Optimist Club volunteers for Stuff the Bus get ready for the fundraiser. Shown from left are, front row, Caius Slavenas, Rebecca Harrell and Carolyn Slavenas; and, back row, Mark Congdon, Chad Hoge and Kevin Moody.

Optimist Club volunteers for Stuff the Bus get ready for the fundraiser. Shown from left are, front row, Caius Slavenas, Rebecca Harrell and Carolyn Slavenas; and, back row, Mark Congdon, Chad Hoge and Kevin Moody.

Stuff the Bus announces fundraiser for return to school

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Every kid needs supplies for school. But some families can’t afford these essentials.That’s why The Gilmer Optimist Club created its Stuff the Bus fundraiser.“In today’s economy, it can be really tough,” Optimist Club Programs Chair Carolyn Slavenas said.

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Gilmer Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) members see Arlington National Cemetery during their trip to attend the 135th DAR Continental Congress. Shown from left are Jennifer Anderson,Rebecca Amerson, Gilmer DAR Regent Danette Ozment, Donna Reece, Martha Payne and Virginia Cowden.

Gilmer Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) members see Arlington National Cemetery during their trip to attend the 135th DAR Continental Congress. Shown from left are Jennifer Anderson,Rebecca Amerson, Gilmer DAR Regent Danette Ozment, Donna Reece, Martha Payne and Virginia Cowden.

Gilmer Daughters of the American Revolution attend 135th Continental Congress

Jackson Elliott - Reporter
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Seven Gilmer Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) members went to the group’s Continental...
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