Local VFW holds Christmas and Award Party

  • Rachel Robinson awards KYB representative Donna Roeder with a donation from the Ladies Auxiliary. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
    Rachel Robinson awards KYB representative Donna Roeder with a donation from the Ladies Auxiliary. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
  • Amy Lamprecht awards Shannon Saunders with a scholarship check to assist her in furthering her nursing career. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
    Amy Lamprecht awards Shannon Saunders with a scholarship check to assist her in furthering her nursing career. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
  • Amy Lamprecht presents Stephanie Villa with a scholarship check aimed at helping her with the cost of her nursing education. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
    Amy Lamprecht presents Stephanie Villa with a scholarship check aimed at helping her with the cost of her nursing education. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
  • The Yorktown EMS accepted a donation from The Ladies Auxiliary, represented by Heather Menn and Rachel Robinson. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
    The Yorktown EMS accepted a donation from The Ladies Auxiliary, represented by Heather Menn and Rachel Robinson. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
  • VFW members, Kevin Lamprecht and Karl Mueller, accept a donation from Clark Kerlick for their station. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
    VFW members, Kevin Lamprecht and Karl Mueller, accept a donation from Clark Kerlick for their station. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
  • Mary Lee Kolzielski and Amy Lamprecht accept a donation for the EMS program from Clark Kerlick. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
    Mary Lee Kolzielski and Amy Lamprecht accept a donation for the EMS program from Clark Kerlick. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
  • Kevin Lamprecht and Karl Mueller accept a donation from The Ladies Auxiliary for the local program from Rachel Robinson. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
    Kevin Lamprecht and Karl Mueller accept a donation from The Ladies Auxiliary for the local program from Rachel Robinson. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
  • YES teacher, Shelby Hurta, accepts the Teacher of the Year award from Rachel Robinson. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
    YES teacher, Shelby Hurta, accepts the Teacher of the Year award from Rachel Robinson. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
  • YHS Junior, Layne Geffert, read aloud his Winning Voice of Democracy Essay, to the delight of all. He received his award and prize money from Bill Menn. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
    YHS Junior, Layne Geffert, read aloud his Winning Voice of Democracy Essay, to the delight of all. He received his award and prize money from Bill Menn. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
  • The Missing Man Table. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
    The Missing Man Table. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
The Local VFW Chapter held its annual Christmas and Award Party on Tuesday, December 19 at the De Witt County Veterans Center in Yorktown. Essay awards were given to students that won the essay contest, sponsored by the chapter and the Teacher of the Year award was presented. The Missing Man Table was visible to all upon entering the hall. This table is a very touching sight and pulls at a…

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