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Each November, people across the United States and its territories honor the brave men and women who serve and have served in the various branches of the country’s military. Veterans Day is observed annually every Nov.

In 1966, Gary Parks was a newlywed and a college student. He had plans for a new life and career.

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WINFIELD – Kara Barnard knows exactly how far it is from her home in Nashville, Ind., to the Walnut Valley Festival in Winfield, Kan.

The month of November is a special time for the nation’s veterans.

Veterans Day, once known as Armistice Day, was first celebrated on November 11, 1919, the anniversary of the end of World War I. In 1928, the United States Congress passed a resolution for Armistice Day to be an annual observation, and by 1938, the day became a national holiday.

TSnews GODDARD – The addition of dedicated turn lanes on 183rd Street West at US-54 may be back on the table after previously falling prey to budget cuts. The Goddard City Council took up the matter at its meeting Monday, noting that the decision not to pave Hawkins Lane had freed up funds.

SUMNER COUNTY – The Board of Sumner County Commissioners have adopted a resolution joining national and state awareness in honoring veterans during the week surrounding Veterans Day. Participating courthouses across the U.S.

St. Rose of Lima Circle 832 Daughters of Isabella will meet at 8 a.m.

Staff report TSnews GARDEN PLAIN – A student at Garden Plain High School is fine after a health scare on Monday. A student was feeling light-headed while in the weight room at Garden Plain High School a little after 9 a.m.