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Korean War Memorial completed this month
Nearly five years after it was first erected, the monument in memory of the Korean War was officially finished this month.
The Korean War Veteran Association chapter 305 started the project in February 2005 at Riverview Park. A portion of that park was later named the Korean War Veterans Memorial Park.
Initially, a replica of a typical Korean home was meant to be mounted on a post in the center of the monument.
However, it was later determined that the post could not hold the weight of the ornate home and it was instead erected on its own pedestal.
“We just had this post sitting there empty in the middle,” said veteran Don King. “We had some funds left over so we went ahead and put up this bronze eagle. It looks pretty good up there.”
King said the eagle symbolizes America as well as the Eagle Valley, where the park lies.
Lights may be installed next year to keep the statue lit at night.
Virginia City to host Veterans Day parade
Virginia City will host its annual Veterans Day Parade at
11 a.m. today, held on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, to commemorate when the Armistice was signed ending World War I. The parade will begin at the Fourth Ward School at the south end of town. Lineup will begin at 10 a.m.
Former Dayton Valley Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8660 Cmdr. Stan DeStwolinski, a veteran of the Korean War, will serve as grand marshal.
The Dayton Valley VFW is among the most active posts, appearing in many parades and ceremonies and sponsoring essay competitions among school students on what it means to be an American and other subjects.
The Dayton Valley VFW represents veterans of wars from World War II to the present Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts.
Kathy Lantz of Reno will sing the national anthem before the parade begins.
Following the parade a free spaghetti dinner will be held at the Storey County Senior Center for veterans and parade participants. Veterans will eat first, at noon, and others will eat at
12:30 p.m.
For more information, call the Virginia City Visitors Center at 775-847-4386.
All invited to Veterans Memorial rededication
The Leadership Carson City Class of 2009 rebuilt the Veterans Memorial at Lone Mountain Cemetery and invites all to be part of the rededication ceremony at 3 p.m. today.
Call 882-1565 for more information.
Benefit presentation to help veterans, spouses
Veterans Aid and Attendance Benefit adviser Mark Michael will discuss how veterans and the surviving spouse of a veteran over 65 can receive assistance in living costs.
The presentation will be at noon today at The Lodge Assisted Living and Memory Care, 2200 E. Long St.
Lunch will be provided. Reservation are required. Call 283-9888.
Free haircuts offered to veterans
Adam's Barber Shop, 256 W. Winnie Lane, will offer free haircuts to all veterans on today from 8 a.m. until the final veteran is groomed.
“It's just a big thank-you to the vets,” said owner Adam Baker. “I'm pretty dang grateful. I know I wouldn't have my freedom without them.”
He said many of his current customers are veterans so it may turn out to be more of a customer appreciation day.
Formerly Les' Barber Shop, it has been operating for 43 years. There are five barbers on staff.
Call 882-6322 for more information.
Nearly five years after it was first erected, the monument in memory of the Korean War was officially finished this month.
The Korean War Veteran Association chapter 305 started the project in February 2005 at Riverview Park. A portion of that park was later named the Korean War Veterans Memorial Park.
Initially, a replica of a typical Korean home was meant to be mounted on a post in the center of the monument.
However, it was later determined that the post could not hold the weight of the ornate home and it was instead erected on its own pedestal.
“We just had this post sitting there empty in the middle,” said veteran Don King. “We had some funds left over so we went ahead and put up this bronze eagle. It looks pretty good up there.”
King said the eagle symbolizes America as well as the Eagle Valley, where the park lies.
Lights may be installed next year to keep the statue lit at night.
Virginia City to host Veterans Day parade
Virginia City will host its annual Veterans Day Parade at
11 a.m. today, held on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, to commemorate when the Armistice was signed ending World War I. The parade will begin at the Fourth Ward School at the south end of town. Lineup will begin at 10 a.m.
Former Dayton Valley Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8660 Cmdr. Stan DeStwolinski, a veteran of the Korean War, will serve as grand marshal.
The Dayton Valley VFW is among the most active posts, appearing in many parades and ceremonies and sponsoring essay competitions among school students on what it means to be an American and other subjects.
The Dayton Valley VFW represents veterans of wars from World War II to the present Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts.
Kathy Lantz of Reno will sing the national anthem before the parade begins.
Following the parade a free spaghetti dinner will be held at the Storey County Senior Center for veterans and parade participants. Veterans will eat first, at noon, and others will eat at
12:30 p.m.
For more information, call the Virginia City Visitors Center at 775-847-4386.
All invited to Veterans Memorial rededication
The Leadership Carson City Class of 2009 rebuilt the Veterans Memorial at Lone Mountain Cemetery and invites all to be part of the rededication ceremony at 3 p.m. today.
Call 882-1565 for more information.
Benefit presentation to help veterans, spouses
Veterans Aid and Attendance Benefit adviser Mark Michael will discuss how veterans and the surviving spouse of a veteran over 65 can receive assistance in living costs.
The presentation will be at noon today at The Lodge Assisted Living and Memory Care, 2200 E. Long St.
Lunch will be provided. Reservation are required. Call 283-9888.
Free haircuts offered to veterans
Adam's Barber Shop, 256 W. Winnie Lane, will offer free haircuts to all veterans on today from 8 a.m. until the final veteran is groomed.
“It's just a big thank-you to the vets,” said owner Adam Baker. “I'm pretty dang grateful. I know I wouldn't have my freedom without them.”
He said many of his current customers are veterans so it may turn out to be more of a customer appreciation day.
Formerly Les' Barber Shop, it has been operating for 43 years. There are five barbers on staff.
Call 882-6322 for more information.
