Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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The Whitehall cemetery will hold a flag retirement ceremony at 10 AM on June 14th. These organizations can also be addressed with questions on proper flag etiquette. Let us remember on June 14th, National Flag Day, how our flag was developed, the sacrifices made, its representation of freedom, and its significance to this great nation. National Flag Day will be celebrated on June 14th to honor the American flag. On June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress proposed that the United States have a national flag instead of the British Union Jack. The...
The Whitehall American Legion Post #24 and the Ralph Sullender Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #4603 will hold a Memorial Day service in the veteran's area of the Whitehall cemetery at 10 AM on Monday, May 27th. This year, the ceremony will include a special recognition of the Vietnam War. Attending the Memorial Day service ceremony is an excellent opportunity to show your support and appreciation for all those who have served in this great nation's armed forces. Memorial Day is a time to remember...
National Flag Day will be celebrated on June 14th as a day to honor the American flag. On June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress proposed that the United States have a national flag instead of the British Union Jack. The resolution read: Resolved, that the flag of the United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field representing a new constellation. Then on June 14, 1877, the flag was flown from every government building in honor of the centennial of the adoption of a national...
The Whitehall American Legion Post #24 and the Ralph Sullender Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #4603 will have a Memorial Day service in the veteran's area of the Whitehall cemetery at 10 AM on Monday, May 29th. This year a special recognition of the Gulf War Era will be a part of the ceremony. Your attendance at the Memorial Day service and the Gulf War Era ceremony is an excellent opportunity to show your support and appreciation for all those who have served in the armed forces of this great...
Dear Editor, Election day is fast approaching and will bring in new leaders to help make decisions that will guide our future direction. The divide and turmoil in our country today erode the values and unity that have been a cornerstone of this nation. There is a need for our elected leaders to get back to the basics of representing and making decisions in the best interests of the people without the shackles of partisanship. Gary Buchanan is running for the eastern district house seat for the U.S. House of Representatives as an independent...
The question of what to do with a worn-out flag often arises and Section 8(k) of the Flag Code states “The flag, when it is in such a condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning.” Worn-out flags can be given to the local American Legion Post #24 or VFW Post #4603 at any time for proper disposal. There will be a flag retirement ceremony at 10:00 AM, on June 14, at the Whitehall cemetery. National Flag Day is celebrated on June 14 as a day to honor the American fla...
The Whitehall American Legion Post #24 and the Ralph Sullender Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #4603 will have a Memorial Day service in the veteran’s area of the Whitehall cemetery at 10 AM on Monday, May 30. A special recognition of World War I will be a part of the ceremony this year. Your attendance at the Memorial Day service and the World War I ceremony is an excellent opportunity to show your support and appreciation for all those who have served in the armed forces of this great nation. Memorial Day is a time to remember and reflect on t...
The Whitehall American Legion Post #24 and the Ralph Sullender Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #4603 will have a Memorial Day service in the veteran's area of the Whitehall cemetery at 10 AM on Monday, May 30. A special recognition of World War I will be a part of the ceremony this year. Your attendance at the Memorial Day service and the World War I ceremony is an excellent opportunity to show your support and appreciation for all those who have served in the armed forces of this great nation. Me...
