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Wednesday, January 19, 2022
American Legion Post 34 celebrates 75 years BY ALLISON BROWN Foothills Focus Staff Writer
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merican Legion Post 34 is celebrating 75 years of supporting veterans in the Cave Creek area with a year full of events and tributes. “While we will share veteran stories throughout the years, we also will showcase the war eras and our veterans’ role in supporting freedom,” said Dan Schwerdtfeger, American Legion Post 34 commander. “For each event, living veterans will be invited to attend so they can be honored by all in attendance.” Post 34 will host a series of educational and war-era-themed events to celebrate serving the community for three quarters of a century. During its anniversary, Post 34 will feature veterans’ services and how it has given back to the community over the years. The nonpro�it’s goal is to support and advocate for veterans, active military and
their families. “We live our mission every day,” said Tom Reali, American Legion Post 34 vice commander. “Our role is to support our more than 500 veterans through a myriad of programs that honor them and support their care. We also are committed to give back to others in need through Post 34-managed programs and public events that allow us to share our message with members of the community.” Post 34 was founded in 1947 by Frank Wright, a World War II veteran. So, in his memory, the events will kick off with the World War II-themed event in March. Schwerdtfeger said there will be a lot more than ’40s music and some antique decorations, though. He said it will have a group of singers who used to perform for the military during World War II. He is also looking for members with war memorabilia to have at
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American Legion Frank W. Wright Post 34 Commander Dan Schwerdtfeger, Friday, January 14, 2022, at in Cave Creek, Arizona. (Photo by David Minton)
Connect over coffee with the superintendent
BY ALLISON BROWN Foothills Focus Staff Writer
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ave Creek Unified School District Superintendent Cort Monroe is looking to connect with parents over informal coffee meetings throughout the year, starting with Lone Mountain Elementary
School Friday, Jan. 21. “The purpose of it is to build relationships with our parents, to connect to Cave Creek’s wonderful community, to get to know people and to listen,” Monroe said. “A parent’s most precious gift and cargo is their children, and they’re entrusted to us, so I really value what parents have to say.”
The meetings will be in the early morning, ideally before parents must head to work. Monroe said there is no agenda or formal presentation, he is just there to help parents, whether they have questions, suggestions, complaints or just
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