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PLAINVILLE – This Veterans Day, Plainville will honor area servicemen and women with a special celebration. On Friday, Nov. 11, at 12:30 p.m., a monument dedication and luminary ceremony will take place at Andreson Memorial Park, located at 503-505 S. Washington, on the east side of U.S. 183 between Third and Fifth streets. Parking will be available.

The monument dedication will reveal a new metal sculpture designed and manufactured by B&B Metal Works of Hoisington. The impressive sculpture features a large, metal flag with silhouettes representing all five branches of the military. The sculpture is in memory, honor, and support of all those who have served and are serving our Country. The monument was made possible with generous contributions from Midland Marketing, the Heartland Community Foundation Grant, the City of Plainville, Midwest Energy, Nex-Tech, Noble Energy, Stahl Products LLC, USD 270, Plainville Insurance, Western Cooperative Electric, Rooks County Health Center, and Cornerstone Building & Design.

The ceremony program will include a prayer with Pastor Jeff Kaup, a musical performance by the Plainville High School Choir, and a speech by John Pyle, a Vietnam Veteran. Roger Cooper will emcee the event. All ages are welcome, and the elementary and high school students will be in attendance.

A tent will be provided for veterans in case of inclement weather. United States flags and flag pins will be provided courtesy of PAC, VFW Post 8871, and Prairie Heritage Auction and Real Estate. A large, United States flag will be showcased from a crane, courtesy of Reif Welding and Construction. Keeping with tradition, luminaries will line the sidewalk at the park.