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6C COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL November 10, 2015 Honoring the heroes VETERANS DAY EVENTS Cottage Grove Great Clips offers in our midst Joe Reeves Marie Sexton SK2 (Petty offi cer 2nd class E-5), US Navy 1984-1994 Boot camp Orlando Fl.; MCAS Iwakuni Japan; NSD Yokosuka Japan; FDGP NAB Coronado Arthur Shaw U.S. Navy, World War II Six-year vet- eran Lance Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, 1987-89 Fort Sill, Okla., U.S. Artillery School, Okinawa. Expert Rifl e Medal, Overseas Medal Henry Standefur U.S. Army Fred C. Rentz U.S. Army E-4 Oct. 1970 to Oct. 1973 Ft. Lewis, WA, Fort Rucker, Ala., Vin Long and Can Tho Vietnam, Ft. Campbell, KY Crew Chief on Huey with 101st Airborne Bob Ritcher Army-Airborne Jeramy Wynn Ritter Army Corporal 2004-2006 Baghdad, Iraq Army In- fantry, 3rd Infantry Squad designated marks- man and machine gunner. Worked alongside Navy Seal Rangers and other special units. Was in 50 caliber gunner missions and 220 missions. Donald Rosetta Navy Coast Guard 1945-1950 New York Walt Scott John Stephens Army Sergeant October, 1942-Jan. 1946 Served in U.S., England, Belgium, Germany, Austria Battle of the Ardenne Wood (Bastogne) Battle of Central Europe Headquarters Troop, 41st Cav- alry, 11th Armored Division, Third Army Dennis R. Stevenson Sergeant, US Army April 12, 1967 to April 5, 1969 Fort Lewis, Mo., trans- ferred to US Army Reserve Al Stovall Navy/Air Force Aviation Radioman Nov. 1942 to Jan. 1946 South Pa- cifi c, New Mexico, Hawaii, Fort (Yneme) CA Received: Asiatic Pacifi c Rib- bon, American Area Ribbon, Victory Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal. VFW ceremony vets free haircuts Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3473 will present a Veterans Day ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. at the Cot- tage Grove Armory. Featured speakers will include state Representative Cedric Hayden, South Lane County Fire and Rescue Chief John Wooten and more. Across the nation, Great Clips salons and their customers are showing their appreciation to veterans and members of the military with the “You Can Thank a Veteran” promotion. On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, all customers who get a haircut at a U.S. Great Clips salon get a free haircut card they can give as a thank you to an active, inactive or retired military member of any branch, includ- ing the National Guard. Limit one card per customer, while supplies last. Veterans and active service members who come in to a Great Clips salon in their area on Nov. 11 get either a free haircut or a free haircut card to redeem with proof of military service through Dec. 31, 2015, at any U.S. Great Clips salon. Now in its third consecutive year, Great Clips’ “You Can Thank a Veteran” promotion has provided nearly half a mil- lion free haircuts for military veterans. Film Screening – ‘Shepherds of Helmand’ The Springfi eld Museum an- nounces a special Veterans Day presentation on Wednes- day, Nov. 11 at 6 p.m. of the documentary fi lm “Shepherds of Helmand,” an amazing look into the war in Afghanistan as fought by the Oregon National Guard. In 2008, a group of 17 soldiers from the Oregon National Guard volunteered to deploy to Afghanistan to train a battalion of the Afghan National Army. Their mission was to conduct counter-narcotics patrols in the deadly Helmand Province, a region notorious not only for its opium production but as a Taliban stronghold. "Shepherds of Helmand" is the story of this group, one of the most decorated units in National Guard history. After the fi lm, the fi lm’s director and a panel of soldiers from the unit depicted in the fi lm will take part in a Q&A session and discussion. Admission is free, but a $10 suggested donation is appreci- ated. Proceeds support the South Willamette Valley Honor Flight. Free pancakes at IHOP IHOP® restaurants will once again honor the 22 million Veterans currently living in the United States and more than 1.3 million Armed Forces members currently serving in the military by offering them a free stack of red, white and blue pancakes on Veteran’s Day. Participating IHOP restaurants throughout the United States will serve a stack of Red, White and Blue pancakes – butter- milk pancakes crowned with glazed strawberries, blueberry compote and whipped topping – free for Veterans and Active Duty Military on Veteran’s Day, Sergeant, U.S. Army, World War II, Pacifi c theater leader for both our fast- est growing demographic, women veterans, and for all veterans across Oregon. While our focus is on our veterans, we also must remember the service and sacrifi ce of our military and veteran families. Judi Van Cleave of Portland was elected as the Nation- al President of Gold Star Wives of America. Her late husband was a disabled Korean War veteran. Judi’s signifi cant service for two decades with Gold Star Wives of America contin- ues to honor our fallen and their families. Across our team at the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs, many of us are veterans and family members, and we continue to be inspired