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Pastor brings ramps to Artesia’s veterans

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By BRANDON MESSICK
Daily Press Staff Writer
Kenneth Heck, pastor of the Centre Avenue Baptist Church, has been building access ramps for veterans for the past six years.
The 82-year-old, who has served in the U.S. Navy and Air Force himself, says he started building ramps for veterans and the disabled as a matter of necessity, in order to make a living. The money he earns is based on the model of ramp he sells, which can sometimes be between $500-600. … For the rest of the story, subscribe in print and on the web.

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