News : Happy 4th of July from a Young Artist

By Valerie Close, Editor · July 2, 2022, 4:39 pm

As part of Vinton Unlimited's Chalk it Up event on Saturday, young Emry Welper, a local nine-year-old, thought that the sidewalk in front of LaGrange Pharmacy in downtown Vinton. Saturday morning he got out the chalk and added a bit of a patriotic touch to the sidewalk.

He drew a flag and a soldier saluting the flag along with the words "God Bless America" for his art selection

EJ is the son of Cory and Katelyn Welper.

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MC July 3, 2022, 8:51 am Absolutely awesome! What a wonderful artistic display from a young artist. EJ has honored our military personnel and shown respect for our flag and country. His parents must be very proud of him. And, thank you to VINTON TODAY for showcasing EJ and his art. MSC

LH July 5, 2022, 2:14 pm Nice work, Emory!

K&CW July 5, 2022, 3:14 pm So proud of our boy, Emrey!
He loves his country.