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Local Woman To Be Interviewed on Christian TV ProgramNancy Gable of Mount Carroll will be interviewed Thursday, Jan. 27, on the Christian program “3ABN Live” broadcast from the studios of Three Angels Broadcasting Network in Thompsonville, Ill. Nancy is the director of Upper Mississippi CHIP, a volunteer-run, community-based lifestyle education program for people desiring to better their health and prevent or reverse chronic and sometimes life-threatening issues. Nancy’s daughter, Wendy Gable, a CHIP Director in Alhambra, Calif., will also be interviewed on the two-hour program. Mother and daughter will be sharing their stories of the effect CHIP has had on their health and their lives. They will be interviewed by the program host and by Dr. Hans Diehl, director of the Lifestyle Medicine Institute of Loma Linda, Calif., and founder of the Coronary Health Improvement Project (CHIP). CHIP has graduated over 50,000 participants world-wide since 1988. CHIP can lower health costs with an estimated return on investment (ROI) of 5 to 1. Upper Mississippi CHIP has conducted five annual programs with over 40 graduates and will begin its sixth program in February. Details are available at www.umisschip.org. “When I discovered how easy it was to lose weight and keep it off with the CHIP lifestyle,” Nancy said, “I just had to answer God’s call to become a CHIP director and share the message of hope and health that CHIP offers.” In addition to achieving her own weight loss of 77 lbs., Nancy helped her husband make the changes necessary to reverse his diseases. He was obese and had been on medications for Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol for six years. When he chose to implement the CHIP lifestyle, he was able to get off all three medications within eight weeks, with his doctor’s approval. Within a year, he had lost over 60 lbs. and was no longer medically diabetic nor eligible for blood sugar test supplies through the VA. The live interview will be broadcast from 8-10 p.m. Thurs., Jan. 27, and rebroadcast from 1-3 a.m. Fri., Jan. 28; 3-5 p.m. Sun., Jan. 30; and 8-10 a.m. Tues., Feb. 1. The public is invited to watch the live broadcast on the big screen at the Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1605 Superior Ave., Savanna, Thursday evening, Jan. 27. The church will open at 7:30 p.m., and those who attend will receive a free gift. The program can also be viewed online at www.3abntv.org/player.cfm and on the Davenport, Iowa, UHF/VHF station on Channel 16. Surrounded by the rolling farmland of Southern Illinois, Three Angels Broadcasting Network (3ABN) beams its television and radio programming to eight satellites which carry it to every inhabited continent. 3ABN is the second largest Christian network in North America (in regard to numbers of owned and operated UHF stations). 3ABN's “down-home” approach and the absence of large fundraising efforts or telethons holds a special appeal for its viewers. 3ABN is the “Mending Broken People Network,” a 24-hour Christian television and radio network which focuses on programming that will reach people right where they are hurting. 3ABN offers cooking and health programs, stop smoking and weight loss, natural home remedies, programs that deal with children and family issues, divorce recovery programs, drug and alcohol rehabilitation, organic gardening, gospel music programs, as well as a variety of inspirational themes from the Bible for children and adults. 3ABN is not owned, operated or funded by any church, denomination or organization, so people from all cultures and backgrounds appreciate 3ABN programming. For questions about the broadcast or about CHIP, contact Nancy Gable at 815-244-9459 or e-mail umisschip@gmail.com
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Fischbach Named Student of the Month
Leigh Fischbach, a junior at Milledgeville High School, was named the MHS Student of the Month for December.
Her teachers say Heather is a student who always has a good attitude. She helps out wherever and whenever needed and offers meaningful contributions during classroom discussion. Her classroom work has really been exceptional all semester. In addition, Heather assists as a student aide during Kindergarten PE and exhibits a great amount of patience while working with our young students!
Heather plans on getting a degree in psychology. Her favorite class is English 3 with Ms. Riehle.
Heather is also active in other in- and -out of school activities. “I am a member of National Honor Society and the school choir. Also, I am a class officer and hold a part time job.”
Heather added, “If I could meet one person it would be Hayley Williams because she’s the lead singer of one of my favorite bands – Paramore – and an inspiration. Next to my name in the dictionary would be the word ‘stellar.’ The thing I like most about my home town is the sense of safety.”
