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Editorials
Memorial service
seeks a sponsor
The county’s annual Memorial Day service, held at St. Paul’s Episcopal Cemetery in Woodville, is looking for an organization to take over the observance.
Since the service began about six years ago, it has been sponsored by Trinity Episcopal Church, with the organizational details handled by the Rev. Jennings Hobson III and a group of his parishoners. Though the sponsorship is Episcopalian, however, the service is interdenominational, with all county residents invited.
But the committee feels that a permanent sponsor is needed, and is looking for an organization willing to take over the service.
There has also been some interest expressed by veterans outside the county in assisting with the service, which includes the raising of the colors by a uniformed honor guard of military veterans.
We hope that a group can be found to continue this annual observance. It is a beautiful and fitting tribute to both the county’s veterans and to all those of our forefathers who have contributed so much to the freedoms we now enjoy.
For those who have attended the service, the Episcopal cemetery in Woodville, with the Blue Ridge Mountains as a backdrop, provides a perfect setting for the service.
In too many places, Memorial Day has become just an excuse for a long weekend to begin the summer. Our county observance preserves the real reason for the holiday — as a salute and remembrance of the valiant men and women who have fought to preserve our liberties.
We hope that the Memorial Day observance will continue as a permanent, annual event — with a sponsor which will assure its continued place on the county’s calendar of events.
Partners for progress
Two weeks ago, the county’s public schools dedicated the two computer labs, which are largely the result of donations by Potomac Edison Co.
We applaud the company for its civic-mindedness, and the vision shown by its outgoing president, Elmer B. Kaelin. The public schools in three states which have been the beneficiaries of the almost $7 million worth of computer equipment have Mr. Kaelin, and his vision, to thank.
At a time when many industries are rightly taking heat for putting profits before people, Potomac Edison’s dedication to helping its customers’ children should be applauded. It is the type of public spirit which we wish was shared by more of America’s businesses.
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