Eagle Times Staff
It was Christmas in July for American Legion, Post 18, in Springfield, Vt.
On July 29, the Legion collected donations of shelf-stable food and toys at VFW Post 771 in support of the Springfield Santa Claus program.
In addition, a raffle to support the Veteran’s Place in Northfield, Vt., for Veterans in need, was held during June and July with the drawing during theChristmas in July event.
First-draw winner Karen Mather donated her winnings back to Veteran’s Place. The second-draw winner was Trisha Paradis. Third-draw winner Tom O’Donovan donated his winnings to American Legion Post 18.
More than $280 dollars was raised to support the Veteran’s Place programs.
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