Australian flag should stay: Tebbutt Aug 23, 2009
Kookaburras appeared to laugh at NSW Deputy Premier Carmel Tebbutt as she went into damage control after Premier Nathan Rees used National Flag Day to suggest a flag change. In a personal message to Australians as part of National Flag Day on September 3, Mr Rees suggested it might be time for a new flag design ... " Mr Rees's flag message was misunderstood, his deputy said. "He's simply passing reference to what has been part and parcel of the republican debate," she said. Ms Tebbutt said she... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Brookline Honors Aug 18, 2009
Avruch wrote her senior thesis on Flag Day: Historical Perspectives on Boston s Busing Crisis and plans to attend Brandeis University. Fellow Brookline resident Ben Hill, son of Dr. Deborah Anderson, also graduated from BUA on May 18. (Brookline TAB, MA)
Disrespecting our flag Aug 6, 2009
Korean War veteran Jim Murphy receives a flag from AmeriCorps vounteer Kristen Copeland in front of the Veterans Affairs hospital in Fresno on Thursday, Flag Day ... Flag Day is the anniversary of the Flag Resolution of 1777, which was offically established by the proclamation of President Wilson on May 30, 1916 ... While Flag Day was celebrated in various communities for years after Wilson's proclamtion, it was not until Aug. 3, 1949, that President Truman signed an act of Congress designating... (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Local briefs Aug 5, 2009
He has been a builder of the veterans volunteering program, Memorial Day activities and Flag Day ceremonies. He helped create and organize Elks visits to the St. Cloud VA Hospital. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
The TEA Party is an inclusive group Jul 26, 2009
The Flag Day rally was held to honor our flag and what it stands for. The gentleman with the Republican registration table just showed up, uninvited. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
City hosts a once-in-a-lifetime celebration Jul 18, 2009
The festivities will actually begin Friday night with the official park-naming ceremony at 5:30 p.m. The park on the river s edge has been in the works for years and has already hosted a number of events this summer from the Quadricentennial Flotilla to an extremely busy Flag Day parade. City officials hope the waterfront will grow into an attraction for tourists and locals alike. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
The long goodbye Jul 17, 2009
She s going to keep the flag that will cover his casket at the military funeral, and probably will fly it on Flag Day. She ll get his medals and perhaps will display them in a shadow box. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Marching feet, a musical beat, we love a parade! Jul 16, 2009
I ve marched in London, France s Belleau Wood, and Grand Cayman Island and served as Grand Marshall of Boston s Veteran s Day Parade, Milford s, and Lowell s too, and Quincy s Flag Day, but winning that review, in a team effort, on a dusty Army parade field in Oklahoma was the best of all. Thoughts While Shaving: The town council s amusement meter shook with June 16 s complaint from Councilor Ronald DeNapoli about the previous meeting s minutes. (Braintree Forum, MA)
Let's have less politics at the TEA parties Jul 15, 2009
Then there was a Flag Day. where we supposedly get together as a nation to honor our flag and the ones who died for which it stands. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Flag program bears many fruits Jul 14, 2009
The club erects flags six days a year: President s Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day, Labor Day and Veterans Day. Any local company or business that is interested in partaking in the festivities may request to buy the flags, and the Rotarian volunteers put them up early in the morning on those designated days. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Letter: Where was honor shown on Flag Day? Jul 12, 2009
Letter: Where was honor shown on Flag Day ... Letter: Where was honor shown on Flag Day. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
DAR commemorates Flag Day Jul 9, 2009
