Daughters of the American Revolution celebrates Birds of Prey, Bardenay
Birds of Prey Northwest founder Janie Veltkamp beams a brilliant smile at her husband, Don Veltkamp, after Daughters of the American Revolution Lt. George Farragut Chapter Regent Michelle Fansler, left, presents her with an award recognizing her dedication to community service.
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Janie Veltkamp and golden eagle Dakota make an appearance Friday at the Hayden Eagles during a Daughters of the American Revolution meeting.
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Daughters of the American Revolution Lt. George Farragut Chapter Regent Michelle Fansler shakes Bardenay assistant general manager Korrin Ator-Hudson's hand Friday after presenting her with a community service award in recognition of Bardenay's longstanding partnership with the nonprofit.
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Great-horned owl Tigger turns his mighty head toward the camera at the sound of the shutter Friday as he sits atop Janie Veltkamp's arm.
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HAYDEN — For once, Janie Veltkamp set down the magnificent educational birds and permitted herself to be celebrated.
"It's a rare thing — we don't usually brag about our volunteer work, but it's important that people understand that volunteering can still change the world today. Volunteering changed my life," said Veltkamp, who is the founding director of the Birds of Prey Northwest nonprofit. "We like to remind the kids that volunteering isn't about working for no money. It can change your life sometimes to volunteer."
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