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Show September 28, 2000 Commissary promotion helps Fisher House Foundation Each year more than 6,000 military families, like the Trusts, are served by 26 Fisher Houses in the United States. N ow, one year later, the Trusts are back at Portsmouth to revisit the scene of several weeks of chemotherapy and radiation treatments for young Johnny, now five. Hes cancer free so far! said Paula. Fisher House made it possible for the family to stay close to Johnny, right across the street in fact, while he was undergoing treatment. So, the Trusts were happy to reunite with Fisher House to draw the grand-priz- e winners in a worldwide commissary promotion that raised nearly $43,000 for the Fisher House Foundation, Inc. The contest was entered by thousands of people who might not have known they ' were also taking part in a promotion that DECA photo by Bonnie Powell would directly benefit military families. Johnny Trust dives into a pile of entries from commissary customers in a trip The promotion was held as part of an annual contest. The promotion benefited the Fisher House Foundation, which in turn helped Johnnys Salute to Military Families sale held in family while he underwent cancer treatment. April by the Defense Commissary Agency products. for C. Lloyd Johnson. Were really excited (DeCA) . In partnership with commissaries C. to be able to do this! Johnson Lloyd Commissary supplier worldwide, manufacturers donated money Co., Inc., coordinated the promotion for Fisher Houses are located near military based on cases of product sold. Twenty-fiv- e the various manufacturers involved. This medical centers in California, Colorado, cents per case was donated to the is one way manufacturers who do busi- the District of Columbia, Florida, GeorFisher House Foundation. During the sale, ness with commissaries can give back to gia, Hawaii, Maryland, Minnesota, Miscommissary customers also saved $1.3 the military community, said Randy Coul-sosissippi, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, million off the regular price on name brand Vice President of Commissary Sales Texas, Virginia and Washington. ' by Bonnie Powell Defense Commissary Agency Life is full of winners FORT LEE, Va. As officials gathered recently and losers. at the Naval Medical Center Portsmouth Fisher House for a winning event, a young Navy family joined them to celebrate a victory - and remember a near loss. It was just a year ago that Navy Cryptological Technician J ohnny T rust was heading from Key West, Florida, to his next duty station in Italy. Routine stuff for a military family: Pack up wife Paula, sons Brian and Johnny Jr., and go. There was only one problem. The furniture was already gone when we found out Johnny, who was only four then, had a malignant tumor in his bladder, said Paula Trust. It was a devastating thing. We didnt know what to do while Johnny was undergoing treatment. Wed never heard of Fisher House until our doctor told us about it. Thank goodness he non-prof- it Five-year-o- did! Fisher Houses provide an inexpensive for military families who want to stay near loved ones underhome-away-from-ho- n, going treatment at military medical facilities. o I ld TtHINK3lNKU D, MconrDCE: A.S.I Tattoos of Ogden has moved to 3040 Washington 625-023- ! 3 (Call for further details) Full Ik a Custom Work Available No Roaming and , Free Nationwide long distance while n veri7onwireiess in Utahs Verizon coverage area. 39.99 Various calling plans available from $19.95 400 weekday min. 500 weekend min. 2 year contract required or 500 weekend minutes Free for 6 months with a one year contact We can suit your needs Nationwide coverage ' ' Accessories Storage protection plan save up to 15 on car insurance Immediate coverage over the phone You may Layton, UT Papa Murphy's in discount Emergency deployment 78 South Fairfield Rd. (Next to vr OAC Fairfield Plaza) service contract required Military discount Low BAouty 40 PEOPLE & nt monthly payment plan Overseas insurance Over 60 years of serving the military 42 FOR UP TO down-payme- JHxmjajcmjn, (ST fJOLCLOE Serving the finest in... i a TicpicQ representative; ; - If you're looking for, car insurance that' 11 company be there even when you're not, then call GEICO. We're your ready force v: uuKiiPield 1410 North '8 Road ' always there for you. Large Selection of Combination Dinners LUNCH & DINNER SPECIALS Served in Comfortable and Friendly Atmosphere! 505 N. MAIN, LAYTON 547-008- 8 Government Employees Insurance Co. GEICO General Insurance Co. GEICO Indemnity Co. GEICO Casualty Co. GEICO auto insurance is not available in MA or NJ. Home office: Washington, DC 20076 2000 GEICO ' |