Local plans to honor veterans this Veteran’s Day

By Sterling McGinn

Next Wednesday, November 11, is the annual observance of Veteran’s Day, which honors all men and women, living and past, who have served in the U. S. Armed Forces.

Locally, there are a number of ceremonies and events scheduled to honor all who have served.

Newberry
The Newberry Elks Lodge #1705 is inviting veterans to their Friday evening meal at the Elks Lodge on Friday, November 6. All veterans will eat free.

The special is hot roast beef sandwiches, or veterans are welcome to choose anything from the menu at no cost.

Tahquamenon Area Schools is hosting their annul Veterans Day program at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, November 11. There ceremony will take place in the J. L. DeCook Gymnasium. Everyone is welcome to attend.

The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 74 will host a Veterans Day lunch for local veterans at Post 74 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, November 11.

McMillan
The Northstar Baptist Church and Northstar Christian Academy in McMillan is holding their annual Veterans Day lunch and program on Monday, November 9. The lunch will take place at 12 p.m. in the church basement with the program following at 1 p.m. in the church sanctuary.

Engadine
Engadine Consolidated Schools will be holding a Veterans Day program at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, November 11. The ceremony will take place in the school gymnasium.

Curtis
Three Lakes Academy is holding their Veterans Day program at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 11. A luncheon for veterans will follow the program.