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Marine Corps Veteran Jim Heimerl describes his experiences fighting in Vietnam at the Nov. 10 Hamel Veterans Day program. Behind him are some of the veterans who were honored at the program. (Photo by Susan Van Cleaf)

Marine ‘grunt’ relives Vietnam horror

By Susan Van Cleaf on November 15, 2012 at 9:44 am

Operation DeSoto in early 1967 was “the most deadly operation for Marines in Vietnam.” This was Jim Heimerl’s way of …

Hamel Vets Day features Vietnam vet

By Sun Press & News on November 8, 2012 at 12:25 am

Vietnam veteran Jim Heimerl will talk about his Vietnam experiences and his career in the Drug and Gang Task Force …

Jill Michel shows off the bar at the Hamel Veterans of Foreign Wars post. The VFW has spruced up its interior to celebrate its first 50 years and make it attractive for anyone who wants to stop in and experience its new menus and atmosphere. (Susan Van Cleaf)

Meals on Wheels, retro foods, more

By Susan Van Cleaf on September 6, 2012 at 12:22 am

Hamel VFW looks forward on its 50th The Heinzen Ditter Veterans of Foreign Wars Post in Hamel is celebrating its …