PC PLAYOFFS - P.C.’s Anthony Kling (#16, right) congratulates Jett Farwell (#14, left) after his first touchdown of the Class D-6 playoffs on Friday. Farwell scored 6 touchdowns and amassed 219 rushing yards on 13 carries in their 55-22 victory over Sioux County in the first round at home. See page 6 for the story and photos. Paula Jasa/Republican
These are the opening words of Col. John McCrae’s immortal poem dedicated to the memory of the men and women who served, fought and died in France during World War I, the poppied of which he wrote have become the true symbol of all those who have given their lives in our nation’s wars.
The poppy has become recognized as the memorial flower in countries throughout the world. It is distributed by vet…