The month of October has been declared Buddy Poppies Program Month in the Alleghany Highlands. Members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1033 Ladies Auxiliary will be in various locations throughout the Highlands Friday soliciting donations for Buddy Poppies.
Buddy Poppies are assembled by disabled veterans, and proceeds from the campaign are used exclusively to benefit the children and spouses of deceased veterans.
Seated, from left: Iron Gate Councilwoman Jennifer Tyree, Alleghany County Board of Supervisors member Dave Price, Covington Vice Mayor Buddy Brown.
Standing, from left: Ladies Auxiliary members Midge Akers, Ellen Woodruff, Phyllis Givens and Susie Plasters. (Gavin Dressler Photo)