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Photo submitted to Times Observer Warren County Christian School held a Christmas concert on Friday at the school.
Photos submitted to Times Observer On Saturday, Dec. 14, Wreaths Across America held its national wreath placing ceremony at over 1,600 cemeteries throughout the country. Over 38,000 volunteers placed wreaths at 254,000 graves in Arlington National Cemetery. AMVETS Post 50 and American Legion Post 758 together hosted a local Wreaths Across America. There were not quite that many wreaths or volunteers at Wesleyan Cemetery in Sugar Grove, but there was a nice turnout considering the weather conditions. Gary Fry, Past National Commander of AMVETS and Past Commander at AMVETS Post 50 in Sugar Grove, was the Master of Ceremony for the event with state Senator Scott Hutchinson and Representative Kathy Rapp both speaking about veterans placing wreaths and those that gave their lives. Karen Rutsky, Wesleyan Cemetery caretaker, and Sugar Grove Boy Scout Troop 1135 assisted with the wreaths and the ceremony. After placing the ceremonial wreaths, family and friends of loved ones covered the cemetery with wreaths to honor, teach, and remember. Above, Gary Fry, Past National AMVETS Commander as Master of Ceremonies, Dave Krespan with the U.S. Army, Pete Glotz representing the Marines, Gary Hale with Navy, Dan Cole, Air Force, Denny Muntz, Coast Guard, Pete Allenson, Merchant Marines, and Ed Beardsley placing the POW/MIA. Below, AMVETS Post 50 Color Guard, Gary Fry, Past National commander of AMVETS, AMVETS Post 50 Commander, Adam Yurchisin, American Flag, Sandra Kiedrowski, and Paul Tutmaher playing TAPS at the conclusion of the ceremony with Travis Hitchcock, Past AMVETS Post 50 Commander, guarding the flag.
Photos submitted to Times Observer On Saturday, Dec. 14, Wreaths Across America held its national wreath placing ceremony at over 1,600 cemeteries throughout the country. Over 38,000 volunteers placed wreaths at 254,000 graves in Arlington National Cemetery. AMVETS Post 50 and American Legion Post 758 together hosted a local Wreaths Across America. There were not quite that many wreaths or volunteers at Wesleyan Cemetery in Sugar Grove, but there was a nice turnout considering the weather conditions. Gary Fry, Past National Commander of AMVETS and Past Commander at AMVETS Post 50 in Sugar Grove, was the Master of Ceremony for the event with state Senator Scott Hutchinson and Representative Kathy Rapp both speaking about veterans placing wreaths and those that gave their lives. Karen Rutsky, Wesleyan Cemetery caretaker, and Sugar Grove Boy Scout Troop 1135 assisted with the wreaths and the ceremony. After placing the ceremonial wreaths, family and friends of loved ones covered the cemetery with wreaths to honor, teach, and remember. Above, Gary Fry, Past National AMVETS Commander as Master of Ceremonies, Dave Krespan with the U.S. Army, Pete Glotz representing the Marines, Gary Hale with Navy, Dan Cole, Air Force, Denny Muntz, Coast Guard, Pete Allenson, Merchant Marines, and Ed Beardsley placing the POW/MIA. Below, AMVETS Post 50 Color Guard, Gary Fry, Past National commander of AMVETS, AMVETS Post 50 Commander, Adam Yurchisin, American Flag, Sandra Kiedrowski, and Paul Tutmaher playing TAPS at the conclusion of the ceremony with Travis Hitchcock, Past AMVETS Post 50 Commander, guarding the flag.
Photo submitted to Times Observer Warren County Christian School held a Christmas concert on Friday at the school.
Photos submitted to Times Observer On Saturday, Dec. 14, Wreaths Across America held its national wreath placing ceremony at over 1,600 cemeteries throughout the country. Over 38,000 volunteers placed wreaths at 254,000 graves in Arlington National Cemetery. AMVETS Post 50 and American Legion Post 758 together hosted a local Wreaths Across America. There were not quite that many wreaths or volunteers at Wesleyan Cemetery in Sugar Grove, but there was a nice turnout considering the weather conditions. Gary Fry, Past National Commander of AMVETS and Past Commander at AMVETS Post 50 in Sugar Grove, was the Master of Ceremony for the event with state Senator Scott Hutchinson and Representative Kathy Rapp both speaking about veterans placing wreaths and those that gave their lives. Karen Rutsky, Wesleyan Cemetery caretaker, and Sugar Grove Boy Scout Troop 1135 assisted with the wreaths and the ceremony. After placing the ceremonial wreaths, family and friends of loved ones covered the cemetery with wreaths to honor, teach, and remember. Above, Gary Fry, Past National AMVETS Commander as Master of Ceremonies, Dave Krespan with the U.S. Army, Pete Glotz representing the Marines, Gary Hale with Navy, Dan Cole, Air Force, Denny Muntz, Coast Guard, Pete Allenson, Merchant Marines, and Ed Beardsley placing the POW/MIA. Below, AMVETS Post 50 Color Guard, Gary Fry, Past National commander of AMVETS, AMVETS Post 50 Commander, Adam Yurchisin, American Flag, Sandra Kiedrowski, and Paul Tutmaher playing TAPS at the conclusion of the ceremony with Travis Hitchcock, Past AMVETS Post 50 Commander, guarding the flag.
