LOCAL CEREMONY SET FOR JUNE 14 TO HONOR OLD GLORY

June 14, 2009
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The public is invited to attend the Flag Retirement Ceremony scheduled for Sunday a 6 p.m. in the Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery.  The event marks the inauguration of a new annual event at the cemetery in Fernley, which will be conducted by American Legion Post #37 with participation from its Boys Scout troop #737 and Cub Scout pack 316 
 
Several long-term goals have been fulfilled at the cemetery this year.  According to Cemetery Advisory Board member, Jerry Finley of Fernley, “Flag lighting", thanks to generous contributions from local industries and individuals, was dedicated on Memorial Day.  Now, the temporary ceremonial site for flag retirement ceremonies has been put into place,” points out Finley, with the final design and construction still to transpire.  Post #37 is accepting donations for this project at this time and can be sent to American Legion Post 37, P.O. Box 1689 Fernley, NV. 89408.

 Organizations, businesses and individuals with unserviceable flags, such as those torn and shredded by the wind, are encouraged to contact American Legion Post representative Larry Christiansen at 575-0977.  Larry will arrange for national, state or military service flags to be picked up.  Those with flags are also encouraged to bring them to the ceremony on Sunday.
 
Flag Day, June 14, commemorates the date in 1777 when the United States approved the design for its first national flag.  The Flag retirement ceremony will be conducted just north of the new administration building and south west of the columbarium wall.  

The Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery is located at 14 Veterans Way.  There are two routes to the cemetery:  1) Follow Main Street ((Highway 40) past Newlands Drive and go under Highway 80, past the Truck Inn property north to Veterans Way where there is a directional sign. 2) Take Main Street (Highway 40) to and turn left at Fremont Street (the access road to Scolari's Shopping complex).  Follow Fremont Street to Vine and turn right.  Go under Highway 80 and follow the roadway to the cemeteries, which include the Veterans and County properties.  Turn left on Veterans Way.  There is parking outside of the gates and limited handicap spots within.