Administrative housekeeping first… we are OPEN on Saturday, May 23, but CLOSED on Memorial Day (May 25) Have a great weekend, enjoy a picnic, and stop by to get a goood book from us!
Everybody has probably already heard about the beef recall, but here are several links to the stories published in the paper and on the news. Specifically, the first link will take you to a list of the recalled products. I know I said to have a picnic, but don’t invite the e. coli!
The List
NBC’s Report
United Press Internation Report (includes company’s phone number!
As for “Memorial Day,” the holiday has its roots in the American Reconstruction period. Immediately after the end of the Civil War, people began decorating the graves of fallen soldiers —Confederate and Union alike. The first official celebration was in Illinois in 1866, although many other cities, including Richmond, claim earlier unofficial celebrations. “Decoration Day” was first named as a day of remembrance in 1868. After World War I, the day was expanded to remember all Americans who have fallen in battle. And finally, in 1971 is named a national holiday to be renamed “Memorial Day” and celebrated as the last Monday in May.
So, spend a few moments in reflection of those who have secured our country and our freedom, then enjoy your day off, and bid summer welcome!