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Students at First Avenue Elementary proudly show off the results of their hard work for their VA Hospital project. John Hernandez | Miner
Just before school ended for the Christmas break, students from First Avenue Elementary School finally saw what hard work and determination could result in.
Students collected more than 250 pounds of comfort items donated by students, families, friends and school staff. All the items were boxed and readied for delivery to the VA Hospital in Tucson.
The students also invited parents and special guests to help decorate and sign more than 110 Christmas cards that will also be delivered to the VA Hospital, wishing our vets happiness in the holiday season.
Local VFW 2767 will serve as Santa for this special delivery.
John Hernandez lives in Oracle. He is retired and enjoys writing and traveling. He is active in the Oracle Historical Society. He covers numerous public events, researches historical features and writes business/artist profiles.
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