RV group sending 'Hugs from Home' to troops overseas
By Megan Sweeney KPIC NewsSUTHERLIN, Ore. -- RV'ers that travel around the country, some that stay here in the county and still others that come here in the summer are helping our troops. The Timber Valley Escapees in Sutherlin are supporting our troops overseas by baking things that the soldiers love to get from home. The clubhouse kitchen at Timber Valley Escapee Park had volunteers making brownies and other sweet treats for National Guard troops from Fort Lewis, Washington, who are currently overseas. Jackie Deal from the Escapees, said , "We were looking for something to do for the troops, and this book 'Do One Nice Thing' had some ideas in it, so I contacted the woman that wrote it, and she put us in touch with our contact with this troop." Since January, they have been baking once a month, every third Wednesday and ship out packages the following day. "Also candy, gum, coffee. These guys are out of Fort Lewis, that's Washington. That's the Starbucks state, they want coffee." The retirees have gotten letters, cards and even a flag that was flown at their camp from the soldiers. They say they can't help but feel attached to their new found friends. The packages are called Hugs from Home, and anyone wishing to help out with the baking, other treats inside the packages or even help with the shipping costs, can send it to Jackie Deal at the Timber Valley Escapee Park in Sutherlin. They are hoping to get ahold of a contact soon to send packages to Douglas County's own Charlie Company, currently in Kuwait. |
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