Honor others by understanding them

In this episode, we discuss:

• the history of Veterans Day and how it's evolved over the years to honor all military, including those who serve in war time and peace time
• Friday, Nov 11th @ 11am Veterans Day observance ceremony @ First Baptist Church with Major General Vincent Barker, USA, Chief of Staff, US TRANSCOM speaking.
• Friday, Nov 11 @ 2pm Veterans Day parade in Downtown O'Fallon. Kicks off at the corner of South Hilgard and E Third Street, heads West down Third Street towards Lincoln, turns R (north) onto Lincoln, passing in front of City Hall, then turns L (west) onto First Street, ending at the VFW.
• We Love Our Military signs are still for sale (only a handful are left). 
• The Regency Catering To Go is offering Thanksgiving Day family-style meals. These are a listener favorite! Deadline to order is Nov 21; pick up on Wed (for uncooked turkeys) or on Thurs (Thanksgiving Day for cooked turkeys).
• Sat, Nov 5 and Sunday, Nov 6 is the OTHS Band Boosters Art and Craft Fair at the Smiley Campus. 
• Sat, Nov 5 and Sunday Nov 6 are the Holiday Open Houses for several downtown businesses. Fezziwig's  Steven Mueller Florist
• Lead In applications for the Class of 2023 are open! Candidates must be under age 40 (before January 25, 2023) and live or work in O'Fallon/Shiloh. Deadline to apply is Dec 5th. 
• Sat, Nov 26th @ 6pm is the Illuminated Holiday Parade in the Downtown District- Save the date! 

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