Flag Day luncheon held

A proclamation from Mayor Smith was presented to Chapter Regent Ada Gutridge by Chief of Police David Bailey. The many honored guests included State Regent Sandra McCann who brought greetings from the Ohio Society, DAR. For the entertainment of the guests, a tribute of patriotic music was presented by pianist Rex McMurphy.

The afternoon’s speaker was Ohio Sen. Troy Balderson of the 20th Ohio District. He spoke of the DAR’s support of our country and the blessings he felt in serving its citizens.

In honor of Flag Day, an American Flag that had been flown over the U. S. Capitol Building was presented to Bloom Carroll High School by Adam Rapien, representing United States Representative Steve Stivers, and accepted by Principal Robert Richards. An Ohio Burgee was presented to Berne Union High School by Senator Balderson.

Regent Ada Gutridge recognized chapter members on the 10th anniversary of their DAR membership including Laura Couch, Ruth Ellinger, Crystal Mirth, Barbara Rowles, and Carla Smith.

Two members were honored for their outstanding service to the chapter. Elizabeth Baker and Marcia Kindig have been active, involved members of the chapter, but most special has been their achievements in facilitating the chapter’s service to our nation’s veterans.

The chapter also took the opportunity to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of D-Day and the 150th Anniversary of Arlington National Cemetery with special displays.