PELION NEWS: Crowds flock to SC Pelion Peanut Party

The annual S.C. Pelion Peanut Party was a success. Police Chief Chris Garner estimated about 3,000 people were in attendance. Lots of boiled peanuts were sold by the Pelion Ruritan Club, and there were plenty of food vendors for everyone to eat their fill.

David Mills placed the new Hometown Hero banners this past week. He was assisted by Ray Craig on the lift and Dan Boren, who directed traffic. D&T Steel provided the equipment for him to be able to place these banners on the light poles in Pelion. We are thankful for D&T Steel for providing the equipment and also helping restore the caboose located next to the old potato building.

During the recent Pelion Town Council meeting, American Legion Pelion Post 101 and Girl Scout Troops 3327 and 3375 were recognized for their participation in the washing of the Korean War Veterans Memorial Wall and also in the wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The Pelion girls flag football team that recently competed in a championship game at the Carolina Panthers’ Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, was also recognized.

The Lexington County Recreation & Aging Commission’s Pelion Senior Center will play beatball on Monday, Nov. 23 and Rummikub on Tuesday, Nov. 24. Members will participate in crafts on Wednesday, Nov. 25. The center will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, Nov. 26, and Friday, Nov. 27.

The Lexington County Library’s Pelion Branch will host Grands & Littles on Nov. 24 at 11 a.m. for all ages. Senior chair yoga will be each Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 11 a.m. for ages 50 and up, and mahjongg is played each Wednesday at noon. If you are interested in becoming a member of the library, call the library at 803-785-3272.

Donations are requested for the Wreaths Across America project for Oaklawn Cemetery. Wreaths Across America is a nonprofit organization that was founded to continue and expand the annual wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. The organization’s mission is to “Remember, Honor, Teach,” and it is carried out in part by coordinating December wreath-laying ceremonies in communities in all 50 states.

Each $17 donation buys a single wreath and fuels programs that honor veterans, teach future generations and give back to communities. To donate to the Oaklawn ceremony, contact Heather Carter at 803-360-6208 or go to www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/SC0376P.

Oaklawn needs 100 wreaths to recognize the veterans buried there. As of now, the cemetery only has 47 wreaths. Please plan to make a contribution to assist in making this event successful. The deadline to contribute is Wednesday, Dec. 2.