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UMATILLA For the 178 people that decided to go to Combat Cafe in Umatilla on Saturday, there was a surprise waiting for them at the end of their meal.
When it was time to receive their check and pay, they were instead given a note informing them that their meal had already been paid for thanks to the Marine Corps League #1240 and the Veterans of The Cross.
“In the spirit of giving we had two of our veteran groups wanting to pay it forward,” Combat Cafe owner Beth Chambers said. “We are so happy to spread some Christmas cheer since we chose the weekend before Christmas to do it. Together with some other personal donors, they raised $2,025.”