Sometimes a person is not happy to be appreciated for his age; however; there are other times which make that recognition very special. This was the case on November 2 when the Dayton City Council had its regular meeting. During this time, the veterans employed by the City of Dayton were recognized, as was another veteran, Howard Smith. He was honored for being the oldest veteran in the City of Dayton. Smith is ninety-five years old at the present time, and will be ninety-six in February of 2027.Howard Franklin Smith (named for his father) is a man who knows no stranger and is a person of many abilities and talents which he exhibited during both his army and professional careers. He has always been known for being an organizer and a responsible person, whether he was in the military or running a successful business.Smith grew up in Dayton, the son of Frank and Annie Smith, who were Rhea County natives.
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The Prudential Center hosted Fleurs De Villes from Nov. 4-8, as it returned to Boston to share a fresh floral celebration of the natural wonders of the world. The showcase presented a collection of 16 fresh flower couture mannequins designed by Boston’s local floral artists. Fleurs De Villes is a Vancouver-based company that travels the world showcasing floral storytelling. The company has produced more than 170 fresh floral events in 34 cities across five countries. In each city they connect with local artists to bring together the live shows. On a Friday evening, families, friends and tourists rolling in with suitcases, viewed the fresh blooms on display which the Prudential sprouted only a couple days earlier. Passersby took photos of and with the botanical creations or stopped to take a look after shopping at a nearby store. Others who visited the Prudential solely for the display started in numerical order, at the entrance of the Prudential from Boylston Street.
