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Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Williams to speak at Memorial Day event
U.S. Rep. Roger Williams, R-Austin, will be among the speakers at Monday's Memorial Day event. The ceremony begins at 10 a.m. at Cleburne Memorial Park Cemetery, 405 Waters St. Williams will deliver the morning's keynote address. On hand also will be members of Cleburne American Legion Post 50, American Legion Auxiliary and Sons of the American Legion. Members of the Cleburne Fire Department will lead the Pledge of Allegiance while Cleburne Police Chief Rob Severance will deliver the ceremony's opening prayer. 'This ceremony is one I look forward to every year,' Severance said. 'It brings a very respectful and important opportunity for us to honor those who have given everything to protect our country and our way of life.' Severance encouraged residents to attend the ceremony. 'It really is a very beautiful and moving ceremony especially if you've never seen it before,' Severance said. 'All the volunteers and city staff work hard every year to present an interesting and dignified program. Certainly I think it's a program people should attend and bring their kids to.' 'The Star-Spangled Banner,' 'Taps' and other music and readings fill out the ceremony. The ceremony also includes a POW/MIA table with an explanation of each item's significance and a Military Child Ceremonial Table. SAL Commander Henry Kulow will present 'Remembrance of Wars Past' and Cleburne Chamber of Commerce President Tracy Thomas will deliver a veteran's perspective on Memorial Day. Toward the end of the ceremony, Williams and a child will place a wreath on the grave of a veteran. 'We wish to convey our thanks to the Cleburne Memorial Cemetery staff for allowing us to again host this program here and giving their time to all of us on their day off,' Cleburne American Legion Auxiliary member Marti Peters said. 'We also express our gratitude to the Cleburne Fire Department for their help in setting up this program and to all the others who volunteered their time to make this program possible.' Peters also urged residents to attend. 'For many, Memorial Day marks the beginning of summer with swimming, cookouts and family fun,' Peters said. 'Those are all important things and should be enjoyed. But we should all also take time to remember the true purpose of Memorial Day and to honor the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for the freedoms we cherish and enjoy, and to remember their families too.' Following the ceremony, attendees are invited to partake of complimentary punch and cookies at American Legion Post 50, 313 W. Chambers St.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Mutiple local schools receive Purple Star Award for supporting military families
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – Several local schools were honored with a Purple Star Award recognizing them for their support of military families. Ohio Department of Education and Workforce Director Stephen D. Dackin and Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced over 360 schools earned the award on Wednesday, April 16. Schools qualify by completing all the Purple Star Advisory Board required activities and a bonus activity. The school must have an on-staff Military Family Liaison who acts as a point of contact between military families and the school. As for bonus activities, the school can choose between multiple options. A military event that is separate from Veterans Day. A system to identify children who are in military families, but not necessarily because of military parents. (Children with siblings in service.) Host month of the Military Child activities in April. KinderCare offers free day of care for military families 'The Purple Star program is a wonderful way to showcase the many schools in Ohio that are going above and beyond to support their military communities,' said DeWine. 'Year after year, our Purple Star schools put in the time and effort to make sure military-connected students have the support they need to thrive.' Schools are able to renew their awards every three years. Currently there are over 700 active Purple Star schools in Ohio. 'These schools and their staff do incredible work connecting our state's military families with resources to help them be successful, both in school and in their service to our state and country,' said Dackin. 'I applaud their dedication to this important work.' Annual 5K Furry Skurry to benefit local pets in Miami Valley Miami Valley schools earning the designation: Archbishop Carroll High School – Archdiocese of Cincinnati Bellbrook High School – Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Schools Brantwood Elementary School – Mad River Local Schools Brookville Elementary School – Brookville Local Schools Brookville Intermediate School – Brookville Local Schools Centerville High School – Centerville City Schools Centerville Primary Village North – Centerville City Schools Charles Huber Elementary School – Huber Heights City Schools Dayton Regional STEM School – STEM School Fairmont High School – Kettering City Schools Five Points Elementary School – Springboro Community City Schools Hillel Academy of Greater Dayton Kinder Intermediate School – Miamisburg City Schools Miamisburg High School – Miamisburg City Schools Perry High School – Perry Local Schools To view the full list of Ohio schools that have earned the award, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Indian River District marks Month of the Military Child
PHILADELPHIA, N.Y. (WWTI) – The Indian River Central School District is marking the Month of the Military Child. The district held three separate events at its different schools to commemorate the occasion. IRCSD recognized 'Purple Up Day,' which is an annual event celebrated in the middle of the month to honor and support military children and their families. Indian River reveals new Wolves mascot and logos More than 70 soldiers from Fort Drum lined the sidewalk outside Calcium Primary School to welcome students as they got off the bus on Tuesday, April 15. Calcium students received purple leis in honor of Purple Up Day. Service members and their families enjoyed a special moment together before the children went into school for the day. Afterward, the service members went inside for a light breakfast and encouraging words from IRCSD Superintendent Troy Decker. You've got our backs wherever you happen to be, domestically or across the globe in some fashion. While you're doing that, we've got your back right here with your kids. Indian River Central School District Superintendent Troy Decker Theresa Primary School invited service members with children attending the school for a lunchtime Purple Up event on Tuesday that included coloring and activities, purple cookies, and a short video of students describing why they love being a military kid. Theresa Principal Brenda Leddy led the event with a thanks to families and celebration of their military families. Antwerp Primary School held a special surprise for its students on Thursday, April 17. A Blackhawk helicopter flew past classroom windows and landed in the playground field. Piloted by the father of Antwerp second-grader Ian, the helicopter was open for students to climb inside, and the crew answered questions about the aircraft, their missions, and the best parts of being an Army aviator. Month of the Military Child events at IRCSD have provided many meaningful moments of gratitude and celebration for military students, their families, and everyone in the community. The recognition highlighted the district's appreciation for military families and the unique role their children play in the community. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
