VFW postpones Indian Taco fundraiser

December 02, 2020

by Charles Gerian

Blackwell's Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary No. 2855 is postponing their planned Indian Taco Fundraiser, initially set for this Friday December 4, as a response to the worsening COVID-19 pandemic sweeping through Oklahoma and Kay County.   

“We are going to hold off on fund raiser till after the first of the year due to the Coronavirus,” said Auxiliary President Sherry Landers.  “We do have account at Bank First for anyone that would like to donate, and we've had a few donations so far. We are still going to have a Indian Taco fundraiser at a later date, and can't wait to see everyone.”  The Blackwell Fire Department hoisted the city’s iconic American flag back up the flag pole on Doolin Avenue after a six-month hiatus back in October, just before Homecoming.

At the time, Fire Chief Cory Hanebrink was quick to note that it was a temporary fix because of the condition of the flag pole.  The cost to repair the flag pole, which is owned by Blackwell's Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary No. 2855, is approximately $9,000. Auxiliary President Sherry Landers is eager to see it fixed.

“The Indian taco fundraiser is going to be our first, to test the waters,” Landers said. “Then we would like to host a chicken and noodles one as well.”

Landers said the VFW is planning to deliver meals with the help of the fire department.

“We have a lot of members who might be home-bound or are medically fragile, and we want to make sure everyone is included, so we will be delivering meals for the fundraiser.”

“We can't thank the fire department enough for their help so far, and I've had countless people reaching out to me after seeing this story in the newspaper and on Facebook. The exposure really has helped.”

Donations toward the purchase of a new flag and flag pole can be made to the Blackwell Fire Department or to the VFW Auxiliary. To contact the fire department, call 580-363-5490. To contact Landers, call 580-262-0121.   An account has been set up to receive donations at BancFirst here in Blackwell.