Father Mathias Zerfas Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 11279-Twin Lakes dedicated a new memorial bench in downtown Twin Lakes Saturday. The bench is located in Central Park. Post Commander Pam Mitchell said the bench was an effort to recognize those that served in the military and raise the profile of the local VFW post. Money […]
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2016 Silver Lake Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony coverage (PHOTOS & VIDEO)
Silver Lake remembered those who died while serving in the US military at the annual Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony Monday morning. The parade and ceremony are organized by Schultz-Hahn American Legion Post #293 in Silver Lake. The events were blessed with warm, sunny and dry weather this year. The parade included units from local Scout groups, local law […]
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 11279 donates to veterans home Music and Memory program
Members of Father Matthias Zerfas Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 11279 Twin Lakes, recently presented a check for $2,500 to the Union Grove Veterans Home. The money donated will be used for their Music and Memory program to help veterans with dementia. Presenting the check (above) are members Service Officer Pam Mitchell, Quartermaster Todd Erickson, Commander Joe Nilles, Kevin McClorey, Paul […]
Recently merged VFW posts to celebrate 75 years with Jan. 30 event
Twin Lakes Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 11279 recently merged with Pell Lake VFW Post 5830, due to declining membership. The now merged posts will be joining together to celebrate 75 years on Jan. 30 at the Triangle Bar in Twin Lakes with food and raffles. Free food with purchase of $5 raffle ticket. Proceeds will support veterans and their […]
