10 The Julian News
April 2, 2014
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Coalition meetings are on the 2nd Thursday of each month at the Julian Library—5pm To learn more, contact Jean Duffy Tel: 760-765-2228 jean.duffy@eccasa.org A community putting prevention strategies to work creating healthy drug-free environments where we work, live, and play.
The Americanism Essay Contest sponsored by the Woman’s Auxiliary has concluded. I was honored to participate as a judge and I was pleased by the effort and participation of the kids that took part. Mrs. Wylie from our High Scholl, Mrs. Croman’s fourth graders and Ms. Thom’s fifth grade participated in large numbers. Unfortunately we did not see any other entries, but for one in the eighth grade and three very special essays from Miss Wersebe’s High School class. The topic for these essays is “What is a Veteran”. They were well written, heartfelt and touching. I’m done writing, these young ladies have the column and these are their essays in their entirety and unedited. Over the years, Americans have put themselves in harms way for other Americans’ well being. The blood and gore they bore is inconceivable to civilians. The physical scars they’ve taken on are equally matched by mental agony. This is what they would endure for our safety. They are the definition of the American hero, with the most honorable title, “Veteran”. To better establish the concept of a Veteran, it’s important to know what a Veteran is not. A Veteran is someone concerned for the safety of the innocent and would die so America could thrive for generations. A Veteran is not just anyone who puts on a uniform. Wanting to see action or the desire to kill someone aren’t contents of a hero’s heart but a hazard. Yes, I have come across that type of person before. A Veteran doesn’t hurt someone because they want to. They do it as a service to the American people. Sometimes they even do it for foreigners. What Veterans are is unselfish, brave and unified. They work
together to achieve for the country. They’ve used this unity to fight against Hitler, Mussolini and various dangerous powers. A fight between two soldiers is like fire against fire and it causes mass destruction. Veterans realize how destructible they are making them brave as heck! The selflessness they have to take on history and make it their own as ugly as it may be is definitely the ultimate sacrifice. For these reasons, the Veterans deserve a heartfelt essay. It’s the least we can do for them. By Ashleigh DeVault, grade 11. Veterans are people who work and fight for us. Veterans risk their lives and freedoms for everyone else. Veterans are heros for our country. I personally respect all Veterans if they fight or if they just help. Veterans protect our freedoms, they serve in many different forces to help us in many different ways. They leave their families to help make peace in our lives. Veterans don’t just protect their lives they protect every ones. Also, because of the selflessness we have rights to do and say what we want to say. We are all so lucky to have soldiers who will give their freedoms so we can have ours. We are alive because of them. Last, because of Veterans we get to live a wonderful life, we get to go to school, enjoy being with our families, we get to go to work and have the jobs we want. Furthermore, Veterans past actions protected us, we have a reason to laugh and smile daily. By Emily Phillips, grade 10. Your wondering, what is a Veteran. A Veteran to me is a man or woman who serves their country and fights to protect. They sacrifice their lives to save their country. As I read in the past, in the 1940’s women were allowed to join the army. My grandma, mom and grandpa’s brother are Veterans but my grandpa’s brother died from ejecting the jet and getting shot in mid air, so he never touched the ground. My grandma served in the army for 9 years and my mom was in the army for 13 years. Once you’re in the Army, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard (Navy) you’re all family, who’ll look out for each other. Now being a Veteran means feeling pride, joy and grief that you served your country, also breathing in the new air for your new environment that you once left behind. Now when do we celebrate Veterans Day? We celebrate this day every year on November 11th.
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Here’s some interesting things about Veterans. Did you know that 1.8 million Veterans are females in the U.S.? Also more than 1 million Veterans are over the age of 65! Then we have 5 states that are home to more than 1 million Veterans the first one is California, next is Florida, then Texas, New York and last Pennsylvania. Those were your facts and what is a Veteran to me. Now I hope one day they figure a cure for my partially blind left eye so I could serve our state. Jordan Lara, grade 9 There’s really nothing I can add to this other than it’s a heartfelt pleasure that this group of young ladies has taken the lead among their classmates in showing appreciation for the sacrifice of so many who have put it all on the line.
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Sunday April 6th the American Legion is hosting a breakfast to benefit our local firefighters. Julian Fire Plugs are taking the lead on this one to raise funds for the purchase of safety equipment for our local guys and gals. The food is great, it’s all you can eat and maybe they’ll have some of those spicy breakfast burritos.
The yo-yo is believed to be the second-oldest toy in the world. The name yo-yo comes from a Filipino expression meaning "come come."
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