By BOB SHRALUKA
WZBD.com
Memorial Day, the first of the three “summer holidays,” is fast approaching and, as usual, will feature activities by the American Legion’s Adams Post 43 in Decatur.
First up will be the placing of flags on the grave sites of veterans on Saturday.
Starting at 8:30 a.m., the Legion will place flags in the Catholic Cemetery at the west edge of Decatur, then move across US 224 to the Decatur Cemetery.
The Catholic Cemetery will be the scene of Monday’s start to activities, with a Legion Color Guard ceremony at 8:30 a.m., followed by a repeat of the service at Decatur Cemetery.
At 10:30 a.m., Legion members will gather at the Jackson St. bridge, where a wreath-dropping ceremony will be led by Adams Superior Court Judge Sam Conrad, a veteran.
He will then lead the annual parade to the Peace Monument on the southwest side or the courthouse, where past Post Commander Garry Murdock will speak.
The parade will move from Jackson St. to Second St., then head south to Court St. and the courthouse.
Legion officials say all ceremonies are open to the public, including a cookout to follow the activities at the Peace Monument.
CLOSINGS, TRASH: Governmental offices and some businesses will be closed on Monday to observe Memorial Day.
In Decatur, officials said trash/recycling collections will be pushed back one day.
Monday’s normal pickups will be done Tuesday, etc., with the usual Friday collection being made on Saturday.
City Hall and the Adams County Courthouse will, of course, be closed.