Richland County Food Bank Donation

Food Bank coordinators Candy Markwald and Gloria Yockim display the $2,000 donation received from the Richland County Tavern Association. The original members of the Richland County Tavern Association, South 40, Ranger Lounge, Cheerio Lounge, Elks Lodge, Moose Lodge, VFW Post, Cattle-ac Restaurant, The Depot, Club Tavern, Winner's Pub, Hotel Albert, Gold Dust Casino, Double Barrel, Waterhole #3, and Sidney Liquor Store chose to double their planned contribution to $2,000 to the Richland County Food Bank when the ramifications of this pandemic became evident. Sabrina Vaira, Hotel Albert & Gold Dust Casino, and Missy Letherman, Elks Lodge, will be contacting all area taverns to encourage their renewed membership in the RCTA. Nancylee Cadorette, Club Royale Casino, and Ann Nagel, Cheerio Lounge, head up the nominating committee. RCTA secretary, Lola Hansen, South 40, shares their mission statement: This non-profit organization will combine its resources to better understanding the rules and regulations that govern gambling, alcohol, and tobacco sales handed down from federal, state, city and county law authorities. We shall also support the community with group efforts by donations, contributions and volunteer work that would provide physical, financial and mental support to individuals and organizations. (Photo submitted by Kelly Dey)