TRI-SERVICE BIRTHDAY BALL By Cal Posner Assembling in Philadelphia, in the midst of a conflict already begun, the Second Continental Congress recognized that a regular military force was necessary if the colonists were to have any hope of standing up to the British Army. On June 14, 1775, Congress adopted the Massachusetts “Minutemen,” that had fought the British at Lexington and Concord, as an American Army and authorized the recruitment of 10 companies of riflemen. Congress then appointed one of their own, George Washington, as Commander-in-Chief of the new Army. On October 13 Congress authorized the founding of the Navy and on November 10 founded the Marine Corps. To honor the founding of our nation’s oldest services, the Lake Ashton Veterans Association is hosting the Tri-service 250th Birthday Ball, June 14 at the Clubhouse. The evening’s theme is “Remembering the Past, Defending the Future” and features dinner by Cam’s Catering, two bottles (red and white) of wine at each table and two pictures (entry and table) and music by DJ Wayne for after dinner dancing. Cost is $55/ person, check only, payable to LAVA. For tickets May 3 - 16 contact Trim at riost@earthlink.net. After that contact Cal at calposner@aol.com. This is the only Triservice event in Polk County and all Lake Ashton residents are welcome to attend. As this is a modified Dining Out, dress is formal: Men-service dress uniform or tuxedo or dark suit. Ladies-you know. Not many organizations get to be 250 years old which makes this Tri-service Military Ball a once-in-a-lifetime event. SAVE THESE DATES! June 21: Juneteenth Celebration Block Party June 30 - July 3: Camp Lake Ashton A big thank you to this year’s Entertainment Series sponsors: Miller’s Central Air, Performance Plus Carts, Cruise Planners - Sally & Earl Schley, The Tessier Law Firm, Comfort Keepers, Brock’s Window Cleaning, Mortellaro Law, Iceberg Home Services, Solar Near Me, Edward Jones: Matt Simpson, and High Tower Roofing.
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