of One winner Gloria Canfield

· Kid Contest Winner Tara Brazel

· Item for the blitz patches:

Slippers/booties all sizes

Item for prizes: (1 winner for most sent in & 1 random winner picked)

items for Veterans & Troops

Contest for Kids

All items MUST be in by Sept 30^th to count.

· Inspiration

The Crafter's Prayer
Whenever I kneel down to pray
I thank the Lord above
For giving me so many days
To share with those I love
A year of beautiful times to say
How much that "I love you!"
With a special card, a little gift
To give from me to you.
Lord, I'm so thankful to be blessed
With such creativity
So I can find so many ways
To use my ingenuity
And make each day a special one
For all of those I care
For every day's a holiday--
A gift of love to share.
In busy times we can forget
To savor every day
To find a bit of special-ness
As we go our busy ways
For there is nothing quite as sweet
Apart from life's demands
Than to create a tiny homemade gift
Made with care by loving hands.
May I remember always, Lord
All those in need of me
To say a prayer, or a kindly word
Or give some sympathy
To pass along the blessings bright
And know just what to say
And fill their days with such delight
For each day's a holiday.

By Shelley D. Sparks

Campbell's Saucy Pork Chops

1 tablespoon veg. oil
4 pork chops; 1/2" thick (approx. 1 lb.)
1 can Campbell's Condensed Cream of Onion Soup
1/4 c. water

In medium skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add chops and cook 8 minutes or until browned. Set chops aside. Pour off fat.

Add soup and water. Heat to a boil. Return chops to pan. Reduce heat to low. Cover and cook 5 minutes or until chops are no longer pink.

Serves 4

Peppered Corn Fritters
Cumin complements the corn and peppers in these fritters Precious Owens, Elizabethtown, Kentucky, shares.

Taste of Home
SERVINGS: 4-5
CATEGORY: Side Dish
METHOD:
TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
Ingredients:
1-1/4 cups fresh or frozen corn, thawed
1 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
1 cup finely chopped green onions
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup milk
Oil for deep-fat frying
Directions:
In a large bowl, combine the corn, red pepper and onions. In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, cumin, salt and pepper; stir into corn mixture. Gradually add milk, stirring until blended. In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat 1/4 in. of oil to 375°. Drop batter by 1/4 cupfuls, a few at a time, into hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 2 to 2-1/2 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. Yield: 13-14 fritters.

GRANDMA'S PUMPKIN COOKIES

1 c. pumpkin
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 egg
1/2 tsp. salt

Mix all ingredients well. Drop onto cookie sheet by spoon. Bake at 375 degrees for 12-15 minute

Pumpkin Dump Cake
4 Eggs, beaten
1 1/2 c Sugar
1 ts Salt
2 ts Cinnamon
1 ts Nutmeg
1/2 ts Cloves
2 c Cooked pumpkin
12 oz Can of Milnot
1 Yellow cake mix
1/2 c Chopped pecans
2 Sticks of melted margarine
Mix first 8 ingredients together. Pour into a 13x9 inch pan.
Sprinkle cake mix evenly over pumpkin mixture. Sprinkle chopped
pecans over the cake mix

then pour melted margarine evenly over the
cake mix. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour (or more). Watch time as
ovens vary somewhat. Serve with Cool Whip on top.

Pole Bldg pics http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Online-Angels/photos/album/655660280/pic/list

What: Online Angels third annual craft-a-thon
Where: 36B Pine Drive Pottsville, PA 17901
Date: Sunday, October 11, 2009
Time: 10am -whenever we want to end!!
RSVP: 570-544-6868 or enter in the database at yahoo

We hope to see you in our NEW building!!!!!!!!!!!!

