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Area veterans honored at Van-Far

By our staff Vandalia Leader

The Van-Far R-I School District honored military veterans with a special Veterans Day community tribute on Thursday, November 11.
Van-Far Superintendent Chris Felmlee gave the introduction to the event that featured a gymnasium filled with students, band and choir members, as well as veterans who represented many military branches.
He talked about how America values hard work and reminded those in attendance that America was created with righteous values that helps citizens be whatever they want to be.
He also shared important lines from several of Americas most sacred documents (Constitution, etc.).
We honor the sacrifice given by Americas military men...

The Van-Far R-I School District honored military veterans with a special Veterans Day community tribute on Thursday, November 11.
Van-Far Superintendent Chris Felmlee gave the introduction to the event that featured a gymnasium filled with students, band and choir members,...

Harbison-Walker gets $119,625 in fines for OSHA safety violations

The U.S. Department of Labors Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued Harbison-Walker Refractories Co. of Vandalia, Mo., 17 workplace safety violations with $119,625 in proposed penalties after an inspection was conducted between May 11-July 28, 2010.

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