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There have been many questions concerning the current situation at the Hice-Shutes American Legion Post #170 in Three Rivers. The Legion has been closed for several weeks due to a water problem at the Legion. It seems that the well that supplies water for the Legion is out of service. Without water, the Legion cannot be open for obvious reasons. The Legion has obtained a permit for drilling a new well, but has not been notified as to where the well can be drilled. Hopefully, this question will be answered by the end of this week. The Legion apologizes for this inconvenience and will get this problem resolved as soon as possible. The officers and staff are doing all they can to get this issue resolved. We are looking forward to having our bar open as well as being able to provide those tasty Friday evening dinners.
While on the subject of the American Legion, I’d like to share some information concerning the American Legion Honor Guard. The Honor Guard provides graveside ceremonies for veterans who have passed. Your funeral director will help you with making these arrangements. Many people are under the impression that an honor guard presents a 21-gun salute and TAPS at these services. The Honor Guard does fire their rifles and TAPS is performed by a bugler. However, the rifle volley is just that, a Three-Volley salute.
Not to be confused with the 21-gun salute, the three-volley salute is conducted at funerals with military honors. It is performed with three, five or seven honor guard members. The rifle party fires three shots, or volleys, to honor a veteran or service member who has passed away.
According to the Army, 21-gun salutes are conducted to honor a national flag, the sovereign, or chief of state of a foreign nation, a member of a reigning royal family, and the president, ex-presidents and president-elect of the United States. Also, the 21-gun salute is fired at noon on George Washington’s birthday, President’s Day, Memorial Day and Independence Day, as well as the day of a funeral for a president, ex-president or president elect.
There is never a charge to have an honor guard provide honors, however, a donation is always greatly appreciated.
Auto Insurance is required by law. Insurance rates continue to increase and there are a few things we all can do to keep our rates reasonable and affordable:
Don’t auto renew. Shop around when your car policy comes up for renewal each year. According to a recent ValuePenguin survey, more than 90% of drivers who switched policies saved money.
Consider usage-based car insurance. This charges you by miles driven rather than a flat rate, by using electronics in your car to transmit mileage data. If you’re working from home and driving less, or if you’re retired, moving to usage-based insurance could mean a lower bill.
Bundle home and auto. Purchasing both policies from a single provider can save you an average of 18% on your premiums.
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Submitted by Norm Stutesman
