Briefs for April 27, 2016
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Vietnam Veterans to receive pin
MONTANA — Congressman Ryan Zinke will host several ceremonies across the state to honor Vietnam veterans with 50th anniversary commemorative lapel pins.
The closest ceremonies to Lake County are in Missoula on Friday, May 27, at 9 a.m. and in Kalispell on Thursday, June 2, at 9 a.m.
All United States armed forces veterans who served on active duty during the Vietnam War years are eligible to receive the pin. The pin was authorized in the 2008 National Defense Authorization Act.
“This pin is a lasting memento of the thanks we have as a nation and a reminder of the service and sacrifice made by tens of thousands of Montanans and their families,” said Zinke. “I encourage all of Montana’s Vietnam War veterans to come receive their pin and the recognition they deserve.”
Veterans can register to receive their pin at any of the ceremonies by visiting Zinke.house.gov/Vietnam or calling Zinke’s office 202-225-3211 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. Locations of ceremonies will be emailed after signing up.
3 on 3 summer tournaments set
WESTERN MONTANA – Mission Valley 3-on-3 will host three basketball tournaments over the course of the summer. The sixth annual Bigfork Battle in the Bay 3-on-3 Tournament will be held July 9 in the Bigfork High School parking lot. Last year, 98 teams competed in the Bigfork Battle.
The first annual Plains Wild Horse Shootout will be held July 16 to benefit the Wildhorse Sports Association, a local charity developing a new sports complex for Plains and Sanders Counties.
The 21st annual Ronan Pioneer Days 3-on-3 tournament will be held Aug. 6 at the Ronan High School parking lot.
For more information, visit missionvalley3on3.com, Facebook.com/missionvalley3on3, or Twitter.com/missionvalleybb.
