
Submitted by Melrose High School's Lisa Lord.
Hello, Community Members!
The holiday season is upon us! This is a time to be joyful, a time to share, a time to enjoy being with our family and friends.
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But many local men and women will not be able to spend the holidays with their family and friends. They are members of the military who are deployed overseas, serving our country to ensure that those of us at home are able to celebrate the holidays in peace and safety.
Help us say “thank you” and send a little holiday spirit to our servicemen and women! is collecting non-perishable holiday items such as candy canes, decorations and holiday music, as well as card and letters to send to local troops stationed in Afghanistan. Â
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All donations should be brought to the high school by Friday, Dec. 16. Collection boxes are available in the Main Office or in Room 138.
Thank you for joining us in this effort.
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