patriotism

Noella Hinck wins Auxiliary national anthem singing contest

Apr 24, 2024

Noella Hinck, 12, of Lake City was named the first-place winner of the 2024 Get Excited for the Red, White and Blue! national anthem singing contest, sponsored by VFW Auxiliary 8729 in Lake City. Charlie Knudson placed second, Anhi Munoz placed third, Leah Harteneck placed fourth, Bryleigh...

VFW Auxiliary ‘Ways to Show Patriotism’ contest winners

Apr 21, 2021

Over 130 Bluff View Elementary School students entered patriotic contests on the theme “Ways to Show Patriotism” organized by VFW Auxliary 8729 of Lake City. First and second grade students colored a picture of the American flag. First place and a $10 prize went to Aubrey Briggs. Second place and...

Letter: Unexpected handshake makes veteran's day

Nov 20, 2019

To the editor: Last Monday, Nov. 11, was Veterans Day. This is a day to remember those who served – and some who are still serving – their country in the various branches of the United States military forces. Many people like to attend the annual programs in the Lake City schools. The band plays,...

St. John's to host Veteran's Day service on Nov. 12

Nov 1, 2018

The faculty, staff and students of St. John’s Lutheran School and Roots to Wings Learning Center invite the community to join them in thanking veterans of the United States armed forces. A Veteran’s Day program will be held Monday, Nov. 12 at 10 a.m. in the school gymnasium at 516 W Chestnut St....

Flag flies again atop Lake City mill

Oct 25, 2018

Lake City’s tallest building once again has some patriotic flair. On Tuesday, members of the Lake City American Legion and VFW color guard were on hand to help Ardent Mills staff raise a six-by-nine-foot American flag up a newly-installed 25-foot flag pole on top of the 200-foot mill tower. It’s...

VFW: Inspect and replace flags

May 16, 2018

Every year before Memorial Day, VFW Post 8729 in Lake City purchases American flags and puts them up on Lakeshore Drive during the summer. They also supply Lake City government buildings, the pier turn around, parks, and cemeteries with flags. The VFW wants to remind people who fly the flag at...

St. John's students display Americanism

Jan 17, 2018

St. John’s Lutheran School participated in VFW Auxiliary 8729 Americanism art project. Winners of the kindergarten and first grade bald eagle coloring contest were: Bryson Cox, first place, $10; Landon Roberston, second place, $5; and Aimsley Hadler, third place, $3. Winners of the second and...

Student flag art takes 3rd in state auxiliary contest

Aug 31, 2017

The Lake City VFW Auxiliary 8729 sponsored a patriotic art contest for sixth grade students at Bluff View Elementary in April. The theme was “So proudly we hail, the history of the United States flag.” Riley Forbes won first place. His art advanced to the first district competition, which it also...

Sixth graders salute the flag with patriotic art contest

Apr 20, 2017

The Lake City VFW Auxiliary 8729 sponsored a patriotic art contest for sixth grade students at Bluff View Elementary School. The theme was: “So Proudly We Hail, The History of the United States Flag.” Riley Forbes won first prize, $15. Leah Ratz won second place, $10. In third place was Addie...