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American Legion Auxiliary Unit 231 hosts Toys for Tots Benefit
 

Last Friday evening, December 13th, The American Legion Post 231 Auxiliary Unit hosted over 50 guests for a benefit for Toys for Tots. Guests were invited to contribute a new, unwrapped toy for a free dinner. Many of the toys were reserved for ‘Lunch with Santa’ on the following Sunday in which neighborhood children received a toy from Old Saint Nick, himself. One of the nicer donations was a brand new bicycle brought in and placed under the tree by American Legion member Bob Havener.

Entertainment was provided and donated by Jimmy James (Thompson) and the Blues Band, which is largely made up of members of the Sons of the American Legion, including past Sons of The American Legion Detachment Commander, Gary Winters. In attendance were Bill Allison and Don McCutcheon of the Pottsboro Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber took this opportunity to present B.M. Stephens, coordinator of the Marine Corps League, Texoma Detachment, Toys for Tots Campaign, a check for $1,315 from the Chamber’s efforts. The American Legion Auxiliary Unit prepared an outstanding spaghetti dinner and they always have a fresh home-cooked meal the second Friday of every month. As always, members of the Pottsboro community are invited as guests at any time.

article by Larry Martin
2nd Vice Commader
Post 231
 

(from right to left)
Steve Stephens, Toys for Tots Chairman of the
Marine Corps League Lake Texoma Detachment,
thanking Auxiliary President Donita Winters
and First Vice-President Penney Payne
for hosting the Toys for Tots Dinner at the Post
on December 13, 2002
 
 

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