Mid-valley veteran celebrates 100 years
(World News USA)

Mid-valley veteran Merle Caldwell, who turned 100 on Sept. 16, celebrated the milestone with three parties. About 150 relatives and friends attended his first, which took place in Silver Falls. There, his children presented a program called `God`s Faithfulness Over 100 Years.` The second was a private supper with immediate family. The third was held Sept. 22 at his church with a potluck meal and short program. Born in Iowa, Caldwell was raised in the Pacific...