A.V. EVENT STARS MILITARY, VETS.Byline: Jim Skeen Staff Writer LANCASTER - Looking to show appreciation for military personnel and veterans, Lancaster and Palmdale will host an Antelope Valley-wide salute at the July 10 JetHawks baseball game Noun 1. baseball game - a ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players; teams take turns at bat trying to score runs; "he played baseball in high school"; "there was a baseball game on every empty lot"; "there was a desire for National League . The event will include free tickets for veterans, a marching band Noun 1. marching band - a band that marches (as in a parade) and plays music at the same time band - instrumentalists not including string players , fireworks fireworks: see pyrotechnics. fireworks Explosives or combustibles used for display. Of ancient Chinese origin, fireworks evidently developed out of military rockets and explosive missiles and accompanied the spread of military explosives westward to and displays of equipment from the region's National Guard units, which have fought in Iraq and Afghanistan. Before the fireworks, troops will be brought out on the field for a salute by the marching band and the community. ``This is a great opportunity for the Antelope Valley This article is about the Los Angeles County region. For the census-designated place in Wyoming, see Antelope Valley-Crestview, Wyoming. The Antelope Valley to show its unity in support of our veterans,'' said Palmdale Mayor Jim Ledford. ``We envision this stadium being filled with hundreds of banners that say 'thank you.''' The fireworks display is being funded by the auto dealerships of both cities. ``This is an Antelope Valley-wide celebration,'' said Lancaster Mayor Frank Roberts Frank Roberts may refer to:
Among the military personnel expected to be on hand are members of the California National Guard The California National Guard is the component of the United States National Guard in the U.S. state of California. It comprises both Army and Air National Guard components. Company B of the 185th Armor Regiment's 1st Battalion. The company, based in Palmdale, returned in March from duty in Iraq. ``I want to personally thank the communities for the support my unit has seen,'' said Capt. Jim Westerfield, the unit's commander. ``I don't have the eloquence to tell how powerful it is to see how our communities support us. That really helps keep you going.'' Officials are asking businesses and organizations to participate in the banner effort. Plans call for each business or organization to provide a banner of a minimum of 32 square feet and with a red, white, and blue theme, and $200, which will go toward marketing the event. The cities are also looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. sponsors to cover costs of tickets, parking, between-inning prizes, and 6,500 ``Support the Troops'' wristbands that will be given out. For more information, call either Anne Aldrich at Lancaster City Hall at (661) 723-6053 or Barbara La Fata at Palmdale City Hall at 267-5115. Tickets for active duty military and veterans are available at the Clear Channel Stadium box office, through June 30. Tickets may be purchased for $1 each for military and veterans' family members during this month. Beginning July 1, any remaining tickets will be sold for $1 each to the general public. Jim Skeen, (661) 267-5743 james.skeen(at)dailynews.com |
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