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Tips to Avoid Scams Targeting Veterans

Sedona AZ (November 9, 2014) – Veterans Day is a time to honor those who have served our country. Unfortunately, it has also become a time to build awareness about scammers who take advantage of veterans and active duty military personnel. Better Business Bureau (BBB) wants to make sure those who serve do not become victims of fraud and encourages them to stay informed about the latest schemes... 

A World War II POW Tribute

Sedona AZ (November 5, 2014) – The following is a letter to the SedonaEye.com editor: While visiting Vandalia, Michigan with family in October, we stopped at a Mennonite restaurant and enjoyed a lovely lunch. The employees told us about a bulk food store nearby and we decided to go. My husband, 89, is an ex-World War II Prisoner of War whose plane was shot down over Germany. All of the crew were... 

Military Joins Take Back Drug Day

Sedona AZ (September 23, 2014) – On Saturday, September 27, 2014, TRICARE beneficiaries can safely and responsibly dispose of unused, expired or unwanted prescription medications. The Drug Enforcement Agency’s (DEA’s) National Prescription Drug Take-back Day will have sites around the country open from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. The DEA event allows people to turn in excess prescription... 

The Man Who Keeps Veterans Rolling

Randy McCracken Sedona AZ (December 11, 2013) – “I have used a motorized chair. I have used a manual chair. This work I do is important to me because I know how it feels.” Martin Sheppard served in Operation Desert Storm with the Army’s 8th Infantry Division and later with 10th Mountain Division. He can relate to other Veterans, especially combat Veterans. He suffered an injury during... 

Men’s Softball league now forming in Tolleson

Batter up! Sedona AZ (July 21, 2013) – The City of Tolleson Arizona is offering a men’s 16” softball league for fall 2013. The league is organized and administered under American Softball Association (ASA) guidelines. The season will consist of eight weeks of single games and a single elimination tournament played at Veterans Park, 8601 West Van Buren. Registration must be delivered in person... 

A Memorial Day Message

The American Cemetery at Aisne-Marne, France, where 2289 Americans rest WASHINGTON DC (May 24, 2013) – This weekend, Americans in large numbers will visit our national cemeteries and other final resting places to honor their loved ones, their friends, neighbors, colleagues, even some unknown to them—men and women who gave their lives in defense of our Nation. Memorial Day is a time to reflect... 

ADOT Endangers Cyclists and Volunteer Litter Lifters

Cornville Road Warriors cleaning up Arizona June 15, 2012 Arizona Governor Jan Brewer Executive Tower 1700 West Washington Street Phoenix, AZ 85007 Re: Will Governor Brewer and ADOT empower the residents of the Verde Valley and Arizona? Dear Governor Brewer, A few days ago one of our local football teams contacted me about claiming one or more of seven $100 pledges donated by local residents and businesses... 

Soldiers and Veterans Reconnect with Gary Chamberlain

Folksville News PO Box 1138, Cornville, AZ 86325 Folksville, USA (Population/Readership 1358) November 2010 Soldiers and Veterans Reconnect Cornville resident Gary Chamberlain, Vietnam vet and Folksville Mayor This summer I embarked on a sixteen week, 9,000 mile driving and cycling trip. I traveled throughout and across the United States to attend four military reunions and other events. I spoke with... 

On the American Road with Mayor of Folksville USA, Gary Chamberlain

                                                                          ***Folksville News*** PO Box 1138, Cornville, AZ 8632538th Story – August 17, 2010 Folksville, USA (Population/Readership 1358)   “Cornville Arizona’s Rusty’s Morningstar Ranch, Local Communities and Folksville, USA Restore The beauty to America the Beautiful” Gary... 

Making Our Soldiers Veterans and Community Proud

Sedona AZ (August 25, 2009) – by Gary Chamberlain, guest columnist to Sedona Times and its on-line SedonaTimes.com: The Highway 89A “Road Warriors” have dedicated the July 2009 litter recovery to our soldiers who are currently serving. The litter clean up honors our veterans and community. Litter scars our communities and should be an embarrassment to all Americans who are proud... 
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