Coast Guard Seaman

Julie Ritson, daughter of Linda and William Ritson of Butler, recently graduated from the Coast Guard Recruit Training Center in Cape May, N. J.Ritson is a 2003 graduate of Butler High School and received an associate's degree from Bradford School of Business in 2004.

Army Pvt. <B>John McCulloch</B> has graduated from basic training at Fort Knox, Ky.He is the son Karen Bates of Cranberry Township and Garry McCulloch of Millsboro, N.H.McCulloch is a 2004 graduate of Hillsboro-Deering High School.

During February, Edward Heeter Sr., the regional representative of the Governor's Veterans Outreach and Assistance Center, will have office hours at the Butler Armory, 250 Kreiss Road, Room 113, Butler, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Dates and times are subject to change. Veterans who need assistance at times other than the scheduled visits can call the center at 800-442-6815 or 724-837-7988.The GVOAC also has announced that it has information available on the following:If you are an ex-POW or the widow of an ex-POW the VA may have new benefits for you.If you served in Korea after the Korean War you are eligible for a new medal.If you served during World War II and have the Combat Infantry Badge or Combat Medic Badge, you are entitled to another decoration.For information on any of the above, call the center at 800-442-6815 or 724-837-7988.