Greg Johnson, left, hands a check to Gerard “Star” Starling as American Legion Post 39 Commander Tom Coca watches Tuesday, Aug. 17, in the post’s headquarters at 634 Manitou Ave. Johnson is the commander of the local Sons of the American Legion and Starling is a longtime city employee. The $500 check from the Sons of the American Legion and a $1,500 check from Post 39 are in response to the May vandalism at Crystal Valley Cemetery.
