Loretta Gillespie

Matthias and Carolyn Letson are very active in the American Legion, VFW and in the community-at-large. Shown here at a Memorial Day tribute to America’s fallen heroes.

Stacey at one of many LCHS games he attended. (Greg Brooks Photography)

Alaska has more than 12,000 rivers, as well as thousands of streams and creeks. The exact number of rivers is difficult to calculate because not all rivers are named, and

Teddy Owens receives a commendation from an Air Force dignitary.

Turkey artists work their magic with this colorful wild symbol of Thanksgiving. Plymouth Turkey extra large, is available through Williams Sonoma at half-price, a little over $100 with shipping added. You can also find retired patterns at flea markets, estate sales and even, if you are lucky, at yard sales. Always look on the back for the maker’s mark. Some retirees and dedicated yard sale goers find real bargains among the pots and pans and empty picture frames.

On a clear day, depending on where he was, the young B-52 bomber pilot could gaze down to the earth below and see the tiny figures below going about their business.

Courtland’s Presbyterian Church is one of the most well preserved pre-Civil War churches in the state. Services are still conducted here.

Kim found an artful way to display the family’s matching stocking, looking on is Santa.

The staff at the Clear Water, SC base where Tammy worked with other volunteers from all over the U.S.

How many eight year old boys do you know who already have their futures mapped out and actually follow through?