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Special thanks to the Holiday Inn & Suites for a lovely nights accommodation.
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On our way to our first event we happened upon a huge gathering of Jeep enthusiasts which was taking place in Toledo.
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We had a very heartfelt ceremony and presented the Torch-Bearer Award to Rev. Michael Hancks is the pastor of the Salem Lutheran Church. He dedicated his life of service to the community in North Toledo and beyond.
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The group was in the middle of doing significant renovations to a house next to the church which will serve as a multi-use place serving the community. We learned about all their efforts to help the in the community in Salem.