Monthly Archives: May 2012

Several hundred people gathered in Berryville’s Rose Hill Park for the annual Clarke County Memorial Day Service to remember those who served and sacrificed for our country.  This year’s program did not include the customary keynote speaker.  Instead, various re-enactors … Continue reading →

On Saturday, May 26th, U.S. flags were placed on the graves of veterans buried in local cemeteries for Memorial Day.  The flags were provided by American Legion Post 41 and VFW Post 9760.  Over 1,500 veterans’ graves were honored with … Continue reading →

On May 24th, Post 41 visited the Wee Angels Day Care Center at Duncan Memorial Untied Church in Berryville and presented a program on flag education and patriotism.  About forty-five pre-school students attended the program.  Commander Bill Overbey, Vice Commander … Continue reading →

At the May 2nd Legion meeting, Officers were elected for the next two-year term.  The term for the new officers will be July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2014.  The new officers will be installed at the June 6th Legion … Continue reading →

Norma Johnson, owner of the Needle Lady in Berryville, makes and sells custom cloth purses.  She has found a unique way to use old military fatigues to honor members of our military services by making custom purses and wallets out … Continue reading →