DOCTORS' HUGE FLAG FLYING FOR VETS, AREA.Byline: Bhavna Mistry Daily News Staff Writer One of the largest American flags in 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 was raised Friday in an annual tribute to veterans and the Quartz Hill community. Owners of the Quartz Hill Walk-in Medical Group and Urgent Care hoisted the 25-by-15-foot flag atop an 80-foot pole outside their office in the 42300 block of 50th Street East in an effort to thank the community for its support and to show their pride in America. The flag is a replica of the ones flown aboard U.S. battleships The list of battleships includes all battleships since 1859, listed alphabetically. The list also contains battlecruisers which share most of the characteristics of a battleship or have otherwise been referred to as battleships. . ``It stands for freedom and is a symbol of the great things in our country,'' said Geri Blodgett, wife of Dr. John Blodgett, who runs the clinic along with Dr. Jeff Blodgett, his son. ``It's a symbol for all the men who died for our country, so that we can enjoy our freedom,'' she added. About three years ago, the elder Blodgett's sons Jeff and John decided to erect the giant flagpole as a tribute to their father, a Vietnam veteran This article is about veterans of the Vietnam War. For the French psychedelic musical group, see Vietnam Veterans. Vietnam veteran is a phrase used to describe someone who served in the armed forces of participating countries during the Vietnam War. who gained his medical experience while in the Navy. ``We wanted to do something to honor him, honor the country,'' Jeff Blodgett said. ``We started out small but ended up with an 80-foot flagpole.'' The huge flag flies 24 hours a day, seven days a week and is illuminated at night. It is replaced with a new flag four times a year. ``Sometimes I drive down the street just to see the flag,'' Jeff Blodgett said. ``It shows how proud we are to live in a free country.'' A.V. going all-out to celebrate Fourth Antelope Valley residents have a choice today of several old-fashioned ways to celebrate Independence Day. ACTON - The Acton Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a Fourth of July Fourth of July, Independence Day, or July Fourth, U.S. holiday, commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. Celebration of it began during the American Revolution. parade at 9 a.m. starting at Aliso Street and Crown Valley Road. The parade will continue south on Smith Road to the community center. A flag-raising ceremony will be held, followed by an awards ceremony for parade winners. The festivities fes·tiv·i·ty n. pl. fes·tiv·i·ties 1. A joyous feast, holiday, or celebration; a festival. 2. The pleasure, joy, and gaiety of a festival or celebration. 3. will continue with games, crafts and food booths at the community center. This year's theme is ``Acton Salutes the Backyard Tractor.'' LANCASTER - 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 will start at 9 p.m. at the Antelope Valley Fairgrounds n. pl. 1. same as fairground. , 151 E. Ave. I. Gates open at 6 p.m. Country-western groups Mendin' Fences and Lovesick love·sick adj. 1. So deeply affected by love as to be unable to act normally. 2. Exhibiting a lover's yearning. love Prairie Dogs perform from 7 to 8:45 p.m. Admission is free. PALMDALE - Fireworks will start at 9 p.m. at Palmdale High School's Riewer Field, 20th St. E., south of Palmdale Boulevard. Gates open at 6 p.m. Disneyland musical group The Bytes will perform from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Admission is free. ROSAMOND - Fireworks start at 10:15 p.m. at Willow Springs Raceway Willow Springs International Motorsports Park is located near Rosamond and Lancaster, California, and is about an hour north of Los Angeles. It is a historic race track, in existence more than fifty years, with the first race in 1953. The main track is a challenging 2. , Rosamond Boulevard at 80th Street West. The fireworks display follows the Vintage Auto Racing Association's annual race. Admission for fireworks spectators is free, but a $2-per-person donation will be asked to support the Rosamond community queen program. Auto race admission is $10. CAPTION(S): Photo, Box PHOTO (Color) Phil Reilley, far right, and Dawson Stephens of the Marine Corps League hoist the flag. Jeff Goldwater/Daily News BOX: A.V. going all-out to celebrate Fourth (see text) |
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