United Veterans Council awards and installation banquet Saturday

AUSTINTOWN

William Pacak of Campbell will be installed as 2012 commander of the United Veterans Council of Greater Youngstown at its 71st Annual Awards and Installation of Officer Banquet on Saturday.

The event is at The Regency House Banquet Center, 3704 Mahoning Ave. The social hour begins at 5 p.m. and the dinner at 6.

The main speaker is retired Army Major Joseph M. Mersol of Canfield.

Also, the United Veterans Council will recognize Leo H. Connelly Jr. as Veteran of the Year and Jeffrey Vrabel Sr. as Citizen of the Year.

Other officers to be installed are: Rod Hosler, senior vice commander and treasurer; Connelly, junior vice commander; Barry Landgraver, adjutant; and Janette Brown, chaplain.

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