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| Mike's Place "Fill the X-Wing" event |
The truth is,
the “Fill the X-Wing” Toys For Tots event this past weekend as something of a
guilty pleasure for me. I’ve
wanted to troop at Mike’s Place in Kent, Ohio for as long as I’ve been a member
of Rebel Legion. The X-Wing
replica has been one of my favorite local landmarks, ever since I was a student
at Kent State University. So when
the opportunity presented itself to organize our annual Toys For Tots trooping
event for Great Lakes Base, Ohio Garrison and Rancor Clan… there’s no place like home!
This past
weekend, we met up at Mike’s Place early Saturday morning for breakfast prior
to the event. After some good food
and laughs, it was time to suit up – made interesting by the fact that our
changing area was right next to the bus dining booth’s windows!
Mike’s Place had
put the word out that any customers who donated toys during the Toys For Tots
event would get a discount on their meal.
In addition, several GLB members helped put the word out to friends and
family (living in the area) to stop by and donate toys. Even my longtime Kent State buddy and
his family – including my godson – showed up with some toys. However, the “medal of honor” mention
of the day has to go to the folks at Schumann’s Roadside and Towing LLC – who
pulled in with a tow truck, filled with toys, specifically for our toy
drive! After just a few hours, we’d
managed to fill an entire Toys For Tots collection box.
Talking with
Mike, the owner, he shared some history of the famous X-Wing – and hinted that
2013 could see the legendary starfighter getting a complete
overhaul. If/when that happens,
Shadow Squadron will be sure to offer the old girl a proper sendoff!
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