WAYMART -- Americans are showing their pride in the servicemen and women and the Waymart American Legion is offering families a way to show their pride in the loved ones serving in the Armed Forces -- the Blue Star Service Banners.
The Waymart Legion is offering the banners to area families with family members in the Armed Forces.
The Blue Star Service Banner first appeared during World War I to recognize the service of our children during that war. It was revived during War World II and hung in the windows of many Wayne County homes. It can be seen Mrs. Ryan's home in the movie Saving Private Ryan.
The American Legion is rekindling the tradition for our servicemen and women allowing families to have a visible symbol of their pride in family members serving in the military.
The Blue Star Service Banner features a white field with a blue star sewn onto a red banner. A banner can have up to five stars, signifying that five members of that family are currently serving in the military. A gold star replaces the blue star if a family member is killed.
The banners can be displayed by families who have a loved one serving in the armed forces, included activated members of the National Guard and Reserves, whether the family member is a son, daughter, brother, sister, wife, husband, cousin, grandchild, etc.
Families who would like a Blue Star Service Banner can contact John Martzen at 570-488-6459 or Tom Renn at 798-2021 or email post889@nep.net. The banners cost just $5.95.
Waymart American Legion Post 889 has been serving the Waymart area for more than 50 years. For more information about the American Legion and Waymart Post 889, go to www.geocities.com/post889 or email post889@nep.net.

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Legion Keystone State

Waymart Legion Searching for Keystone Boys State Candidate

WAYMART -- Do you want to "learn by doing"? Then Keystone Boys State is just for you.
American Legion Post 889 Waymart is looking for a high school junior in the Western Wayne School District to take part in Keystone Boys State -- a week long program to develop leadership skills where the participants learn by doing.
At Keystone Boys State participants are exposed to the rights and privileges, the duties and the responsibilities of a franchised citizen. The training is objective and practical. And you will "learn by doing" with city, county and state governments operated by the students elected to the various offices. Activities include legislative sessions, court proceedings, law enforcement presentations, assemblies, bands, chorus and recreational programs.
Two participants from Keystone Boys State are selected to go to Boys Nation in Washington with participants from across the country. Keystone Boys State will be held June 22-28 at Shippensburg University, Shippensburg.
If you are a male going to successfully complete your junior year in High School this year and think you have the outstanding qualities of leadership, character, scholarship, loyalty and service to your schools and community then send the Waymart Post 889 a letter of intent and tells us why you should be chosen for this excellent learning opportunity. The Post will pay for the program and will provide transportation to and from Shippenburg for the program.
Send your letter to Waymart American Legion Post 889, P.O. Box 395, Waymart, PA 18472 or email the post at email post889@nep.net. All letters must be received by May 10.
Girls also have an opportunity to participate in Girls State, through the Waymart American Legion Auxiliary.  If you live in another school district contact the American Legion Post near you to find out more about this program.
Waymart American Legion Post 889 has been serving the Waymart area for more than 50 years. For more information about the American Legion and Waymart Post 889, go to www.geocities.com/post889 or email post889@nep.net.