WYOMING/WEST WYOMING — The Wyoming Area Kiwanis Club announces it is launching a Hometown Heroes Banner Program in the communities of Wyoming and West Wyoming. This program will be a living tribute to recognize and honor residents and their family members currently serving in the military and veterans who have served in the US Armed Forces.
The banners will be displayed on street poles along Wyoming Avenue, Shoemaker Avenue and Eighth Street to celebrate and remind the community of the veterans’ dedication to our country.
The Hometown Hero Banners will be displayed from Memorial Day through Veterans Day. The banners will be sold at a cost of $225, which includes installation and removal. After the course of two (2) years, the banner will be removed and given to the service person or family member.
The eligibility criteria will be as follows:
• Individuals currently serving on active duty in the United States Armed Forces (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, or Coast Guard). For the purpose of this program, “Active Duty” is defined as 12 months of continuous service. A veteran who was honorably discharged or gave their life serving in the United States Armed Forces (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, or Coast Guard).
• Permanent residency in Wyoming Borough or West Wyoming Borough or having a family member residing in Wyoming Borough or West Wyoming Borough (spouse, parent, grandparent, child or siblings).
The Kiwanis Club of Wyoming Area will review applications on a first-come, first-served basis. Once the application is verified and funding for the banner has been received, the committee will notify the applicant of the approval and create the banner.
The first round of banners will be installed annually to coincide with the Memorial Day recognition events. The applicant will be notified when the banner will be installed honoring the military service person or veteran.
To obtain an application, email wyomingareakiwanis@gmail.com. Applications are also available at the Wyoming Borough Building, 277 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming, or the West Wyoming Borough Building, 464 W. 8th St., West Wyoming.
For more information, contact Mike Coolbaugh at 570-237-1080.
