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    May 22, 2013 |Story| South Florida Sun-Sentinel

  1. Memorial Day events to salute veterans in the western communities

    The western communities have a long history of commemorating those who have lost their lives while serving the nation each Memorial Day. And it's a tradition that will continue this year with several events throughout Wellington, Royal Palm Beach and...

    Tags: Customs and Tradition, Wellington, Arts and Culture, Lake Worth, Festive Events

    2. May 22, 2013 |Story| Jessamine Journal

  2. Religion briefs for May 23

    ­­­Fellowship Holiness to host homecoming Fellowship Holiness Church, located at 202 Booker Street, will celebrate its 50th homecoming May 31 through June 2. The Friday night service will feature guest speaker Rodney Murphy, while the Saturday night...

    Tags: Trips and Vacations, Breads, Travel, Religion and Belief, Christianity

    3. May 22, 2013 |Column| Herald Mail

  3. Larry E. Small Scholarship goes to Patterson at HCC

    Hagerstown Community College student Jesse Patterson of Hagerstown recently received the Larry E. Small Memorial Law Enforcement Scholarship.
    Hagerstown Community College student Jesse Patterson of Hagerstown recently received the Larry E. Small Memorial Law Enforcement Scholarship. Recipients of the scholarship must demonstrate outstanding leadership, be active members of the 5-14 Club, be...

    Tags: Awards and Prizes, Human Accomplishments, Memorial Day

    4. May 22, 2013 |Story| Daily American

  4. Arnold M. "Arnie" Weidner, 81, Berlin

    Arnold M. “Arnie” Weidner, 81, Berlin, was called from this earth by his heavenly father on May 21, 2013, at Somerset In-Touch Hospice. Born Oct. 31, 1931, in Allegheny Township, he is the son of the late Fred and Amelia (Woida) Weidner. Preceded in death by his wife, the former Mary Sloan; sister Rose Wasylczak, brothers-in-law John Sloan and Rev. Earnest Hale. Survived by brother Ed (Mary) and family, Philadelphia; stepson Gene (Valary) Riel, Ohio; niece Spring Rose (Dennis) McManus, Philadelphia; sister-in-law Gladys (Rodger) Hale, W. Va.; brother-in-law Rev. Clay (Gerry) Sloan, Florida; niece Ruth Ann (James) Moss, Florida; niece Linda (Joe) Meyer, Ohio; other nieces and nephews; and special friends Connie, Leah, and Cindy. A 1949 graduate of Berlin Brothersvalley High School where he was active in FFA as a chapter president, county reporter, and state secretary. A Korean War veteran, he served with the United Nations forces for 16 months during and after the war, he also served as a military policeman. Among his medals were the Good Conduct Medal, American Defense Ribbon, the United Nations Medal, ROK Presidential Unit Citation, Korean Service Medal with a Bronze Star, and Korean Occupation Medal. He was discharged as a corporal. After the war, he took a job with General Expressway of Chicago as a tractor-trailer driver until the company relocated. Arnie was a lifelong dairy, beef and grain farmer, a family business in Allegheny Township. He was a life member of Berlin VFW Post 7295, where he served two terms as commander and was also selected as all state commander. Member of Berlin American Legion Post 445 where he served as assistant chaplain. He also served six years as a constable for Allegheny Township Arnie was also often seen at the Lions Clubs, churches, and schools giving speeches on the Korean War and the cause of the war. Family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Deaner Funeral Home, Berlin. Viewing from 10 a.m. until service at 11 a.m. Saturday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Glen Savage, Rev. Paul Yanke officiating.  Interment Trinity Lutheran Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be given to Trinity Lutheran Church, 630 Church Rd., Fairhope, PA 15538.  Graveside Military Honors provided by the Berlin Veterans Home. DeanerFuneralsAndCremations.com.
    Arnold M. “Arnie” Weidner, 81, Berlin, was called from this earth by his heavenly father on May 21, 2013, at Somerset In-Touch Hospice. Born Oct. 31, 1931, in Allegheny Township, he is the son of the late Fred and Amelia (Woida) Weidner....

    Tags: Awards and Prizes, Crime, Law and Justice, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Korean War (1950-1953), United Nations

    5. May 21, 2013 |Story| WTXX-LTV

  5. Our Picks: Memorial Day Events Around New Haven

    <strong>North Haven Memorial Day Parade</strong>: May 25, 10:30 a.m. North Haven Middle School, 55 Bailey Rd., North Haven.
    North Haven Memorial Day Parade: May 25, 10:30 a.m. North Haven Middle School, 55 Bailey Rd., North Haven. Orange Memorial Day Parade: May 26, 10:30 a.m. High Plains Community Center, 525 Orange Center Rd., Orange, (203) 891-4790. Woodbury Memorial...

