17 WEEKLY 2025
NOVEMBER
VOL 3 • NO. 39
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BALDWIN CITY HONORS ITS VETERANS Baldwin City residents found heartfelt ways to show gratitude this Veterans Day, gathering across the community to honor those who have served our country.
On Tuesday, November 11, the Vinland Valley Community Church welcomed veterans and their significant others for a homecooked dinner and fellowship. The event, hosted at the church’s historic location at 1724 N. 692 Road, offered both comfort and community to those who have served. Following the meal, guests enjoyed a short program
of appreciation and reflection. Organizer Margaret Barnes said the dinner is simply the church’s way of giving back: “This community appreciates your service for our country, and this is our small way of showing appreciation.” Downtown, the Lumberyard Arts Center hosted a Quilts of Valor reception, presenting handmade, patriotic quilts to local veterans in recognition of their courage and sacrifice. Each quilt—meticulously stitched by volunteers—symbolized warmth, gratitude, and the enduring bonds of community. At Baldwin Primary Center, music teacher Mr. Nichols led a moving Veterans Day program featuring all first-grade classes. Students performed a collection of patriotic songs, concluding with a musical salute to each branch of the Armed Forces. As each anthem played,
veterans in attendance were invited to stand and be recognized, earning heartfelt applause from families and students alike. And throughout the day, a powerful visual tribute lined Highway 56, where rows of American flags waved proudly in the November breeze—a striking reminder of the service and sacrifice represented in each star and stripe. Together, these gestures—large and small—reflected Baldwin City’s deep respect and enduring gratitude for its veterans.
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