Eagle auxiliary ladies make Christmas a little warmer

RITZVILLE – The Eagles Auxiliary members made Christmas this year warmer and more joyful for residents of Rose Garden Estates and East Adams Rural Hospital’s long term care division.

Auxiliary secretary Sharon Ooestrich said with generous donations from several members as well as non-members, the auxiliary was able to sponsor three families this year with Christmas gifts.

Monday, Dec. 14, the auxiliary sisters delivered cozy blankets to residents of Rose Garden Estates, delivered money and gift certificates to three Christmas Families, and donated $500 to the Giving Tree at SCTU (formerly Umpq...