Once the building is done, we will change the address for sending items.
It will be:
Online Angels
Mary Reinhart
36B Pine Drive
Pottsville, PA 17901

DO NOT CHANGE THE ADDRESS UNTIL BUILDING IS FINISHED!!
Mary Reinhart, Founder/President
Online Angels

Sept Teams

team A Karen Batt Jan Oswald Emma Wood Mary Kingry Dianne Gillam Marilyn Matthias Teresa Brandt Ruth Taylor Barb Cullimore Wilda Gold Angi Swartzendruber Diana Malament Nancy Irvine Lynne Hannon Linda Puhala Dianne Hansen Barb Delaney Karen Williams Jen Brazel Bonnie Myers Diana Vance

team B Allene Strassle Carole Comeau Carolyn Owen Mabel Gillam Vera Fite Georgine Reinhart Donna Wileman Angela Geddes Lori Greer Margaret Annis Penny Bubb Linda Selvidge Suzi Goode Bev Lussier Nancy Lankford Carrie Newman Kim Hannon Geraldine Archuleta Vershell Hayes Pat Kirschbaum Tina Matthias

Items we accept

Hats- all sizes
Scarves
Gloves or mittens
Squares 4" and 6" please weave in your ends

Angels/Crosses
Sample size health and beauty - Please put these is a ziplock bag in case they leak
Soap-bars
Tampons/pads

deodorants/roll -ons
razors/shave cream
toothpaste/toothbrushes
combs/brushes

Baby items- powder, binkies, bottles, washcloths, onesies, sleepers, burp cloths, isoletter covers, NICU Snakes, cloth diapers, bibs, booties, burial buntings, receiving blankets, crib sheets, wipes, angel wraps, keepsake bags, burial gowns
preemie and micro preemies items
Yarn - please only yarn that will hold up (NO RUG YARN)
crochet hooks/knitting needles
used eye glasses
slippers- all sizes
Laprobes/afghans/quilts
bibles/bookmarks
infant/childrens clothing (can be GENTLTY USED, NO STAINS OR HOLES)
quilt supplies -for our quilt maker
craft supplies
cotton flannel material for receiving blankets
puzzle books for Veterans
non-perishables (no cans)
tabs
cs
items for school supplies for kids
xmas items for christmas for kids
ink cartridges
reams of paper
pens/pencils
tape/envelopes
dish cloths, hand towels, wash cloths
toys, small stuffed toys(no broken toys or LARGE stuffed toys)
coloring books/act. pads/sticker books/crayons/chalk

Reservations.

These can be crochet, knit or bought. They need heavy, warm items for
winter. The heavier the better!

If you can help with ONE item it will be a blessing to many!

thank you for helping us help others!!

God bless!

Royce & Mary

We are collecting the following items for disaster relief:

non-perishable food items
towels
sheets
kitchen towels/hotpads
health & beauty items
clothing [must have no stains, or tears in good condition]
blankets

If you can help with ONE item it will be a blessing to many!

thank you for helping us help others!!

God bless!

Royce & Mary

Items of the troops
Food Items
*Instant coffee. There are many flavored coffees that are very good.
*Powdered Gatorade.
*Powdered hot chocolate
*Kool-Aid (presweetened of course)
*Tea bags
*Slim Jim's
*Crackers and Easy Cheese. Triscuits and Ritz crackers are great.
*Single servings of bagged chips. (The small bags stay fresh longer.)
*Candy, of course. (M & M's are great, hard candy-anything that won't melt.)
*Little Debbie snack cakes
*Bubble gum
*Rice Krispie Treats
*Dry cereal. (The small, individual serving boxes stay very fresh.)
*Kraft Easy Mac
*Microwave popcorn
*Beef jerky
*Granola bars
*Power bars
*Dried fruit
*Chex mix
*Canned soup
*Tuna
*Spices (Onion powder, garlic powder, spice all, ect )
*Summer sausage
*Oatmeal
*Salsa
*Lollipops
*Marshmallows
*Gum
*Chips
*Ragu Express
*Canned chicken
*Salad dressing
*Instant soup
*Fast food condiments (Hot sauce, ketchup, mustard, salt and pepper
packets, relish, Mayo)

The Kids
* Have the kids draw a picture or write a story every day. Put them all in a big envelope and send them with the care packages.
* Take video of the kids playing at the park, any school activities or just sitting down and saying a personal message.
* Get some computer printer magnetic paper. Let the kids use paint markers to draw a picture on it so the parent can easily hang it on the metal rack that they sleep in.
* Let the kids do their very own care package. Let them put in whatever they want.
*Use a casting kit to create a miniature plaster "sculpture" of a new baby's foot or hand for a new daddy.

