Dec. 19, 2009 ...more

December 19, 2009

The American Legion Women's Auxiliary Unit 69 of Avon Park is looking for two high school junior girls to participate in this year's Girls State in Tallahassee. ...more

November 20, 2009

Weekends have meant 30 years of produce, house wares, clothing, hot breakfasts and bartering with vendors at the American Legion Flea Market. ...more

October 28, 2009

Weekends have meant 30 years of produce, house wares, clothing, hot breakfasts and bartering with vendors at the American Legion Flea Market. ...more

October 28, 2009

Each month, American Legion Auxiliary Unit 139 sends 25 CARE boxes to troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. The American Legion, SAL and Auxiliary Post 139 pack and prepare the boxes and pay the postage. All supplies are donated by members of American Legion, Auxiliary, senior ladies groups and through private donations. ...more

September 2, 2009

It is hard for me to imagine anyone complaining about not getting a good night's sleep because of planes flying and disturbing her peaceful night's rest. Does she think the young men and women in Iraq, Afghanistan and other countries around the world are getting a good night's rest? It is better to have planes flying than bombs dropping. I for one would be happy to give her a set of ear plugs. My son spent 23 years in the Air wing of the U.S. Marine Corps. I had many sleepless nights wondering if he would return safe and sound. We missed many celebrations during that period of time but he was doing what he wanted for himself and his country. ...more

May 23, 2009

As the Royal Palms Youth Bowling Season winds down, we'd like to congratulate all our bowlers on their commitment and many accomplishments during the season. ...more

April 27, 2009

A job board that recruits former military personnel will stop today in Tampa for a career fair. The RecruitMilitary Career Fair will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Tampa Convention Center. The job board expects 300 veterans will attend. ...more

April 23, 2009

Republicans on Wednesday said a Homeland Security Department intelligence assessment unfairly characterizes military veterans as right-wing extremists. ...more

April 15, 2009

President Barack Obama stumbled with his plan to ask veterans to use their private insurance to pay for combat injuries and disabilities. ...more

March 22, 2009