Mahanoy Elks host veterans dinner

SUBMITTED PHOTO - Representative Dan Watro R-116; Teresa S. McCord, Exalted Ruler; Frank Fetter, Committee Co-Chairman; Jim Mayberry, Committee Co-Chairman

MAHANOY CITY – The Mahanoy City Elks Lodge held their annual Veterans Dinner Monday with 70 Veterans and guests in attendance. 

They hosted State Rep. Dane Watro, an Army Veteran, 116th Legislative District, as guest speaker. 

The lodge also presented an $800 check to the American Legion Post 74, Mahanoy City for their upcoming Free Thanksgiving Dinner. 

The funds were secured from an ENF (Elks National Foundation) Grant through the lodge to assist the legion in their efforts.

SUBMITTED PHOTO – Linda Fetter, PER and ENF Chairman presenting check to Joe Filanowski, Commander of American Legion Post 74.

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