Tara Smith, VFW Auxiliary media relations (left) and Pamela Hemmerling, VFW Auxiliary president, accepts a check for $200 from Donna Beckett, vice-president at Freedom Bank. Freedom Bank made the donation to help sponsor the Auxiliary’s fundraiser lunches. The auxiliary uses the funds raised from the lunches to support a variety of causes, including scholarships and helping local veterans with various financial needs. Steve Chapman/timesreport-er71@ gmail.com
