Cape Horn-Skye Elementary students created more than 150
beautiful handmade cards for Gorge-area residents serving overseas in the U.S.
military. The Happy New Year cards will be sent in January as part of a gift
package through the Gorge Heroes Club.
Washougal resident Margie Coursey coordinated the cardmaking
project after she heard about the Gorge Heroes Club and its efforts. Coursey gathered
donations from friends and purchased supplies, which she delivered to Cape
Horn-Skye Principal Mary Lou Woody. Cape Horn-Skye staff worked with students
to create the beautiful, individual cards.
Coursey said she was thrilled with the result. “It was
really fun,” she said. “You wouldn’t believe how cute the cards are.”
Cape Horn-Skye Elementary staff and students regularly work
with Veteran’s of Foreign Wars Post 122 on events throughout the year, such as
canned food drives and essay contests.
“Our community really supports those who have served in the
military,” said Principal Mary Lou Woody. “We have many military families and
showing our support through partnerships such as this one is an important part
of our community,” she said.