PRINCETON ; The Princeton-Illinois chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution commemorated Flag Day at its June meeting. Brent Beggs, a high school senior from Findlay, Ohio, entertained the members with piano selections including ragtime, spiritual, Abraham Lincoln era, Civil War, patriotic and a voice solo selection. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Electrical surcharge rate to increase Jul 8, 2009
It was brought to the attention of city employees that flags were not flown Flag Day June 14 as they should have been. Unlicensed vehicles were discussed, and it was decided that city law enforcement will be asked to contact individuals in violation of the ordinance. (Tyndall Tribune & Register, SD)
Flags, TEA Parties and political parties Jul 7, 2009
Jumping now to Lodi's recent Flag Day T.E.A. Party, a retired Army Colonel said, "To me, a political moderate is someone who doesn't trust himself and can't decide right from wrong." Another said, "It's not right vs. left. It's right vs. wrong." All manner of Republican buttons were for sale. One said, "Liberalism is a mental disorder." Another said, "I hate liberals.". (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Taking part in Flag Day celebrations at Anamax Park in June are, from left, Sahuarita Police Explorer cadets Eugene Santa Cruz and Zachary Peterson, Steve Chrisman of the Sahuarita Elks Lodge, Michael Betts of the Sahuarita Police Department, Sahuarita Mayor Lynne Skelton and cadets Vanessa Tena and Jesus Estrada. Jul 7, 2009
Taking part in Flag Day celebrations at Anamax Park in June are, from left, Sahuarita Police Explorer cadets Eugene Santa Cruz and Zachary Peterson, Steve Chrisman of the Sahuarita Elks Lodge, Michael Betts of the Sahuarita Police Department, Sahuarita Mayor Lynne Skelton and cadets Vanessa Tena and Jesus Estrada ... Flag Day celebration ... Mayor Lynne Skelton, the Sahuarita Elks and the Sahuarita Police Explorer Cadets celebrated Flag Day with a flag-raising ceremony at Anamax Park. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Deer Tick, 'Born on Flag Day' Jul 6, 2009
Deer Tick, 'Born on Flag Day ... Indie CountryDeer Tick Born on Flag DayPartisan ESSENTIAL Straight Into a Storm ... Born on Flag Day starts off with a squeal of feedback and ends with an unlisted acoustic cover of Goodnight Irene that sounds like nobody knew that there was even a microphone in the room, let alone that anybody was bothering to record it. (Boston Globe)
Schedule of Independence Day events Jul 4, 2009
n In 1885, a Wisconsin schoolteacher originated the idea of a national Flag Day for June 14. The day was formally sanctioned by Congress and the president in 1949. (Missoulian, MT)
Fourth with fervor: America's birthday has special meaning for Missoula woman Jul 4, 2009
You name it, she's there Veterans Day, Memorial Day, Presidents Day, Flag Day, Pearl Harbor Day. On Saturday, July 4, she will be in her full glory, joyfully serving as master of ceremonies at the country's birthday party on the grounds of the Historical Museum at Fort Missoula. (Missoulian, MT)
COLUMN: Wave the flag, then retire it correctly Jul 4, 2009
Big T wrote on Jul 3, 2009 9:49 AM:" Flags which are in need of proper disposal can be dropped off at your local American Legion Post. Each year on Flag Day, members conduct a flag burning ceremony in which the flags are burned accordingly. The American Legion Post 88 in Mattoon also offers new flags, at their cost, for sale. ". Cognitus wrote on Jul 3, 2009 10:09 AM:" If one has time on one's hands there's nothing wrong with collecting flags that have been ill-treated. But the flag carries no... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Get help for recession Jul 3, 2009
Eliminate the extra Holidays, Washington s, Lincoln s, Martin Luther s Birthdays, Groundhog and Flag day. Stop overtime, if we can accomplish our work requirements without overtime and cutbacks of employees, why can t the other side. (The Palm Beach Post)
Seymour Main Street chooses Patriotic Days winners Jul 3, 2009
Winners were announced before the annual Flag Day Ceremony, held at One Chamber Square and were presented a plaque at their business. Robert Holbrook, Prom-otion Committee Chairman, announced the following winners: Most original - SIHO; Best use of merchandise - Prestigious Affairs; and Best overall - Community Agency Building. (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)
On the death of a beloved cat, the endurance of textbooks and, for fun, a word puzzle Jul 2, 2009
