We received a voice message from Peter Lewandowski the ‎Director of the Port St. Vincent de Paul.  This is a partial transcript of the voice mail.

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This is Peter Lewandowski returning your call from port Saint Vincent. Just wanted to say thank you to everyone at the Saint Pat's Cottage Grove for the Giving Tree gifts. I know that our men are grateful to have something to make the holiday special.  Just wanted to give you a quick call and say thank you.

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