VETERANS CORNER
Submitted By: Rich Ely
Dir. Susquehanna County
Veterans Affairs Office
Hometown Heroes Banners
Spring is finally showing
signs of its arrival. This includes the return of robins, the blooming of
flowers, golf courses reopening and warming temperatures. Another sign of
spring is the return of the Hometown Hero Banners on the streets of our
community.
The banners provide
recognition and show appreciation to the men and women of Susquehanna County
that served in our armed forces. These banners are displayed from
mid-April to mid-October on the streets of Montrose for a two-year period.
After the course of the 2 years, the banner will be removed and given to the
service person or family member who submitted the application. The cost of a
banner will be $225, which includes installation and removal. For an additional
$20.00 you can also get a garden banner which will be given to the applicant.
In order to obtain a banner, you will need to submit an
application to the Montrose Area Kiwanis Club, the program’s sponsor. Your application will need to include a photo
of the honoree, preferably in military uniform, and your payment of $225.00 for
the banner or $245.00 if you wish to also get an additional copy of the Banner
as a garden banner. Applications, photos, and payments will be accepted on a
first come first serve basis by the Kiwanis club at the address or e-mail below.
Applications may be obtained by contacting the Kiwanis Club or may be picked up
at the Veterans Affairs Office at the County Courthouse. This is simply one
more way that shows that, here in Susquehanna County ………………………. “We value our
vets.”
Montrose Area Kiwanis
Club
P.O. Box 275 – (Hometown Heroes)
Montrose, PA 18801
kwanismontrosearea@gmail.com