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American Legion Auxiliary makes cards for veterans

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La Grange American Legion Auxiliary members Rita Baumgart (left) and Ginny Porcelius make Valentine cards for veterans at Hines Veterans Affairs Hospital.

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Updated: February 22, 2012 12:13PM



La Grange American Legion Auxiliary volunteers recently spent a Sunday afternoon creating 400 hand-made Valentine cards that will be delivered to veterans receiving treatment at Hines Veterans Affairs Hospital.

The auxiliary will be making Easter cards for hospitalized veterans on March 11 and invites community members who would like to help to join them between 1:15 and 4:45 pm at the LaGrange Park Library.

For more information, contact Veterans Affairs chairperson Crystal Deters at ala1941var@aol.com or at the La Grange American Legion at (708) 354-3300.

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