On July 17th, two new buses were delivered to the Oregon Veterans’ Home. Mt. Hood VFW Post 81 donated $55,000 towards the purchase of a Recreation Bus in memory of Edwin McGlothin (former quartermaster of the Post).

 

Previously, the Home had one bus that was used for both recreation and transporting residents to medical appointments. The new buses have accommodations for up to four wheelchairs, where the previous bus had only two.

 

Residents are keeping the bus busy – having already attended the Ft. Dalles Rodeo and Parade and several softball games to cheer on their OVH team.

 

A second bus was funded largely by donations from the Jimmy Hands Trust Fund (a former resident of the Home) and from the Erwin Sweighoefer Estate.

 

The residents and staff are very thankful for these generous donations and are extremely proud of these new vehicles.
 
“It is a great honor to be part of the “family” here at the Oregon Veterans’ Home. I enjoy the interaction with residents and look forward to seeing and talking with them every day,” said Linda Adams, Admissions and Liaison Officer.