Flag Day was the birthday of Second Daughter, the last child, and, while she has some years to go before reaching 60, I felt it wise to be sure she gets her just due. Second Daughter was always a prodigious reader, and, consequently, an excellent speller. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Watch Fox News for the untold stories — and keep the lanterns of patriotism burning bright Jun 30, 2009
Some of us have been lighting communal bonfires here and there on certain remarkable days, like April 15 (tax day) and June 14 (Flag Day), in hopes that more people will take heed and prepare their own lanterns against stormier days to come ... " dogbark wrote on Jun 23, 2009 11:00 PM:" I use flag day to recall two important facts: first,the founding patriots of our country had already fought for two years without a flag, because they knew what they were fighting for ... Flag Day is a... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Small Flag Day crowd disappoints Jun 26, 2009
Posted: Friday, June 26, 2009 JEFFERSON, S.D. -- My friend and I attended the Flag Day ceremony on June 14 at the Pavilion. I was very disappointed that the attendance was so small. (Sioux City Journal)
Resort to freedom? Jun 26, 2009
Between Memorial Day and the Fourth of July, with Flag Day and Bunker Hill Day in between, America celebrates over and over again the sacrifices made to keep America both free and safe. However, it would appear that, unlike Iranians fighting for free elections, we take it all for granted. (West Roxbury Transcript, MA)
CKMS bids farewell to SUBASE CO Jun 25, 2009
- Captain Mark Ginda, Commander Naval Submarine Base New London signs a student's shirt and shares a long goodbye with students following the Flag Day ceremony held at Catherine Kolnaski Magnet School on June 18. During the year military volunteers have gone to SUBASE's partnership school to participate in wellness breaks with the students. (The Dolphin, CT)
100 Years Ago Jun 24, 2009
The Flag Day observance of the Relief Corps was of an especially interesting character. The exercises were held in G.A.R. hall on Monday evening, when Mrs. Lue Wadsworth of Boston, past president of the department of Massachusetts, gave a very instructive address upon the History of the Flag. (Ipswich Chronicle, MA)
Head of the Class, June 18 edition Jun 24, 2009
Last Thursday, June 11 our fourth grade students were invited to attend the annual Flag Day Ceremony at Town Hall. Students dressed in their red, white, and blue attire to attend the ceremony that was sponsored by the Department of Veteran s Services. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
Marge and Joe Hawkins sing along with pianist Tamara Kahrimanis at their 50th wedding celebration at the Stables Restaurant at the Tubac Golf Resort. Photo by Vance Davidson Jun 23, 2009
Since it was Flag Day, red, white and blue necklaces and lapel flag pins were given to all. Tables were appropriately decorated with flags and other patriotic items and many guests donned their red, white and blue patriotic colors. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Lynch School raises $3,150 for water filters for Africa Jun 22, 2009
At a lively Flag Day ceremony on Friday, June 12, the entire school gathered to honor our country through song and remembrances and await the announcement of the water filter collection totals. Laura and Tommy Diamond announced that $3,150 was raised for biosand water filters far beyond their initial goal and enough to buy 22 filters. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
100 U.S. flags retired Jun 20, 2009
American Legion Ridge Igo Post 23 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2066, thank all of our patriotic contributors who turned in unserviceable American flags, for our Retirement Ceremony, during Flag Day 2009 ... Some members have proposed a night bon-fire ceremony, on Flag Day, 2010. (Nogales International, AZ)
Springtime in Cameron Jun 19, 2009
- June 14th - Flag Day - Let's all show our patriotism and fly Old Glory. - June 26th - 27th - BBQ contest in McCorkle Park. (Cameron Observer, MO)
It was a flag-burning for all the right reasons Jun 18, 2009
