Veterans Day

A week-long observance of Veteran's Day will begin Monday with a flag retirement demonstration for Scouts at 4:30 p.m. at the George Rogers Clark High School track followed by the flag retirement ceremony at the track from 5:30-6 p.m.No events are scheduled Tuesday due to Election Day. At 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, the Clark County Christian School will present a program at the First Church of God, 2500 Colby Road, and a veterans appreciation will...

Dear Editor, I am writing to say a heartfelt thanks to all of those who have served or are currently serving to protect our great nation. I salute Veterans Day and God bless America. Remember those who have gone on and their families in our prayers. Glenn "G.G. " Harmon Junction City

The Advocate-Messenger still does not have complete precinct totals for Tuesday's election in Boyle County. County Clerk Denise Curtsinger provided overall totals for the various races Thursday but no precinct detail. The courthouse is closed today in observance of Veterans Day.

Veterans Day closings The Boyle County Courthouse will be closed Monday in observance of Veterans Day. All recycling and convenience centers also will be closed.   Veterans Day breakfast Perryville Church of God will host a Veterans Day breakfast 9-11 a.m. Saturday. The breakfast will be free to  veterans as appreciation for their service to the country. The church is at 209 Lyons Ave., just past the Dollar Store on U.S. 150, Perryville.¿Veterans who plan to attend should call (859)

Dear Editor, It's hard to believe that it has been only 20 years since Nov. 9, 1989, when Berliners battered holes in the wall that had divided their city for decades. The collapse of communism in Eastern Europe represented the culmination of the Cold War. For two generations, American servicemen and servicewomen secured a border stretching from Norway to the Mediterranean Sea. Let's not forget these "Cold Warriors" that helped bring about the collapse of the Soviet Bloc this Veterans Day, as well as those who served in other theaters.

WINCHESTER - In honor of Veterans Day, the Daniel Boone National Forest is waiving recreational fees at several locations for veterans and members of the U.S. armed forces and their families on November 11. No documentation or proof of military service is required. On Veterans Day, no fee permit will be required for veterans or military members camping at Koomer Ridge Campground in Wolfe County or in the backcountry of the Red River Gorge within the counties of Menifee, Powell and Wolfe.

Thanks those who help community Dear Editor, Today I express my gratitude to the people of this community who give daily to help make Winchester a better place to live.   This little community has a strong heart and desire to give to the people who live here. No one wants to see anyone lose their house to foreclosure, lose a job or strive to make ends meet, not even the politicians and city government of this community.   We have so many wonderful organizations in place that help people in Clark County.

It's been a long time since the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th Month in 1918., also known as the end of World War I and the signing of the Armistice. Veterans Day, originally called Armistice Day, was created to honor veterans of World War I, and in 1954, became a holiday to recognize all American veterans. For some people, it means nothing more than having a day off. But for many others, it recalls the great sacrifices that were made for the freedom of our country.

The Generations Center honored 17 veterans, four of them World War II, on Veterans Day. Clark County Judge-Executive Henry Branham and City Commissioner Rick Beach presented them with certificates of appreciation. Veterans honored were Coleman Ginter, Frank Farmer, Joe Price, Don Rose, Harold Townsend, Joseph Rupsis, Willard Ritchie, Harold Horn, Tom Hunter, William Taylor, Raymond Greathouse, William Kirby, Jerome Syndor, Duane Roller, Bobby Jones and Dewayne Wills. Also recognized was Bill Begley.

Dear Editor. Each Nov. 11, our nation pays homage to those who have dedicated their lives to the service of their country. Veterans Day is one of our nation's most recognized holidays and, because of its meaning, perhaps the most important. On Oct. 26, the 110th Congress passed Senate Resolution: 357. The resolution designates the week between Nov. 11 and Nov. 17 "National Veterans Awareness Week. " The resolution calls for greater community recognition of veterans, and more educationally enlightening activities for students in primary and secondary education.