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On April 20, Terry and Carmen Banfill donated a flag and flagpole at Hoberman Field. The flag was a rededication for Milt “Shorty” Glossner. He was an umpire for local Little League for many years. This is the 280th flag, Terry and Carmen have donated and educated the youth on the purpose and meaning of the American Flag. The flag, which was dedicated prior to the game between Woodlands Bank and Howard VFW, was originally flown over the US Embassy in Iraq in 2018, and given to Terry by his son Sean after his tour in Iraq. Terry educated all the players on the history behind the flag and then the kids were shown how to properly fold the flag. In the crazy world which we now live in, we should never forget all the veterans who never made it home to their loved ones.
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“My wife, Carmen, and I are very honored to present your facility with this American flag. Our flag represents hope for our world. Let us all hope that some day there will be no wars and people will forget hate and learn to get along with one another,” Sgt. Terry Banfill said as he presented a new American flag to Troy Dinges, co-owner of Central Mountain Physical Therapy Center. Dinges, on behalf of Mike Sikorskas and Lori Dinges, co-owners of Central Mountain Physical Therapy Center, thanked Terry and Carmen for the flag. He thanked them for everything they do in our community and the many hours speaking to students about our flag. Troy thanked Terry for the time he spent getting the flag pole back in shape. From left are Sgt. Terry Banfill, Carmen Banfill, Troy Dinges.
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Christmas is always the most wonderful time of the year. It was also a “special day” for the Singh family. After all the presents were opened, Sunjeet told his father and family members that there was one more present to see. We must go to the Bald Eagle Truck Stop, he said. Sunjeet’s father owns and manages the truck stop. When they arrived, Sunjeet took the family to the front of the store. Before their eyes was a shiny new flag pole and “Old Glory” flying proudly. Sgt. Terry and Carmen Banfill gave this present, as well as another, a framed American flag to the family. Terry and Carmen’s son, Sean, a special agent with the Department of State, donated the flag that had flown over the embassy in Iraq on one of his deployments. The Singh family thanked the Banfills for the wonderful gift and for all they do in the area to promote our flag and for what it stands for. From left are Sgt. Terry Banfill, Sunjeet Singh, Michelle Singh, Sonny Singh, Carmen Ban
Each Saturday, The Express community newspaper highlights people, groups and activities our readers deem worthy of applause.
A big THANK YOU to the many homes in the surrounding area that have decorated their front yards! The displays are beautiful. It’s a joy to see the lights as we drive by. The snow is an added bonus! Helen Barrett, Lamar
APPLAUSE to Terry and Carmen Banfill for donating an American flag to Citizens Hose Co. No. 5 in Lock Haven. Terry and Carmen donate and educate the public, especially children on the history of the flag. Eric Brungard
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The Clinton County Chapter of the Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees fulfilled its chapter goal for 2020: Expand a Project Alleviating Hunger. Board members of the chapter presented $500 to the Blessings in A Backpack program at the YMCA and $500 to the Clinton County Veterans Affairs towards food bank distribution. Lori Lohman, School Age Youth Administrator, and Beth Barlett, YMCA Executive Director, were presented a check by Carmen Banfill. Phyllis Grenoble, chapter Volunteer Chair, Donna Yost, Educational Support Chair, and Carmen Banfill, president, presented a check to Jennifer Hagaman, C.C.VA director, and Jeff Croak, service officer. During this pandemic, the chapter is helping programs for