GILBERT NEWS: VFW Post 6740 places flags on veterans’ graves

Veterans of Foreign Wars Lake Murray Post 6740 comrades and the VFW 6740 Auxiliary joined with Old Lexington Baptist Church in remembrance of our community veterans by placing American flags on veteran gravesites. This event was held on Saturday, Nov. 7, at Old Lexington Baptist Church. Post 6740 Veterans placed American flags on the graves of veterans who are buried at the church.

After an American flag was placed on a veteran’s grave, Post 6740 veterans saluted the veteran buried there. Post 6740 veterans did this for each grave. On Sunday, Nov. 8, at 11 a.m. Old Lexington Baptist Church held a special service that honored our veterans. VFW Post 6740’s motto is “Thank a Veteran for your Freedom.”

In three years, Gilbert High School has grown from 13 points and moved from average to excellent. The results are in for GHS, and I am thrilled to announce that the school has received an “Excellent” rating on its S.C. Report Card!

GHS says this achievement belongs to everyone in our Gilbert community. The school thanks its students for their hard work, dedication and daily commitment to learning. Officials also thank Gilbert High teachers and staff members for their tireless effort, guidance and the passion in their classrooms. GHS thanks the families of the students for their continuous support, encouragement and partnership.

The school recently put up a large red banner on campus that says “GHS – SC Report Card Rating ‘Excellent!’” If you drive by the school, check it out. Congratulations, Gilbert High School.

The Women’s Ministry of Beulah Methodist Church of Gilbert invites community members to display your special manger scene at the second annual “Come to the Manger.” This event will be held on Saturday, Nov. 21, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and on Sunday, Nov. 22, from 11 a.m. until noon. All manger displays will be carefully placed and protected. For further information, call the church office at 803-892-2842.

The Restore Hope Thrift Store invites the community to check out its holiday items. If you need Thanksgiving home décor such as wall hangings, dishes and cups, the store has many to choose from. Christmas items for the home and many holiday sweaters, jackets, blankets and warm coats you can  give as gifts are also available.

Restore Hope Thrift Store is a donation-based business. All proceeds go for community needs in the Lexington School District 1 area. The store is located at 4810 Augusta Highway next to KJ’s Grocery Store.