Heather says that the person that has been most influential in her life is “my father because he has always pushed me to do my best, no matter how much I hated it. He’s never given up on me and has always been there for me when I needed him.”
She is the daughter of Lonny Fischbach and Cindy Wintjen.
Carroll County Crime Stoppers
Carroll County Crime Stoppers is requesting your help in solving the following crime. Information leading to an arrest could earn the caller a reward of up to $1000.00 and the identity of any caller will be kept strictly confidential.
The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the vandalism and theft of property from a house trailer located at the intersection of Sand Ridge and Three Mile Road north of Thomson. Sometime during the last month unknown suspects have broken windows and doors, removed siding and property including the bathtub and sinks from the unoccupied house trailer. Loss due to damage and theft exceeds $1000.00.
Persons having information about this or any crimes or the location of a wanted felon should contact Crime Stoppers at 244-STOP (244-7867).
Coming Soon: CC 4-H Public Presentation Contests
By Leanne Rahn, Carroll County Community Worker, 4-H & Youth
It’s time to select your topic, gather your notes and practice, practice, practice for the annual 4-H Public Presentation contests to be held Saturday, February 26.
The public speaking contest will start at 9:00 a.m., at Naaman Diehl Auditorium in Mt. Carroll. 4-H’ers may choose from the following areas for their presentation: Illustrated speech, formal speech, extempore speaking, oral interpretation, original works, speaking of horses or horticulture.
The demonstration contest will be held following the Public Speaking Contest. 4-H’ers may choose from the following area for their presentation: Food division - International, ethnic, or regional cuisine; nutrition; food science; food preservation; food safety; making food dollars count; general demonstration; horse demonstration and horticulture demonstration. Both contests will be held in the morning. Savings bonds, cash prizes or gift certificates will be awarded to the top 4-H’ers in each area. Registration deadline is February 14.
The public is welcome to attend. For more information, contact Leanne Rahn at Carroll County University of Illinois Extension Office at 244-9444 or lrahn@illinois.edu.
Carroll County 4-H Steer Weigh-In & Tattooing
By Leanne Rahn, Carroll County Community Worker, 4-H & Youth
4-H Steer weighing and tattooing will he held Saturday, February 5, from 9:30-11:00 a.m. at Jim & Kayla Ruter farm near Shannon. Snow date will be February 19 at the same location.
Any 4-H’er who has a beef steer or a market heifer for a project must attend the weigh-in. Also anyone that is remotely thinking of showing steers at the State Fair Show in August in the Jr. Department beef steer and beef premiere classes (Qualifying carcasses must grade at least low choice, have a yield grade lower than 4.0 and weigh 900 lbs. or less). State Fair animals must also be tagged with an electronic ID tag.
New this year to the 4-H county beef program will be a carcass class. If you are entering any animals in this class, you will also need to have your animals nominated, weighed-in and tattooed.
For more information or to register by February 2 to attend the weigh-in and tattooing, contact Leanne Rahn at the Carroll County University of Illinois Extension Office at 244-9444 or e-mail at lrahn@illinois.edu.
CC 4-H Federation Plans Family Outing
By Leanne Rahn, Carroll County Community Worker, 4-H & Youth
All Carroll County 4-H families are invited to join the 4-H Federation for a trip to the Quad Cities Mallard’s game on Saturday, February 19. The bus will have two pick-up points, one at Milledgeville school at 3:30 p.m. and the Extension Office parking lot at 4:15 p.m. sharp.
Registration deadline is February 4, to University of Illinois Extension Office and can be made by sending in the clip-n-return in your newsletter or stopping by the office. Each 4-H’er may bring one non-4-H guest. See the clip-n-return sheet for cost of the bus and hockey tickets.
For more information contact Leanne at University of Illinois Extension Office at 244-9444 or lrahn@illinois.edu. Don’t miss out on the fun!
Carroll County 4-H Leaders Meeting Planned
By Leanne Rahn, Carroll County Community Worker, 4-H & Youth
The next Carroll County 4-H Leader’s Meeting will be held Monday, February 7, at 7:00 p.m. at the Carroll County Farm Bureau Board room. We have many agenda items to discuss – upcoming winter programs and activities, judging contests, ideas for 4-H Fair, etc. All organizational, project and Junior Leaders are encouraged to attend.
