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Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
‘Let's welcome them home:' Community unites to give veterans a hero's welcome
Family and loved ones lined the halls of the Tri-Rivers Career Center, U.S. flags in hand. Bethany Johnson, executive director of Honor Flight Columbus, reads out the first set of names. 'Let's welcome them home,' Johnson said. The hallway erupted in cheers and waving flags as 19 veterans walked through the middle of the celebration. A few stepped into the middle to shake veterans' hands and thank them for their service. The welcome home celebration, the final event of the Honor Flight at Home, Marion program, is a favorite among participants. Donald Belt who served as a U.S. Marine from 1968-1972 and was a participant in Saturday's program. Encouraged by loved ones, he decided to sign up for Honor Flight at Home. 'I just wanted to be there with my people,' Belt said. Duward Azbell served in the U.S. Army from 1966-1968. He previously had been on Honor Flight Columbus and was accompanying another veteran during Saturday's at-home program. Azbell said he's grateful to have made it home from his time in service and shares his gratitude by participating in Honor Flight. 'I'm even more honored that our country doesn't forget us,' Azbell said. This year marked the sixth program Honor Flight at Home has done. In that time, Honor Flight at Home has honored 135 veterans, which is the equivalent to about a plane and half. Honor Flight at Home, Marion, was founded by Margie Saull to honor veterans who can't fly to Washington, D.C., through Honor Flight. The at-home program brings Washington, D.C., to the veterans instead. The program invites any veteran who is age 65 or older with at least one day of active service to be part of the program. Veterans at the June 7 event were given Honor Flight shirts, a badge and had their photo taken. They listened to speakers, received letters from loved ones and thankful community members and were honored individually for their service. The program ends with the loved ones of veterans and community members lining the hallway cheering for veterans as they leave. The next Honor Flight at Home, Marion program will be June 6, 2026. Those interested in participating can fill out an application and send it to Saull at saullgw4@ She can also be reached at 740-360-8902. 'The most challenging thing is to find the veterans,' Saull said. Saull encouraged participants and guests to promote Honor Flight to other veterans who may be interested. She said she takes applications from both Honor Flight Columbus and Honor Flight at Home, Marion with her wherever she goes. If she sees a veteran while she's out, she'll thank them for their service and tell them about Honor Flight. 'So if I'm in Walmart or Kroger's, I might take a little longer shopping, but that's okay,' Saull said. 'I'm talking to veterans, convincing them they need to be honored, whether it be going on to D.C. or coming to the Marion program.' This article originally appeared on Marion Star: Honor Flight at Home Marion honors veterans and families
Yahoo
26-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Thanks To Trump's Tariffs, Grocery Shopping Will Feel Like A Luxury — Here's How People Are Coping
People's pockets are only starting to feel the impact of MAGA. The White House has been increasingly chaotic since Trump returned to office, especially regarding international affairs. The tariff situation, specifically, raises concerns. Not only abroad, but for all Americans who will ultimately shoulder this burden financially. Thus, his claims that grocery prices would go down after his inauguration ultimately feel like an empty promise. While not surprising, it's the combination of tariffs along with budget cuts to Medicaid and other social services that will undoubtedly leave the average American without the support necessary to get through the troubled waters ahead. As you could expect, people feel increasingly hopeless as the days pass. Last week, I asked the BuzzFeed Community how they plan to save on groceries if a potential recession strikes. Some responses felt rather dystopian, while others were just flat-out hilarious. However, at its core, Americans are bracing for the worst in the foreseeable future. From stocking up on non-perishable items to growing their own produce, here are a few ways people plan on budgeting as tariff talks persist. 