Memorial Day Ceremonies Set To Go

After several months of getting things organized, fund raising and other preparations the Wellsville Veterans Memorial Council announced last Thursday they are set to go. The Wellsville group sponsors one of the finest, well deserved tribute to our nation's veterans in our area. Year after year it is obvious a lot of forethought and hard work is put into the annual salute to our veterans. The Wellsville Memorial Council is spearheaded by Don Brown, Debbie Koffel, Dale Barnhart and a lengthy list of other devoted members.

The ceremonies begin at 9 A.M. at the Veteran's Memorial in the 4th St. Square. Following the opening ceremonies there will be a short parade to the foot of 10th St. hill with exercises continuing at Spring Hill Cemetery. Speakers this year will be CC Commissioner Penny Traina and CC Asst. Prosecuting Attorney Tim McNichol. Wellsville native Rev. William Betteridge will offer the invocations and benedictions. Betteridge is Pastor of Riverside Presbyterian. The WHS Band will be on hand for musical selections. Memorial Council President Melvin Boggs will serve as Officer of the Day. Members of Boy Scout Troop 29 and the Beaver Local Jr. ROTC will serve as honor guards.

A free breakfast will be served from 7 to 8:45 A.M. at VFW Post 5647 prior to the start of this year's ceremonies. Luncheons will be served by both the VFW Post and American Legion Post 70 following the ceremonies. Both are free and open to the public.

The Memorial Council wishes to thank Cora Corak, Gibby's Market, American Legion Post 70, Attorney Andrew Beech, Kwik King, Dailey's Refuse, Martin-MacLean-Altmeyer Funeral Home, Eagle's Lodge 772, the Sons of Italy, Robert's Funeral Home, Elks Lodge 1040, Knights of Columbus Council 507, Center Pharmacy and the countless folks that gave on Tag Day for all the generous donations. Your help is greatly appreciated.

All that is left to do is to say a little prayer that the weather holds out. In case of inclement weather the ceremony will be held at the Wellsville High School. We look forward to seeing you...

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