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6 A SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2017 President proclaims November as National Veterans and Military Families Month B Y C HANTELLE M EYER Siuslaw News For 98 years, Americans have remembered those who served our country in uniform on Nov. 11, first as Armistice Day, and then, since 1954, as Veterans Day. In this 99th year of com- memoration, the Department of Veterans Affairs is broadening that tradition of observance and appreciation to include both Veterans and Military Families for the entire month of November. In a proclamation dated Nov. 1, U.S. President Donald Trump said, “During National Veterans and Military Families Month, we honor the significant contri- butions made by American service members, their families and their loved ones. We set aside this month surrounding Veterans Day to hold obser- vances around the country to honor and thank those whose service and sacrifice represent the very best of America. We renew our Nation’s commit- ment to support veterans and military families. They deserve it.” In Florence, the community gathers for several events to thank veterans and honor their service. The public is invited to the Florence Elks Lodge, 1686 12th St., from 9 to 11a.m. on Saturday to hear a short presen- tation and enjoy a musical salute to all U.S. military Brothers from 1A “I saw too many movies that showed trench warfare. And it didn’t make sense to me,” John said. “Somebody yells ‘Charge!’ and you jump out of the trench and run. And the bad guys mow you down with machine guns. The guys defending their trenches have the advantage over the guys running at them. I did not want to be drafted into the Army and end up in a trench some- where, in some miserable stinking hole, so I enlisted in the Navy.” John signed up to serve his country right after graduating from high school in Los Angeles. John now lives with his younger brother Bill, who is 84 and also a veteran. The two men share a warm, tidy home in Glenada, having moved in together in 2007. The brothers have each lost their wives and two more brothers who also served in the military. John’s eyes lit up when he discussed the time he served as a machinist and gunner in nation needed them most. And now they deserve our honor and respect.” The president concluded his proclamation by saying, “I encourage all communities, all sectors of society and all Youth participate at the 2016 Veterans Day Parade in Historic Old Town Florence. branches. Members of the U.S. Coast Guard Station Siuslaw River will present the colors. Then, at 2 p.m., Florence Veteran’s Day Parade organiz- ers invite the community to join them in honoring the service and sacrifice of U.S. Armed Forces members and veterans during the annual Veterans Day Parade. The 2017 Grand Marshals are Korean War Veterans. The Korean War is often referred to as “The Forgotten War.” Parade organizers said, “We make a pledge that these veter- ans will be forgotten no more. We will have them up front to take the first salutes and cheers of our crowds. We have much to thank them for and for this rea- son above the rest, we salute our Korean War veterans.” Great viewing locations for the parade include Harbor Street, the Port of Siuslaw park- ing lot and Historic Old Town Florence, especially Bay Street. Tributes and treats for veter- ans will be available at the Veteran’s Memorial Park on Bay Street at the end of the parade. After the parade concludes, Spruce Point Assisted Living, 375 Ninth St., is hosting a Veterans Day Social from 4 to 5 p.m. People are encouraged to come meet some of the assisted living’s veterans and enjoy light refreshments. For more infor- mation, call 541-997-6111. In addition, local businesses may be offering Veterans Day specials to veterans and active military members. The U.S. Forest Service will even waive fees at day-use recreation sites in Oregon and Washington, including the Siuslaw National Forest, on Saturday and Sunday in honor of Veterans Day. “Our veterans have bravely and proudly carried the burden of defending this country by their honorable service during war and peacetime. And for that, there are no words to express our gratitude,” Florence Veterans Day Parade organizers said. “Soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines and the Coast Guard have all given their time, and many times their lives, to pro- tect our freedoms. They answered the call when our WWII. He worked on a supply vessel and his ship was torpe- doed as it made a run in sup- port of the battle of Anzio. Anzio is one of the most infamous of battles of WWII, due in large part to the casual- ties endured by both sides. In all, 12,000 combatants were killed in this battle for Italy, and 60,000 soldiers, from