Death taught me to appreciate living

Death taught me to appreciate living

“Out of my 20 years in the Army, 13 of those were overseas. I spent eight years in Germany, also years in Korea and Vietnam. I went to Vietnam twice. I was blessed that I was in the military police and not the infantry. I wasn’t involved in the shooting and...
We were the original Rosie the Riveters

We were the original Rosie the Riveters

“I grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan. My father fought in Argonne in World War 1. In 1939, he got his bonus for serving. My parents paid off the mortgage on their house and drove my brothers and me across the country. I turned 14 before we left. We drove from Michigan...
This is my first time to run for office

This is my first time to run for office

“This is my first time to run for office. I am a retired school teacher of 37 years and wanted to give back to the community so I am running for the school board. I realized that District Four needs someone to bring in a spirit of pride that is needed in the...