Sunday, November 24, 2024
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Photo courtesy of GREG MALONE
Members of Wallace Elks Lodge No. 331 who honored local veterans at Good Samaritan in Silverton on Nov. 11. The group presented 18 vets with personalized care packages as a small token of their appreciation for their service. Care packages included items like electric shavers, winter gloves, service hats, socks, blankets, and individual personal care items. Sharon Howard, Elks member and Air Force vet, said that would like to see the program grow and reach out to more local veterans in need. “Veterans are nationally recognized one day a year, but it is (our) goal to help and appreciate our local veterans on a year-long schedule.”

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