Article: Holmesville Scouts, Legion work together to send gift basket overseas

By CHRISTINE L. PRATT

Staff Writer

HOLMESVILLE -- "Thank you for serving our country. I appreciate what you have done for the U.S."

So reads the colorful card, decorated with a flag and stars, that is one of many affixed to a basket of goods to be shipped overseas to Marines.

The card was made by 11-year-old Anthony Miller, one of several members of the Holmesville Boy Scout Troop and Cub Scout Pack No. 355. The Scouts all contributed items, including socks, pens, paper, toiletries, snacks, playing cards and even Kool-Aid, to be packed into a basket donated for auction at the Holmesville Elementary School spring fling.

"Most people like to wear socks when they're wearing boots," said Miller, ...

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