2009 Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments Program
Carroll County FSA Committee Chairman Alan Flikkema announced that the sign-up period for the 2009 crop year Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments (SURE) program begins on January 10, 2011. SURE is one of the five disaster programs included in the 2008 Farm Bill that provides assistance to farmers and ranchers who have suffered losses due to natural disasters.
“This program provides a tremendous amount of assistance to producers who have suffered from natural disasters, and is part of the ‘safety net’ designed to assist farmers and ranchers who feed Illinois, America and the world,” Flikkema said. “USDA encourages producers who suffered losses during the 2009 crop year to visit their local FSA office to learn more about the SURE program.”
To be eligible for SURE a farm must have: at least a 10 percent production loss on a crop of economic significance; a policy or plan of insurance under the Federal Crop Insurance Act or the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) for all economically significant crops; been physically located in a county that was declared a primary disaster county or contiguous county by the Agriculture Secretary under a Secretarial Disaster Designation.
Without a Secretarial Disaster Designation, individual producers may be eligible if the actual production on the farm is less than 50 percent of the normal production on the farm due to a natural disaster. Producers considered socially disadvantaged, a beginning farmer or rancher, or a limited resource farmer may be eligible for SURE without a policy or plan of insurance or NAP coverage.
For more information on the 2009 SURE program, Flikkema urged producers to visit their FSA county office.
Funds Available for High School Journalism
The Illinois First Amendment Center wants to know what Illinois high schools need to boost their media programs. Would a new computer help? How about a professional camera complete with zoom lenses? Or maybe a printer or layout software or high definition video camera?
The IFAC is asking schools to submit grant requests for up to $2,500 each. The deadline to submit requests has been extended to Jan. 31 to encourage more schools to apply.
“This is free money,” said Dennis DeRossett, executive director of the Illinois Press Association and IFAC. “We want to help ensure that high school media programs are strong and vibrant. As budgets get tight, these programs, like band and chorus, are often among the first to be cut with tragic results. We hope to fill in some of the budget gaps and preserve these vital programs.”
Media programs including school newspapers, closed-circuit TV, radio and websites are eligible for funding. Yearbooks are not eligible. Funds may be used for equipment, program expansion, training and news literacy or First Amendment awareness. The grants are available for existing programs only; new journalism programs may apply for funding through a separate IFAC initiative.
Grant awards will be at the sole discretion of the IFAC, said Sue Montalvo, director. “Obviously, we can’t help every school, but we can help quite a few,” she said. “The application process is easy, but we need to hear from schools right away. Grant recipients will be announced by March 15.”
She continued, “Keep in mind that this is not a competition. A small school or small program has as much chance of being funded as large ones.”
Complete rules and application instructions are available online at www.ifac.us. Click on the “Media Grants” link.
The IFAC is located in Springfield with the Illinois Press Association. It provides free and low-cost First Amendment materials for all ages to schools throughout the U.S.
Who Owns The Lanark Public Library?
The Lanark Public Library, located at 110 W. Carroll Street (across from the fire station), is owned by the City of Lanark. Plans are being reviewed to incorporate the library into the city’s new municipal building, located on Broad Street. Combining the City Hall, Mayor’s office, Library and Police offices into a central location will improve operating efficiencies.
No Free Library!
Lanark property owners understand that a portion of the property taxes they pay are designated to operate and maintain the library. That amount is shown right on the tax bill - and is not optional. Non-city residences need to purchase a library card to have access to the services and assistance available from the library. We’ll talk more about those in future articles. The cost of the library card is set by the state . . . not the local library.
Rather than burden city council members with the administrative details of running the library, residents are appointed to an official library board, which is responsible to select and hire a librarian to function in the role of a General Manager. Lanark is lucky to have a talented person, Janie Dollinger, who has the love of being a librarian, the experience and understanding necessary to provide the expertise to create new programs and services needed by the community. She works closely with the library board.
