Don't take Veterans Day for granted

Monday is Veterans Day, but activities to honor the military services of thousands and thousands of men and women who have served our country actually kickoff at 1 p.m. today (Thursday) with a Veterans Day Celebration at the Century Community Center. Events will continue through Nov. 16 when the Flomaton Lions Club hosts a 5K run/walk.

Banks will be closed in honor of the federal holiday Monday along with other businesses. For some it will cap off a long holiday weekend that involves everything from watching football to cooking out with friends and family.

But like a lot of holidays, many peop...