Marian Assembly #1833 under the direction of Sir Knight C. Robert Evans began a new project during the cold of winter. Rensselaer is the county seat of Jasper County located in northwest Indiana. With a population of approximately 5500, there are an amazing number of flags displayed throughout the year. It was decided to honor those who display their flag on a more permanent basis.
All members were sent a letter and asked to find home, business, organization, or governmental agency flying the United States Flag on a regular basis. A list was compiled to eliminate duplicate names. A subcommittee of Bob Evans, Joe Lane and Harvey Wood then started an inspection process to make sure all flags were in good condition. Torn, tattered, or faded flags were eliminated from consideration. Once the list was checked the second time, there were 126 who were eligible to receive the award.
A certificate was then designed. A place for names and addresses was available for individualization. The certificate was then placed in a frame for hanging.
On June 14, Flag Day members of Marian Assembly met with Rensselaer’s Mayor Herb Arihood to start the distribution process.
We were fortunate to receive some publicity from the local paper. The articles are included. The certificates have been distributed through the diligent efforts of several members.
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Back: Tim Shide, Joe Lane, Harvey Wood, Bill Snyder, Steve Lane Front: Charlie Mathew, Don Reed, Bob Evans, Bill Haworth, Mayor Herb Arihood, Chuck Worden, Fire Chief Buz Koehler, Park Superintendent Joe Effinger, Weston Cemetery Sexton Phil Evers |
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Harvey Wood, Bill Haworth, Charlie Mathew, Bill Snyder, Bob Evans. Joe Lane, Steve Lane, Janet Delaney, Chuck Worden, Don Reed |
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Joe Lane, chuck Worden, Steve Lane, Bill Haworth, Bill Campbell, Bill Snyder, Bob Evans, Don Reed, Charlie Mathew, Harvey Wood |
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Bill Haworth, Joe Lane, Bob Evans, HeadTeacher Anita Risner, Don Reed, Bill Snyder, Henry Hubeny, Tim Shide |
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Steve Lane, Chuck Worden, Charlie Mathew, Harvey Wood, President Ernie Mills, Bob Evans, Don Reed, Bill Snyder, Joe Lane |
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Bill Haworth, Joe Lane, Bob Evans, HeadTeacher Anita Risner, Don Reed, Bill Snyder, Henry Hubeny, Tim Shide |
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Mary Lou & Ed Nagel |
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Howard, Mike, Bob, Mary |
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Bill Jackson, Mary Claussen, Eric Jackson, Bob Evans |
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Bob Evans with the Assistant Postmaster and Postmaster |
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Bob Evans, Principals Jamie Carter and David Jordan, Harvey Wood |
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Harvey Wood, Laurie Skipper, Joe Lane, Bill Haworth |
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Bill Haworth presents certificate to Diane Smith as Harvey Wood and Joe Lane look on. |
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The Stone Family receive their certificate from Bill Haworth, Harvey Wood, Joe Lane |
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Harvey Wood, Randy Snyder, Joe Lane, Bill Haworth |
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Harvey Wood, Daryl & Marge Lintner, Joe Lane, Bill Haworth |