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History of Memorial Day

May 4, 2019

The practice of decorating soldiers’ graves with flowers is an ancient custom. Soldiers’ graves were decorated in the U.S. before and during the American Civil War. A claim was made in 1906 that the first Civil War soldier’s grave ever decorated was in Warrenton, Virginia, on June 3, 1861, implying the first Memorial Day occurred there. Though not for Union soldiers, there is authentic documentation that women in Savannah, Georgia, decorated Confederate soldiers’ graves in 1862

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Off to a Healthy Start

May 2, 2019

A new year is upon us and people often feel like it is the best time to step back and make one (or more) lifestyle improvements. Making a New Year’s resolution is a common practice and one area where most people could benefit from is in making healthier diet choices. Here are some simple tips that can help you attain your resolution of eating healthier:

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