Once again I have been extremely impressed by the staff and residents at our local veterans home. Bert Ellard and the recreation and activities department showed their dedication to and love of the local people, the center residents and the community. They put on a Trick or Treat event with a carnival that was magnificent to say the least. This was not their first Halloween event but it was my first with them and this one was magnificent. Bert, Monique, Sandy, Robert, Sabrina, and Sherry organized and helped with the decorating of the building and held a contest allowing the residents to vote for their choice of best decorations. Wing 1C was the choice as the best in a hands down vote with 20 more votes than the 2nd place and 30 more votes than the 3rd place contestants. They also had a costume contest for residents and staff. Trick or Treat began at 6 p m with 540 kids and countless adults going through the center collecting more than 850 lbs of candy donated by staff members in a fine example of their generosity and love for people, many of which they don’t even know. In the auditorium they held a carnival with softball bowling, ring toss, boat races, and many other games for kids and
I witnessed several veteran residents handing out candy to costumed children and I really can’t say who enjoyed the event more, the residents or the kids. I was located in one spot for the evening, being assigned as a “doorstop” at the end of the 2nd floor line. The stairwell doors are punch pad coded for safety so I held the door so the Trick or Treaters could get to the stairs to get to the 3rd floor. The last of the line passed my station about 8 p. m. and I then went down to the carnival to see if I could help there but they were well-staffed with other volunteers, including a large group of local scouts. The carnival ended about 8:30 or so but I left shortly before then as I was very tired from my day and not really needed there. I know there were prizes at the carnival but I don’t know what all they were. I know they had candy and glow necklaces as prizes but don’t know what else they had as I
I submit this in the name of the Most Holy Trinity, in faith, with the responsibility given to me by Almighty God to honor His work and not let it die from neglect.
Bob Russell
Claremore, Oklahoma
November 5, 2015
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