Springfield Elks Lodge #1560 recently held a members all out effort to donate winter mittens, gloves and socks to the Vermont Veterans Home in Bennington, Vt. Members donated dozens and dozens of each article, solely for the residents of the Vet’s Home..
Caption for attached pic; In front is a Veteran resident Sue Bull 87 years old, and a living twin of her sister who is also still alive. In back is PER Carolee Murchie, CEO of the Vet’s home Mellissa Jackson, Recreational Therapy Director of the Vet’s home Michelle Burgess and Elks Chairman of the winter apparel drive Gloria Gunn.
News item submitted by Mike Gunn.