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DID YOU KNOW? Local news at your fingertips Visit www.gmtoday.com MARK BELLING Democrats would run Proxmire, if they only could Page 8 Time to trot out fossilized Feingold • It's against the law to pawn your dentures in Las Vegas. • The first ironclad warships were built by Korea in the 16th centu- ry. – Source: Hookedonfacts.com 101 THINGS TO DO THIS SUMMER – PAGES 11-14 things to do this summer STEVE 'THE HOMER' TRUE Packers fans can show their love for No. 4 Page 18 A 23-minute standing ovation would do it Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/MilwaukeePost Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/MilwaukeePost Milwaukee parade observes 150th year By DAN MUCKELBAUER Post Editor MILWAUKEE — It's a little hard for the Milwaukee Memorial Day Parade president to believe that the parade is cele- brating 150 years, beginning right after the Civil War. But with her family involved in the parade for about 35 years, Karen Armstrong knew it had a rich history. "We are the oldest running parade in the state," she said Tuesday, just days before the sesquicentennial version steps off at 2 p.m. Monday downtown. She was recently viewing pic- tures of the parade, marking the holiday once known as Decoration Day because of the tradition of maintaining veter- ans' gravestones. "It put everything in perspec- tive and how long a tradition this is and how fortunate our family is to be involved," Armstrong said. She and her brother, Brian Stys, who is on the Parade Committee, stepped up their roles after their father, Bill Stys, died in 2010. "What it means to me person- ally is from brother fighting brother in the Civil War to the children in Iraq today, we can take time to honor the dead by serving the living," Brian Stys said. "We should take time to remember all the things we enjoy on a daily basis because of their sacrifice." This year's parade marshal, World War II veteran Clayton Chipman, said, "The main objec- tive now is to remember and honor and to memorialize the fel- lows that gave up their lives, and that's important. It's still impor- tant to teach as much as we can and the parade is one way to do it. "These youngsters have to learn that what they have in the way of their life they have because so many gave their lives. Many didn't reach age 19. It's probably my mission," said Chipman, a former teacher and principal. After his retirement, he became active in veterans groups, becoming president for the 4th Marine Division — World War II on a national level. MILWAUKEE COUNTY'S WEEKLY NEWSPAPER MAY 22, 2015 Memorial Day's purpose: 'to never forget' See 150th on Page 19 At a glance 150th Milwaukee Memorial Day Parade It starts at 2 p.m. at Fourth Street and Wisconsin Avenue, heading east to the War Memorial Center. About 1,500 to 2,000 will participate in the parade, including color guards, marching units, bands, military vehi- cles and more. Immediately after the parade, a wreath-laying ceremony will be held at the War Memorial Center's reflecting pool. A concert follows at 4 p.m. on the center's third floor. Senior & Veteran Discounts www.blandodoorcollc.com BLANDO DOOR CO. LLC. 414-418-3667 (DOOR) BLANDO DOOR CO. LLC. 414-418-3667 (DOOR) New Chamberlain LiftMaster 1 /2 HP Model #8365 On Sale! Quality top rated garage door opener includes two remotes , deluxe inside wall button, safety photo eyes, lifetime motor warranty, installation, haul away old opener & tax. LIMITED TIME OFFER! 16x7 Steel Raised Panel Door $ 659 * installation, remove and haul away old door, reattach opener, tax. *Prices may vary due to Lead Abatement law. Special Package Includes Installation Regularly a $349 value! Must mention ad for special! $ 299 * TUNE UP, LUBE & SAFETY INSPECTION Parts extra if needed. BROKEN GARAGE DOOR SPRING, CABLE OR OPENER? We'll Fix It Fast! Same Day Service - Lowest Price 243900254 $ 59 95 Extend the life of your door & opener with a Zimmermann's Service 360 E. Howard Ave. 414 -744-9868 243900251 FREE AC CHECK most cars With coupon. Expires 6/5/15.