Neighbor Newspapers - Blue Star Moms continue aiding troops: "Sand Springs American Legion Post 17 members Tuesday night paid tribute to the local chapter of the Blue Star Mothers.
Chapter members and family and friends of servicemen and women serving overseas were recognized during a spaghetti dinner prepared and served by the post and the post's women's auxiliary group.
Sand Springs Blue Star Mothers Chapter President Micki Hallock thanked Post Commander J.D. Smith and community members for their support and help with shipping care packages overseas.
Also just before the dinner, two local servicemen, home on leave from Iraq, were introduced.
The crowd applauded and welcomed Will Edwards, with the 45th Oklahoma National Guard and Jonathan Sitter, with the U.S. Army.
The Blue Star Mothers, each month, ship packages containing personal care products, snacks, games, and greeting cards and letters to military personnel overseas.
The group meets the last Monday of the month at the American Legion Post, 500 N. Main, at 7 p.m. to pack and ship the boxes.
Volunteers are always welcomed to help pack the boxes for shipment, Hallock said.
Kim J. Newport, also with the group, said a list of items "that are great for the monthly boxes" is listed on the group's website SandSpringsBlueStarMothers.com
Also there are three drop off locations in Sand Springs: Fire Station 1 in downtown; Fire Station 2 in south Sand Springs; and the Town and Country Lube in south Sand Springs at 3716 State Highway 97.
Any questions regarding donations can be addressed by calling either Hallock at 637-7934 or Sandy Curtis at 637-7935."
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