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Arcadia Rotary’s Inaugural ‘Field of Honor’ Displays 1,000 United States Flags at County Park
A couple, who just purchased two flags, seeks their appropriate flag and writes a personal note of remembrance.
BY TERRY MILLER Bob Harbicht and Arcadia Rotary spearheaded a unique project at Arcadia County Park which was installed May 20. The inaugural event displays
1,000 flags, which mark a corner of the park in an impressive show of patriotism … just in time for Memorial Day ceremonies which will take place Saturday, May 28. The flags are sold for $50 to anyone who cares to remember
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a loved one or service member. Those interested may also attach notes of remembrance to their flags. The Rotary fundraising effort will benefit numerous area charities including the Boys and Girls
Club and countless groups that Arcadia Rotary supports. The annual Memorial Day in Arcadia County Park will be exceptional this year with the unveiling of the new Vietnam Memorial; the massive Rotary
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BY TERRY MILLER Gene Glasco, Arcadia City Clerk, shed a tear or two Monday morning, May 23, when he finally saw the 22,000 pound monument to Vietnam Veterans being lowered from a mas-
Council Member April Verlato.
– Photo by Terry Miller
Field of Honor; in addition to the regular scheduled condor flyover, a series of parachutists, and a scheduled flyover of a Vietnam era helicopter. The flags will remain in the county park until Memorial Day.
Arcadia Vietnam War Monument Placed in County Park
New Council Member April Verlato was not counting on being elected, “I didn’t expect to win but I felt that I should … get my name out there.” Verlato ran in last month’s election to bring SEE PAGE 16
– Photo by Terry Miller
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The 22,000 pound monument was lowered into position using a massive crane on Monday morning, May 23. - Photo by Terry Miller