Flag Day is an event you have to experience ... Little pomp in the ceremony goes a long way, especially when Flag Day is June 14 every year and you happen to live in Greenville, Miss ... Like that day back when, I was at the Flag Day observance Sunday as a newspaper man covering an event. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
The country curmudgeon: A day for celebration Jun 18, 2009
This Sunday, we will celebrate Flag Day at Lions Park in Ontario. This event is sponsored and hosted by the Ontario chapter of Elks: the only fraternal organization that absolutely mandates such a national observance. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Photo Gallery: Flag Day observance Jun 18, 2009
A.P. Gardner American Legion Post 194 held a Flag Day observance on Sunday, June 14 behind the American Legion Hall at 37 School St., Hamilton. The Legion staff, assisted by local Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Brownies and Girl Scouts, held a ceremony titled Dignified Disposal of Unserviceable Flags. (Hamilton Wenham Chronicle, MA)
COLUMN: Only one comic hero is this super Jun 18, 2009
It s Flag Day, and also time to say happy birthday to someone who stands for truth, justice and the American Way. I guess we don t really know the birth date of the baby aboard the rocket ship that left the doomed planet Krypton, but he first came our way 71 years ago today. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Burley officials snubbed Flag Day event Jun 18, 2009
Cindy Carrigan (exalted ruler) put a lot of work into organizing this program for Flag Day. And it was well received by the city of Rupert, where Mayor Paul Fries Sr., City Administrator Dennis Andrews, Fire Marshal Larry Poole and several members of the City Council showed up to honor Flag Day ... I would like to take a line or two again to thank Cindy, Kevin, Jackie, David and Jerry for giving me the honor of being a part of their Flag Day program - and again, Mayor Fries, Dennis, Todd and... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
A new day for Old Glory Jun 18, 2009
Monday evening, the Lexington Elks Lodge hosted a Flag Day ceremony on the Battle Green. They were joined by town officials, veterans, Boy Scouts, and residents wishing to honor the symbol of American freedom, history and liberty. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Cheddie seeks to primary for Dem nomination Jun 18, 2009
She also said the poor condition of the Ferry Street Bridge needs immediate attention after Saturday s Flag Day celebration, when a man walking across stepped on an old board, his leg falling through a hole. The man was unharmed, but Cheddie said it shows a present risk that the bridge poses to residents. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Local SAR chapter honors area groups for flying Old Glory Jun 17, 2009
The SAR presented several such certificates to local individuals, companies and agencies in honor of Flag Day on June 14. Other recipients were Oconee State Bank, the Oconee County Sheriff's Office, Athens Regional Medical Center, Oconee Veterans Park, The Stone Store, Oconee Fire Department stations No. 4 (Dark Corner) and No. 8 (Barber Creek), Midway Christian Church, Evergreen Memorial Park Garden of Honor, Oconee County High School, Colham Ferry Elementary School, Parkway Investments LLC and... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Here are more headlines in Wednesday's Wetumpka Herald: Jun 17, 2009
Local groups mark Flag Day with disposal ceremonies. Expo draws vendors, visitors. (Wetumpka Herald, AL)
Letters to the editor Jun 17, 2009
Sunday was Flag Day, yet not one article could be found in Sunday's Bee about the day or flags or anything remotely relating to the events of the day. Is The Bee so short-handed (or shortsighted) that it couldn't find time to publish even one news item about Flag Day. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Comments on Displaying the Flag Jun 17, 2009
It means a little more to me than some and I'd like to tell you why. Even though I do not have a flagpole to display the flag, or literally wear it on my sleeve, I do respect it. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
American flags line Gillettes streets thanks to 4-H group Jun 17, 2009
Wild Horse 4-H club member Patricia Morgan rolls one of about 90 flags the club hangs in downtown Gillette before packing it into the back of a vehicle in preparation for Flag Day ... Theyll put them up Sunday morning for Flag Day. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Military Milestones from Bunker Hill to the Marianas Turkey Shoot Jun 17, 2009
