Fairless High School to honor veterans with Nov. 11 program

Fairless High School will host a Veterans Day program Nov. 11, at 12:30 p.m. in the Lucinda Frailly Performing Arts Center, 800 7th St. SE, Brewster.

Featured speaker will be Air Force veteran Staff Sgt. Blaine Werner. Werner also was a social studies and English teacher and department chair at Fairless High School until his retirement in 2015. He was stationed in Europe from 1973 to 1976 and was part of the 316th Tactical Air Wing, now known as the Airlift Command. In 1978, he joined the Ohio Air National Guard.

The Fairless High School Band and Chorale will provide entertainment. The Beach City Weimer-Widder Post 549 of the American Legion will present the colors. The event is open to all veterans, and refreshments will be served.