Army veteran Larry A. Freeland is the author of the novel Chariots in the Sky. (contributed photo)
22 Feb 2021 The News Herald, Panama City, Fla. | By Tony Simmons
When it comes to the experience of flying military helicopters in wartime, new author Larry A. Freeland knows of what he writes.
The retiree, originally from Canton, Ohio, grew up in a military family his father was a U.S. Air Force officer who moved the family to many bases across this country, including Tyndall Air Force Base. My Father was a career Air Force Officer who retired in 1971 and built a home in Parker on the bay across from Tyndall AFB, Freeland said. Dad passed several years back, but my mother still lives in the home they built. She will turn 98 later this month.
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The Athol Daily News has announced the appointment of Daniel M. Mahoney as advertising manager, replacing Bernard R. Cunningham who, after 45 years in the advertising business, has announced his retirement.
■At a recent meeting, Debra Vescovi, campaign chairman of the 1995-96 Athol Area United Way campaign, announced that the drive is approximately $15,000 short of the $160,000 goal.
■Corey Robertson and Shawna Farley, seniors at Athol High School, painted a mural in the hall of Our Lady Immaculate Center recently.
■Students in Sally Stone’s sixth-grade class at Riverbend School were recently hooked by satellite to the New England Aquarium in Boston. Students were able to make a direct link to aquarium biologist Paul Erickson and asked a question regarding shellfish. As the children watched the live presentation on TV, they were able to interact with hundreds of other st