Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
GRINS GALORE shine during the annual Thanksgiving dinner at VFW Post 3673 in Bessemer. Garren Stenstrom of Ironwood smiles after filling his plate with all the traditional fixings.
By BRENDA MOSELEY
BESSEMER - Blustery winds and snow did not stop 220 people from attending VFW Post 3673's annual Thanksgiving meal in Bessemer.Every seat was occupied at the free event.
"Everybody's happy and talking - families, veterans, seniors and singles who would otherwise be alone," said Post Commander Donna Frello.
While smiling and watching the crowd, she said it was just the kind of comaraderie she was hoping for when she and other post members initiated the dinner eight years ago.
They remembered how hard it was to be away from family and friends on holidays...
