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Memorial Day ceremony extra-special for one local family
Even though John Eckel won't be able to attend this year's Orland Park's Memorial Day ceremony, Monday's event is going to be extremely important to him. The 78-year-old Orland Township resident can't attend because of an illness, but more than a...
Tags: Human Interest, Holidays, Korean War (1950-1953), American Legion, Memorial Day
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Memorial Day discounts for military
In Honor of Those Who Serve, local businesses would like to say "Thank You" for your service by offering special discounts for Memorial Day. (This list is ongoing, please check back for updates and additions.) Some discounts are offered all year long....Tags: Family, Maitland, McDonald's, Armed Forces, DeLand
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Local Voices: Naperville and Plainfield
Letters to the editor from Naperville and Plainfield residents. Adult texters As I drive both in the suburbs and city, I am absolutely stunned at how many people, adults, not kids, are texting while driving. I have a son who is 16 and is out there...
Tags: Human Interest, Genetic Engineering, U.S. Department of Defense, Religion and Belief, Consumers
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Why did you serve?
The Daily Star, Oneonta, N.Y.Numerous local residents have spent time in service to our country in the military. Some joined out of a duty to our county, others were pressed into service through the draft, still others wanted to take advantage of the G.I. Bill. In honor of their...Tags: Attack on Pearl Harbor (1941), Manufacturing and Engineering, U.S. Navy, September 11, 2001 Attacks, Wars and Interventions
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Patriotic themes in Sacramento, Folsom concerts
The Sacramento BeeOn or near national holidays such as Memorial Day, Veterans Day and Armed Forces Day, orchestras and choral groups program concerts to include decidedly patriotic music to honor sacrifices made by veterans and current military personnel. For better or...Tags: Arts and Culture, Saving Private Ryan (movie), Music, John Williams, Music Industry
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Anonymous donor offers money for Spalding Point improvements, memorial
Spalding Point may soon be beautified with a memorial to veterans, thanks to an offer from an anonymous donor. If approved by school board officials, a longtime Glen Ellyn resident will donate up to $95,000 for landscaping on a stretch of land, just...Tags: Human Interest, Holidays, Labor Day, Flag Day (United States), Memorial Day
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Vigo has 1,900 property tax appeals waiting to be resolved
The Tribune-Star, Terre Haute, Ind.With a new Property Tax Assessment board of appeals in place, Vigo County's assessor is starting to schedule informal hearings on nearly 1,200 appeals for 2012 property taxes. However, the county still has about 700 appeals for 2011 property taxes...Tags: Politics, Taxation
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Students show off leadership skills
The Hawk Eye, Burlington, IowaWhile some high school students shy away from leadership positions, others take advantage of the opportunity. Asked how they demonstrated leadership ability during their time in high school, members of The Hawk Eye's 2013 All-Area Citizen Scholars --...Tags: Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Religion and Belief, High Schools, Schools, High School Sports
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News & Record, Greensboro, N.C., Jeri Rowe column
News & Record, Greensboro, N.C.It's Mother's Day. A big red sign reminds me of that. The sign is 10 steps from North Holden Road, right across from Starmount Country Club. It's made out of plywood no thicker than the first section of my pinky and anchored to the ground with rebar and...Tags: Family, Mother's Day, Armed Forces, Home Improvement, Lung Cancer
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Ladysmith Marine's name being added to Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Milwaukee Journal SentinelA Marine from Ladysmith who was wounded by a sniper in Vietnam and died in 1976 will be added to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., on Mother's Day. Sgt. Dennis R. Siverling enlisted in the Marines six days after his 17th birthday in...Tags: Human Interest, Vietnam War (1955-1975), Disabled American Veterans, U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Army
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Budget woes could cut YPG civic participation
The Sun, Yuma, Ariz.Budget tightening in the Department of Defense could mean Yuma Proving Ground not entering banner-bearing Humvees in parades or sending speakers to an after-hours function in town. Following a statement by the Office of the Army Chief of Public...Tags: Arts and Culture, Politics, Military Equipment, U.S. Department of Defense, National Government
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Orlando Science Center monument to honor Tuskegee Airmen Red Tail pilots
More than 65 years after flying fighter planes over Europe, the Red Tail pilots of the Tuskegee Airmen will have a monument designed to honor their World War II exploits while inspiring kids to seek careers in aviation. "It's like a dream come true,"...
Tags: Arts and Culture, Human Interest, Titusville, Science, Science and Technology
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May 8, 2013
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