In time, the anniversary of this day will become known as Flag Day. June 15, 1944: U.S. Marines under the command of Lt. Gen. Holland M. Howlin Mad Smith (a recipient of France s Croix de Guerre for his actions during the battle of Belleau Wood in World War I), begin hitting the beaches on Saipan, a Japanese territorial island in the Marianas chain. (Human Events Online)
R. Dale Truedson Jun 17, 2009
Dale was a true patriot and was proud of the fact that he was born on Flag Day. Dale was a staunch Republican. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
1 comment(s) Jun 17, 2009
Since Flag Day is observed annually on June 14, which is on Sunday this year, the Post voted to hold the ceremony one day later. Atmore area residents who have unserviceable flags for disposal can drop them in a Post box placed at the Post s entrance before June 15, or bring them to the ceremony, along with their lawn chairs to attend. (Atmore Advance, AL)
Flag Day festivities are this weekend Jun 17, 2009
The Woburn Kiwanis Club will host its 30th annual Flag Day event on Friday and Saturday, June 19-20, at Library Field, across from the Woburn Police Department. Friday is family night and bracelet night. (Woburn Advocate, MA)
Scouts take part in ceremony Jun 17, 2009
Published: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 9:56 AM CDT TURBOTVILLE Cub Scouts from Turbotville Pack 3622 recently took part in a flag retirement ceremony with members of the American Legion Post 323, Watsontown and the VFW Post 8206, Turbotville, part of many Flag Day activities. For full story see print edition. (Milton Standard Journal, PA)
FM Elks members lead Flag Day celebration Jun 16, 2009
In observance of Flag Day, the Fort Madison Elks Lodge and the local Pack 65 Cub Scouts gave a history lesson to the 30 some attending the public ceremony Sunday afternoon at the Veterans Memorial in Riverview Park ... Published: Monday, June 15, 2009 1:44 PM CDT In observance of Flag Day, the Fort Madison Elks Lodge gave a history lesson to the 30 some attending the public ceremony Sunday afternoon at the Veterans Memorial in Riverview Park ... The Elks' connection to Flag Day dates back to... (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
It's a grand old flag... Jun 16, 2009
Published: Monday, June 15, 2009 9:11 AM CDT Atlantic Boy Scouts Troop #54 starts their march with a giant American Flag on the corner of Sixth Street and Chestnut near the City Park Saturday afternoon during the Flag Day parade in Atlantic. Photo by Drew Herron. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Ft. Bliss Celebrates U.S. Army's 234th Birthday Jun 16, 2009
FORT BLISS, Texas -- It was a big day at Fort Bliss as soldiers celebrated the U.S. Army's 234th birthday and also held a Flag Day ceremony. One soldier, who emigrated to America from Colombia, said he learned to love this country by joining the Army, which provided pay and benefits he said he could have never found in his homeland. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Home At Last II kicks off with reception Sunday Jun 16, 2009
The celebration also recog-nizes Flag Day and the 234th birthday of the U.S. Army. John Ellerson, retired U.S. Army major general, is the spe-cial guest speaker. (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)
Letter to the Editor: A gentle reminder Jun 16, 2009
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Library Starship Adventure launches June 22 Jun 16, 2009
Display your Stars & Stripes proudly for Flag Day and Independence Day, but make sure that your old flags are disposed of properly. Drop them off at the library anytime during regular hours. (Holbrook Sun, MA)
Obama Proclaims Flag Day, National Flag Week Jun 16, 2009
WASHINGTON (June 14, 2009)--Sunday is Flag Day, and President Barack Obama says Americans should display their pride in Old Glory by flying it wherever possible. He made the customary proclamation designating Flag Day but is also extending the observance by declaring the upcoming days as National Flag Week ... Mr. Obama is also calling on Americans to observe the period from Flag Day through Independence Day as a celebration of the nation's heritage, by reciting the Pledge of Allegiance at... (KWTX.com, TX)
