Battle reenactment captures WWII town scene
The 6th Cavalry Historical Association joined by the Commemorative Air Force from San Marcos an airborne unit from San Antonio a Dallas contingent portraying German SS troops and the San Antonio Pipes and Drums staged a 1944 German occupied town reenactment with local and distant reenactors. Wiseman stressed honoring sacrifices as World War II veterans die at about 1500 daily. The event used German signage to boost authenticity.
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Reenactment paints La Vernia World War II scene
The La Vernia pageant recreates a WWII battle with paratroopers from the 82nd and 101st Airborne. Spectators witness hand to hand combat at the Johanson Pump and Supply site as British troops and Waffen SS figures fight under a 20 kilometer Berlin cue. Local veterans Raymond Bunte and Melton Raabe attend a tree lighting honoring WWII veterans as Dec 7 memories prevail.
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Wally Watson
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Jeffrey Hunt
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St Hedwig Council Approves EMS Provider Switch
Mayor Mary Jo Dylla reports routine December meeting actions. Council votes to switch EMS from Schertz EMS to American Medical Response, expected to save about 3000 dollars. current spend near 13000 dollars with aim to have AMR start by January.
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Dwayne Padalecki
Walter Wyrich
Ron Mills
John Silver
Francisco Arevalo
Schertz Emergency Medical Service
American Medical Response
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WCN
Mary Drennon
Red Cross Launches Gift Certificates for Safety Training
The San Antonio Area American Red Cross offers gift certificates of any value for CPR and first aid training, infant and child care courses, babysitting and lifeguard programs. For orders call 210-224-5151 or outside Bexar County 1-800-775-6803.
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American Red Cross
Red Cross
Michelle Evert
San Antonio Area
Bexar County
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