Camp Ponderosa presents vision, seeks support from Swan Valley

SWAN VALLEY – "I want this place to be beautiful. I want it to be a showcase," said Allen Erickson, founder of the North West Montana Veterans Stand Down & Food Pantry, sharing his vision for Camp Ponderosa Veterans Retreat and Learning Center. "We've got to live in this place together so let's make it something to give back to society and help veterans."

The North West Montana Veterans Stand Down & Food Pantry hosted a community meeting in Condon Dec. 7 to provide more information about their vision, progress and needs for Camp Ponderosa. They look forward to partnering with the community to...