Public libraries all across the country, including the LPL receive support from their own independent organizations usually called Friends of the Library. While these organizations provide financial support, they usually are not involved in the administration and daily operations of the library. The Friends of the Lanark Public Library (FLPL) are developing a reputation for great deals at used book sales, and wonderful home-made pies at their Pies Plus events. Profits generated are used to supplement special activities and programs of the libraries. They regularly seek new members because they believe “you can never have too many friends.”
Readers may be surprised at how many people are actually involved in the support and managing of a library in a community the size of Lanark. But good libraries deserve generous support. Libraries today are finding more and more clients using their facilities. Parents, in particular, appreciate reading programs for young children. Students are appreciating access to the library computers and DVD’s. One study done during 2009 showed that American libraries lent more DVD’s than either Blockbuster or Netflix. Job search and gathering employer information are “hot” uses for library computers
Probably the hottest trend in library information circles is the use of Ereaders. Users can download a book for two weeks before it just disappears from their reader. There is no book to protect, physically pick up or return. So checking out a title is of little or no problem. One neighbor has trouble keeping track of her reader because all five members have books loaded on the family reader! There is no doubt that today’s fast changing information technology will change how libraries will operate in the future.
“We will not just be be rebuilding our parents and grandparents library, with this new project. It will be a library that will better serve and help users of the Lanark community of the future,” said Floyd Roberts, Chairman of the coming community-wide fund raising program.
CCHMP Hosts 10th Annual Dance Fund-Raiser
Carroll County Haiti Mission Project’s tenth annual dance fund-raiser will be held at Charlie’s II in Mt. Carroll on Saturday, Jan. 29. “The L.R. Band” from Peoria will begin playing at 8 p.m. and the event features music, food, door prizes and raffles.
CCHMP members plan to make the group’s 30th trip to the Juampas region of the Caribbean island February 16-22.
CCHMP teams travel to Haiti three times each year. Teams are limited to 12 people and team members pay their own airfare and travel expenses, for food and potable water while in Haiti , departure tax, immunizations and passports. The group’s projects include continued work on its medical/dental clinic, support of several schools, sponsorship of schoolchildren and vaccination, water purification and dental health programs.
All donated money goes to the group’s projects; there are no administrative costs. Prior to a team leaving for Haiti, funds are sent to purchase construction materials, food and water.
The group will also have a luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 13 at the Mount Carroll United Methodist Church.
The public is invited to both events.
For more information on CCHMP, please contact Bill Timm at 244-2286 or visit the group’s website at http://cchmp.tripod.com.
HRRV Launches New Website
Hospice of the Rock River Valley, the only community based non-profit hospice in the Sauk Valley area, has launched a revamped informative website. The site, www.hospicerockriver.org, is designed to answer questions regarding hospice care and provides information about the services provided by Hospice of the Rock River Valley.
HRRV Executive Director Carolyn Spencer says: “Hospice of the Rock River Valley has over 28 years of experience helping the terminally ill in the Sauk Valley. We have seen an increased need for hospice services over the past few years and anticipate the need to continue to grow. We wanted to be able to provide as much information to people as possible as they face end of life decisions. This new website is an opportunity for us to reach out and inform the public about their options.”
The new website offers easy to navigate areas with information about basic hospice care, what you can expect if you become a hospice patient, bereavement and grief counseling, volunteer services and more. It provides answers to many questions and dispels several myths about hospice.
Added to the website is a secure option that allows for family and friends to be able to make online donations in memory of/or in honor of a loved one. Also included is a calendar of events, newsletters, information about upcoming activities and much more.
For additional information about Hospice of the Rock River Valley, the services it provides, or to speak with one of our professionals, call (815) 288-3673.
Hospice of the Rock River Valley is a United Way Agency.
‘Convincing Clues of the Creator’ begins Tuesday
On Tuesday, Jan. 18, Morrison Christian Church at 201 S. Genesee, Morrison, will begin the winter session of WINGS – Warriors in God’s Service – youth-group meetings for students in grades 2-12.
The emphasis will be on creation science in a program titled “Convincing Clues of the Creator.” Children will have fun and learn what the ultimate authority – the Bible – has to say about the creation of this amazing world, and how science actually supports creation by a loving God, rather than random evolution.