1."I just bought 20 pounds of coffee beans." —edgycat84 2."I've been stocking up on pantry-stable stuff for a while now — only the very cheapest stuff on sale. I only spent $5 per fortnight on things like canned fish or vegetables, dried beans and legumes, pasta, etc. Over time my stash of food has gotten pretty decent, and I can make meals from it often. I also grow my own tomatoes, zucchini, pumpkins, celery, watercress, and lots of other stuff from scraps." —bougiedolphin27 3."Not just groceries. We are not buying or spending. Only local." "No Target, Kroger's, WM, or any of the sniveling cowards. We are traveling outside of the country or only visiting blue states. We will not lift a finger to help out the economy." —casualking314 4."I really don't know. We are older adults on a fixed income. If social security is stopped or reduced, we'll be in serious trouble." "I truly believe that presidents Trump and Musk, Governor Ron DeSantis, and Senator Rick Scott don't care about the people of this country. All they value is money and power." —prosedan2154 5."I bought a bidet to cut down on toilet paper costs and I'm planning a low/no buy year." —monikap6 6."Stop these men." —Anonymous, 56, New York, NY 7."We will be foregoing super fancy practice meals. I love to cook and have gotten pretty good at it, but if prices keep going up and I lose my job (I work in higher education), we will be cutting out wine, eating out, and eating more struggle meals like we did in our 20s." "Our bill is always high though because we have an egg, dairy, peanut, tree nut, and soy intolerant kid so we have to buy a lot of special kinds of milk and foods for him that are really expensive." —kitty73990 8."Starve." —fightingbadhabits 9."Not buying much. Started ordering meat from local places. I refuse to pay grocery prices. Shopping at Aldi's, and giving up things we used to buy, like chips and snacks." — Anonymous, 71, Poynette, WI 10."Costco Membership, get better at DIY, and increase the size of my garden." —Anonymous, 28, Charlotte, NC 11."In addition to generally spending less on non-essentials, I'm taking a contrarian approach. I am going to specifically look to purchase items made outside the US, from companies based outside the US, where I can." —Anonymous, 40, North Carolina 12."I have been stocking up on canned goods, paper products, and imported grocery items since November 2024. I have also paid off all my credit cards except for one. I bought a washer and dryer. I don't have to prepare for a recession. MAGA was warned. MAGA was given evidence. They chose to ignore it. I am confident that I have enough groceries stocked up that fresh produce and meat should be the only items I have to spend my money on. Trump is a moron who doesn't care about his voters. Now we all will be paying the price for voter stupidity." —Anonymous, 67, Savannah, GA 13."Only buying what I absolutely need. No extras and NO EGGS!!!" —Anonymous, 63, Barton City, MI 14."Gardening! I've always been a big gardener, but I will be planting double the edible produce that I normally do this year." —purplechair1823 15."My plan to save on groceries is to 'slip and fall' in a supermarket aisle, consult with a 'witness' beforehand, and then sue the supermarket. Part of the proceeds from said lawsuit would be paid to my 'witness.' Only then will I be able to 'save' on my grocery bill!" —witchypepper71 16."Just steal essentials from your local Walmart." "I'm not even joking a little bit here, if you willingly fall in line with austerity, it's gonna keep happening. If a convicted felon and his unelected handler have free reign to strip away consumer protections, it's up to consumers to protect themselves." —the_toast_of_you 17."Become a vegetarian, avoid spending money on anything nonessential. Why doesn't our government help us? Why do they let this go on? When are they gonna stop? What president in the past has ever done anything like this?" "I understand doing some house cleaning, but Elon Musk has nothing to do with our government and he should not be there. Trump lied to the public about how he was going to help the voters and it's just lie after lie after lie. It's all about people who have money and the people who have money, don't worry about us little people." —Anonymous, 70, Cleveland, OH 18."I'm going to get needed knee surgery and take care of family needs. No major purchases or trips. Maybe a new desktop computer, though. Mine is as old as me. Lol." —Anonymous, 79, Parma,Ohio 19."I've been using my Excalibur dehydrator and my Harvest Right freeze dryer to preserve food for myself, my adult children, and my grandchildren. As I renew my cottage food license, I plan to sell these items to my community to help them also have a reserve of 'fresh' produce." —Anonymous, 53 Are you planning to make changes or cut costs in the next four years? Let us know in the comments. Note: Submissions have been edited for length/clarity.
