A local pastor is thrilled with the response to the community’s participation in the recent Halloween Candy Give Back Program sponsored by Operation Gratitude, which has been connecting communities with their military, veteran, and first responder heroes each fall since 2007. Caroline Vickery volunteered the Presbyterian Church of Waynesboro, where she has served as pastor since Sept. 1, to be a collection site on behalf of the program that provides “a sweet opportunity for grateful Americans to thank those who serve our nation,” according to its website. In addition to members of the Presbyterian Church, members of Evangelical Lutheran Church…
