Enterprising Pelican Valley seniors set up shop—sales aids schools

by Louis Hoglund
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An enterprising crew of residents at Pelican Valley Senior Living, foreground, hosted a rummage sale and lunch Aug. 24. Proceeds from the event were donated to the Pelican Rapids schools—to help purchase classroom supplies. Representing the school, and holding a giant check for $660, are school representatives, from left, Brian Korf, Doug Bruggeman, Lisa Petznick, Pam Eiden and Angie Westby.


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