Buzz Feed
26-02-2025
- Business
- Buzz Feed
Thanks To Trump's Tariffs, Grocery Shopping Will Feel Like A Luxury — Here's How People Are Coping
People's pockets are only starting to feel the impact of MAGA. The White House has been increasingly chaotic since Trump returned to office, especially regarding international affairs. The tariff situation, specifically, raises concerns. Not only abroad, but for all Americans who will ultimately shoulder this burden financially. Thus, his claims that grocery prices would go down after his inauguration ultimately feel like an empty promise. While not surprising, it's the combination of tariffs along with budget cuts to Medicaid and other social services that will undoubtedly leave the average American without the support necessary to get through the troubled waters ahead. As you could expect, people feel increasingly hopeless as the days pass. Last week, I asked the BuzzFeed Community how they plan to save on groceries if a potential recession strikes. Some responses felt rather dystopian, while others were just flat-out hilarious. However, at its core, Americans are bracing for the worst in the foreseeable future. From stocking up on non-perishable items to growing their own produce, here are a few ways people plan on budgeting as tariff talks persist. 1. "I just bought 20 pounds of coffee beans." 2. "I've been stocking up on pantry-stable stuff for a while now — only the very cheapest stuff on sale. I only spent $5 per fortnight on things like canned fish or vegetables, dried beans and legumes, pasta, etc. Over time my stash of food has gotten pretty decent, and I can make meals from it often. I also grow my own tomatoes, zucchini, pumpkins, celery, watercress, and lots of other stuff from scraps." — bougiedolphin27 3. "Not just groceries. We are not buying or spending. Only local." "No Target, Kroger's, WM, or any of the sniveling cowards. We are traveling outside of the country or only visiting blue states. We will not lift a finger to help out the economy." — casualking314 4. "I really don't know. We are older adults on a fixed income. If social security is stopped or reduced, we'll be in serious trouble." "I truly believe that presidents Trump and Musk, Governor Ron DeSantis, and Senator Rick Scott don't care about the people of this country. All they value is money and power." — prosedan2154 5. "I bought a bidet to cut down on toilet paper costs and I'm planning a low/no buy year." — monikap6 6. "Stop these men." 7. "We will be foregoing super fancy practice meals. I love to cook and have gotten pretty good at it, but if prices keep going up and I lose my job (I work in higher education), we will be cutting out wine, eating out, and eating more struggle meals like we did in our 20s." "Our bill is always high though because we have an egg, dairy, peanut, tree nut, and soy intolerant kid so we have to buy a lot of special kinds of milk and foods for him that are really expensive." — kitty73990 8. "Starve." 9. "Not buying much. Started ordering meat from local places. I refuse to pay grocery prices. Shopping at Aldi's, and giving up things we used to buy, like chips and snacks." — Anonymous, 71, Poynette, WI 10. "Costco Membership, get better at DIY, and increase the size of my garden." 11. "In addition to generally spending less on non-essentials, I'm taking a contrarian approach. I am going to specifically look to purchase items made outside the US, from companies based outside the US, where I can." 12. "I have been stocking up on canned goods, paper products, and imported grocery items since November 2024. I have also paid off all my credit cards except for one. I bought a washer and dryer. I don't have to prepare for a recession. MAGA was warned. MAGA was given evidence. They chose to ignore it. I am confident that I have enough groceries stocked up that fresh produce and meat should be the only items I have to spend my money on. Trump is a moron who doesn't care about his voters. Now we all will be paying the price for voter stupidity." —Anonymous, 67, Savannah, GA 13. "Only buying what I absolutely need. No extras and NO EGGS!!!" —Anonymous, 63, Barton City, MI 14. "Gardening! I've always been a big gardener, but I will be planting double the edible produce that I normally do this year." — purplechair1823 15. "My plan to save on groceries is to 'slip and fall' in a supermarket aisle, consult with a 'witness' beforehand, and then sue the supermarket. Part of the proceeds from said lawsuit would be paid to my 'witness.' Only then will I be able to 'save' on my grocery bill!" AMC — witchypepper71 16. "Just steal essentials from your local Walmart." "I'm not even joking a little bit here, if you willingly fall in line with austerity, it's gonna keep happening. If a convicted felon and his unelected handler have free reign to strip away consumer protections, it's up to consumers to protect themselves." — the_toast_of_you 17. "Become a vegetarian, avoid spending money on anything nonessential. Why doesn't our government help us? Why do they let this go on? When are they gonna stop? What president in the past has ever done anything like this?" Kevin Dietsch / Getty Images "I understand doing some house cleaning, but Elon Musk has nothing to do with our government and he should not be there. Trump lied to the public about how he was going to help the voters and it's just lie after lie after lie. It's all about people who have money and the people who have money, don't worry about us little people." —Anonymous, 70, Cleveland, OH 18. "I'm going to get needed knee surgery and take care of family needs. No major purchases or trips. Maybe a new desktop computer, though. Mine is as old as me. Lol." —Anonymous, 79, Parma,Ohio 19. "I've been using my Excalibur dehydrator and my Harvest Right freeze dryer to preserve food for myself, my adult children, and my grandchildren. As I renew my cottage food license, I plan to sell these items to my community to help them also have a reserve of 'fresh' produce."
