The American Legion Dane R. Balcon Post 2008 held a Military Appreciation Day event May 15 at Dane R. Balcon Park. Plenty of activities were available for attendees. NFH Reporter Pete Gawda took photos of the gathering.
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| The following members represented American Legion Dane R. Balcon Post 2008 at the event: (from left to right), Penny Cabalar, Mikaylah Cabalar, Jennifer Kendig and Brandon Cabalar, commander of the post. |
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| Stacy Dutton and Tyler Warrick from Painted Paws for Veterans manned a booth at the park. Warrick founded Painted Paws for Veterans as a nonprofit organization to rescue dogs from kill shelters and train them to be comfort dogs for injured veterans. |
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| (From left to right), Sue Chapman, Grace Chapman and Luci Kimbal represented Girl Scout Troop 43820. |
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| The two rock climbing walls were a big hit with the kids. |
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| Chaplain Bob Deck of the American Legion Dane R. Balcon Post 2008 participated in the dayís activities as well. |
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| Bill Shield and Katie Schneider of PCS Alliance Realty set up an information booth at the event. |
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| U.S. Air Force JROTC cadets from Falcon High School presented the Colors: (from left to right) Michaela Wright, Alan McDonald, Garrett Westphal and Izabel Noe. |
