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Prior to Veterans Day activities, members of Boy Scout Troop #4029 cleaned the Veterans Memorial on the south lawn of the Washington County Courthouse.

The boy scouts have been tasked to clean the Veterans Memorial twice a year, just before Veterans Day and Memorial Day.

Galen Nelson, with the Washington County Veterans, presented a check to Scout Leader Alan Tarr following the scouts' efforts.

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By Jerry Curry, Staff Writer

If making your own Thanksgiving meal or getting an invite is not on the horizon this year, you may want to plan ahead. In a survey of 23 local restaurants and pizza eateries, three indicated they will be open for business.

McDonalds (601 S. Main St.) indicated a shortened schedule. Opening at 5 a.m. and closing at 11 a.m., they will then reopen at 4 p.m.

A spokesperson at Dairy Queen (604 S. Main St.) said, “we are always open.”

The only buffet in the area found to be open on Thanksgiving will be at Mamma Rosa’s. They will be open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Jay C Food Stores may have their carry-out Thanksgiving meals this year.

Other suggestions would be to go to Joe Hubers Family Farm and Restaurant, 2421 Engle Road, Starlight, or drive to Clarksville and visit Bob Evans and Golden Corral. Note: Huber's Orchard and Winery,19816 Huber Rd., Borden, is always closed for Thanksgiving.

In addition to restaurants, free meals for the needy will be served November 9 at the First Baptist Church, located at 200 E. Walnut St., from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Lastly, the Warming Station, located at 110 N. High St., will be hosting a Thanksgiving meal on November 25 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

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David J. Adkins

United States Air Force

Served: January 1961 - 1965

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Veterans Day originated as “Armistice Day” on Nov. 11, 1919, the first anniversary of the end of World War I. Congress passed a resolution in 1926 making it an annual observance, and it became a national holiday in 1938. Sixteen years later, then-President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed legislation changing the name to Veterans Day to honor all those who served their country during war or peacetime. On this day, the nation honors military veterans — living and dead — with parades and other observances across the country and a ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.

The following facts are made possible by the invaluable responses to U.S. Census Bureau surveys. We appreciate the public’s cooperation as we continuously measure America’s people, places and economy.

Veteran Population

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15.8 million

The number of military veterans in the United States in 2023, representing 6.1% of the total civilian population age 18 and over.

1.7 million

The number of female veterans in the United States in 2023, representing 10.9% of the total veteran population.

0.6%

The share of veterans in 2023 who served during World War II. Additionally, 3.5% of veterans served during the Korean War; 33.0% during the Vietnam War; 24.8% during the Persian Gulf War; and 28.0% during the Post-9/11 period (September 2001 to present).

8.6%

The percentage of veterans in 2023 who were Hispanic or Latino (of any race). Additionally, 72.2% of veterans were White alone (not Hispanic or Latino); 12.6% Black or African American alone; 2.0% Asian American alone; 0.8% American Indian or Alaska Native alone; 0.2% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander alone; and 2.8% Some Other Race alone. The percentages include only those who reported a single race.

27.9%

The share of veterans 75 and older in 2023. At the other end of the age spectrum, 8.3% of veterans were younger than age 35.

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All veterans and active-duty military personnel, and everyone in their vehicle, will be admitted free to DNR state parks, reservoir properties, state forest recreation areas, and off-road state recreation areas on Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11.

Veterans and military personnel should simply let the gate attendant at the property they visit know that they are either a veteran or serving and on active duty.