Each session runs from 4:30-6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays from Jan. 18 through mid-April. The church serves a meal at each meeting, so parents don’t need to worry about supper before the kids come to WINGS. Children are asked to bring 25 cents each week to help defray the cost of the food. Each child eats, regardless.
There is no cost to attend the WINGS meetings or for materials used in the program.
Letters, permission slips and a schedule are being sent to former WINGS participants and parents. Parents are asked to fill out a permission slip and have the children bring it when they attend the first session on Jan. 18. Those who do not receive reminder letters but would like to have their children attends the WINGS “Convincing Clues of the Creator” weekly program can call 815-772-4235.
For more information or answers to questions, call the same number, or e-mail thischurch4u@yahoo.com.
Chief Melton Discusses Crime, Security and Policing
On Thursday January 27, 2011 The Whiteside Forum will host Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton to talk to us about “Crime, Security and Policing in Morrison and Regionally” at 7:00 PM in the program room of the Odell Public Library. The library is located at 307 S. Madison St. in Morrison, IL. Joining Chief Melton will be former Morrison Police Chief Ernie Huling who was also a member of the Blackhawk Area (Drug) Task Force program during part of his law enforecement career. This event is free and open to the public and a question and answer period will follow the presentation.
Brian Melton was introduced as the new Police Chief in Morrison on January 5, 2009 and took over the position on February 2, 2009. Prior to his appointment he spent 17 years in the JoDavies County Sheriff’s Department. Brian is a native of Lanark, graduated from Eastland High School in 1987 and Western Illinois University with a Bachelors Degree in Applied Sciences from the school of Law Enforcement and Justice Administration. Chief Melton is also a 2002 graduate of the FBI’s National Academy in Quantico, Virginia.
The Whiteside Forum will continue an investigation of our criminal justice system with a public screening of the Public Television sponsored program POV documentary entitled: “Prison Town, USA” on February 24, 2011 and a 2 day conference on “Crime and Punishment and Prisons” on April 8 & 9, 2011.
Dorothy Footitt Scholarship
The Dorothy Footitt Scholarship Committee is announcing that scholarships will again be available to graduating seniors of Carroll County high schools. The purpose of the scholarship is to assist Carroll County youth to further their education.
Applicatnts may be any graduating high school senior residing in Carroll County attending a state accredited high school. Selection of winners will be based on academic achievement, community activity and personal recommendations. Applications are available from high school counselors and may be submitted at any time before March 11, 2011.
The scholarships are available through a fund established in 1968 in honor of Miss Dorothy Footitt who organized the Carroll County Home Bureau and Caroll County 4-H Clubs and served as extension advisor for many years. The fund has grown over the years by donations from individuals, HCE units and from Miss Footitt. A copy of her autobiography, The memoirs of Dorothy V Footitt by Dorothy Footitt with Craig Sidor is aailable at Carroll County public and high school libraries.
Questions concerning the scholarship may be directed to Carolyn Nelson at 815-493-2683.
Get to Know Your VSO
The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) has Veteran Service Officers located throughout Illinois who are subject matter experts on federal, state and local benefits and programs available for the state’s 1.3 million Veterans.
We encourage all Illinois Veterans to “Get to Know Your VSO”. VSO’s provide accurate, up-to-date information, answer questions and assist with paperwork and filing claims for federal, state and local benefits completely free of charge.
Some of the assistance provided by Veteran Service Officers:
Compensation benefits and Document Assistance – Combat and service-related bonus payments and compensation, DD214 certificates.
Survivor and burial benefits – Graves registration, grave markers.
Educational benefits – G.I. Bill, Troops to Teachers, Scholarships.
Employment benefits – Employment preference, Jobs for Vets program.
Real Estate and Permits – Homestead and Disabled Veterans Standard Homestead exemptions, Adapted Housing exemptions, camping and admissions fees, hunting and fishing licenses.
Referral assistance – Facilitating access to federal VA health care and counseling services.
“Veteran Service Officers are always there to advocate and assist Illinois Veterans with receiving the benefits they have earned,” said IDVA Director Dan Grant. “I encourage all Illinois Veterans to take advantage of this free service and ‘Get to Know Your VSO’!”