both sides, were wounded or went missing in action. The battle for Anzio was brutal and bloody and was so poorly fought by the Allies that the original commander of the operation, Major General John P. Lucas, was replaced after being outmaneuvered by his German and Italian coun- terparts. John remembers not being overly concerned when the first torpedo struck his ship. Bill sat nearby, listening intently and gently clarified times and places for his older brother as John related his sto- ries of WWII. “I was on the 8 p.m. to mid- night watch in the engine room that night,” John said. “I got off at midnight and went to my bunk, which was the low- est one, and they were all stacked up above me. I remember I was glad to get to my bunk. I was tired and, at about 2 a.m., there was a big explosion. All the chains on the bunks above me broke, and they all fell down on top of me. I couldn’t get out.” Americans to acknowledge and honor the service, sacrifices and contributions of veterans and military families for what they have done and for what they do every day to support our great Nation.” SIUSLAW NEWS FILE PHOTO See BROTHERS 8A It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Bazaar Time • Holiday Bazaar at Shorewood Senior Living • Friday and Saturday, December 1 & 2, 10 am – 2 pm. • Stroll around and see over 14 tables of fun. • Demonstrations, hot apple cider, and music to put you in a HOLIDAY mood. • Some of the sale items will be…Tupperwear, Pampered Chef and Scentsy. • Lots of hand-made and unique items. You know you want to come!!!! • COOKIE EXCHANGE; Bring a half-dozen of your favorite bar cookies and exchange them with other yummy treats. Such as home-made walnut, cranberry, cream cheese bars, from Shorewood Senior Living. SHOREWOOD SENIOR LOVING 541-997-8202 | shorewoodsl.com 1451 Spruce Street, Florence DENTURE SERVICES INC. LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED Open 4 days a week! Here to serve your denture needs: Dentures Partial Dentures Immediate Dentures Implant Dentures Relines & Repairs Same Day Monday-Thursday 10am - 2 pm 524 Laurel St. 541-997-6054 William Foster LD Sherry, Offi ce Manager “As a denture wearer myself, I can answer your questions and address your denture concerns.” ~ William Foster, LD Financing: Citi Health Card 12 Month no Interest FRAA ART CENTER 120 Maple Street Phone: 541-997-4435 Hours Open: Wed-Fri noon-5pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun. noon-5pm Classes, Workshops & Events Next Art Change-Out Day Monday, November 13th, 9-11 am Please pick up your artwork and bring something new to help keep the art at FRAA fresh to our visitors. Holiday Arts Festival Held at the FEC, Friday, December 1st 1-7 pm and Saturday, December 2nd 10 am - 4 pm Join us, do your Christmas shopping and support and visit with your local artist friends. NEW! Big Wave Poetry 1st Tuesday Open Mic FRAA will be hosting the Big Wave Poetry’s 1st Tuesday Open Mic events each month. The next one is December 5th, 6:30 pm. Admission is free and refreshments will be available. Catherine Rourke will be back in 2018 with new Creative Writing Workshops! Painting with John Leasure Open Studio @ FRAA, Thursdays No registration required. Drop-in, bring your materials, and create. All artistic mediums welcome. Every Thursday, 1-4 pm Saturdays 9 am - 12 pm Nov 4, 11, 18, 25, Dec 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 Contact: jnleasure@hotmail.com or 541-991-2754 for details and fees. Oil Painting with Michael Wood Whimsical Hand Building Ceramics w/ Alissa Clark Wednesdays, 3-5 pm & Thursdays, 6-8 pm Open Lab Ceramics on Saturdays Drop in, work at own pace. Sat 12-5 pm All ceramics classes held at Alissa’s Studio. 180 Laurel Street. Call Alissa with questions: 503-857-5222 Wednesdays 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm Contact: fmwood@msn.com for fees and more information. FRAA Holiday Closures We will be closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. We will shorten our open hours to 12-3 pm on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. For more information about classes, visit fraaoregon.org. To register for these classes, please call or visit FRAA at our art center on Maple Street. Parade Begins at 2pm Great viewing along the Port Parking Lot and Bay Street. Tributes and treats for Veterans will be available at Veterans Memorial Park GOLD LEVEL SPONSORS: Sea Lion Caves • NW Refl ections • Oregon Pacifi c Bank • Oregon Coast Military Vehicle Club Siuslaw News • KCST • Suncoast Bookkeeping • Wally’s Portable Toilets SILVER LEVEL SPONSORS: 1285 Restobar • VFW Post 3232 • American Legion • Tony’s Garage • Coast Insurance Spruce Point • Coast Real Estate • Ron’s Paint • Lion’s Club BRONZE LEVEL SPONSOR: Les Schwab
