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Local WWII veteran to attend VE-70 Day in London By Shanana “Rain” BearCat Quartzsite, AZ - Long time resident Elmer London has been invited by The Royal British Legion to participate in commemorative events marking the 70th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day, May 8th thru 10th, 2015. Victory in Europe Day, generally known as V-E Day, VE Day, or simply V Day was the public holiday celebrated on 8 May 1945 (7 May in Commonwealth realms) to mark the formal acceptance by the Allies of World War II of Nazi Germany’s unconditional surrender of its armed forces.
London served his combat duty in England for 8 months as a Staff Sergeant in the Army Air Force as Engineer Gunner. London was chosen to be a representative of the United States, one of the Allied nations and Commonwealth countries that fought alongside Britain. Through the efforts of his grandson, who lives in London, the UK government is making the contribution towards the cost of going to London for the VE 70 commemorations. SEE LONDON PAGE 10 ����� | S������ R��� B���C�� ��
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Local youth “Turn up the music” during Young Americans workshop Blythe, CA - Quartzsite & Eherenberg youth participated in a three-day Music Outreach Worshop April 17-19, 2015 at Palo Verde College in Blythe, concluding with a spectacular show for the community. The Young Americans (YA) is a non-profit educational, performance institute that was founded in 1962 by successful Hollywood music composer Milton C. Anderson. Anderson’s philosophy remains unchanged today, “To provide talented young student performers with educa-
tion in music, dance, performing arts and teaching. Then support these members as they teach and inspire younger students throughout the world.” This world-renowned performance group with a cast of 40 Young Americans helped over 100 youngsters enjoy a memorable workshop containing three days of singing, vocal technique, dancing, stage presence, microphone usage and many other technical aspects of performing. Parents are hoping to bring the YA workshop to Quartzsite next year.
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