November/December: What an Edition!
Our Anniversary Issue is a keeper. Not only does it mark our second year of publishing, but the stories between the covers are fascinating. The editorial theme is,Women In (and out of ) Uniform, and two nurses, one who served in Vietnam and the other who served in North Africa in WWII, see the blood [...]
Simple Question: Was David Hack a Ranger, as He Claims, or Was He Not?
By John H. Tidyman, editor When Hudsonresident Dave Hack decided to run for mayor of Hudson, Ohio, he made it clear he would accept no campaign contributions. Instead, he would self-fund the campaign. To further his branding efforts, he offered sweatshirts, hooded sweatshirts, and wind shirts, each emblazoned with “Hack for Mayor” and theHudson [...]
Thank You, Cool Beans Cafe!
The Cool Beans Cafe shores up one corner of Medina Square. Very good coffee and some super sandwiches there. Here’s something most coffee houses don’t have — a teaching kitchen. Our delivery guy was dropping off the latest issue there. Had to jettison his tanks and on his way to the latrine, walked past a [...]
Women In (and out of) Uniform: This Day is For You!
YOU SERVE… YOU DESERVE: A DAY FOR WOMEN VETERANS (CLEVELAND, Ohio) You Serve – You Deserve: A Day for Women Veterans, a FREE event for women who have served in the armed forces, active duty and reserve, will be held Thursday, November 10, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Atrium of the new [...]
September/October Edition — Great Reading!
Cover story is from Tom Swope’s great book, “Legacies: Stories from WWII,” and it’s a first hand account of the Bataan Death March. Fascinating interview with Tina Mathis, who connects the unidentified remains of KIA with living relatives. Recipe and instructions to make SOS at home — and love it. The Paralyzed Veterans of America [...]
A Voice from Our Past: Jane Fonda
The Truth About My Trip To Hanoi Jul 22.11 I grew up during World War II. My childhood was influenced by the roles my father played in his movies. Whether Abraham Lincoln or Tom Joad in the Grapes of Wrath, his characters communicated certain values which I try to carry with me to this day. [...]
Here’s the Slug List for JulyAugust DD 214 Chronicle
Oh, boy, what an issue is coming up — a powerful piece on a Medal of Honor recipient from the Vietnam War. A chaplain who didn’t stop serving until his body had more than two dozen bullet holes. Inspiring, sad, incredible — by Lawrence Grayson, visiting scholar at the Catholic University. Our Harley Davidson writer [...]
Strike Up the Band, Thursday, June 30, 7 p.m.
For four years, Westlake High School has gathered its band, alumni members of the band, its jazz band and a few people from the neighborhood and put on its Patriotic Band Spectacular. It’s at the Performing Arts Center, 27200 Hilliard Boulevard, Westlake, at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 30. Here are five reasons you should [...]
We Honor Veterans
by John J. Prior Veteran Volunteer Hospice of Medina County Many organizations serve our veteran population in various ways. A few years ago, veterans in Connecticut saw a need to honor and assist veterans receiving end-of-life care. Their efforts resulted in creation of a nationwide network of hospices who, with the support of the Department [...]
A Painless, Powerful, Fun as Hell Tattoo
“Cleveland International Tattoo announces the return of the USMC Silent Drill Platoon.” The Greater Cleveland Peace Officers Memorial Society announces plans and ticket availability for the Cleveland International Tattoo on Saturday, May 21, 2011 at Public Auditorium in Downtown Cleveland. Now in our 26th year we our proud to announce the return of a new [...]
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