Giuda exploring 2nd District run in NH Jun 16, 2009
Giuda, a Republican from Warren, made the announcement Sunday at the Hillsborough County GOP Flag Day Picnic, WNTK radio reported. Giuda is the first Republican to declare an official intention to run for the seat now held by Democrat Paul Hodes, who is running for U.S. Senate. (Concord Monitor)
Wakefield's American Legion Post hosts A pause for the Pledge on Flag Day Jun 16, 2009
David McCall, Commander of the Corporal Harry E. Nelson American Legion Post 63, invites everyone to attend the annual Pause for the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag on the Upper Common by the World War II Monument at 7 p.m. on Flag Day, Sunday June 14. There will be a short talk on Flag Day, recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, and some patriotic music will be played ... Flag Day was first celebrated in 1877; a year after the Continental Congress adopted the pattern of... (Wakefield Daily Item, MA)
Dave Dudajek: Its a red, white, blue day for America Jun 16, 2009
If you don t regularly fly the flag, Flag Day is a good day to start. Speaking of John Adams, he actually set the wheels in motion for Flag Day several years before he became president ... But it would be a while before Flag Day become official. (Medfield Press, MA)
Boy Scouts burn old American flags Jun 16, 2009
Alex Ciaramitaro salutes as retired flags are disposed of during the Flag Day ceremony held Sunday at Rippavilla Plantation ... Boy Scout Troop 1855 honored America Sunday with a Flag Day ceremony at Rippavilla Plantation that included the burning of about 100 retired American flags collected by the troop and the Rippavilla staff ... This is the first formal Flag Day ceremony for our troop, said Janet Hart, coordinator for the event. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
COLUMN: Only one comic hero is this super Jun 16, 2009
It s Flag Day, and also time to say happy birthday to someone who stands for truth, justice and the American Way. I guess we don t really know the birth date of the baby aboard the rocket ship that left the doomed planet Krypton, but he first came our way 71 years ago today. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
COLUMN: Energy secretary Chu agrees with area onproject money need Jun 16, 2009
On Sunday, Flag Day, the Girls State participants will have an evening program at the EIU Union Grand Ballroom in which veterans of several wars will discuss their deployments. A female military colonel will be a speaker later next week while a flag retirement ceremony is planned for 6 p.m. Tuesday. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Flag Day ceremony set today Jun 16, 2009
The Elks Lodge, nationally, has been observing Flag Day since 1907, Jones said. The Ontario Lodge has been holding Flag Day ceremonies since it was formed in 1946 ... According to a history of Flag Day prepared by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the resolution on the design of the flag of the United States was approved by the Continental Congress on June 14, 1777. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Flag day ceremony Jun 16, 2009
The ceremony was coordinated by the Regent's Council of the Palm Beaches and was designed to teach people about the history of the flag, as well as how to honor and respect the flag when it is in use and when it is retired. At the conclusion of the program the flags were slowly burned in a large metal barrow. (The Palm Beach Post)
One of the multiple Sittig Family entries in the Three Oaks Flag Day parade was a makeshift covered wagon, pulled by a rocking horse, commemorating the 150th anniversary of the family\'s homestead in Three Oaks with the theme \"1859 Three Oaks or Bust.\" (Photo by Kate Sheridan) Jun 16, 2009
Parade of state flags marks Three Oaks Flag Day parade. One of the multiple Sittig Family entries in the Three Oaks Flag Day parade was a makeshift covered wagon, pulled by a rocking horse, commemorating the 150th anniversary of the family's homestead in Three Oaks with the theme "1859 Three Oaks or Bust." (Photo by Kate Sheridan) ... Published: Monday, June 15, 2009 12:56 PM EDT THREE OAKS - The sky's the limit when it comes to Flag Day celebrations in Three Oaks. (The Herald-Palladium)
