Memorial Day events scheduled
By Blythe Alspaugh - balspaugh@aimmediamidwest.com
Army 1965-71 Ted Hook, of Sidney, salutes the U.S. flag during the singing of the National Anthem by Fairlawn High School Sophomore Caroline Scott on the courtsquare Monday, May 27, 2019. Memorial Day services were held on the courtsquare and then at Graceland Cemetery.
Luke Gronneberg | Sidney Daily News
HOUSTON Local memorial day services will begin in the Shelby County community on Sunday, May 30, with a service held at Houston Cemetery beginning at 10:15 a.m.
Fort Loramie American Legion Post 355 Honor Guard and Pastor Kris Geise from the Houston Congregational Christian Church will be present to conduct the services.
Village of Anna Endowment Fund awards grants
ANNA The Village of Anna Endowment Fund awarded grants totaling $13,802.00 for the distribution year 2020 to several organizations for improvements or programs within the Village of Anna.
Receiving grants this year are Anna Civic Association, Homecoming Events; Anna Historical Society, Vintage Storm Doors; Anna Rescue Squad, Pagers; Rocket Athletic Boosters, soccer goals; Garden Club, tree for flower garden; Anna Library, items for program enhancements; Anna Village, flags for light poles; Anna Park, storage shed; and Anna Park, supplies for Park Night Out.
Grants were awarded on the basis of the projects’ ability to present a unique and unduplicated opportunity for the village, to support established organizations for special purposes, and to generate matching funds. These awards are intended to encourage more efficient use of resources and promote coordination, cooperation and sharing among organizations and the elimination of dup