Local Modern Woodmen help work on Helper arena

HEPLER -- Local Modern Woodmen of America members recently put their hands where their hearts are. On June 6, members of the Pittsburg Modern Woodmen Camp (chapter) worked together with members of the Hepler Ruritan, State Line Horse Show, and Hepler 4-H Clubs to repaint the Hepler Ruritan Arena and repair the bleachers.

The project was part of the organization's Good Neighbors Program, a nationwide program that gives Modern Woodmen camps across the country $500 for hands-on repair and community beautification projects. Nearly 500 such projects benefit communities in the United States annually.

"As a member-based, fraternal organization, Modern Woodmen strives to give member families opportunities to volunteer and enhance their communities," a press release stated. "(The) Good Neighbors Program does both."

Founded in 1883 as a fraternal benefit society, Modern Woodmen of America offers financial services and fraternal member benefits to individuals and families throughout the United States. The organization's Pittsburg camp provides a number of volunteer services and social activities for local members.