(La Porte County, IN) - La Porte Mayor Tom Dermody remains undefeated in ringing the bell for the Salvation Army as part of a competition with the mayor of Michigan City.

 

La Porte Salvation Army Major Charles Pinkston said Dermody and his team wound up with $3,825.57 in the kettle they manned outside of Kroger on Wednesday.

 

Meanwhile, Michigan City Mayor Duane Parry and his helpers collected $306.49 in their kettle at Al’s Supermarket on Karwick Road, said Michigan City Salvation Army Major Dale Simmons.

 

It was the fourth consecutive victory by Dermody in the annual mayoral ring-off.

 

“Our community is so special. We rally around those individuals that might need a little love and support during the holidays and yesterday was just another example of that,” he said.

 

Michigan City Salvation Army Major Dale Simmons said he was happy with the amount Parry brought in because every dollar counts toward reaching the annual fundraising goal and meeting the needs of the community.

 

Dermody received a little help in the contest from Santa Claus.

 

"Santa is like having Babe Ruth in baseball. We were excited that Santa was able to be there," he said.