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DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS -  The Distinguished Flying Cross is a military decoration awarded to any officer or enlisted member of the United States Armed Forces who distinguishes himself or herself in support of operations by "heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in an aerial flight, subsequent to November 11, 1918."

LEGION OF MERIT MEDAL - The Legion of Merit (LOM) is a military award of the United States Armed Forces that is given for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements.  The decoration is issued to members of the seven uniformed services of the United States as well as to military and political figures of foreign governments.

LET HIS (OR HER) SOUL BE BOUND UP IN THE BOND OF ETERNAL LIFE (HEBREW) -  The Hebrew letters are .ת.נ.צ.ב.ה.   It is customary, but not obligatory, to put these letters on the bottom of a headstone.  These letters are an acronym for the Hebrew words תהא נפשו/ה צרורה בצרור החיים (t'hay nafsho/ah tzrurah b'tzror hachaim),  "May his/her soul be bound up in the bond of eternal life."  This paraphrases the words that Abigail told King David "But my lord's soul shall be bound in the bundle of life with the Lord your God" (KJV 1 Sam 25:29)

HERE LIES (HEBREW) - Found on Jewish tombstones "Here Lies" or "Here is Buried".  The six-pointed Star of David, a symbol of Judaism, is frequently found on Jewish tombstones.  It is also called the Shield of David (Magen David in Hebrew).  Sometimes you will see the Hebrew abbreviation “Peh-Nun” inside the star like the example here.  This abbreviation stands for either “poh nitman” or “poh nikbar” and means simply, “here lies…”

          Check out the Events happening around Grove and beautiful Grand Lake.

                              Check out the events happening in Grove and the Grand Lake area.

HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLES - Harley-Davidson is the iconic American motorcycle manufacturer.  The obsession with this American Company has grown immensely from the 1980's through today (2016).   Founded out of a small shed in 1903 by William S. Harley and brothers Arthur and Walter Davidson in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  The Motor Company produces traditional cruiser motorcycles utilizing air-cooled V-Twin engines.  

The following roadway improvements have been completed:

Reconstruction projects--
       Baycrest Avenue - Leisure Lane to Rockwood
       Rockwood Drive - Harber Road to Hillside Drive

Mill Overlay/Patch projects --
       Leisure Lane - Harber Road to Baycrest Avenue
       Dawn Street - 4th Place to 5th Place

HIPPOPOTAMUS -  The hippopotamus is sacred in both Egyptian and African traditions.  Its name means ‘Water Horse’, and it spends nearly all day in the water.  This is the ancient realm of birth, power, creation, imagination, and healing.   Hippos are the second largest mammal on earth. 

To allow our employees to celebrate the Christmas holiday with their families, City Hall will be closed Friday, December 23 thru Monday, December 26, 2017.