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‘Tommy Moose’ stuffed animals presented to officers

The Moose International Supreme board visited the Princeton Moose Lodge in Princeton on Tuesday June 8, to present “Tommy Moose” stuffed animals to officers. Gathered at the presentation were (from left) Bruce Berger, Chairman Moose International Board of Directors, Tom Kammerer, Princeton Police Chief, Joel Drozda, Princeton Police officer, Patrick Lilley, Princeton Moose Lodge administrator, Corey Bacorn, treasurer, Jim Hobbs, Donna Berger, Rosalie Hobbs, Jennifer Bacorn, recorder for women, and Kelley Kessel, junior graduate regent. The "Tommy Moose" program aids in helping children overcome fears and anxiety during times of stress. Since 2002, over 100,000 Tommy Moose plush dolls have been donated to shelters, hospitals, and emergency workers, who in turn deliver them to children in need of some comfort when facing some of life’s biggest challenges. (Scott Anderson)

By Kevin Hieronymus

The Moose International Supreme board visited the Princeton Moose Lodge in Princeton on Tuesday, June 8 to present “Tommy Moose” stuffed animals to officers.

The “Tommy Moose” program aids in helping children overcome fears and anxiety during times of stress.

Since 2002, over 100,000 “Tommy Moose” plush dolls have been donated to shelters, hospitals, and emergency workers, who in turn deliver them to children in need of some comfort when facing some of life’s biggest challenges.

Princeton Moose Lodge Administrator Patrick Lilley welcomes Bruce Berger Chairman of the Moose International Board of Directors to Princeton on Tuesday June 8, 2021. (Scott Anderson)

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Kevin Hieronymus

Kevin Hieronymus

Kevin has been sports editor of the BCR since 1986 and is Sports Editor of Putnam County Record. Was previously sports editor of the St. Louis Daily News and a regular contributor for the St. Louis Cardinals Magazine. He is a member of the IBCA and Illinois Valley Hall of Fames. He is one of 4 sportswriters from his tiny hometown Atlanta, IL