Thank you Elks Lodge of Oak Harbor for hosting the eight stress relief sessions held from Nov. 12 to 15. These sessions were held in observance of Veterans Day.

The headline in USA Today, Oct. 19, reinforced this need for stress relief. The headline was regarding the fact that stress and mental illness was the second largest effect of war our veterans are experiencing.

LTC Aaron D. Smith and Kerry Allen, as well as many of the staff of the Elks Lodge, were helpful, warm and friendly. I sincerely appreciate their assistance in this effort. Thanks again for your support.

M. Sue Tingstad

The Academy of Hope