At the Town Council meeting, American Legion Post 101 presented the Pelion Police Department with a check for $2,000 for new protective vests.

The council cancelled the Trunk or Treat on the walking trail.

PELION VARSITY football plays Gilbert Sept. 18 at 7:30 pm. Girls tennis plays at Wade Hampton Sept. 22 at 5 pm and at Bamberg-Ehrhardt Sept. 24 at 5 pm. JV/V volleyball plays Wade Hampton at 5 pm Sept. 22 and at Barnwell Sept. 24 at 5 pm. Cross Country meets at Crooked Creek Park Sept. 23 at 5 pm.

PELION library recommends:

• For adult reading “The Perfect Alibi” by Phillip Margolin. 2 criminal cases are complicated by threats, baffling DNA evidence, suspicious attacks on case lawyers and a DA’s resolve to prosecute.

• For young adults “White Rabbit” by Caleg Roehrig. Rufus Holt has to prove his half-sister innocent of murdering her boyfriend and “Two Can Keep a Secret” by Karen McManus.

To reserve these books call 803-785-3272 or go online at www.lexcolibrary.com.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Gail Corley, Sadie Wannamaker, and Tim Treaster and happy anniversary to Steve and Trudy Neese.

REMINDER: The Oaklawn clean up by the Pelion Ruritan and the American Legion Post 101 is Saturday at 8 am. To participate, meet at the cemetery back entrance.