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Warm Springs parade celebrates service
The Warm Springs Community held a parade and luncheon to honor veterans on Saturday, April 27. Numerous veterans, mostly from the Vietnam era were in attendance, although all were invited to attend. Some may recall that Vietnam veterans were scorned upon their return from service. Susan Guerin, event organizer, said this event with the parade and luncheon is their way “to celebrate veterans the way they were not celebrated when they first returned. It’s a huge hug of support and love.” The parade featured floats from veterans, as well as other community organizations. Afterwards, a lunchoeon and salmon bake brought veterans together.
Warm Springs mural welcomes visitors
A new mural now graces the side of the Warm Springs Commissary building. The mural is part of a Visit Central Oregon project that has funded murals in towns across Central Oregon, including the ‘Welcome to Madras’ sign on Fifth Street. The mural features art by local Warm Springs artists Charlene Dimmick, Alyssa Scott and Winona Garrison. The design was created by the artists and project coordinator Starla Green. “We wanted it to show who Warm Springs is and what we are,” said Green. ...
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