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The History of Veteran's Day

History of Veterans Day

World War I – known at the time as “The Great War” - officially ended when the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919, in the Palace of Versailles outside the town of Versailles, France. However, fighting ceased seven months earlier when an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, between the Allied nations and Germany went into effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. For that reason, November 11, 1918, is generally regarded as the end of “the war to end all wars.”

Soldiers of the 353rd Infantry near a church at Stenay, Meuse in France, wait for the end of hostilities. This photo was taken at 10:58 a.m., on November 11, 1918, two minutes before the armistice ending World War I went into effect

In November 1919, President Wilson proclaimed November 11 as the first commemoration of Armistice Day with the following words: "To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nations…"

The original concept for the celebration was for a day observed with parades and public meetings and a brief suspension of business beginning at 11:00 a.m.

Circuit Court news

CIRCUIT COURT OF BATES COUNTY, COURT NEWS 
JAMES K JOURNEY, JUDGE 
DEBRA HOPKINS, ASSOCIATE JUDGE 
Diana L Rich, Circuit Clerk 
Nov 7 – 11, 2011.

Angel Gibson v Justin Beckett, Petitioner dismisses Full Order of Protection.

Beatrice Salters v Bill Haley, Petition for Order of Protection dismissed by Petitioner.

Sheena Baker v Kori Foster-Green, Petition for Order of Protection dismissed by Court.

Kevin David Davenport v Wendy Robinett, Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and Motion For Return of Child filed.

Jason P Hunter v Tina F Hunter, now Stark, Contempt action filed.

Asset Acceptance LLC v Citibank v Bernard J Mott, Petition for Suit on Credit Card Contract filed.

Melani Rose Covington v Ken Ray Covington, Petition for Dissolution of Marriage filed.

Billie Joe Leonard v Wheeler and Sons Livestock and Burleigh Wheeler, Change of Venue from St Clair Co case.

St v. Troy D Fletcher, I: Felony stealing motor vehicle, II: Felony possession of burglary tools, III: Felony attempted theft/stealing, set for 12-19-11.

From the desk of Senator David Pearce

2011 Legislative Report

Now that we have finished up the special session, many of my colleagues and I are taking the opportunity to visit with our constituents regarding the successes and trials of both the first regular session and the first special session of the 96th General Assembly.

Soon in your local newspapers, you will receive an insert from my office. This 2011 Legislative Report is our way of getting information into your hands without the added expense of mailing them to your homes.

Optimist gun show coming in December

The Jim LaRose Memorial Gun Show is looking for serious gun dealers, ammo dealers, knife dealers, military surplus, and gun accessory enthusiasts to join the Adrian Optimist Club, as they celebrate their friend, Jim LaRose, whose passion for weapons, guns and knives have inspired all of us to rise to the occasion and protect the second amendment right to own and bear arms.

Join the Adrian Optimist as they celebrate his life and help us to remember that freedom doesn’t come without a cost. The Annual Adrian Optimist Club, Gun Show will be held December 9th,10th, and 11th at the Adrian Optimist Community Building in Adrian.

Approximately 100 tables will be available. For information contact James Binkley 816-213-7247.

Admission will be $5.00 per day, children under 10 years old will be admitted free.

Jim LaRose Memorial Gun Show hours:
Friday 5 pm to 9 pm
Saturday 8 am to 6 pm
Sunday show hours 9 am to 3 pm

-courtesy FM 92.1 the Bullet

Extra mass distribution this Saturday...

There will be an extra mass distribution at the Butler Community Food Pantry this Saturday from 12:30 to 3 p.m.

The pantry is located at Prospect and Ohio streets in Butler. Visit their new web site here www.batescountypantry.org

Adrian recycling center open 7 days a week

The Adrian community recycling center is located on the North side of Adrian City Hall and is open sun-up to sun-down seven days a week. The center takes cardboard, magazines and newspapers, plastics (#1 and #2—look for the triangle on the bottom of most plastic containers markedwith either a 1 or 2), aluminum and glass. To remain open the facility must accumulate at least 4,000 pounds of recycling items.

Highlights from Butler R-V school board meeting

Old Business: The board approved the placement of a turnstile so that the public could access the track. It was also discussed that there would be a “ribbon cutting” ceremony upon the completion of the project, marking the time when the community could use the facility. Lighting for night use was discussed, but this was determined to be a project for later consideration.

New Business:
a. Program Evaluations. The board heard from Sheila Smalley about the Professional Development Committee which encourages professional growth for our staff.