On a cold January morning in what was then the New Mexico Territory but today is known as Arizona, 12 year old Felix Ward was tending his father’s herd of sheep and cattle. Felix was the adopted son of John Ward who had immigrated to America from Ireland during the Great Hunger and had traveled west to seek his fortune in the gold fields of California. While not finding gold in … [Read more...] about Three Irishmen and the Earliest Medal of Honor
Archives for January 2017
Division 3 Ski Trip
Dan Peterson and Chuck Parnow are once again coordinating the annual ski trip to Belleayre Mountain on Saturday, February 4, 2017. Last year’s trip was a blast and includes the bus trip with breakfast, lunch and refreshments on the trip home. The cost is $90 for adults and $80 for junior skiers (19 and under). This is a great day of family fun. We’ll need to know the level … [Read more...] about Division 3 Ski Trip