Carroll County VSO
Christine Rhoades-
Service Officer
9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., 3rd Wednesday each month
Veterans of Foreign War (VFW)
409 Main St
Savanna, IL 61074
(815) 273-7090
For more information and locations of Veteran Service Offices statewide, please visit our website www.veterans.illinois.gov or call 1-800-437-9824.
Morrison Christian Church News
Morrison Christian Church will begin its new winter hours with a 10 a.m. starting time for Sunday worship on Feb. 6, the first Sunday of the month. Winter hours will run through May 29.
Minister Louie P. Celaya is preaching a series called “Memories of the Master,” on the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. The series runs through Resurrection Sunday, April 24. The sermon title for Sunday, Jan. 23, is “Suffer Little Children to Come Unto Me, and Forbid Them Not: The Right to Life.” (Luke 18:16)
Who is Jesus? He was important enough in His lifetime that our way of dating history changed with His birth and death. We hear most about Him at Christmas and Easter, the supposed time of his birth and the recorded time of His crucifixion and resurrection. Christians know Him as our Savior, the promised Messiah, the Word of God who chose to become flesh and dwell among us. (John 1:14) Over the next few weeks, we will examine His influence throughout history and on our lives today.
Study guides for the series are available at the church each Sunday morning for the following week, or those interested can call 319-243-4361 or e-mail thischurch4u@yahoo.com for free copies of the study guides.
Everyone is invited to the 2 p.m. Wednesday Bible study at the church. The group is concluding the book of James, and a new study topic will be chosen this week.
NAMI Sauk Valley to Meet
NAMI Sauk Valley will meet at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, January 25, at the Sinnissippi Centers, 325 IL Rt. 2, Dixon. This meeting provides education as well as support to families struggling with a diagnosis of mental illness in a relative or friend.
NAMI Sauk Valley is an affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness and NAMI Illinois, serving the residents of Ogle, Lee, Carroll and Whiteside Counties. For more information on NAMI or upcoming activities, contact Mary Ann Hutchison, local president, at 815-244-1405, or e-mail namisaukvalley@gmail.com.
Savanna Now Eligible For Federal Flood Insurance
The City of Savanna has joined over 21,000 communities nationwide that are allowed to purchase federal backed flood insurance. This availability follows the community’s adoption and enforcement of ordinances to reduce flood losses and acceptance by the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
The City of Savanna is now a participant in the NFIP effective on December 8, 2010. Residents of the City of Savanna will be able to purchase flood insurance up to the limits under the Regular Phase of the program. However, there is a 30 day waiting period before flood insurance coverage goes into effect. For single-family dwellings, the building coverage limit is $250,000, and the contents coverage limit is $100,000. Renters can also protect their belongings by purchasing contents coverage. For commercial properties, the building and contents coverage limits are both $500,000.
Lenders must require borrowers whose properties are located in a designated flood hazard area to purchase flood insurance as a condition of receiving a federally backed mortgage loan in accordance with the Federal Disaster Protection Act of 1973.
The NFIP is implemented through the Federal Emergency Management Agency. There are over 5.5 million flood insurance policies in more than 21,000 participating communities nationwide.
Support for Troops
AmeriCorps VISTA Volunteer John Huggins will be collecting items for care packages to active military stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan, as a Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service project. This will be the third year that Huggins has done a community service project in observance of MLK Day. Collected items will be taken to the Operation Support Our Troops Illinois’ warehouse to be placed in care packages that they will send.
From January 17 – 28, look for collections boxes for items, cards and letters at Lanark Food Center in Lanark, the Chamber of Commerce office in Savanna and da bluz boutique in Mt. Carroll. Monetary donation are also needed to help offset the shipping costs.
The top ten items needed are: Peanut Butter (28 oz or less, plastic jars only), Crackers (16 oz or less, Ritz type or graham), Canned fruit (29 oz or less), Pringles, Beef Jerky, Lotion for Men (18 oz or less), Instant Pack Hand Warmers, Mouthwash (20 oz or less, plastic bottles please), Foot powder (20 oz or less), Wipes (baby or adult wipes, flat packs of 100 ct or less). For a list of more items needed please visit www.bheic.com/MLKDay.
In observance of MLK Day on January 17, please take a moment to write a letter or jot a note in a card to someone serving overseas and drop it off at one of the locations listed.
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