Fund-raiser to help buy radios for unit in Iraq

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The First Baptist Church of Grand Bay will hold a fund-raiser Friday in an effort to raise $1,600 for two-way radios needed by an Army unit in Iraq.

The church's pastor, the Rev. Benny Still, is trying to raise enough funds for 40 sets of two-way radios each for the members of A Battery, 82nd Division Field Artillery of the 1st Cavalry. His son, Sgt. Eric C. Still, 22, is a member of the unit, which is based in Fort Hood, Texas.

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The pastor said his son's unit has only a few sets of the radios and needs 40 more. He said, "To be able to pass commands along via radio on secure channels would greatly enhance the cohesiveness of the unit." The unit is serving in Baghdad.

The pastor said the church plans to sell Po' Boy style sandwiches for $5 each at the church from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday. Those who would like to order the sandwiches in advance should call the church by noon Thursday at 865-4734. The church will deliver sandwiches to those living in the Grand Bay area who order them in advance, Still said.

The church is at 10170 Grand Bay-Wilmer Road South, one-half block north of U.S. 90.
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