Resident wins Memorial Day quilt

Misty Nicklous, of Sisters, won a quilt in the Sisters American Legion Memorial Day raffle. Sisters Post 86 of raised approximately $600 with the raffle.

The quilt was made and donated by Phyllis McDaniel of Tualatin, Oregon. She is the sister of Gene Hellickson, Commander of Post 86. "She wanted to donate it to the Sisters veterans to help us raise money for any Sisters veterans in need," said Hellickson. "It was her way of showing her appreciation to veterans."

The American Legion is a non-partisan, not-for-profit organization made up of military veterans with the purpose of serving active duty service members, veterans and their families. Along with the local chapter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), the American Legion organizes and hosts events honoring Memorial Day and Veterans Day, raises money to help local veterans and generally works as an advocate for service members, military families and veterans.

"The quilt will be proudly displayed in my home," said Nicklous. "It's a worthy cause, and I'm honored to win."