The maze title “Get Lost in a Book,” will mark the 15th year of puzzling fun. Long Acre Farms in Macedon, NY is excited to announce the new theme of the Amazing Maize Maze. (Top) VFW Color Guard led the Flag Day parade down Main Street (Bottom) The Newark Fire Department hoisted the Garrison Flag over Main Street Thursday JWhat's News \Get Lost\ in a book at Long Acre Maze With summer knocking at the door. For further information about the charitable activities and various youth and veteran groups supported by the Elks, call 331-1249 or visit. All participants were then welcomed to a buffet prepared by Lodge Steward, Matthew DeJohn. “The Elks continue the tradition and recognition of Flag Day by carrying and displaying the Garrison Flag at many events in our community in which they exhibit the pride and honor that is shared by all.” The ceremony concluded with Taps and Benediction.
Mayor Blandino thanked the Newark Elks by stating. The Mayor went on to state that, finally in 1949, President Truman signed into law the designation of June 14th as ‘Flag Day for our Country’. This is when June 14th was se lected to become ‘Elks Flag Day’. Rease then introduced Guest Speak er, Mayor Peter Blandino, who detailed how Flag Day was first suggested to the Order of the Elks by the Grand Exalted Ruler at the 1908 Grand Lodge Session in Dallas. Exalted Ruler, Brad Whittaker, did a special rendition of the Pledge of Al legiance and the First United Methodist Choir, under the direction of Barbara Seppeler, performed four selections in cluding We Are Marching in the Light of God, Battle Hymn of the Republic, America the Beautiful and God Bless America. Girl Scout Troop #63, Boy Scout Troop #122, V Crew #3483, Newark Fire Department, the Red Cross and Ambulance Crew marched to Central Park where a Flag Day Ceremo ny, arranged by Lodge Esteemed Loyal Knight, Anne Rease, commenced with Invocation by Lodge Chaplain, Diana Tormey. Cheers arose as the Garrison Flag, carried by the Elks, was hoisted over Main Street by the Fire Department and Empire Tree Surgeon. The VFW Color Guard led the proces sion down Main Street and was directly followed by the Newark High School Band. Newspaper Page Text ® of Wayne County ^ ^ 1 im e siixT R A Proudly serving all of Wayne County In-Print and Online at Volume 4, #19 | The Times of Wayne County - TIMESEXTRA Flag Day in Newark Flag Day on June 14th was celebrated by the Newark Elks Lodge #1249 with a parade, ceremony in the park and a buf fet for the participants.
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