Leland holds Labor Day Bridge Walk

From staff reports

The 20th annual walk across the mighty Leland Bridge in honor of Labor Day will take place on Monday, Sept. 3, at noon. Leland residents, family and friends will begin gathering at 11:30 a.m. in the parking lot behind the Blue Bird in preparation for the historic walk. Labor Day, is an annual celebration dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country.

Post 7731, VFW Honor Guard will lead the crowd when the air horn sounds. The Fourth of July queens, Dorothy Forton, Angela Maleski and Marie Priest will follow in one of two carts provided by the Leland Lodge. And of course no bridge walk is complete without JoAnn and Keith Burnham and Biscuit helping to lead the way in the second cart. Uncle Sam (aka Garth Goodenow) will be on hand to greet folks prior to the walk.

Participants who complete the trek across the bridge will be awarded a certificate of achievement plus cookies from Trish’s Dishes and lemonade supplied by the Leland Mercantile to rejuvenate everybody’s energy following the crossing.

The Labor Day Walk is brought to you by the Leland Committee for Holiday Excitement. We encourage everyone to join us for some holiday fun.