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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 2015
Page
1
A small table set for one was placed near the stage at Alexander High School to honor veterans missing from service. AMVETS leader Tom Smith spoke of the symbolism, noting the table’s white cloth, lone rose, lemon slice, salt, and inverted glass.
The Ohio Supreme Court approved a Veterans Court in Athens County to divert veterans charged with crimes to treatment for substance abuse or mental health issues, including PTSD, potentially avoiding prison. The program, lasting one to two years, relies on collaboration among local agencies and aims to help veterans and the community.
Andy Stone, director of the Athens Department of Engineering and Public Works and a National Guard commander, reflects on Veterans Day from a veteran's perspective. He recalls ROTC beginnings at Ohio State, service in Iraq, and his Nelsonville family farm move. He notes public support and the unseen costs of war. See Stone on page B6.
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