100th Anniversary of Salem Lutheran Church: The third and final chapter of history

By Marilyn Pleyer, Church member As we share this last installment of Salem’s history for our 100-year anniversary, I think of every “today” since January 1, 2019 that became part of our history just by the passing of 24 hours! We pray for God to continue to bless our next 100 years, taking as our motto the words found in Psalm 119:90, “Thy faithfulness is unto all generations.”

I would like to thank many people who have helped me in writing these articles. Not just the members of Salem but the historical departments of Wisconsin and Missouri Synods, and libraries in Coloma and Watervliet. Last but not least, Karl Bayer and the staff at Tri-City Record for their help and in publishing Salem’s history.

Meet Up and Eat Up lunch program sponsored by Watervliet Schools

Watervliet Public Schools announces the sponsorship of the Summer Food Service Program for Children. FREE meals will be made available to children 18 years of age and under or persons up to age 26 who are enrolled in an educational program for the mentally or physically disabled that is recognized by a State or local public educational agency. The meals will be provided without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service. Meals will be provided Monday thru Friday of the following schedule: Watervliet South School, 433 Lucinda Lane will serve breakfast from 9:30-10:15 a.m., through June 28, and July 8 to August 9. They will serve lunch from 11-11:35 a.m. through June 28. Lunch will be served on the following Thursdays from 11:50 a.m. to 12:25 p.m. at the Watervliet Public Library, 333 N. Main St. following the library’s summer childrens programs: June 20 and 27, and July 11, 18 and 25. Watervliet Middle School, 450 E. Red Arrow Hwy will serve breakfast and lunch during Band Camp scheduled for August 5 – 9. Breakfast will be 9:40 – 10 a.m. and lunch will be 11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. All meals must be eaten on site. Adult meals may be purchased at a cost of $3. Please call the Food and Nutrition Services office at 463-0799 for more information.