Marine Corps League

Members of the Harold G. Epperson Medal of Honor Detachment No. 1113 Marine Corps League performed a 21 gun salute during the conclusion of the memorial service to honor the service and sacrifice of Harold G. Epperson Saturday morning at the Winchester Cemetery. Members of the rifle salute were, from left, Chester Lacy, Don Rose, Ernest Snowden, Stan Mullins, Clair Hunter and Marion Brewer. James Mann/jmann@winchestersun.com

The Harold G. Epperson, Medal of Honor, Detachment No. 1113 Marine Corps League held their annual picnic at the Clark Rural Electric shelter Saturday, Aug. 26. Entertainment was provided by Bradlee Burtner. Members attending were, front row: Roy Bates, Stan Mullins, Len Sweeney, Luther Lane, Marion Brewer, Herb Marcum, Don Spicer, and Richard Garrett; second row: Chuck Witt, Ernest Snowden, Richard Doughty, Chester Lacy, Dave Sublette, Lewis Nixon and Ed Burtner; third row: Clair Hunter and Paul Blackwell.

Some kids have no problem getting a winter coat. For others, it's an issue, and one organization is doing something about it. The local Marine Corps League, Detachment 1012, is conducting its annual "Koatz for Kids" drive in an effort to supply coats for needy children in Madison County and the surrounding areas. The league has drop-off at both Wal-Mart locations in Richmond and Berea and also at the Kroger location in Richmond. The league will be accepting coats at those three locations through Nov. 26. The coats will be distributed Nov. 3-26 at the Richmond Mall.

Marine Corps League meetings scheduled Marine Corps League, Medal of Honor, Detachment 1113 will have an officers meeting at 5 p.m. at City Hall on Thursday and a regular meeting at 9 a.m. at Whitaker Bank in Powell County on Saturday.

TODAY - Generations Center, Qualifying games for bowling tournament, officially sanctioned senior game, Forest Park Bowling Lanes. - Officers of Harold Glenn Epperson Medal of Honor Detachment 1113 of the Marine Corps League, 6 p.m., City Hall. - Clark Middle School, open house/cookout, seventh grade students and parents., 6 p.m., school gym. -The Marine Corps League chapter will have its annual family picnic at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Community Park, Forest Avenue and C.G. Stephenson Drive.

Marine Corps League The Harold G. Epperson, Medal of Honor, Marine Corps League, Detachment 1113 will have their regular scheduled meeting on Saturday, July 25, at 9 a.m. at the Whitaker Bank in Powell County. Habitat needs volunteers Habitat for Humanity of Madison and Clark Counties needs volunteers to help this Saturday with a build at Ronda Simmons' future home at 310 Hamilton St., Winchester. The group is expected to do roofing, and there may be some outside work as well.

Winchester Rotary Club Julie Maruskin, director of the Clark County Public Library, will speak to the Winchester Rotary Club luncheon at noon Friday. The library reopened Monday after an extensive renovation and expansion. The club meets at the Winchester Country Club on Boone Avenue. Rules for election signs A reminder to all political candidates: Signs are not to exceed four square feet, and only one sign can be posted per street frontage. Signs are not to be posted within any public rights-of-way and must be removed within five days of the election.

This is a story about a few Marines. Well, technically they aren't Marines any longer, but they consider themselves a part of that proud tradition of 237 years. It's a story about the Harold G. Epperson MOH Detachment 1113 of the Marine Corps League. Harold G. Epperson was a Marine who served during World War II and was killed on Saipan on June 25, 1944, giving his life to save his comrades. For his actions, he was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor, our nation's highest military decoration.

SATURDAY, AUG. 25 - Winchester Boy Scout Troop 22 yard sale, 8:30 a.m., Walmart parking lot. - Harold G. Epperson Medal of Honor Detachment No. 1113 Marine Corps League annual picnic, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Lions Club Community Park. All active and former Marines are invited. - Winchester Lodge No. 20 F&AM 200th anniversary celebration, including community open house and refreshments, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Contact Larry Crowe at 771-0368 for more information. - Reunion for the descendants of James Thomas and Allie White Crowe, Winchester Fish and Game Club, 12:30 p.m. MONDAY, AUG. 27 - The Clark County Democratic Executive Committee will meet at 6:30 p.m at the Clark County Public Library.

Strode Station council meets Wednesday The Strode Station Elementary School-based Decision-making Council will have a special called meeting Wednesday at 4 p.m. in the school library. Marine Corps League meetings this week The Harold G. Epperson Medal of Honor Detachment No. 1113 Marine Corps League will meet Saturday, July 28, at 9 a.m. at City Hall. The officers meeting will be Thursday at 5 p.m. at City Hall. Diabetes class offered Thursday The Clark Couty Health Department will host a diabetes basics and nutrition class Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. Class is free to anyone registered in advance.

Moved by visit to memorial Dear Editor, I would like to express what a wonderful experience it was to take part in the World War II veterans trip to Washington, D.C. Donna Mayfield, Roberta Skinner, Ed Burtner, the Marine Corps League and all the folks that assisted us on this journey have my undying gratitude. I could not imagine in my wildest dreams the effect of all the people who welcomed us wherever we were. The welcome in Baltimore, at the World War II museum and then to come back to Louisville and to be greeted by the crowds just overwhelmed me. Thank all of you with all my heart.

TODAY - Democratic rally, Blackfish Golf and Hunt Club, 676 Quisenberry Lane, 5:30-7:30 p.m, $10 donation. Sponsored by the Democratic Woman's Club of Clark County and the Clark County Democratic Executive Committee. Tickets available by calling 771-6487. Gov. Steve Beshear and other Democratic candidates in attendance. - Conkwright Middle School-based Decision-making Council meeting, 4 p.m., school library. - Harold G. Epperson, Medal of Honor, Marine Corps League, Detachment No. 1113 officers meeting 5 p.m. at City Hall.

“He's my hero,” Frank Farmer said of fellow World War II veteran Ernest Snowden. The two met six years ago through the Marine Corps League Harold G. Epperson Detachment, and have become fast friends. “(Ernest) was there longer than any of us (veterans in the Marine Corps League),” Farmer said. “He was wounded twice, and he survived.” Thanks to the Bluegrass Chapter of Honor Flight, Snowden and Farmer, along with 17 other local veterans, were honored for their service to their country.