Practical
*Clorox wipes
*Baby wipes
*Razors, shaving cream
*Shampoo, conditioner
*After shave lotion
*Soap or body wash
*Mouth wash
*Deodorant
*T-shirts, underwear and socks, monthly.
*A big fluffy towel
*Eye drops, especially for those in the desert.
*Chapstick
*Lip balm
*Sun block
*Skin so soft (Avon)
*Lotion
*Dental floss
*Baby powder
*Foot powder
*Combs /brushes
*Cotton balls
*Liquid hand sanitizer
*Breath mints
*Contact lens cleaner
*Eye drops
*Nail files

Just for fun
*Send batteries. It sounds simple, but people forget.
*Sunblock
*A stress ball.
*Stamps, paper and envelopes with a nice writing pen might inspire a few more letters home.
*Phone cards (AT&T work best from Kuwait)
*Paperback book or magazines
*Disposable cameras
*Puzzles
*Film
*Journals
*Yo Yo's
*Squirt guns
*Frisbees
*Dart boards
*Small flash lights
*Hackie sacks
*Jump ropes
*Electronics hand held games
*Post cards from your home state
*Handmade items
*Radio head sets
*Portable CD players
*Mini fans
*Jokes and comics
*Balloons
*Hats (Baseball)
*Bandannas
*Socks
*Blankets
*Bug off
*Single sheet sets
*Birthday decorations
*Banners
*Send board games-the ones they have made into key chains.
*Send hisæfavorite magazines
*If they're gone over a holiday, do up one box with just holiday stuff. Be creative!
*With a CD burner, make a CD of favorite songs.
*Always write letters, but in addition you might record your letters onto a tape.
*Send a few toys. Slinky, sidewalk chalk, squirt guns...anything extra silly.
*Send electronic games.
*Make a miniature scrapbook.
*Foam footballs and basketballs, the miniature size. These will be used constantly!

For Females
*Feminine hygiene products (Tampons, panty liners)
*Hair bands
*Hair clips
*Nail polish
*Nail clippers
*Q-tips
*Small mirrors
*body sprays
*Candles
*Hair spray (Pump)
*Hair gel
*Perfume

Food for Boxes

Pasta:Noodles (elbow, rigatoni, egg, etc.)side dishes (ie lipton, rice a roni, etc.)mac and cheese (they have microwavable also now)Ramen noodlesPasta Salad KitsMixes: stuffinggravybiscuitpancakesalad dressingbag -n- seasonBeverages:koolaid (in packets)teabagshot chocolate

Breakfast:cereal (instant)cereal (individual boxes)cereal barspoptartsFruit:applesauce (like for lunches)fruit cupsDried fruitRaisinsBaking:spicesjello/pudding mixescake/brownie/cookie mixes (Jiffy is inexpensive and small boxes)Frosting (Jiffy has a mix also!)powder milkbaking powderbaking sodayeast packets (shelf stable only)Snacks:Popcorn (microwavable, kernelsgranola barsfruit snacks (fruit rollups, etc)crackerscookieslittle debbie type snackscandy (may want to stay away from chocolate due to heat)tuna in poucheshamburger/tuna helperbox meals (where everything is provided)rice (boxed, flavored)Instant potatoes (boxed, scalloped, etc)beansbreadcrumbsspices

Winter collection items

We are collecting the following items for our winter project:

blankets
sweaters
hats
gloves/mittens
scarves
warm clothing
ear muffs

We need these in sizes from infant to adult for shelters, and the