Supporting Community Activities
Post 817
Post 817
Members of the Boone Veteran's Council and VFW Post 817 recently participated in the cornerstone laying ceremony at the newly
constructed Boone Middle School Sept. 5. Colonel Paul Ladd, Boone County Veterans Affairs Officer, served as MC for the
ceremony.
constructed Boone Middle School Sept. 5. Colonel Paul Ladd, Boone County Veterans Affairs Officer, served as MC for the
ceremony.
Post 817 Commander Pete Jones (L)
along with Quartermaster John
"Chief" Chidister (R) accept a
$500.00 check from the Boone
Wall-mart in appreciation and
support for Post 817's good works in
the community. Congratulations and
a job well done!
along with Quartermaster John
"Chief" Chidister (R) accept a
$500.00 check from the Boone
Wall-mart in appreciation and
support for Post 817's good works in
the community. Congratulations and
a job well done!
Color Guard during Pufferbilly Days
and Boone County Fair parades.
and Boone County Fair parades.
Post Quartermaster John
"Chief" Chidester and
Commander Pete Jones
accept award from Pam
Nystrom for Post 817's
continued support for Boone
public schools at a recent
school board meeting
"Chief" Chidester and
Commander Pete Jones
accept award from Pam
Nystrom for Post 817's
continued support for Boone
public schools at a recent
school board meeting
The Boone Veterans Council
presenting flags to the Boone police
department. Representing the Council
from left are Pete Jones Post 817
Commander, Frank Tourtellott, Marine
Corps League Commandant, and Dick
Tuhl, American Legion Commander.
presenting flags to the Boone police
department. Representing the Council
from left are Pete Jones Post 817
Commander, Frank Tourtellott, Marine
Corps League Commandant, and Dick
Tuhl, American Legion Commander.
Sr. Vice Commander Dave Christensen is shown
presenting a donation to Ann Haugland, Chair of
Festival of Hope, on behalf of Post 817. The Festival,
which is held just before Christmas, provides a wide
range of services and financial assistance to families
of children in the Boone Community School District.
The Festival has raised nearly $20,000 so far this
year alone.
presenting a donation to Ann Haugland, Chair of
Festival of Hope, on behalf of Post 817. The Festival,
which is held just before Christmas, provides a wide
range of services and financial assistance to families
of children in the Boone Community School District.
The Festival has raised nearly $20,000 so far this
year alone.
Sr. Vice Commander
Dave Christensen
presents a flag to Boone
High Athletic Director
Larry Moklestad for use
at Geoppinger Field,
Boone's football facility.
Dave Christensen
presents a flag to Boone
High Athletic Director
Larry Moklestad for use
at Geoppinger Field,
Boone's football facility.
Post 817 contributed to the 2007 "Dragoon River
Romp." The event is held annually to clean up the Des
Moines River recreational areas in Boone County.
Romp." The event is held annually to clean up the Des
Moines River recreational areas in Boone County.
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Serving as Color Guard for Boone Little League opening ceremonies