by our cur- rent service members, vet- erans and their families. We are honored and privileged to serve them – not just on Veterans’ Day, but through- out the year. It is their indi- vidual stories that make up the incredible fabric of our community. No matter the branch of service, no matter the era, no matter who we are, or where we live; we stand proudly together. We are Oregon veterans. Cameron Smith served three tours in Iraq as a U.S. Marine captain and is the director of the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs. Ken Sears E-5, US Navy 1956-1960 Hawaii, Washing- ton Electron- ics Techni- cian The Umpqua Community College Fine and Performing Arts Department presents “An Evening of Remembrance: A Tribute to Veterans of the US Armed Forces” on Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. in Jacoby Auditorium. The concert will be presented by the UCC Community Band, directed John Pecorilla, and the UCC Chamber Choir, directed by Jason Heald. Suggested donation is $7 per person, $15 per family. Admission is free for veterans. For more information, contact 541-440-4693 or Jason.heald@ umpqua.edu. "The business of America is not business. Neither is it war. The business of America is justice and securing the blessings of liberty." — George F. Will Appreciation, Gratitude and a heartfelt “Thank you” to each and every one of our Veterans. Currently Welcoming New Patients - Call for an Appointment! 1551 E. Main St. • Cottage Grove • 541-942-8437 US Navy Feb. 1969 to Feb. 1973 Long Beach, Cal., Vietnam, Bremerton, Wash. A concert tribute to veterans Mickey believes it is an honor to serve you. "Creating Smiles Th at Last A Lifetime" Joel Turpin dedication, on Nov. 11, 2006, that names of Oregon's fallen will not be added to the memo- rial. The guest speaker at the ceremony will be State Rep. Paul Evans, a U.S. Air Force veteran. Military honors will be presented by North Salem High School's Jr. ROTC unit. Veterans Day originated as Armistice Day on Nov. 11, 1919, the fi rst anniversary of the end of that war. A Con- gressional resolution in 1926 made November 11 an an- nual observance and in 1938 it became a national holiday. In 1954 President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed a resolution that changed Armistice Day to Veterans Day so as to honor all American veterans who have served. ODVA has compiled a list of other Veterans Day events occurring statewide that can be viewed online at: www. oregondva.com. AFFORDABLE AUTO SALES DR. JONATHAN BACKER Navy April 1967-April 1970 San Diego, USS Washburn — Naval Support Activities — DaNang, Vietnam, Camp Tien Sha Communities throughout Ore- gon will be hosting ceremonies, parades, and special gatherings to honor America's military veterans and commemorate Veterans Day. The Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs will hold its annual ceremony on November 11 at 3 p.m. in Salem at the Afghan-Iraqi Freedom Memo- rial located on the agency's grounds, 700 Summer St. NE. The names of 142 Oregonians killed while serving in Opera- tions Iraqi Freedom and Endur- ing Freedom, and those with Oregon military ties, will be read aloud. This year will mark the third consecutive event since its Continued from page 2 Throughout history, at home and overseas, they’ve put their love for their country above all else. On Veterans Day, we proudly honor these brave men and women for their courage, commitment and patriotism. Rex Seals Statewide ceremonies S ERVE Peter Szekely Army Sergeant April 1968 to Dec. 1969 15 months in Vietnam Served in 25th Infantry Divi- sion and USARV Special Troops Detachment. Earned Combat Infantry Badge and Purple Heart Nov. 11, from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. “Having served as an Army Ranger and infantry offi cer, I am proud to be part of a brand that honors the brave men and women who have dedicated their lives to keeping us safe and free,” said Darren Rebelez, President, International House of Pancakes LLC. “We are looking forward to having our nation’s heroes as guests at their local IHOP, and person- ally thanking them for their service.” Veterans and Active Duty Military simply show proof of military service to receive their free Red, White & Blue pancakes. Proof includes: US Uniformed Services ID Card, US Uniformed Services Retired ID Card, Current Leave and Earnings Statement (LES), veterans organization card (i.e. American Legion, VFW, etc.), photograph of yourself in US military uniform, wearing uniform, DD214, military dog tags, and citation or commen- dation. God Bless you, and God Bless America. Don’t have time ~ Don’t want the headaches or hassles of selling your car? “Mickey can sell your car for you.” Buy ~ Sell ~ Consign rs Hou AT. S - S TUE -6pm m 10a 541-942-4988 cell: 541-554-2833 • fax: 541-942-9203 1029 E Main St. • Cottage Grove affordableautosalesoregon.com FIN FA D US CE BO ON OK Remembering our veterans On Veteran’s Day, we honor the members of our armed forces who served and made the ultimate sacrifi ce. Th eir courage and dedication will always be remembered. Lest we forget. 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