    Tags: Haddam, Killingworth, Arts and Culture, New Haven (New Haven, Connecticut), Holidays

    6. May 21, 2013 |Story| Daily Pilot

  6. Community & Clubs: Plenty of fish to fry at carnival

    The 66th annual Fish Fry and Carnival will take place May 31 through June 2 at Fairview Park in Costa Mesa. The three-day event will include the traditional world-famous $10 fish dinners, hamburgers, hot dogs, desserts, the annual cute baby contest, opportunity drawings, wine and beer.
    The 66th annual Fish Fry and Carnival will take place May 31 through June 2 at Fairview Park in Costa Mesa. The three-day event will include the traditional world-famous $10 fish dinners, hamburgers, hot dogs, desserts, the annual cute baby contest,...

    Tags: Arts and Culture, Entertainment Events, Festive Events, Human Interest, Haiti

    7. May 21, 2013 |Story| Herald Mail

  7. James L. Tritapoe, 83

    James L. Tritapoe, 83, of Rohrersville, Md., passed from this life Monday, May 20, 2013, while surrounded by his family at his home.
    James L. Tritapoe, 83, of Rohrersville, Md., passed from this life Monday, May 20, 2013, while surrounded by his family at his home. Born Aug. 6, 1929, in Brownsville, Md., he was the son of the late Calvin Thomas and Rhoda Eugenia (Younkins) Tritapoe....

    Tags: Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Middletown, Frederick (Frederick, Maryland), Armed Forces, Brownsville

    8. May 19, 2013 |Story| McClatchy-Tribune

  8. BRIEF: Restaurant, Legion pay tribute to POWs, MIAs

    Reading Eagle, Pa.
    A local American Legion post set a memorial table for one Saturday at a city restaurant to honor veterans missing in action and prisoners of war. "This is in memory of our POWs and MIA veterans," said Peter Szpak, commander of the American Legion Gen....

    Tags: Unrest, Conflicts and War, Prisoners and Detainees, Prisons, Wars and Interventions

    9. May 21, 2013 |Story| Herald Mail

  9. John V. Mullendore, 83

    John Vernon Alexander Mullendore, 83, of Clear Spring, Md., passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at his home.
    John Vernon Alexander Mullendore, 83, of Clear Spring, Md., passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at his home. Born Aug. 31, 1929, in Boonsboro, Md., he was the son of the late Albertus Daniel Mullendore and Frances Young Alexander Mullendore. John was a...

    Tags: U.S. Air Force, Science and Technology, Colleges and Universities, Human Interest, Korean War (1950-1953)

    10. May 21, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  10. Laurel Relay for Life is a walk through the night

    Nancy Becraft has a T-shirt from each year Laurel has held a Relay for Life, and has witnessed the growth of the event since the first relay in 1999.
    Nancy Becraft has a T-shirt from each year Laurel has held a Relay for Life, and has witnessed the growth of the event since the first relay in 1999. "We only started out with about 11 teams," Becraft said. This year there are 40 teams, and counting....

    Tags: Prince George's County, Customs and Tradition, Arts and Culture, American Cancer Society, Health Organizations

    11. May 21, 2013 |Story| Daily American

  11. Windber Memorial Day celebration set

    The borough of Windber and the surrounding communities will celebrate Memorial Day with a parade at 10 a.m. Monday. The parade forms at 9:30 a.m. the American Legion Post No. 137. Memorial Day services will follow in Windber Veteran's Park. Inclement...

    Tags: World War I (1914-1918), Unrest, Conflicts and War, Vietnam War (1955-1975), Science and Technology, Holidays

    12. May 21, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  12. Memorial Day ceremony extra-special for one local family

    Even though John Eckel won't be able to attend this year's Orland Park's Memorial Day ceremony, Monday's event is going to be extremely important to him.
    Even though John Eckel won't be able to attend this year's Orland Park's Memorial Day ceremony, Monday's event is going to be extremely important to him. The 78-year-old Orland Township resident can't attend because of an illness, but more than a...

    Tags: Veterans Day, Holidays, Human Interest, Memorial Day, Korean War (1950-1953)

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