Children learn meaning of Memorial Day
On Memorial Day Sunday, May 26, Southwood Memorial Christian Church began a new tradition. During the children’s moment at the 8:30 and 11 a.m. services, Dixie Whaley and Susan Baker, respectively, explained to the children the meaning and reason for celebrating Memorial Day. They further stated that the church had more than 35 veterans and none had ever been killed during a time of conflict.
The children started decorating the wreaths, and then members of the congregation were asked to participate. After the 11 a.m. service, the wreaths were placed on either side of the flag pole outside the church. Dr. Curtis Keith, interim pastor, gave a special benediction and the wreaths remained outside for a week.
One wreath remains in each vestibule to remind all of the many freedoms we enjoy because of those who are willing to serve to protect our freedoms.
Last cooking demo at farmer’s market
It’s hard to believe summer is passing so quickly, but one sure sign of its approaching end is that today is the last of the six cooking demonstrations in the summer’s series using fresh, local products from the Lenoir County Farmer’s Market.
Pat Walston and her culinary arts students from Lenoir Community College will conduct the bang-up finale, grillin’ and chillin,’ beginning at 11 a.m. Walston will bring out the fun in grilling and instruct on new methods to enhance the grilling experience. Come to the market and enjoy the samples and perhaps learn a thing or two.
Porter Farm, TC Smith Produce, Bruce Coley, Putnam Family Farm, Upham Homestead, William L. Davis and Sons Produce will have fresh eggs; Crowder peas; Dixie Lee peas; heirloom tomatoes; regular tomatoes; okra; cucumbers; sweet corn; string beans; blueberries; blackberries; pointed head cabbage; Napa cabbage; beets; lettuce; broccoli; purple, green and golden zucchini; pattypan squash; yellow squash; the last of the kale; mustard; turnips; carrots; a variety of other leafy greens; Georgia or South Carolina peaches; local watermelon; and whatever else has ripened enough to bring to market. Hopefully, there will be more fresh flowers, too.