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American Legion Post 57 outlines ‘Avenue of Flags’ plan; council gives go-ahead
Summary
The council heard a proposal from American Legion Post 57 to place 10-foot flagpoles and 3x5 flags throughout Vinton for major holidays, agreed to let the group proceed and asked staff to check easements and buried-utility hazards. Fee proposed: $60 per household per year for five holidays.
Fritz Norin, commander of American Legion Post 57, presented an "Avenue of Flags" program to the Vinton City Council on March 27, describing a volunteer-led effort to place 10-foot flagpoles (installed 1 foot into the ground, about 9 feet above grade) with 3x5 flags along streets and in residential easements for designated holidays.
Norin said Post 57 plans to place and retrieve the flags, maintain a database of locations and recruit students and service…
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