Memorial Day activities in Centralia
WILBURTON - The Wilburton-Centralia American Legion Post 608 announces its Memorial Day activities for Monday.
Members will assemble at the post home at 8:30 a.m. for coffee and donuts. Beginning at 9:30 a.m., Legion members and auxiliary and the Aristes and Wilburton fire companies will proceed to Zion United Cemetery in Aristes, St Mary's Cemetery, Odd Fellows Cemetery and St. Ignatius Cemetery in Centralia.
Honor guard and "Taps" will be held at each cemetery. Services will also be held by honor guard for veterans at the Aristes Fire Company memorial. The day's solemn activities will conclude with an honor guard and services for 60-year members at post home.
A meal and refreshments will follow. Veterans, family and friends are welcome.
AOAA to sell T-shirts
SHAMOKIN - At its meeting Tuesday, the Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area (AOAA) authority approved the purchase of AOAA T-shirts to sell as a fundraiser at a cost not to exceed $4,000. The marketing, events, grants and fundraising committee chaired by member Pat Mack will work on designs.
Also, the board:
- Gave approval for use of the park by the Delaware Jeep Association on Saturday, July 27.
- Accepted donations from Durdach Brothers, which provided an advertising banner with a $200 value; Vought Equipment Rentals, which provided the use of an excavator for gate installation with a $400 value; and North Shore Railroad, which provided railroad ties with a value of $1,000.
- Announced that volunteers will be installing gates and no-trespassing signs along Route 125.