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Yahoo
26-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Veterans honor fallen brothers at Vietnam Veterans War Memorial
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — On this Memorial Day, veterans, family members and onlookers honored those killed during the Vietnam War. 'We always set this day aside just to remember everyone on that wall,' said Tom Foor, who visited the Vietnam Veterans War Memorial Monday. 'They paid the price, and we paid it too. We think about them often.' Foor served in the Army First Cavalry Division in Vietnam from 1968 to 1969. 'Those guys died serving our country. They need to be remembered always,' he said. 'That black granite wall will preserve that, and people can go down through that aisle, and they can look, and they can see how much of a tremendous burden it put on the country and it put on us.' National Memorial Day Parade in DC honors fallen heroes More than 58,000 names are etched into the memorial honoring those killed during the war. 'You look at the names and you see your reflection. You grow older, they don't,' said Bob McLaughlin, who served in Vietnam in 1969. 'We've had marriages, children, grandchildren, births, new experiences. They don't.' Harry Metzler, who presented a regimental wreath at the memorial Monday, said it's so important to remember those who sacrificed everything. 'It matters because these people gave their all. I fought with them side by side. They were my brothers, you honor your brothers that actually saved the nation, saved our freedom,' he said. 'Just don't forget and don't repeat.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Health
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Glenwood YMCA hopes to foster meaningful connections at upcoming senior speed dating event
Fostering connections is the goal for an upcoming event at the Glenwood YMCA. Senior citizens of the recreational center and in Erie are welcome to a senior speed dating event. As donations dwindle, CBB asks community to donate blood this spring 'It's all about connections, and as we age, seniors is a demographic that population has a tendency to be isolated,' said Nancy Jo Foor, healthy living director for the Glenwood Park YMCA. Foor said events like this also play a role in the mental cognition of seniors, which can lead to other health issues. One of those issues can be alzheimer's disease. 'This truly is a global health crisis, and nationally, we're looking at over seven million Americans. But just here in Pennsylvania, it's over 282,000 people that we know are living with alzheimer's,' said Linsey Smith, executive director of the Alzheimer's Association for Greater Pennsylvania. Senior speed dating will allow members of the Glenwood YMCA to have more human interaction, which Smith said is important for those living with the diagnosis. 'Definitely diet, health, being active, physically active, being engaged with your community,' said Smith. 'The senior population studies show that they really become isolated, they lose a spouse or their family lives out of town, and maybe some of their friends have passed away, so they really find themselves staying home and secluded,' said Foor. But Smith said there's hope for those living with alzheimer's. Splash Lagoon to host special Mother's Day weekend event 'If alzheimer's is diagnosed early enough at early enough stages, we actually have treatment that can be offered that can slow and sometimes halt the progression of the disease, and so that's so incredibly exciting,' said Smith. Senior speed dating also invites Erie residents who are not members of the Glenwood Y. The event is free to members, and $5 for those who are not. The event takes place on Friday, May 2, at 9 a.m. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Climate
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Fairfield County opens new tornado shelter
THORNVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) — It's important to have a safe place to go when there's a tornado warning, and there's a new structure in Fairfield County for that very reason. 'I think it's awesome, good place for people to go in a storm, a bad storm,' Lori Foor said about a new tornado shelter in her neighborhood. Jackpot-winning Mega Millions ticket worth $112M sold in Ohio Inside the shelter is a mostly empty space with power outlets, bathrooms, and access to water. It's located near the Farfield Beach area by Buckeye Lake. Foor can walk to the building from her house. 'I think it's a good addition, it's something that Thornville has needed for a while,' Foor said. The cost of the shelter was about $1.6 million. 75% of the money came from federal grants, 12.5% from state grants, and 12.5% was taxpayer-funded, according to Garrett Blevins, deputy director of the Fairfield County Emergency Management Agency (FCEMA). He said during an emergency like a tornado warning, 733 people can fit inside. 'It makes us feel better that our citizens have somewhere to go,' Blevins said. The building is made of steel and concrete. Blevins said it'll be especially helpful because most of the homes around it do not have basements since they're so close to Buckeye Lake. These central Ohio Walmart locations set for remodel 'Can withstand winds up to an EF4 tornado, so just the style and shape, the wind wraps around it and doesn't really catch on anything,' he said. The shelter is the fourth of its kind in the state, according to Blevins. There are also tables and chairs inside. The space is not just for emergencies; it can be used for community events and meetings as well. 'We would love to only see it used for community events,' Blevins said. 'We know that's probably not realistic, so we hope it never gets used, but if it does, we know it'll do the job and help protect the residents.' The shelter doors automatically unlock when the tornado warning siren sounds, according to FCEME. Blevins said they are looking at making that happen for tornado watches as well so people would have more time to get to the building. The shelter is located at 5056 Beaver Drive NE, Thornville, Ohio. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
