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BHS Veteran's Day ceremony
(11/18/09)
The following photos were taken Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009 at the Bloomfield High School Veteran's Day celebration.
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Christmas in the Park gears up
The Bloomfield City Park Board is inviting interested groups to set up Christmas displays in the park for the month of December. The first time to reserve spots for Christmas in the Park is Saturday, Nov. 28 from 9 a.m. to noon. The board is asking that all displays be set up and ready by Friday, Dec. 4 in time for Christmas on the Square downtown. Decorations will be left up until the first of the year. For more information, contact Shannon Heilman at 568-2163. Advance Senior Citizen meal
The Advance Senior Community Center menu for Friday, Nov. 20, 2009: Turkey, dressing, mashed pototoes, coffee, tea, and lemonade. Serving time is 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cost is $3 for children and 55-and-over, and $5 for under 55. Door prize drawing is at 12. To order take-outs, call ahead at 722-3325. The Wall of Valor will receive additions this week, when the photos of Royal Lee Bohnsack and his brothers are added to the wall. The center will be closed on Nov. 27, the Friday after Thanksgiving Day.
Tea with Mrs. Claus in Bloomfield
The Bloomfield Public Library is pleased to announce a special Tea with Mrs. Claus and her elf at the library on Dec. 4 from 6-8 p.m. during the Christmas on the Square celebration. Also on hand for the event will be local author and former publisher of the Vindicator Jim Boan signing copies of his most recent book, At the Masthead. Refreshments will also be served.
BHS Veteran's Day ceremony
(11/18/09)
The following photos were taken Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009 at the Bloomfield High School Veteran's Day celebration. 
Veteran's Day Ceremony at Missouri Veteran's Cemetery at Bloomfield
(11/13/09)
These photos were taken on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009 at the Veteran's Day Ceremony at the Missouri Veteran's Cemetery at Bloomfield. |
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I NEVER get enough pumpkin pie!