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Wednesday, December 21, 2016 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon 23 Ceremony honors veterans buried at Camp Polk Cemetery Close to 50 people gath- ered at the Lodge at Aspen Lakes on Saturday morning to honor veterans buried at Camp Polk Cemetery as a part of the national Wreaths Across America program. The ceremony was origi- nally scheduled to be held at the cemetery, but due to heavy snowfall event organiz- ers made the decision to move the event indoors. Working with the Sisters V.F.W. Post 8138 and American Legion Post 86, the colors were posted at 9 a.m. and Sisters High School stu- dent Alana Lukens sang the National Anthem. Camp Polk Cemetery was one of over 1,100 locations participating in the Wreaths Across America program this year. The theme this year was “Say Their Names” — because it is believed a per- son “dies twice,” once when PHOTO BY JERRY BALDOCK Brig. Gen. Martha Meeker. they take their last breath, and later the last time their name is spoken. The event allowed those in attendance a chance to remember not how the sol- diers and sailors died, but how PHOTO BY JERRY BALDOCK Jeri Buckmann presented a wreath. they lived. “Lying in cemeteries throughout this nation are men and women who gave their lives so that we can live in freedom and without fear,” said speaker Martha Meeker, Brigadier General, U.S.A.F., retired. “Our nation stands as a shining beacon of liberty and freedom to the world,” she continued. “We thank those who gave their lives to keep us free and we shall not forget you. We shall remember.” Remembrance wreaths for each branch of the mili- tary were placed along with a moment of silence for pris- oners of war and those who never have returned to their home and families. Location coordinator Erin Borla spoke on the historical significance of Camp Polk Cemetery to Sisters. “I urge each of you today, after this event, to drive down Camp Polk Road and experi- ence Camp Polk Meadow as it was in 1865 when Oregon’s Company A set up the origi- nal camp through the win- ter of 1865-1866,” she said. “Not much has changed. This snow-covered meadow is just as beautiful now is it was then.” Each of the 39 veter- ans interred at Camp Polk Cemetery had their names read, accompanied by the ringing of a bell and the sym- bolic placement of a wreath. One of the original Camp Polk soldiers, William N. FINEFURNITURE May your hearts be full th is Christmas Cox, Oregon Company A, who is buried at the cemetery, was honored as well. Coordinators thanked the many people who sponsored wreaths or donated services, especially Aspen Lakes Golf Course and the Cyrus fam- ily, who stepped in when the weather turned poor and allowed the event to take place in their facility. “Each wreath is a gift of appreciation, from a grateful America,” Meeker said. The wreaths will be moved to Camp Polk Cemetery at a later date, when snow accu- mulation has gone down and headstones are safely accessible. For more informa- tion about Wreaths Across America or to participate next year visit www.wreath acrossamerica.org. PHOTO BY JERRY BALDOCK An honor guard of Sisters veterans. We’ve Got Tons of Great Gifts and Tools for Christmas! H Hours: M-F M F 8 to 5 5, S Sat. 8 to 4 4:30, 30 Cl Closed dS Sundays d 440 N. Pine St. • 541-549-8141 • www.hoyts.net S BLE A GT IN DIN Adam Bronstein, Cra sman INSURANCE OF SISTERS on, From D ny en Tammy, J kie and Ric AUTO • HOME • HEALTH • LIFE • BUSINESS 541-549-3172 • 1-800-752-8540 • 704 W. Hood Ave. A member of Fullhart Insurance Agency, Inc. Our Promise to Our Community... SpringCreekWoodworking.com Jump Start New Year’s Changes Behavioral/Habits Diet • Sleep Productivity …We’re here for you every day and after hours with medical care you can count on! Our gift to you… Bring in this ad through December 31 for a FREE fl u shot! Walk-In & Urgent Care Serving our Sisters Community... Open every day d except Christmas Ch i t 541-548-2899 | 3818 SW 21st Pl. Hwy. 126 to Redmond, two turns, and you’re e there! (Near fairgrounds) YourCareMedical.com om By Commission 541-410-1309 MEANINGFUL MEDICINE Happy Holidays! Wishing You a Very Merry Christmas! SOUP OF THE DAY December 21st - December 27th Wed ............. Split Pea with Ham Thurs ...........................Beef Stew Fri ....Clam Chowder & Vegetable Sat................... Butternut Squash Kim Hapke, Naturopath 971-409-0908 Sisters Art Works Building Connect with us for great specials! Sun ....Closed. Merry Christmas! Mon ....................... Chicken Rice Tues ..............................Meatball Orders to go welcome Breakfast & lunch 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Nightly dining until 10 p.m. (21 & over) 171 W. Cascade Ave., Sisters | 541-549-2631
