News and Notes

Many thanks to all those who took part in Memorial Day observances this week. We had good calm weather this last Monday, and the sun came out close to noon. 42 people (if I remember that right) came for the Memorial Day program at BJ's Hall. Bill Palmer read the roll call, Ray Witte gave an address, poems were read by Jannis Palmer and Mona Rudebusch, and "yours truly" led in prayers and song, as well as sharing a reading on the history of Memorial Day. Many continued out to the cemetery afterward, and many enjoyed a fine potluck meal back at the hall.

Many also came out for military observances and refreshments at the Lebanon Cemetery bright and early at 8:00 AM.

Ortley native Pat O'Riley emailed me to say that he was having trouble signing the guest book on this web site. I'll try to get to the bottom of it. In the meantime, if anyone else has trouble signing the guest book, an alternative is simply to click the time or the word "comments" after any article and leave a comment.