Sterling Bank starts preparations for Giving Tree

Sterling Bank is making preparations to take the lead for organizing the annual Giving Tree.

Qualifications for this year’s Giving Tree are as follows:

• Limited to children ages newborn to 18 years of age

• Senior citizens ages 65 or older

• Recipients must live in the household fulltime and live within Ritzville, Lind, Sprague, Washtucna or Benge

Assistance request letters will be sent this week to previous participants, and forms are available at the bank for anyone wanting to participate.

Completed forms should be returned by Friday, Nov. 15, to the bank at 108 East First Avenue to prepare...