A veteran salutes during the playing of Taps at the dedication ceremony held for the new Veterans Park Memorial in Cairo on Saturday, November 6. The ceremony included a fly over by the Nebraska Army National Guard, patriotic music, as well as guest speaker District 43 State Senator Tom Brewer. See more photos on page 6. (–photo by Steve Glenn)
For Robert Briseno, a decorated military veteran and Wood River resident, Veterans Day is a source of pride and patriotism. He and his family are no strangers to military service. In fact, three of Briseno’s brothers served in the military, two in World War II and one in the Korean War. Briseno himself served in the prestigious ceremonial Old Guard in Washington, D.C.
Veterans and members of the community are invited to the Gibbon Heritage Center this Sunday, November 7, at 2:00 p.m. as all veterans are honored in a “Salute to Service.” The special guest speaker for this Sesquicentennial event will be Dr. Kurt Hackemer who has focused his latest research on the experience of Civil War veterans who moved to the frontier after the war, including those who came to settle Gibbon as members of the Soldiers Free Homestead Colony in 1871. Please plan to come and show your patriotism as we recognize area veterans are recognized.
The Wood River Rural High School MCDC (Multicultural Diversity Club ) students came up with the idea to celebrate who they are and celebrate their roots/heritage with Spanish speaking parents who want to be involved in their student's education and the community on Wednesday, October 27. “We celebrated with food, games like the Loteria, Trompo and Baleros, common games in Mexico, and music,” explained Blanca Rodrieguez, Wood River Middle/High School interpreter and administrative assistant. “We would like to make this a tradition where we can come together and celebrate who we are.” (–courtesy photo)
The Wood River-Shelton Silverbacks are no more. At least as a varsity football team.
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