NEWS

LTC James Megellas, USA (Ret) was our guest speaker in April 2008. He is the most decorated officer in the history of the 82nd Airborne Division. Author of All the Way to Berlin: A Paratrooper at War in Europe,  he spoke about his WWII experiences and autographed copies of his book.

LTC James Megellas, USA (Ret) autographs copies of his book. At his left is his wife, Carole Megellas.

There was also a special presentation to the Colleyville Public Library.

James Williams from the office of  the Honorable Kenny Marchant, presents a leather-bound copy of Glenn Brown's History of the United States Capitol, to library director, Mary Rodne, for the library's collection.

Steve Banta, Verizon Group    President of SW and NW   Regions, presents a check for  $20,000 to Carol Wollin,  Friends' writer of the grant  proposal, at a Colleyville City  Council meeting.  Also  pictured, left to right, are: Bob  Curtis, Verizon Director of  External Affairs, Mary Rodne,  Colleyville Public Library  Director; Susan Taylor,  Friends' President; and Mayor  David Kelley.

This grant will provide for 13 computers and two carts for the creation of a computer learning
center at the Colleyville Public Library.

Thank you, Verizon Foundation, for your support of our community!