Mission Viejo, Saddleback Valley Elks Lodge #2444 supported Lake Mission Viejo Troops Appreciation Day. The Elks led by Veterans Committee Chairman Dennis Lumley, joined volunteers of the Palmia and Casta Del Sol Military Veterans Clubs donating food, refreshments and children’s gifts. Also participating in the event and expressing the City’s support of our military was Mission Viejo Mayor Trish Kelly. The Marines, Sailors and Air Group of the First Marine Division from Camp Pendleton and their families were given free admission to Lake Mission Viejo to enjoy the lake’s pleasures: a pontoon boat ride around the lake, a kayak, paddleboard “cruise”, swimming, some fishing and other lake activities. Each child also selected one gift from a selection of toy vehicles, dolls, DVDs, basketballs, board games or stuffed animals. The troops enjoyed live music, a lunch of barbequed burgers, bratwurst and hot dogs, chips, cookies, cup cakes, apples, oranges, water, juice, soda and other refreshments. Other attractions included a punt, pass, and kick contest and a parachute exercise game.Publicity, Andy Costello,
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