WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Elizabeth Dole Foundation and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced the nationwide expansion of Respite Relief for Military and Veteran Caregivers, an emergency fund of no-cost, short-term respite care for veteran caregivers struggling under COVID-19. CareLinx, a nationwide professional home-care network, helped launch the fund with the donation of $1 million worth of services. The Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) also contributed an additional $1 million to increase the number of available care hours, leading to a national expansion.

Lights were hung in the trees with care last weekend at Sunset Park. Local residents Joe and Dawn Dial, and Sherye Talley lent a helping hand in adorning sunset parks trees with festive lights to celebrate the season. The Canadian Chamber of Commerce is gearing up to host the Christmas in Canadian first annual Lighting of Sunset Park on Saturday, December 5.

Rotary was blessed to have LCDR James Haley, USN; and brother, John Haley, banker/ rancher extraordinaire; and fearless mother, Lauren Haley, present an update on the U.S. Navy Blue Angels.