Trees To Help Save Cemetery

Gillum House Bed & Breakfast November 17, 2013: A group of concerned citizens of the area were troubled when it was realized how bad was the condition of the old Shinn Cemetery behind the old Shinnston High School. The cemetery holds a lot of memories for the former students of the high school. Although it is now owned by the Shinnston Historical Association, there is neither manpower nor dollars available in the organization to do the upkeep needed. It was suggested that the people who were concerned about it, take on the upkeep. And that is just what they decided to do. However, upkeep requires money so a novel way to raise funds was decided upon.Seeing how it is nearing the Christmas Season, Christmas trees could be decorated, donated, and raffled off.Shabby Chic Sisters have decorated a tree that is on display in their store on Pike Street in Shinnston. Raffle tickets can be purchased for $1 each Tuesdays thru Saturday until 5 P.M. December 13, 2013.     Gillum House Bed & Breakfast has also decorated and donated a tree. The Gillum House Tree can be seen at the Shinnston Administrative Building (Water Office) on Main Street Monday thru Friday 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. where raffle tickets may be purchased for $1 each. The drawing for this tree will also take place at Shabby Chic Sisters 5:00 P.M. December 13, 2013.