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November 3, 2009

Veterans' Day Parade is set for November 11

Monticello — Local veterans will be honored on Wednesday, November 11 with the annual

parade on Main Street in downtown Monticello. The procession is set to begin

at 10 a.m. at Hickey and Son Funeral Home. It will travel along Main Street

to the Doughboy, where a patriotic ceremony will be held.

Guest speaker for this year's ceremony will be Court of Appeals Judge

Mike Caperton. There will also be special singing and music to pay honor to

the veterans.

All veterans are encouraged to participate, and the community is

encouraged to attend the festivities and show support for the men and women

that have served in the military to protect this country's freedom.

In case of inclement weather, the festivities will be held at the Wayne

County High School gymnasium beginning at 11 a.m. It is sponsored by the

Wayne County Disabled American Veterans and the Wayne County JROTC.

For more information, contact Don Lair at (606) 348-4012.

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