Veterans Day
Federal-Mogul honors veterans
Nov 22, 2017
In honor of employees that have served in the armed forces and made sacrifices for our country, Federal-Mogul hosted their annual Veteran’s Day luncheon on Friday, Nov. 10. Federal-Mogul management served a prime rib dinner at the VFW to thank their employees for their service.
Post 579 holds Veterans Day dinner
Nov 21, 2017
This Veterans Day the Millville American Legion continued its long and rich tradition of honoring Millville area vets at their annual Veterans Day Dinner at the Millville American Legion Hall on Saturday, Nov. 11. Veterans came from all over the area, all over military history and even a couple...
"Three Cheers for the Red, White, and Blue"
Nov 16, 2017
Mike Rodman, a Lake City Ambulance Service paramedic, was the Veterans Day guest speaker at St. John’s Lutheran School. Rodman shared memories of his time in the U.S. Navy during the first Persian Gulf War.
Bell ringing commemorates Veterans Day
Nov 15, 2017
Emery Fick rings the historic City Hall bell in recognition of Veterans Day at 11 a.m. on Nov. 11. Emery was in the Army Reserves from 1957-1962. The lifetime farmer was also commander of the local American Legion Post for 17 years.
Letter: Honor veterans by getting involved
Nov 9, 2017
To the editor:
Our country acknowledges and supports our veterans on Veterans Day, November 11. It is our unity and pride of country that drives those who served forward. And the best way forward is to be active in a service organization, such as the DAV (Disabled American Veterans).
My name is...
Veterans Plaza to be Shared by All
Nov 17, 2016
A couple of years ago Barney Freese stared out the window of his Lake City Care Center room and had an idea.
He could see the adjoining Mayo Clinic Health System Lake City hospital across the way. To his left he could see the construction site that would become The Bluffs of Lake City assisted care...
'New' Legion member is a WWII veteran
Nov 17, 2016
The Millville Valley American Legion Post 579 in Millville boasts a membership of 137 veterans, the highest total ever, Post Commander Gary Balcome said Friday night during the post and auxiliary’s annual Veterans Day dinner.
Balcome, who took over as commander in July, credits immediate Past...
Student addresses peers as soldier
Nov 17, 2016
Nathaniel Jasso (center) is listed as “Student Speaker” in the program for the Lincoln High School Veterans Day Program 2016. Unlike keynote speaker Lt. Cmdr. Greg Cady (seated at right), he wore civilian clothes. But Jasso is more than just a high school senior. In his address, he told the story...
Who makes the best vet? All of them.
Nov 17, 2016
Guest speaker Tim Swanson (right) delivers secret orders to three “Private Swansons,” (from left) Brennan Anderson, McKenzie Swanson and Seth Hartenek at the St. John’s Lutheran School Veterans Day Celebration on Nov. 11. Swanson recruited each of four privates (one is not pictured) through...
Speaker: If you see a vet in need, say something
Nov 17, 2016
“If you see something, say something,” became the slogan for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security following 9/11 as it urged the public to report suspicious activity that could be related to terrorism.
During the keynote address at the Lincoln High School Veterans Day program, Lt. Cmdr. Greg...
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