Veterans Day

Schools honor veterans on Nov. 11

Nov 16, 2022

Lincoln High School and St. John’s Lutheran School and Roots to Wings Learning Center hosted Veterans Day programs on Nov. 11 with speeches, music, and recognition for veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces.

Veterans Day program held at Lincoln High School

Nov 17, 2021

Students, veterans, and community members congregated in the Lincoln High School gymnasium on Thursday, Nov. 11, for the school’s annual Veterans Day program. Lincoln High School teacher Colin Atkinson was master of ceremonies. Atkinson is one of two veterans on the high school staff. The other is...

Care center veterans hear Peters speak, swap war stories

Nov 17, 2021

Former American Legion District One Vice Commander, Andru Peters addressed the veterans in residence at the Lake City Mayo Care Centerfacility on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. His address acknowledged their service to our country and flag, and the importance of recognizing veterans and the relevance of...

Updated: Schools plan Veterans Day events

Nov 3, 2021

Editor's note: St. John's has canceled the in-person Veterans Day program due to illness. It now plans to post selections from its Veterans Day program online. Lincoln High School and St. John’s Lutheran School are planning to host public Veterans Day programs. The public is invited to a Veterans...

Veterans honored in-person and online

Nov 18, 2020

A tribute to veterans took place in Patton Park on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. At 11 a.m., the bell at City Hall across the street from the park tolled 11 times. Then the American Legion and VFW Color Guard did a rifle salute followed by a performance of taps. In attendance were a handful of auxiliary...

In Patton Park, flags fly in honor  of veterans and first responders

Nov 11, 2020

Flags placed by the Lake City American Legion Post line the walkways of Patton Park Tuesday to honor all veterans and first responders. On Wednesday, Veterans Day, the park was scheduled to host a rifle salute, followed a city hall bell tolling.

Veterans Day is Wednesday

Nov 4, 2020

Local events are planned to honor former members of the U.S. armed forces on and around Nov. 11. Lake City Area Arts has a military appreciation exhibit on display. “This exhibit features over 20 artists - many of whom are veterans or family members of veterans,” according to a news release, and...

Peters: Veterans day from a veteran’s perspective

Nov 27, 2019

Editor’s note: This is a portion of the speech Andru Peters delivered to the Kiwanis Club of Lake City on Wednesday, Nov. 13. Good afternoon, and thank you for the invitation to speak before the members and friends of the Lake City Kiwanis Club. I am a Vietnam War era veteran having served...

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,...

Tenneco honors veterans on staff

Nov 13, 2019

On Veterans Day Tenneco held a special event for their employees who served in the United States Armed Forces. State Rep. Steve Drazkowski and State Sen. Mike Goggin joined the group to honor those who have served. Managers served the employees a prime rib lunch from Huettl’s Meats and dessert...