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Support our Troops for a free Gelato

Come in to Little Joe’s Ristorante in Frankfort, IL. on Wednesday, September 26 between 5pm and 7pm, leave a 1 to 2 minute video message of support to our Troops and get a free gelato or sorbet. (Frankfort location only)


Your Choice of Gelato - Caramel, Pistachio, Hazelnut, Dark Chocolate & Lemon Or Strawberry Sorbet.


Families Welcome!

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DVD’s of the greetings to be distributed to our Troops via Operation Care Package in time for the holidays.


Operation Care Package (www.operationcarepackages.org) is a volunteer 501 (c)(3) public charity,dedicated to the mission that no Hero serving our Nation should be forgotten. Their goal is to support our Soldiers, Marines, Sailors and Airmen through care packages and letters of encouragement.

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Compliments of: Wild West Online Productions and Rob Benetti Photography.


We are also seeking monetary donations to cover the cost of recording the greetings to DVDs and the cost of the discs. To make a donation, please make checks payable to: Wild West Online Productions and mail to: Tim Howe PO Box 84 New Lenox, Illinois 60451


About The Greetings:


*Please Start Your Message In A Way That Includes Everyone. Suggestions: “Hello Everyone”, “Hello Troops”, “Hello Heroes”


*Please Keep Messages Positive And Supportive


Feel Free To Wish Them:  “Happy Thanksgiving”, “Merry
Christmas”, “Happy New Year”


…Or Other November – January Holiday


*Please Include The Following In Your Message:


Name Of Person(s) Speaking, Introduce Family Members,
Name Of Your Organization/Business (if applicable), Town & State


Example Greeting


“Hello Everyone. We just
wanted to take a moment to say thank you for your service to our country and
for your sacrifice. We are thinking of you all every day, and we hope you have
a Happy Thanksgiving and a Merry Christmas. From all of us at (Your Company
Name Here) in Hometown, Illinois. Take care, be safe, and come home soon.”


For more information, please call Tim at (708) 244-3906      

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