BY LI YEN, EPOCH TIMES July 17, 2019 Continued from last issue;
“The reason why I rescued children was because of the way I grew up. I was brought up to believe that a person must be rescued when drowning, regardless of religion and nationality,” she added.
Those who were rescued by Sendler did not forget her. “Now both the children and grandchildren of...
Las Vegas (August 22, 2019) – On July 4, local sandwich chain, Capriotti’s, committed to donating one bottle of water to the Las Vegas Rescue Mission (LVRM) for every customer who bought or added-on a large fountain drink in their locations through August 4. Thanks to this collaboration and the community at large, $4,000 in proceeds were raised to...
By: Ruth Rannazzisi
The Greenspun Radin Post 21 Veterans Post 21 had it's monthly meeting at the Marriott Hotel/Rampart Casino; our get together with its Post and Auxiliary. We are a small senior group, with a mighty determination to continue on with our comradery and plans and efforts to help veterans' organizations. We consist of mostly seniors who are very...
By: Megan Way | Photos by Lawrence Oravetz and Su Phelps
On June 25th, the Blue Water Navy Veterans act was signed into law by President Donald Trump, finally giving Blue water veterans their earned benefits after waiting for 44 years. In celebration of this, Congresswoman Susie Lee invited local veterans to a Blue Water Navy Veterans BBQ Celebration at...
As of JUN 2019 Many people planning to retire use the presence or absence of a state income tax as a litmus test for a retirement destination. This is a serious miscalculation since higher sales and property taxes can more than offset the lack of a state income tax. The lack of a state income tax doesn’t necessarily ensure...
By: Megan Way and Hank Dace | Photos by Su Phelps
On July 31, 2019, the VA Southern Nevada Health Care System held a Town Hall to give information to local veterans about recent events and to answer questions from local veterans. Panelists for the event were:
• Charles Ramey, Chief of Public Affairs
• Franko Fritz, Director of the VA Reno...
LAS VEGAS (August 14, 2019) -- Local veterans, spouses, family members and Active Duty service members are invited to the Horses4Heroes Family Equestrian Center on Wednesday, September 18, 2019, from 6 pm to 9 pm, for a "meet and greet" with horses and farm animals. Interested guests should RSVP via email to events@horses4heroes.org. The center is located at 4975...
By: Robert Reed
“. . . I don’t know if I am crazy, but I have an emotional attachment to the American flag.” This was the response I received when I asked what she feels when our flag passes by. This statement is not from a WWII veteran in their 90’s or even someone in their 30’s. It is from...
By: Megan Way | Photos by Su Phelps
Every Friday from 5 P.M. to 7 P.M. the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3848 hosts a fish fry to fundraise money for their post. “It’s the best fish in town, absolutely”, says Rick Hill Veterans of Foreign War Post 3848 (VFW 3848) member (and key member of One Hero at a...
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