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  • How Monroe honored a World War II veteran turning 100

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• World War II veteran turns 100 years old (monroelocal.org) — Monroe residents helped celebrate World War II veteran Ogden Nash Saik as he nears his 100th birthday, with Piedmont Walton hosting a surprise party and Mayor John Howard reading a city proclamation. Saik, who spends hurricane season in Monroe with family, reflected on his service, Depression-era childhood, and gratitude for the community's support.
   

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