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385th Birthday of the National Guard

Dec

385th Birthday of the National Guard

13 Dec 2024

National Guard Birthday - 385th We recognize December 13th as the birthday of the National Guard. On this date in 1636, the first militia regiments in North America were organized in Massachusetts. Most people between the ages of 17 and 35 are eligible to join the National Guard. After completing 20 years of creditable service in the National Gu ...

Retirement Party for David Rockey And Buddy Smith

Dec

Retirement Party for David Rockey And Buddy Smith

10 Dec 2024

The public is invited to a retirement party for Buddy Smith and David Rockey, who are stepping down from their positions with the Town of New Pekin. The event will be Thursday, Dec. 12, beginning at 6 p.m., at Cornerstone Hall, 1500 East RC Morris Drive in Salem. Buddy Smith currently serves as Utility Supervisor. He started working in 199 ...

Donna Hurst Moves On To A New Chapter After 34 Years

Sep

Donna Hurst Moves On To A New Chapter After 34 Years

30 Sep 2024

By Monika Spaulding After 34 years at the library, Donna Hurst is closing the book and retiring at the end of this month. The community is invited to join the library staff in recognizing her dedication to the community with a retirement party Sunday, Oct. 6, from 2-5 p.m. at Southern Hills Church located at 1645 S SR-135, Salem. Hurst sa ...

Brown Reunion Is Sept. 15

Aug

Brown Reunion Is Sept. 15

20 Aug 2024

The Brown Family Reunion will be Sunday, Sept. 15, at Pekin Park. A pitch-in lunch will begin at 1 p.m. Those attending are asked to bring their favorite covered dish and at least one 2-liter bottle of a drink. There will be a silent auction to help raise money for next year's reunion. Attendees are asked to bring any new or like-new item ...