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Merrill Students Honor Local Veterans With Freedom Pens

A Merrill Middle School teacher has come up with a unique project not just for his students, but for the community and its veterans. WXPR’s Miranda Vander Leest has that story…

Pete McConnell has a goal to make 100 pens for the May flight and they’ve made nearly 90 so far. Veterans will receive a certificate with their custom-made pen identifying the student manufacturer. The pens will also be  labeled with the materials used and when it was created.

For information on how to get involved or to make a donation contact McConnell: 715-356-9593 ext. 17021

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