Photos submitted to Times Observer On Saturday, Dec. 14, Wreaths Across America held its national wreath placing ceremony at over 1,600 cemeteries throughout the country. Over 38,000 volunteers placed wreaths at 254,000 graves in Arlington National Cemetery. AMVETS Post 50 and American Legion Post 758 together hosted a local Wreaths Across America. There were not quite that many wreaths or volunteers at Wesleyan Cemetery in Sugar Grove, but there was a nice turnout considering the weather conditions. Gary Fry, Past National Commander of AMVETS and Past Commander at AMVETS Post 50 in Sugar Grove, was the Master of Ceremony for the event with state Senator Scott Hutchinson and Representative Kathy Rapp both speaking about veterans placing wreaths and those that gave their lives. Karen Rutsky, Wesleyan Cemetery caretaker, and Sugar Grove Boy Scout Troop 1135 assisted with the wreaths and the ceremony. After placing the ceremonial wreaths, family and friends of loved ones covered the cemetery with wreaths to honor, teach, and remember. Above, Gary Fry, Past National AMVETS Commander as Master of Ceremonies, Dave Krespan with the U.S. Army, Pete Glotz representing the Marines, Gary Hale with Navy, Dan Cole, Air Force, Denny Muntz, Coast Guard, Pete Allenson, Merchant Marines, and Ed Beardsley placing the POW/MIA. Below, AMVETS Post 50 Color Guard, Gary Fry, Past National commander of AMVETS, AMVETS Post 50 Commander, Adam Yurchisin, American Flag, Sandra Kiedrowski, and Paul Tutmaher playing TAPS at the conclusion of the ceremony with Travis Hitchcock, Past AMVETS Post 50 Commander, guarding the flag.
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Class lunch
The Warren High School class of 1947 will meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 20, at Bob Evans. Reservations can be made by calling Betty at 723-2447.
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The Youngsville High School class of 1963 will meet for lunch at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18, at the Youngsville American Legion.
Christmas Party
North Warren Presbyterian Church will present its annual Community Kids' Christmas Party on Saturday, Dec. 21, from 10 a.m. to noon at the church. There will be stories, games, snacks, and fun. Children will also be playing hand chimes and have a visit from a special jolly man and his wife. The event is free.
The church will also have a Kids' Christmas Pageant on Sunday, Dec. 22, during the 11 a.m. worship service where children and adults will be playing parts in the Christmas story.
No advance preparation is needed to participate in this special time.
Everyone is welcome to attend.
North Warren Presbyterian is located at 200 S. State Street in North Warren and the phone number is 723-5060 for further information. There is also a website at www.nwpchurch.org.
Watson Grange
Master Wendy Hollabaugh presided over the recent meeting of Watson Grange.
Legislative Chairman John Hollabaugh reported on issues National Grange is working on such as printed Social Security information for people approaching retirement and repealing the death tax act.
Family Activity chairperson Jean Hollabaugh urged members to work on crafts for judging next year during the winter months and read an article entitled Six Little Stories with lots of Meaning.
Community Service Chairperson Deanna Hollabaugh reported on the donations made to Paws Along the River, Veterans Emergency Fund, collection of non-perishables for The Salvation Army, and the dictionaries purchased for the third-graders at Tidioute Charter School. Watson has donated 168 dictionaries over the past few years.
Jean Hollabaugh presented a program on Christmas for the literary program.
Watson will meet again at 5:30 p.m. January 9 for the quarterly birthday dinner and at 6 p.m. the second Thursday of February and March.
Tidioute VFW
Tidioute VFW Post 8803 schedule of events/meetings:
Dec. 20 -- Treat Day -- bartenders provide cookies and treats for members/dinner special 5 to 9 p.m., goulash with garlic bread and applesauce;
Dec. 23 -- Last day to sign up for New Year's Party;
Dec. 24 Christmas Eve/ close at 5 p.m. /No daily;
Dec. 25 -- Christmas closed;
Dec. 27 -- Dinner special 5 to 9 p.m., pulled pork sandwiches with sidewinders (beer-battered and seasoned curly potatoes).
Dec. 31 -- Last day to pay dues/close at 5 p.m./No daily/reopen at 8 p.m. for the party;
Jan. 1 -- Closed New Year's Day;
Jan. 9 -- Board of directors meeting, 5 p.m.
Jan. 12 -- Men's meetings at 9 and 930 a.m.