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Wreaths Across America is a national nonprofit dedicated to remembering our fallen veterans, honoring those who serve, and teaching future generations the value of freedom. Each December, Highland Memorial Cemetery participates in Wreaths Across America day and is looking to spread more information to the public regarding this wonderful organization and ways to help Highland in this endeavor.

Speaker Bio

My name is Caitlin Bell and I have been part of Highland Memorial Cemetery for the past year and a half, helping oversee its day-to-day operations while working to preserve its history and strengthen its connection with the community. I am passionate about honoring the families and veterans entrusted to Highland and helping ensure the cemetery remains a meaningful place of remembrance for generations to come.

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Join us for an informative presentation by Citizens for Quality Education representatives Jean and Timothy Gaffney regarding the Miamisburg School Levy - Issue 5. Learn about the vital need for the school levy, key points of the proposal, and actionable ways local residents can show their support.

Speaker Bio:

Jean is a retired librarian with 43 years at the Dayton Metro Library. 30 years were spent at Miamisburg Branch Library and the last 13 years were at the Dayton Main Library in an administrative position managing the purchasing of library materials such as books, movies, music, etc. She has a Masters degree in Library Science and in Public Administration. Currently Jean volunteers at the Miamisburg Helping Hands food assistance program, attends a book club, gardens and is active at church. Tim Gaffney is a retired journalist from the Dayton Daily News. His speciality was aviation and science reporting. He covered the Base and the Mound. After retirement he worked for Wright State in the public affairs office and for the National Aviation Heritage Area. He has written over a dozen books for both children and adults. His most recent book Brewing in the Burg not only tells the little known history of Miamisburg brewers in the 19th century but also tells about the history of Miamisburg during that period. Tim and Jean have lived in Miamisburg for 50 years and raised four children here.