11/05/2026
5 great panelists: Luke Turpin, John Klosterman, Jay Elshoff, Todd Spieles (Charles Kruse) and Dan Uhlenhake (Dick Uhlenhake)
4 incredible sponsors: Honoring Hometown Heroes, St. Marys, OH, VFW Post 9289, Veterans Foundation & Museum of SM, and the MHS Alumni Foundation
3 books about St. Marys veterans - Hometown Heroes Vol. I (released last year), Hometown Heroes Vol. 2 (released last month), and My Wars, written by SM veteran Richard Bushong
2 incredible raffle prizes: (1) A basket with a hand-pieced unique Red White & Blue quilt, a bottle of w**e celebrating our country's 250th birthday, a $60 gift card to Friendly Tavern, and a unique Veterans sweatshirt & hat; and (2) a work of art by Mack Kuenning of an eagle carved with a chainsaw PLUS a gorgeous Veterans blanket
1 door prize to a lucky member of the audience. The first 200 guests will receive a FREE copy of "Who Is Richard Bushong" and in ONE of the books is a special mark. The lucky person who gets this book will get a FREE Copy of My Wars (the book by Richard Bushong) and a spectacular Challenge Coin featuring Richard Bushong's 32 years of service in WW II - where he flew 28 combat missions, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. Plus there might just be something extra in the door prize. Must be present to win.
Nov. 7, 6:30 pm, SM Theater. FREE EVENT!