Joint Veterans Council presents award to Faune Riggin

The Cape Girardeau area Joint Veterans Council held its second Battalion Formation at Arena Park recently. The master of ceremonies was Bill Adams and the featured speaker was Lt. Col. Terry Crass. In attendance were representatives from American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary, the Marine Corps League, Navy Seebees, VietNow, Missouri National Guard, American Red Cross, Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution and Air Force ROTC. A special presentation was made to Faune Riggin for her many contributions to the area veterans and those on active duty in the U.S. Military. An estimated 150 people participated in this year's event. Greater numbers are expected next year when the formation honors veterans during the Veterans Day observance.