Eloise Ogden/MDN The James family, at right, – Odell, Gloria (not shown), Gidonni, 8, Lorelie, 5, and Syanna, 5, – take part in Military Day at the Parks on Friday. The James family lives in Minot. Odell James is retired from the Army. Lunch for Military Day at the Parks, catered by Homesteaders Restaurant, was served by members of the Minot Area Chamber of Commerce’s Military Affairs Committee at Roosevelt Park in Minot. Formerly known as Military Day at the Zoo, the event for active-duty and retired military members and their families also includes visiting the zoo, swimming at the pool, free skating at Maysa Arena and a round of golf at Souris Valley Golf Course.

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The James family, at right, – Odell, Gloria (not shown), Gidonni, 8, Lorelie, 5, and Syanna, 5, – take part in Military Day at the Parks on Friday. The James family lives in Minot. Odell James is retired from the Army. Lunch for Military Day at the Parks, catered by Homesteaders Restaurant, was served by members of the Minot Area Chamber of Commerce’s Military Affairs Committee at Roosevelt Park in Minot. Formerly known as Military Day at the Zoo, the event for active-duty and retired military members and their families also includes visiting the zoo, swimming at the pool, free skating at Maysa Arena and a round of golf at Souris Valley Golf Course.