Naomi Outreach honors veterans at luncheon
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May 7, 2026

Naomi Outreach honors veterans at luncheon

A table of veterans stands to be recognized during Wednesday’s Naomi Outreach veterans luncheon at the Clubhouse Grille at Cedarbrook Golf Course in Rostraver Township. From left are Alfred Chalfant, Fred Exley, Ed Peters, Sam Cover, Mike Komlos, commander of Belle Vernon Area VFW Post 699, Tom Buchanan, Bill Pawluk and Tom Petrus. Naomi Outreach was started in the early 1990s by Joni Kelley in an effort to show compassion and caring to others, especially veterans. Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independent

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