Veterans – City Skipper Gal

March 16, 2017March 16, 2017cityskippergal

Vietnam vet gets high school diploma 50 years later

One Vietnam vet received his diploma, cap, gown and tassel after 50 years of leaving the halls of his high school as a young man. Now, a three time Vietnam tour vet, Stephen Cukovecki, now a Xenia resident, received an honorary Veteran Diploma presented by Beavercreek High School Principal, Jeff Jones. “As superintendent, my name […]

November 11, 2016October 29, 2016cityskippergal

Veterans Hall of Fame welcomed woman

What better day to announce a new induction than Veteran’s Day? On this day, it’s definitely appropriate to tell you about an area woman that has been inducted into the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame. It’s a great honor for a woman to be inducted. Past Beavercreek Mayor, Vicky Gambrone spoke during the last Beavercreek […]

August 15, 2016August 12, 2016cityskippergal

The flagman: saying thanks

Joe Radin, known as Beavercreek’s flagman, can be found seating within the booths of Beavercreek’s Frisch’s Big Boy, scanning the customers with his eyes. Not to ease drop, but to look for military vets. Since his wife’s death four years ago, it’s become his mission to show vets his appreciation for their service by […]