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THURSDAY, MAY 24, 1990 VOLUME 30 - NUMBER 7
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SERVING THE PEOPLE OF HUNTLEY SINCE 1960
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American Legion Celebrates Memorial Day
The Huntley American Legion celebrates Memorial Day, May 28, 1990, in a big way. Larry Hoffman, 11th District Adjutant, will be the featured speaker for the day,
Memorial Day begins in Union with a parade at 9:00 AM from the Union Legion to the Cemetery for the ceremonies and activities.
On to Huntley for their 10:30 AM parade from the Legion Hall to the Cemetery. An invocation by Rev. Charles Kittel begins the program. The Huntley High School Band performs the "Star Spangled Banner". Huntley Boy Scouts place a flower tribute at the flag pole. The poem "Flanders Field" will be read by James Cook from the Huntley High School with the "Answer" read by May Chesak. Larry Hoffman's address with a military salute by the firing squad and buglers ends the program. A final benediction will be given by Rev. Kittel.
Lunch will follow at noon in the Huntley Legion Hall.
Ceremonies continue at 1:00 PM at the Harmony Cemetery.
In Memory of Those Who Gave Their Lives ^o Keep Us Strong and Free
On Memorial Day we pay special tribute, but it's every day that we benefit fi'om their brave and selfless deeds. Our thanks and prayers go with those courageous men and women, who made the greatest sacri¬ fice so that we may prosper in freedom.
Huntley Farmside Will Be Closed
May 28, 1990 In Observance Of Memorial Day
Remember Living Vets
"PROCLAMATION"
POPPY PROGRAM DAYS
WHEREAS:  The American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary have for many years engaged in the rendition of benevolent services to disabled veterans' and their families and have taken an active part in charitable work within the conununity; and
WHEREAS:  The American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary hold an Annual Poppy Day on which Poppies, made by disabled veterans in Illinois hospitals, are dispensed publicly for the purpose' of raising funds with which to carry on their great work; and
WHEREAS:  The days, May 24th, May 25th and May 26th, 1990 have been selected as Poppy Program for the Year of 1990.
NOW THEREFORE, I, James C. Dhamer, Village President of the Village of Huntley, Illinois, do hereby proclaim and request all citizens to observe these days by wearing a Poppy and making an appropriate contribution for this worthy cause.
/s/ James C. Dhamer Village President
This year on Memorial Day the Veterans Protective League is asking that, with your remembrance of lost veterans concern for the living veterans be given. Due to reductions in funding, veterans are losing many beneflts and rights that were given on behalf of a nation grateful for what the veteran gave.
Today veterans rights are being eroded at every level. Nurses in veterans administration hospitals are begging for soap just so the veteran patients may clean themselves. Health care, retirement, employment and even the respect due to veterans is under attack. The flag that was a symbol of hope for many combat veterans was under siege in the art school in Chicago.
The Veterans Protective League was formed to protect the rights and benefits of Illinois veterans from all eras. With your help and the
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Winners of American Legion Americanism Essay Contest The American Flag    The American Flag     The American Flag
1st Place winner of Americanism essay contest Tara Shamhart
The American Flag. Inspiration of our Nation.
The American flag is an inspiration to our nation in a variety of ways. At sporting events it gives some inspiration to the players. When school children see the flag at the head of the class room it gives them a sense of pride. Everytime some people see the American flag next to another country's flag it may give them inspiration to do better so that they do not gain more power over us.
"Oh say can you see. . . "
The national anthem is being played. Everyone's eyes in the stadium are directed towards one place. . . the American flag. Many people are singing along, and as the last note is played there is a round of applause.
Saluting the flag before most sporting events give the players some sort of incen-
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2nd Place winner of Americanism essay contest. Anand Kumar
The American Flag Inspiration: Our Nation
The American flag - what does it mean? Our flag symbolizes our nation - strong, proud, determined - working to achieve and improve our lives. We are a democracy, working hard every day to improve the standard of living of this nation. Plus, our flag reminds us that it will give us "comfort" throughout our lives in this large nation.
The flag of the United States is a symbol of humanity. This is a nation of flfty states and two hundred fifty million proud citizens working to achieve in life, whether it is receiving a job promotion or graduating from college. Our flag as well tells that we are a protected group of individuals. The fifty stars on our flag tells us that there are people in
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3rd Place winner of Americanism essay contest Jennifer Lange
The American flag - Inspiration to our Nation
The American flag is a great inspiration to United States citizens as well as foreigners. It signifies the struggle that people went through for the ability to make this nation the democracy it is today. When a person sees the flag they should have feelings of respect overflowing inside them. Over the years, admiration for the flag as well as the country has grown stronger no matter what obstacles that may occur along the way.
To many veterans the words of Francis Scott Key about the Star Spangled Banner mean more than just the word's to the national anthem. The spirit of everyone's flghting for the freedom of this nation are expressed in the colon and design of the
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