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Members of the AFGE Local 294 union recently donated a memorial gift of $500 to Halfway Home Pet Rescue (HHPR) in honor of their co-member Barbara Thompson who died unexpectedly on April 18. According to Norma Milton, Ms. Thompson was a dedicated animal welfare advocate and AFGE president, Mark Durinski presented the gift in her memory. From left are: Warren Houlette, HHPR volunteer; Norma Milton, HHPR president; Anne Price, HHPR secretary; Kathy Tamburello, AFGE union member and her son Jasper Tamburello. The memorial funds will be used for the spay/neuter voucher program. HHPR is a 501c3 non-profit, and a state licensed animal shelter.
